Qstar Technology

What Qstar Technology does

Qstar Technology Co., Ltd. (深圳市启芯众志科技有限公司) is a Shenzhen-headquartered Chinese manufacturer of digital TV reception hardware and IPTV/OTT set-top box solutions, established in May 2015 in Bao'an District. The company's product portfolio spans Android TV hybrid boxes (ATV Plus, ATVSE Stick), Linux-based IPTV set-top boxes (AlphaTV Linux, AOSP Plus), and hybrid DVB receivers supporting global broadcast standards including DVB-S2, DVB-T2, DVB-C, ISDB, and ATSC. Core technology stacks include H.264/H.265 10-bit 4K/6K HDR decoding, Allwinner H616/H313 SoCs, Widevine Level 1 DRM, and IPTV middleware integration with Stalker, Ministra, and Xtream Code protocols. Beyond STBs, Qstar offers IoT end-to-end technology solutions covering embedded software and hardware, back-end data analytics, and client applications including WeChat mini-programs and iOS/Android apps, extending into smart industrial thermostats and broader IoT deployments.

The revenue model rests on three streams: (1) branded IPTV/OTT hardware sales, (2) ODM/OEM design and manufacturing for customer-branded boxes, and (3) managed IoT end-to-end solutions. Go-to-market is B2B sales-led with a dedicated international sales team and an event-driven layer via participation in the Hong Kong Electronic Fair (Spring 2019), Eletrolar Show Brasil (2018), ICEE Indonesia (2018), and HK Globalsources Fair (2017). Distribution combines direct B2B sales, regional channel partners, and ODM/OEM partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia, reaching 50+ countries. Pricing is quotation-based with no public disclosure.

Operationally, Qstar holds ISO-9001-2008 quality certification, has filed multiple technology patents and software copyrights, and operates from a single Shenzhen headquarters with no disclosed subsidiaries or parent. There is no evidence of external institutional investment, public listing, acquisition activity, named enterprise customers, or disclosed headcount or revenue. Trade show activity is documented through April 2019, and corporate website copyright extends to 2022, leaving post-2022 operating cadence largely unverified.

Name

Qstar Technology

Legal name

Qstar Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://qstartech.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Shenzhen-headquartered manufacturer of IPTV/OTT set-top boxes and hybrid DVB receivers supporting global broadcast standards (DVB-S2/T2/C, ISDB, ATSC). Serves telecom operators, IPTV providers, hospitality integrators, and IoT customers via ODM/OEM and branded hardware sales across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital TV Set-Top Box Manufacturing

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Set‑Top Box & IPTV/OTT Access Devices (Operator CPE) (HDAFAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Smart Entertainment & Media Devices (Connected TVs, Streaming, Multiroom Audio) (HSAPAQAI)

Keywords

• IPTV set-top boxes
• Android TV boxes
• DVB hybrid receivers
• OTT streaming devices
• Smart hotel systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. IPTV/OTT Hardware Sales: Sale of IPTV BOX, Android Hybrid TV BOX, Linux IPTV STB, and Smart TV BOX products to global customers
2. ODM/OEM Services: Custom design and manufacturing services for customer-branded products, supporting ODM/OEM projects with R&D team backing
3. IoT End-to-End Solutions: Providing IoT end-to-end technology solutions including front-end data collection, back-end data analysis, and client applications (WeChat mini-program, web, iOS, Android)

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Qstar Technology manufactures digital TV set-top boxes including Android hybrid boxes supporting DVB-S2/T2/C/ISDB/ATSC standards, Linux-based IPTV STBs, OTT streaming devices, and integrated smart hotel/home systems. The company provides ODM/OEM design and manufacturing services for customer-branded products, and offers end-to-end IoT solutions spanning embedded hardware/software, back-end data analysis, and client applications (WeChat mini-program, web, iOS, Android).

Product overview

Qstar Technology is a manufacturer of digital TV set-top boxes and IPTV/OTT solutions. The product portfolio includes Android TV hybrid boxes (ATV Plus, ATVSE Stick), Linux-based IPTV boxes (AlphaTV Linux, AOSP Plus), and hybrid DVB receivers supporting DVB-S2, DVB-T2, DVB-C, and ISDB standards. Products range from 4K HDR streaming sticks to 6K decode hybrid boxes, all supporting IPTV protocols (Stalker, Xtream Code), streaming apps (Netflix, YouTube, Disney+), and multi-screen interaction (Miracast, DLNA, AirPlay).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ATVSE Stick 4K HDR TV Stick powered by Android TV OS with 2GB+8GB storage, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth voice remote control, supporting streaming apps including Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, YouTube, and TikTok for retail and operator channels.
• ATV Plus Quad-core 64-bit 4K HDR Hybrid Box supporting DVB-S2, DVB-T2, and DVB-C tuners with Android 10 TV system, Allwinner H616 SoC, 4GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB eMMC storage, and Widevine L1 DRM for IPTV operators and hybrid broadcast/OTT deployments.
• AOSP Plus Linux-based 4K HDR TV Box with Allwinner H313 SoC, supporting Stalker/Xtream code IPTV, Netflix 1080P, YouTube 4K, Google Voice Assistant, and Widevine L1 for IPTV service providers.
• AlphaTV Linux (Linux IPTV STB) Linux IPTV STB supporting 4K 60fps, 10-bit HDR streaming with Stalker/Ministra/Xtream code, Netflix 1080P, Prime Video 1080P, Disney+ 1080P, YouTube 4K, Plex, and Kodi, targeting IPTV operators and Linux-based service deployments.
• 6K Hybrid Combo STB Quad-core 64-bit 6K decode Android Hybrid Box supporting DVB-S2 x2, ISDBT, and J.83B (DVB-C) with Android N OS for multi-standard digital TV reception markets.
• 6K Android Hybrid Box

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Digital TV Standard BodiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducts support various international digital TV standards including DVB-S2, DVB-T2, DVB-C, ISDB, and ATSC for different regional markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Xiaomi (Mi Box / Mi TV Stick): Chinese consumer electronics giant with Android TV streaming boxes (Mi Box, Mi TV Stick). Comparable to Qstar's ATVSE Stick on consumer-facing streaming hardware, though Xiaomi competes at brand-driven scale and pricing.

Direct peers

• MECOOL: Shenzhen-based Android TV box manufacturer offering hybrid DVB-T2/S2 and OTT streaming boxes. Direct competitor to Qstar in the global consumer/operator STB market with similar price positioning.
• Formuler: Specialist Android TV and Linux IPTV set-top box maker. Closely comparable to Qstar's ATV Plus and AlphaTV Linux product lines, targeting IPTV subscribers and resellers with Stalker/Xtream Code support.
• BuzzTV: Specialist IPTV/Android TV box brand with native Stalker and Xtream Code support. Closely comparable to Qstar's Linux IPTV STB and hybrid Android boxes for the IPTV reseller channel.

Broad incumbents

• Sagemcom: European tier-1 STB and broadband CPE manufacturer. Comparable to Qstar for IPTV/OTT set-top boxes and hybrid DVB products sold to operators, but serving a more tier-1 operator customer base.
• CommScope (formerly ARRIS): Global tier-1 STB and broadband equipment vendor. Comparable to Qstar for IPTV/OTT set-top boxes deployed by pay-TV operators, with overlap in hybrid broadcast/IPTV device categories.
• Skyworth Digital: Major Chinese set-top box and smart home device manufacturer. Directly comparable to Qstar as a Shenzhen-based STB OEM serving global pay-TV operators with hybrid DVB and Android TV products, but at materially larger scale.
• ZTE Corporation: Chinese telecom equipment vendor with a substantial IPTV set-top box business. Overlaps with Qstar in operator-grade STB hardware, particularly in emerging markets across Asia, MEA and Latin America.
• Huawei (Set-Top Box division): Tier-1 Chinese vendor of IPTV/OTT set-top boxes alongside carrier networking gear. Comparable to Qstar's operator CPE product portfolio though at much greater scale and with broader telecom system integration.
• Technicolor: Tier-1 STB manufacturer serving major pay-TV operators worldwide. Comparable to Qstar for IPTV/OTT and hybrid DVB set-top boxes, though at significantly larger volume and with tier-1 operator relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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