MediaBlaster helps creators, publishers, educators, and media brands turn WordPress into a powerful video and audio publishing platform.

Rovidx Media, Inc.

<p>MediaBlaster is the next evolution of WP Smart TV.</p>
<p>Originally launched as WP Smart TV, the plugin helped WordPress users create IPTV-style video feeds for platforms like Roku Direct Publisher. Roku Direct Publisher is discontinued, and the live Roku JSON feed has moved to the separate WP Smart TV – Legacy plugin (https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy). MediaBlaster is the forward path for video CMS, players, podcasts, subscriptions, and the <code>/wp-json/mediablaster/v3/</code> REST API.</p>
<p>That is why WP Smart TV has been renamed and rebuilt as <strong>MediaBlaster</strong>.</p>
<p>MediaBlaster is a WordPress-powered media CMS for creators, publishers, educators, filmmakers, podcasters, and businesses that want to organize, publish, and monetize video and audio content from one central place.</p>
<p>Use it to build:</p>
<ul>
<li>Video libraries</li>
<li>IPTV-style content catalogs</li>
<li>Podcast and episode archives</li>
<li>Membership-based media sites</li>
<li>Headless WordPress media backends</li>
<li>Custom video websites</li>
<li>Roku, mobile, TV, or web app content sources</li>
<li>AI-assisted media brands and creator platforms</li>
</ul>
<p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.mediablaster.io" rel="nofollow ugc">mediablaster.io</a>.</p>
<p>Join the MediaBlaster creator community on <a href="https://www.skool.com/ai-content-creators-6489" rel="nofollow ugc">Skool</a>.</p>
<h3>WP Smart TV is now MediaBlaster</h3>
<p>If you previously used WP Smart TV, this is the same plugin project moving forward under a new name.</p>
<p>The name has changed because the plugin is no longer focused only on “smart TV” or Roku Direct Publisher workflows. MediaBlaster is designed for the broader media publishing landscape: web video, Vimeo libraries, podcasts, subscriptions, headless WordPress, custom apps, and creator-led media platforms.</p>
<p>Important notes for existing users:</p>
<ul>
<li>Existing WP Smart TV content remains supported.</li>
<li>Existing video post types and metadata are preserved where possible.</li>
<li>The user-facing name is now MediaBlaster.</li>
<li>The live Roku Direct Publisher REST feed (<code>/wp-json/tv/roku/</code>) and legacy <code>/wp-json/wpst/v1/</code> routes are <strong>not registered in 3.0.0</strong>.</li>
<li>Roku Direct Publisher admin screens (Roku Settings, Recipes, feed export) have been removed from MediaBlaster.</li>
<li>If you still need a Roku Direct Publisher JSON feed, use the separate <strong>WP Smart TV – Legacy</strong> plugin: https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy</li>
<li>New development is focused on MediaBlaster as a modern WordPress media platform (REST API, players, podcasts, subscriptions).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<h4>Video CMS for WordPress</h4>
<p>MediaBlaster adds structured media content management to WordPress, allowing you to organize video content using dedicated media post types and metadata.</p>
<p>Manage:</p>
<ul>
<li>Movies</li>
<li>Episodes</li>
<li>Series</li>
<li>Short-form videos</li>
<li>Video metadata</li>
<li>Thumbnails</li>
<li>Captions</li>
<li>HLS and MP4 video URLs</li>
<li>Vimeo-connected media</li>
<li>Legacy video metadata (captions, trickplay, ad breaks) when Legacy Controls are enabled</li>
</ul>
<h4>MediaBlaster Player</h4>
<p>MediaBlaster includes a modern HTML5 video player powered by Video.js with a native fallback.</p>
<p>Embed methods (all use the same PHP renderer):</p>
<ul>
<li>Shortcode <code>[mediablaster_player]</code> (legacy alias: <code>[tv-video-player]</code>)</li>
<li>Gutenberg block <code>mediablaster/player</code></li>
<li>Elementor widget (when Elementor is active)</li>
</ul>
<p>Features include HLS/DASH/MP4 playback, captions and chapter tracks, subscription-aware locked states, and post-backed source resolution from MediaBlaster video meta.</p>
<h4>Vimeo Integration</h4>
<p>Vimeo integration is <strong>built into the core plugin</strong> but <strong>disabled by default</strong>. Enable it under <strong>MediaBlaster <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> General Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Enable Vimeo Integration</strong>.</p>
<p>MediaBlaster supports creators and publishers using Vimeo Pro, Business, or other Vimeo-hosted libraries.</p>
<p>Features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Vimeo OAuth connection flow</li>
<li>Vimeo video URL support</li>
<li>Vimeo metadata syncing</li>
<li>Thumbnail importing</li>
<li>HLS video URL support where available</li>
<li>Tags, titles, and descriptions</li>
<li>Guided Vimeo Mass Import workflow</li>
<li>Review-before-import process</li>
</ul>
<p>This replaces the older separate Vimeo Extender workflow and brings Vimeo support directly into the core plugin.</p>
<h4>Modern Vimeo Mass Importer</h4>
<p>The Vimeo Mass Importer has been redesigned to make importing large video libraries easier.</p>
<p>The new importer includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cleaner card-based interface</li>
<li>Import readiness status</li>
<li>Review & Import step</li>
<li>Collapsed advanced settings</li>
<li>Loading and progress states</li>
<li>Better error handling</li>
<li>Simpler workflow for non-technical users</li>
</ul>
<h4>Podcast & Episode Publishing (Beta)</h4>
<p>Podcast support is <strong>built into MediaBlaster</strong> but <strong>disabled by default</strong>. Enable it under <strong>MediaBlaster <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> General Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Enable Podcasts</strong>.</p>
<p>When enabled, MediaBlaster adds:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Podcast Shows</strong> and <strong>Podcast Episodes</strong> custom post types</li>
<li>Per-show RSS feeds (Apple Podcasts / Spotify-compatible)</li>
<li>Public show and episode pages (optional)</li>
<li>Podcast Settings tab (RSS bases, public URLs, premium teasers when subscriptions are on)</li>
<li>REST API at <code>/wp-json/mediablaster/v3/podcasts</code></li>
<li><strong>Podcast Audio Player</strong> — shortcode <code>[mediablaster_audio_player]</code>, Gutenberg block <code>mediablaster/audio-player</code>, Elementor widget, and default episode templates</li>
</ul>
<p>Podcast features are in beta and may change in future releases.</p>
<h4>Subscription Foundation</h4>
<p>MediaBlaster includes a subscription and entitlement foundation for publishers who want to restrict access to premium content.</p>
<p>Subscription features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Subscription tiers</li>
<li>Access groups</li>
<li>Manual subscriber management</li>
<li>Subscriber access rules</li>
<li>Subscription-aware video and podcast content controls</li>
<li>REST API auth and subscriber status endpoints</li>
<li>Shortcodes for subscribe/account workflows</li>
</ul>
<p>Subscriptions are <strong>disabled by default</strong>. Enable early access by adding <code>define( 'WPST_SUBSCRIPTIONS_ENABLED', true );</code> to <code>wp-config.php</code>, then configure under <strong>MediaBlaster <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Subscriptions</strong>.</p>
<h4>Stripe Checkout Support</h4>
<p>MediaBlaster includes early Stripe Checkout support for web-based subscriptions.</p>
<p>Stripe features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Stripe hosted checkout</li>
<li>Stripe billing portal</li>
<li>Tier-to-Stripe Price ID mapping</li>
<li>Stripe webhook handling</li>
<li>Subscription sync tools</li>
<li>Stripe checkout shortcode</li>
<li>Public subscription app configuration endpoint (<code>GET /app/config</code>)</li>
</ul>
<p>Additional payment provider support is planned for app and platform-based payment workflows.</p>
<h4>App Config</h4>
<p>MediaBlaster includes a platform app configuration system for connected TV and mobile clients.</p>
<ul>
<li>Admin: <strong>MediaBlaster <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> App Config</strong> (under General Settings) with an <strong>App Settings</strong> tab (additional platforms planned)</li>
<li>Public REST: <code>GET /wp-json/mediablaster/v3/config?platform=roku</code></li>
<li>Configure branding colors (color picker + custom hex), fallback hero/poster images (URL, <code>pkg:</code> path, or Media Library), navigation features, labels, home layout, and boot behavior</li>
<li>Saved settings merge with sensible defaults; <code>homeRows</code> returns <code>[]</code> in v1</li>
<li>Distinct from subscription <code>GET /app/config</code> (Stripe and auth client settings)</li>
</ul>
<h4>REST API for Headless and App Builds</h4>
<p>MediaBlaster includes a modern REST API foundation under:</p>
<pre><code>/wp-json/mediablaster/v3/
</code></pre>
<p>This API is designed for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Headless WordPress sites</li>
<li>Custom front ends</li>
<li>Mobile apps</li>
<li>Roku apps</li>
<li>TV apps</li>
<li>AI-generated front ends</li>
<li>Subscriber-aware media apps</li>
</ul>
<p>The goal is to make WordPress the content hub while allowing developers and creators to build whatever front end they need.</p>
<h4>Legacy WP Smart TV Compatibility</h4>
<p>MediaBlaster preserves existing WP Smart TV content and metadata, but <strong>does not serve the Roku Direct Publisher REST feed in 3.0.0</strong>.</p>
<p>Removed in MediaBlaster 3.0.0:</p>
<ul>
<li>Live Roku Direct Publisher feed at <code>/wp-json/tv/roku/</code></li>
<li>Legacy REST namespace <code>/wp-json/wpst/v1/</code></li>
<li>Roku Direct Publisher admin screens (Roku Settings, Recipes, feed export UI)</li>
</ul>
<p>Still available in MediaBlaster:</p>
<ul>
<li>Existing video post types, <code>rovidx_smarttv_*</code> meta, and series structures</li>
<li>Optional <strong>Legacy Controls</strong> on General Settings (trickplay/BIF, subtitles, advanced fields, advertising metaboxes)</li>
<li>Roku JSON <strong>import</strong> logic (internal; admin Import/Export tab removed — use REST API or the legacy plugin for feed output)</li>
<li>Internal Roku feed builder class (for compatibility hooks only; not registered as a public REST route)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Need a Roku Direct Publisher JSON feed?</strong> Install the open-source legacy plugin maintained separately:</p>
<p>https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy</p>
<p>That plugin (WP Smart TV – Legacy, v2.3.0) continues bug-fix support for Roku Direct Publisher workflows. MediaBlaster 3.0.0+ is the forward path for REST API, players, podcasts, and subscriptions.</p>
<h4>Shortcodes</h4>
<p>MediaBlaster includes shortcodes for displaying and interacting with media content inside WordPress pages and posts.</p>
<p>Available shortcodes include:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>[mediablaster_player]</code> / <code>[tv-video-player]</code> — video player</li>
<li><code>[mediablaster_audio_player]</code> — podcast audio player (podcasts enabled)</li>
<li><code>[wpst_subscribe]</code> / <code>[wpst_stripe_checkout]</code> — Stripe checkout (subscriptions enabled)</li>
<li><code>[wpst_account]</code> — subscriber account and billing portal (subscriptions enabled)</li>
</ul>
<p>Shortcode availability depends on which features are enabled.</p>
<h4>Built-in Documentation</h4>
<p>MediaBlaster includes in-plugin documentation inside WordPress admin.</p>
<p>Look for:</p>
<p>MediaBlaster <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Docs</p>
<p>Documentation may include setup guides for:</p>
<ul>
<li>App Config (Roku and platform app settings)</li>
<li>Vimeo integration</li>
<li>Subscriptions</li>
<li>Stripe Checkout</li>
<li>REST API usage</li>
<li>MediaBlaster Player and Podcast Audio Player</li>
<li>Podcast publishing</li>
<li>Developer references</li>
</ul>
<p>Vimeo, podcast, and subscription guides appear only when those features are enabled.</p>
<h3>Who MediaBlaster Is For</h3>
<p>MediaBlaster is built for:</p>
<ul>
<li>Video creators</li>
<li>Podcasters</li>
<li>Course creators</li>
<li>Filmmakers</li>
<li>Churches and ministries</li>
<li>Educators</li>
<li>Local media companies</li>
<li>Niche streaming publishers</li>
<li>AI content creators</li>
<li>Agencies building media websites for clients</li>
<li>Developers building custom app front ends</li>
<li>Businesses that want a branded media library</li>
</ul>
<p>If you want WordPress to act as the hub for a media-driven website, video platform, podcast network, or custom streaming app, MediaBlaster is built for that direction.</p>
<h3>What MediaBlaster Is Not</h3>
<p>MediaBlaster is not a video hosting service.</p>
<p>You still need to host your media files with a proper video host, CDN, Vimeo account, cloud storage provider, or other media delivery system.</p>
<p>MediaBlaster helps you organize, manage, display, structure, and publish your media from WordPress.</p>
<h3>Recommended Media Hosting</h3>
<p>MediaBlaster works best when paired with a dedicated media hosting solution.</p>
<p>Common options include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Vimeo</li>
<li>Bunny.net</li>
<li>Cloudflare Stream</li>
<li>Amazon S3 and CloudFront</li>
<li>Wasabi</li>
<li>Custom HLS hosting</li>
<li>Other CDN-backed media storage</li>
</ul>
<p>YouTube is generally not recommended for direct video feed workflows because YouTube does not provide the direct HLS or MP4 URLs required for many custom video player and app workflows.</p>
<h3>Getting Started</h3>
<p>After activating MediaBlaster:</p>
<ol>
<li>Go to MediaBlaster <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> General Settings.</li>
<li>Choose which media features you want to enable (post types, Vimeo, podcasts).</li>
<li>If using Vimeo, enable Vimeo Integration and connect your Vimeo app.</li>
<li>If using podcasts, enable Podcasts and configure Podcast Settings.</li>
<li>Add or import your video or podcast content.</li>
<li>Review your content metadata.</li>
<li>Use MediaBlaster shortcodes, templates, or REST API endpoints to publish your content.</li>
<li>Visit MediaBlaster <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Docs for setup guides.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Roadmap</h3>
<p>MediaBlaster is being developed as a broader media publishing system for WordPress.</p>
<p>Planned areas of focus include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Podcast publishing improvements (currently in beta)</li>
<li>More REST API endpoints</li>
<li>Improved headless front-end support</li>
<li>Better subscription workflows</li>
<li>Additional payment provider support</li>
<li>Better app-focused content delivery</li>
<li>Creator and agency documentation</li>
<li>Example front-end builds</li>
<li>Tutorials for building custom MediaBlaster themes and apps</li>
</ul>
<p>Join the community to follow development, ask questions, and help shape the roadmap on <a href="https://www.skool.com/ai-content-creators-6489" rel="nofollow ugc">Skool</a>.</p>
<h3>Developer Notes</h3>
<p>MediaBlaster is designed to support both traditional WordPress sites and headless WordPress builds.</p>
<p>Developers can use the MediaBlaster REST API (<code>/wp-json/mediablaster/v3/</code>), custom post types, metadata, and WordPress theme system to build custom media experiences.</p>
<p>For Roku Direct Publisher JSON feeds specifically, use the legacy plugin at https://github.com/rovidxmedia/wp-smart-tv-legacy. For custom Roku channels or other apps, consume the MediaBlaster v3 REST API.</p>
<p>Potential use cases include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Custom WordPress themes</li>
<li>Next.js front ends</li>
<li>React Native apps</li>
<li>Roku apps</li>
<li>Expo mobile apps</li>
<li>TV-style interfaces</li>
<li>Subscriber-only media portals</li>
<li>AI-generated content sites</li>
<li>Niche streaming networks</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For documentation and updates, visit <a href="https://www.mediablaster.io" rel="nofollow ugc">mediablaster.io</a>.</p>
<p>For community discussion, tutorials, and creator workflows, join us on <a href="https://www.skool.com/ai-content-creators-6489" rel="nofollow ugc">Skool</a>.</p>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>MediaBlaster is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.</p>
<p>See:<br />
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</p>


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