What 当贝网络 does

当贝网络 (Dangbei Network), legally Hangzhou Dangbei Network Technology Co., Ltd., is a Hangzhou-based privately held technology company founded in 2013 that operates a vertically integrated smart TV and projector ecosystem. The company delivers value through three coordinated layers: a software layer centered on Dangbei Market (当贝市场), an Android-based app distribution platform claiming 200M+ large-screen users; an OS layer (Dangbei OS 5.0 with flagship, lightning, and hotel editions) licensed to TV and projector OEMs including TCL, LeTV, Hisense, Thunderbird, Skyworth, and XGIMI; and a hardware layer spanning premium home projectors (S7 Ultra Max, X7 Max, X7 Pro, D7X Pro, Smart2), smart TV boxes (H5), portable smart screens (PadGO), AI earphones, and an AI-enabled smart fish tank.

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: marketplace commissions and traffic monetization from the Dangbei Market app distribution platform; hardware sales via JD, Tmall, Douyin, and Pinduoduo flagship stores; and OS licensing and customization fees charged to OEM partners. Distribution extends across both consumer channels (large-screen households) and B2B channels (TV brand OEMs). The software portfolio includes proprietary apps for launcher, music, fitness, screen casting, media playback, and AI assistant, plus the Molili AI digital employee platform offered for business automation.

Profitability, revenue, funding, and headcount figures are not disclosed in the available source data. The company has accumulated international design recognition (Red Dot 2021/2023, IF Design Award, IDA, A'Design, DNA, VGP2024) and maintains a community platform (ZNDS Smart TV Network) that supports its user engagement and developer relations.

Name

当贝网络

Legal name

杭州当贝网络科技有限公司

Website

https://dangbei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

当贝网络 is a Hangzhou-based smart TV and projector ecosystem company operating Dangbei Market (200M+ users), Dangbei OS (licensed to TV brands), and proprietary hardware including projectors, TV boxes, and AI lifestyle products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Electronics

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), 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

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile Operating Systems & Firmware (Android forks, OEM UI, Feature Phone OS) (CRACALAE), Device & Client App Ecosystems for Cloud Gaming (TV/OTT apps, mobile clients, thin clients) (MPAFAHAG)

Keywords

• Smart TV apps
• Projector hardware
• TV app marketplace
• TV operating system
• Consumer electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

杭州, 浙江

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. 应用分发与流量变现: 当贝市场作为智能电视应用分发平台，通过应用分发、推广位展示、流量引导等方式获取收入。平台汇聚海量TV应用，覆盖游戏、教育、生活、工具等类别。
2. 智能硬件销售: 自有品牌智能投影仪（当贝S7 Ultra Max、X7 Max、X7 Pro、D7X Pro、Smart2等）、智能盒子（当贝H5等）、AI耳机、闺蜜机（当贝PadGO）、智能鱼缸（当贝鱼缸2S Ultra）等硬件产品通过线上电商平台和线下渠道销售。
3. 操作系统授权: 当贝OS操作系统授权给其他智能电视和投影仪品牌厂商使用，通过技术授权和定制服务获取收入。

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dangbei Network operates a comprehensive smart TV and big-screen ecosystem that combines a self-developed Android-based TV operating system (Dangbei OS), an application marketplace (Dangbei Market) aggregating third-party TV apps for 200 million+ large-screen users, and a proprietary hardware line spanning projectors, smart TV boxes, portable screens, AI fish tanks, and AI earphones. The company also licenses its operating system to other smart TV and projector brands and offers AI-driven applications including the Dangbei AI assistant and the Molili AI digital employee platform.

Product overview

当贝网络 operates a comprehensive smart TV ecosystem comprising the 当贝市场 app marketplace (the primary product), custom Android-based 当贝OS operating system deployed on partner devices, and complementary hardware products including projectors (当贝投影), smart TV boxes (当贝超级盒子), portable screens (当贝PadGO闺蜜机), AI fish tanks (当贝AI鱼缸), and AI earphones (当贝AI耳机). The software portfolio includes essential smart TV applications such as 当贝桌面 (launcher), 当贝音乐 (music), 当贝健身 (fitness), 当贝投屏 (screen casting), 当贝播放器 (media player), and AI-powered offerings including 当贝AI assistant and Molili digital employee platform. The platform serves over 200 million large-screen users through its app marketplace and hardware products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 当贝市场 (Dangbei Market): Smart TV application market - the company's flagship app store for Android smart TVs and boxes
• 当贝OS
• 当贝投影
• 当贝超级盒子
• 当贝PadGO闺蜜机
• 当贝AI
• 哈趣影视
• 当贝音乐
• 当贝健身
• 当贝桌面
• 当贝助手
• 当贝播放器
• 当贝投屏
• Molili
• 智能电视网 (ZNDS)

Products and services

• Dangbei Market (当贝市场) A smart TV application marketplace that aggregates downloadable apps for Android-based smart TVs and TV boxes, with specialized versions for different TV brands and carriers (TCL, LeTV, Hisense, Thunderbird, Skyworth, XGIMI) and a car-TV edition.
• Dangbei OS (当贝OS) A custom Android-based operating system for smart TVs and TV boxes, available in Ultimate (旗舰版), Lightning (极速版), and Hotel (酒店版) editions, providing a lightweight, fast, and flexible user experience. Licensed to other smart TV and projector brands for deployment on their hardware.
• Dangbei Projectors (当贝投影) Home projector product line including flagship models S7 Ultra Max, X7 Max, X7 Pro, D7X Pro, and Smart2, featuring 4K resolution, Dolby audio, and AI-powered image optimization for home theater and mobile entertainment use.
• Dangbei TV Box (当贝超级盒子) Smart TV box products (including H5 64G edition) running Dangbei OS that provide streaming and smart TV capabilities for non-smart TVs, enabling content access and smart features on traditional televisions.
• Dangbei PadGO Portable Screen (当贝PadGO闺蜜机) A portable smart screen device designed for flexible viewing and entertainment in various locations, providing a movable large-screen display experience.
• Dangbei AI Fish Tank 2S Ultra (当贝AI鱼缸) An AI-powered smart fish tank with automated feeding, water quality monitoring, and ecosystem management features for aquarium hobbyists seeking automated care.
• Dangbei AI Earphones Air 1S (当贝AI耳机) AI-powered wireless earphones designed for smart TV and entertainment ecosystem integration, marketed as 'AI earphones — more than just listening.'
• Dangbei AI (当贝AI) An AI assistant application offering intelligent search, conversation, and content recommendations for smart TV users, with AI interaction capabilities and intelligent voice services.
• Dangbei Desktop (当贝桌面) A customizable smart TV launcher/desktop application providing home screen management and quick access to apps and content for smart TV users.
• Dangbei Music (当贝音乐) A music streaming and playback application for big screens featuring high-quality audio, smart recommendations, and immersive lyrics screensaver modes for smart TV users.
• Dangbei Fitness (当贝健身) A home fitness application offering professional training programs, workout videos, and exercise guidance designed for big-screen smart TV users.
• Dangbei Screen Cast (当贝投屏) A screen casting/mirroring application enabling users to cast smartphone, tablet, or computer content to smart TVs for big-screen viewing.
• Dangbei Player (当贝播放器) A multi-format media player for smart TVs supporting various video and audio formats with enhanced playback features.
• Dangbei Assistant (当贝助手) A smart TV utility application providing system optimization, cache cleaning, and performance management tools for smart TV users.
• Haqu Video (哈趣影视) A video streaming and entertainment application offering movies, TV shows, and other video content optimized for smart TV viewing.
• Molili AI Digital Employee An AI digital employee solution providing 24/7 automated customer service and business process automation capabilities for businesses seeking always-on digital staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2亿+大屏用户
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 上海哔哩哔哩科技有限公司coreStrategic or Co-development Partner当贝市场收录并推广云视听小电视（哔哩哔哩TV版），这是南方新媒体与哔哩哔哩合作推出的互联网电视应用，专为大屏用户聚合B站精彩内容。当贝作为应用分发渠道，为B站内容提供大屏触达通道。
• 杭州韶影网络科技有限责任公司coreStrategic or Co-development Partner杭州韶影网络科技有限责任公司是BesTV当贝音乐（原当贝酷狗音乐）的开发者，该软件是一款专为大屏打造的多功能音乐软件，提供高品质音效和智能推荐服务。
• 各品牌电视及盒子厂商coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner当贝OS操作系统授权给TCL、乐视、海信、极米、雷鸟、创维等多个智能电视和投影仪品牌使用，当贝市场提供车载电视版、TCL专版、乐视版、海信版、极米版、创维电视版等多个定制版本。

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Xiaomi: Chinese tech giant with a broad consumer electronics portfolio including Mi TV, Mi Box, Mi Laser Projector, and a Mi smart home ecosystem. Represents broad incumbent competition across multiple Dangbei hardware and platform categories.
• Roku: US-listed TV streaming platform and OS provider operating Roku OS, Roku TV hardware, and the Roku Channel. The closest analog to the Dangbei Market + Dangbei OS combination — an app distribution platform with OS licensing to TV OEMs.
• Skyworth (创维): Major Chinese TV manufacturer that licenses Dangbei OS while also operating its own Coocaa OS. Represents both an OEM customer of Dangbei and a broad competitor in the smart TV and consumer electronics market.
• Apple TV: Apple's tvOS operating system with App Store distribution. Comparable to Dangbei OS + Dangbei Market as a premium TV platform offering curated app distribution to a high-end TV audience.
• Amazon Fire TV: Amazon's smart TV OS and streaming device platform. Comparable to Dangbei OS + Dangbei Market as an integrated TV OS with app store, deployed across Fire TV devices and licensed to TV manufacturers including several of the same OEMs that license Dangbei OS.

Direct peers

• XGIMI (极米科技): Leading Chinese smart projector brand listed on the Shanghai STAR Market. Directly competes with Dangbei in the home projector category with overlapping flagship and entry-level product positioning and similar target consumers via Chinese e-commerce channels.
• JMGO (坚果投影): Major Chinese smart projector brand offering competing DLP projectors across price tiers. Directly comparable to Dangbei's projector business with similar consumer audience and distribution through Chinese e-commerce platforms.
• Tencent Aurora Box (腾讯极光盒子): Tencent's smart TV box and content platform competing directly with Dangbei's TV box hardware and app marketplace in the Chinese market, with overlapping content rights, monetization models, and distribution strategies.
• Formovie (峰米科技): Chinese smart projector brand backed by the Xiaomi ecosystem. Competes with Dangbei in home projection with laser and LED projector lines, sharing similar target consumers and a comparable channel mix across Chinese e-commerce platforms.

Others

• Google TV (Android TV): Google's smart TV OS on which Dangbei OS is built as an Android fork. Represents the underlying platform ecosystem and the primary competitive OS alternative for TV OEMs that Dangbei licenses to.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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