Paramount+ is a cloud‑native streaming platform that combines live linear TV channels—including sports and news—with an on‑demand library of over 20,000 titles. It delivers adaptive 4K HDR video with Dolby Vision and Atmos, offers cloud DVR, offline downloads, and AI‑driven personalized recommendations across smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and web browsers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Consumers must juggle multiple subscriptions and apps to access live broadcast channels, sports events, and on‑demand libraries, leading to fragmented experiences and higher overall costs.
Solution
Paramount+ consolidates linear TV, live sports, news, and an extensive on‑demand catalog into a single cloud‑native streaming service. The platform streams live channels with adaptive bitrate and DVR functionality while offering a searchable library of studio films, series, and original productions. An AI‑driven recommendation engine analyzes viewing patterns to surface relevant titles across genres. Content is delivered in up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos where supported, ensuring premium picture and audio quality. The service syncs watchlists, profiles, and playback positions across smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and web browsers. Integrated voice‑assistant support and smart‑home APIs enable hands‑free navigation and seamless device control.
Target Audience
The primary customers are household viewers who want a single subscription for live broadcast, sports, kids’ programming, and on‑demand entertainment, as well as cord‑cutters and tech‑savvy users who value cross‑device continuity and personalized recommendations.
Features
- Unified content stack combining live linear feeds (sports, news) with a searchable on‑demand library of >20,000 titles
- Adaptive streaming pipeline with MPEG‑DASH/HLS, supporting 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos on compatible devices
- AI recommendation engine leveraging collaborative filtering and content‑based models to personalize carousels in real time
- Cloud DVR with server‑side recording, pause‑live, and time‑shifted playback up to 30 days
- Offline download manager with encrypted storage and DRM for mobile consumption without connectivity
- Multi‑profile system with granular parental controls, watchlist sharing, and per‑profile recommendation tuning
- Smart‑home integration via Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri shortcuts, plus HDMI‑CEC support for TV remote control
- RESTful API and FHIR‑compatible metadata endpoints for enterprise partners to embed content metadata into third‑party applications