August 6, 2015

Using the Television Academy Viewing Platform

The Television Academy Viewing Platform enables Television Academy members to view "For Your Consideration" programs and performances to prepare for Nominations-Round voting, and Emmy Nominees prior to Final-Round voting.

Videos can be viewed on the Viewing Platform website: view.TelevisionAcademy.com

You may also view nominees on your iPhone or iPad, AppleTV, Android device, Fire TV, or Roku streaming player.

If you have received a Chromecast, follow the instructions included with it to connect it to your television. You can then cast videos from your mobile device or the website to your TV. Visit chromecast.com/help for even more information.

The Sound and Sound Mixing categories are presented with Dolby 5.1 sound. Click here for specifics about Dolby 5.1 sound on the Viewing Platform.

Questions? The Viewing Platform and Online Voting Helpdesk can be reached at view@televisionacademy.com.

Viewing Platform on Apple iOS devices - iPhone and iPad

Click here to download the Viewing Platform app from the App Store.

When you have installed the app on your device:

Launch the app.
Enter your Television Academy member username and password (Forgot your username or password?).
Select a category, then a subcategory.
You will see all the submitted programs or performances in that category.
Select a program or performer.
You will see all the submitted videos for that selection.
Select a video to view it.

Viewing Platform on AppleTV - 4th Generation

To install the app on your 4th Generation AppleTV:

Open the App Store.
Select Search from the top menu.
Search for "viewing platform"
Select the image that matches the one above.
Click "Install" to download and install the app.
Once it has downloaded, click "Open" to open the app.

To use the app:

Launch the app.
Enter your Television Academy member username and password (Forgot your username or password?).
Select your peer group, then a subcategory.
You will see all the submitted programs or performances in that category.
Select a program or performer.
You will see all the submitted videos for that selection.
Select a video to view it.

Viewing Platform on Android devices

Click here to download the Viewing Platform app from the Google Play store.

When you have installed the app on your device:

Launch the app.
Enter your Television Academy member username and password (Forgot your username or password?).
You will see all the peer groups.
Select your peer group.
You will see all the categories.
Select a category.
You will see all the submitted programs or performers in that category.
Select a program or performer.
You will see all the submitted videos for that selection.
Select a video to view it.

Viewing Platform videos with Chromecast

Click here for information on casting video from the Viewing Platform to your Chromecast device.

Viewing Platform on Fire TV

To install the app on your Fire TV:

Launch your Amazon device.
Search for "Viewing Platform"
Select the Television Academy Viewing Platform.
Select Get or Download.
Once it has downloaded, select "Open" to open the app.

To use the app:

Enter your Television Academy member username and password (Forgot your username or password?).
Go to My Categories to see your list of categories.
Select a category.
You will see all the submitted programs or performances in that category.
Select a program or performer.
You will see all the submitted videos for that selection.
Select a video to view it.

Viewing Platform on the Roku streaming player

Click here to add the Viewing Platform channel to your Roku account. You may need to log in to your Roku account.
When the Roku site asks, "Do you want to add Viewing Platform to your Roku account?", click "Yes, Add Channel"

When you have added the channel to your account:

View your Roku streaming device on your television.
Using your Roku controls, select Settings.
Select System.
Select System Update.
Select Check now.
The Viewing Platform channel will be installed on your Roku streaming device.
Return to your Roku home screen.
Select the Viewing Platform channel
Enter your Television Academy member username and password (Forgot your username or password?).
Select your peer group.
You will see all the categories for which you may vote.
Select a category.
You will see all the nominated programs or performers in that category.
Select a program or performer.
You will see all the videos for that selection.
Select a video to view it.

Have questions?

You can reach us via email at view@televisionacademy.com.

Other questions?

Check our Frequently Asked Questions about Membership, the Television Academy, Online Voting, Emails, and For Your Consideration Events.

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