Melanated TV, operated by CrownThrive, LLC, is built to be more than just a streaming platform. It is a cultural hub that amplifies Black, Brown, and People of Color voices while delivering technical excellence and audience-focused design. This Features page explains what you can expect across video, community, accessibility, discovery, and creator tools.
1. Video Quality & Playback
Adaptive bitrate streaming for smooth playback, even on slower networks.
Resolutions supported up to HD, 4K, and 8K depending on device and plan.
High-fidelity audio with surround-sound support where available.
Faster start times with optimized content delivery.
2. Devices & Sync
Melanated TV is designed to follow you across all devices.
Supported on web browsers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and Roku.
Video casting enabled for big-screen experiences.
Multi-device sync ensures watch progress, recommendations, and settings stay consistent.
3. Profiles & Families
Create multiple profiles based on your subscription tier.
Set parental controls for children, including age-based restrictions.
Separate watchlists and recommendations per profile.
4. Discovery & Recommendations
AI-powered discovery learns your tastes by region, genre, language, and theme.
Search and filter options for fast browsing.
Curation categories highlight African cinema, Caribbean stories, Latiné and Afro-Latinx works, Indigenous voices, diaspora documentaries, wellness, faith, and more.
5. Live Channels & Premieres
24/7 themed live channels with rotating content.
Exclusive premieres and cultural showcase weeks.
Festival partnerships and event-style drops with reminder tools.
6. Accessibility & Inclusion
Multi-language captions and subtitles (expanding continuously).
Screen-reader and keyboard navigation support.
High-contrast UI modes for visibility.
Commitment to WCAG-aware design.
7. Privacy & Security
Modern encryption for account and payment data.
Least-privilege internal access policies.
User-friendly controls for managing stored data and preferences.
8. Creator Tools
Creators can distribute with dignity through the CrownThrive Collab Portal.
Straightforward submissions with metadata and asset requirements.
Typical response time: 24–48 hours, with billing and technical issues prioritized.
12. Our Commitment
Melanated TV is more than a streaming platform. It is a culture-first ecosystem aligned with the broader CrownThrive vision: inclusivity, empowerment, education, and wellness. Features are continually refined to balance high performance, cultural authenticity, and accessibility. Thank you for choosing Melanated TV—your culture, your stories, your platform.