Admob ads on devices that don't have Google Play Services

[John Mollaghan]

I have written some apps that use Abmod banners and interstitials, all using Google Play Services.

I have been asked to modify the apps to run on Android TV. However, this particular type of TV (for use in hotels) isn't certified for Google Play Services.

They need the app to run without Google Play Services.

Is there any way that I can show admob ads in the app in this situation? Even if I could show a video ad before the app launches. I'm not too worried about banners for this situation.

Thanks

John

[Vu Chau (MobileAds SDK Team)]

Hi John,

It should work.  If there's no Play services APK installed on the device, the app will run using the local Play services classes against which it is compiled.

However, that being said, the Mobile Ads SDK does not officially support Android TV.  There might be some caveats in such implementations if you do decide to go ahead with it.

Vu Chau

Mobile Ads SDK Team