Bitmovin Supercharges its Player Testing System with AI to Reach Over 1 Million Video Player Tests Per Week

Vienna, Austria | 21st October, 2025 - Bitmovin, a leading provider of video streaming solutions, has unveiled major updates to its AI-powered video stream testing infrastructure for the Bitmovin Player. The advanced system now processes more than 1 million stream tests every week, ensuring superior playback quality across 180+ device types. Alongside this, Bitmovin's automated testing solution, Stream Lab, features an upgraded UX and now supports a new remote testing location in the Middle East region.

AI-Powered Video Stream Testing Ensures Superior Playback Quality

Delivering a consistent, high-quality viewing experience across multiple devices is one of the biggest challenges for streaming services today. With Bitmovin's enhanced AI-powered video stream testing infrastructure, over 1 million tests are executed and analyzed weekly across more than 180 devices, including smart TVs, mobile devices, and set-top boxes.

By leveraging AI analysis, Bitmovin can pinpoint root causes of playback issues faster and with greater accuracy. The insights from these tests directly inform Bitmovin's weekly SDK releases, ensuring the Bitmovin Player continuously delivers an exceptional quality of experience for viewers everywhere.

Stream Lab Upgrade Delivers Faster, Smarter Testing

The new Stream Lab release introduces an improved user experience that makes it faster and easier for video service providers to set up, organize, and execute tests across different device groups. The redesign streamlines workflows for engineers and QA teams, improving efficiency and making automated video testing more intuitive than ever.

Additionally, Bitmovin has expanded its VPN testing network to include a new location in the Middle East, enabling regional content providers to replicate local playback conditions and validate streaming performance under real-world network scenarios.

AI-Powered Stream Testing Driving Innovation

"Bitmovin is committed to helping video services deliver the highest quality playback experiences," said James Varndell, Senior Director of Product Management at Bitmovin. "By integrating AI into our video stream testing, we can process and analyze over a million tests each week. This innovation ensures that the Bitmovin Player consistently performs at the highest standard, regardless of device or region."

Learn More About Stream Lab

Discover how AI-powered video stream testing can help your organization deliver flawless playback experiences. Learn more about Stream Lab and sign up for a free trial here.

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About Bitmovin

Bitmovin was founded in 2013 by the co-creators of the MPEG-DASH video-streaming standard. The company provides video infrastructure for global digital media companies, helping them deliver high-quality video experiences to viewers across the world. Bitmovin's solutions include video encoding, player, and analytics products that optimize video delivery and playback across devices and platforms. Learn more at bitmovin.com or follow Bitmovin on LinkedIn.