BitTorrent SDK for Devices
BitTorrent™ is the consumer standard for delivering high-quality media over the internet, turning conventional distribution economics on its head. Now the same technology leadership that powers over 160 million consumer clients is available to our device partners.
The BitTorrent SDK for Devices enables partners to embed technologies that power the world’s largest peer managed delivery network into their products to efficiently and economically enable rich media experiences for the consumer.
Key Benefits
- Complete BitTorrent protocol implementation
- Low CPU, memory and ROM footprints
- Fully documented HTTP API for easy integration
- Web browser-based user interface
- Compatible with BitTorrent DNATM content delivery service
- Certification and support from BitTorrent experts
Software Development Kit
The BitTorrent SDK for Devices is the official BitTorrent Inc. release for embedded devices supporting the latest BitTorrent protocol enhancements. The SDK is a compiled executable daemon with a fully documented HTTP API. We work with partners to custom compile the SDK for specific platforms to ensure compatibility and performance.
The BitTorrent SDK is a full implementation of the official BitTorrent protocol and is compatible with all standard PC clients.
Features include:
- Automatic bandwidth management
- Distributed Hash Table (DHT) support for trackerless torrents.
- UPnP and NAT-PMP port mapping
- Single thread and single port for multiple torrents
- Multi-tracker extension support
- Fair-trade extension
- Fast resume
- HTTP seed support
- BitTorrent DNA compatible
Supported platforms
The BitTorrent SDK is lightweight and is highly portable to a large number of devices. An intuitive API and web-based user interface make the BitTorrent SDK easy to use for both integrators and end-users. The SDK has been ported to embedded Linux on a wide variety of CPU architectures, including ARM, MIPS, PPC, x86 and SuperH. We also create chipset-optimized code for our semiconductor partners.
The BitTorrent SDK can be used to power a wide variety of content delivery scenarios off the PC. From network attached storage (NAS) and digital media servers to game consoles and next-generation DVD players and set-top boxes, BitTorrent content delivery technology powers the connected home.
Support from the BitTorrent experts
Co-founded by BitTorrent inventor Bram Cohen, BitTorrent, Inc. is the undisputed leader in peer networking. Through custom compiling, documentation, implementation support and certification, BitTorrent experts are available to ensure an efficient and smooth development process.
