Feature Rotator
Feature Rotator is the most visible placement of the Fire TV UI and is located above the fold on Home, Movies, TV, Apps, and Games tabs. Each of these tabs contains a placement with slots for six pieces of content. Feature Rotator ads are content forward and exclusive to entertainment advertisers. To ensure our customers have the best experience possible, we have additional restrictions that require the creative to highlight entertainment, feature content imagery and be actionable on the device.
Feature Rotator is composed of three assets: a background image, logo image, and trailer video. Below are details about each asset and additional requirements.
Experience overview
When highlighted via the remote, the initial static imagery is replaced with autoplay video, with audio enabled. After a moment, the video expands to fill the majority of the screen. At this point, the customer can use the left and right remote buttons to view other content items in the rotator or continue to watch the rest of the video.
When the short video concludes, the initial static image is shown once more as an end slate before additional content items in the rotator are automatically shown.
Once clicked, the customer will be taken to an ad destination where they can watch, buy, or download. See supported destinations.
Creative guidelines
Selection states
Current UI
Unselected
Highlighted, before playback begins
Video playback
Static image shown after playback
Updated UI
The updated UI shown below is not currently available on all Fire TV devices.
Unselected
Selected
Video Playback
Asset specifications
| Image component | Raw asset requirement* | Final file requirement |
| Background image | Dimension: 1920 x 720px or bigger Format: PSD (High-quality and layered) | Dimension: 1920 x 720px Max file weight: 450kb Format: JPG |
| Logo image | Dimension: 640 x 260px or bigger Format: PSD (High-quality and layered), AI, EPS or SVG | Dimension: 640 x 260px Max file weight: 450kb Format: PNG |
| Video component | Dimensions | Max. File Weight | Format | Duration |
| Trailer** | 1920 x 1080px | 500mb | MP4, M4V, MOV, MPEG | 15–18s |
* Raw assets are mandatory for paid ad campaigns. See our full Asset Checklist.
** Trailer video is mandatory for all campaigns. For non-paid ads, trailer videos must be 6mb or less and in MP4 format.
Background images
Safe zone
Examples
Requirements
Dimensions: 1920 x 720px
Format: JPEG
Maximum file size: 450KB
✔ Do:
- Use cinematic imagery: Use imagery that is engaging and provides context to the title.
- Use balance: Use imagery that has a sufficient amount of space on the left side where the logo will overlay.
- Use imagery that makes full use of the space: The background image must use full-bleed imagery and may fade out to a solid color or darken with a gradient on the sides.
- Use Depth: Varying depths of field in the image will provide a good backdrop.
- Place subject on the right: The main subject should be to the right side of the image.
- If an app is VSK-enabled: Include an Alexa Speech Bubble, ‘Alexa, play ___ on _____.” (See the guidelines for Voice Skills Kit-enabled apps.)
✔ Approved
✘ Not approved
Why? The background image is not full-bleed and does not make full use of the space. This makes the image harder to see and less impactful for customers.
✘ Do not:
- Crop heads and faces: Use the safe zones to verify placement of heads and faces. Keep the top 237px free of key content and elements.
- Place subject left: The main subject should not be on the left side because the UI may obscure it.
- Embed logos or text: Logos and text should not be in the background unless following the guidance for legal or Voice Skills Kit-enabled apps.
- Use busy imagery: Do not use imagery that has too many subjects or fine detail.
- Use graphics with white or light backgrounds: Predominantly white or light backgrounds do not provide enough contrast for UI elements.
Logo images
Examples
Logo elements
1: Full image asset size for the logo
2: Content title logo
3: CTA text (optional)
4: Content provider logo
Requirements
Dimensions: 640 x 260px
Format: 24-bit PNG (RGB color)
Maximum file size: 450KB
Additional text limit (does not include CTA text): 1 line maximum
✔ Do:
- Keep visual hierarchy clear: The most important information should have the highest visual priority (e.g. a content logo stands out from other logo elements)
- Keep the logo lockup left aligned and vertically centered: At least one element in the logo image must be left aligned
- Keep the content visible: Logos should contrast with the background asset.
- Maintain a readable text scale: The CTA text should be at least 24pt Arial regular (or equivalent font). Consider removing extra lockup elements if they fall below 14pt.
- Use texture: Logos can contrast backgrounds with texture and effects.
- Use depth: The featured logo can use depth and perspective.
- Add a simple CTA below the title of the content: A call to action should have simple messaging, such as ‘Watch Now’ or ‘Catch Up.’
- Do not use ‘Learn More’ for the CTA text as this will already be included in the button within the updated Fire TV UI.
- Call-to-action text may not include additional glyphs (e.g. arrows or underlines), or be embellished as a button.
- Include event information, dates, and times if relevant. Examples are: ‘Watch the series finale on 9/8 at 8 PM ET’ or ‘Catch up before the season premiere on 9/8 at 8 PM ET’.
- Allowed to include promotional pricing (e.g. Offer of $5/month for 3 months) but not everyday pricing (e.g. Only $9/month!)
✔ Approved (Current UI)
✘ Not approved (Current UI)
Why? The logo lockup is not left-aligned with the Fire TV UI elements and content rows beneath.
✔ Approved (Updated UI)
✘ Not approved (Updated UI)
Why? The logo lockup is not left-aligned with the Fire TV UI elements and content rows beneath.
✘ Do not:
- Use Trademark symbols: A trademark symbol on either the title or advertiser logo is strongly discouraged and will be removed by default.
- Fill the entire area: Do not fill both the width and the height of the logo boundary.
- Export low-quality logos: Only use original, high-quality logos for export.
Trailer videos
Safe zone
Example
Requirements
Dimensions: 1920 x 1080px
Resolution: 1080p
Duration: 15-18s
*Maximum file size: 500MB
*Format: MP4, M4V, MOV, MPEG
Video Codec: H.264
Video Bitrate: 12mbps+ preferred
Audio Bitrate: at least 128kbps
Loudness Level: -24 LKFS +/- 2dB
True Peak Level: -2dB
*For non-paid ads, trailer videos must be 6mb or less and in MP4 format.
- Videos must meet all requirements. No edits will be made to the original assets..
- It is preferable to not show letterboxing in videos (black bars above and below). However, if the content being promoted uses letterboxing in the full-length video, then the trailer may feature letterboxing as well.
✔ Do:
- Provide high-quality video: A high-bitrate video source prevents compression artifacts.
- Use a controlled volume: Make sure that the volume of the video is normalized (i.e. is not too low or too high).
- Make sure the resolution is correct: Videos should be at a resolution of 1920 x 1080px.
- Include a simple end slide with the provider's logo: Slide duration should not be longer than 3 seconds.
- Include key characters: Video should showcase key characters or scenes from the title that will excite/delight customers.
- Make sure videos are in the primary language of the locale where the ad is shown.
✘ Do not:
- Place key subjects, text, or logos outside the safe zone: The red area will be covered by UI elements. The following example will not be approved:
- Include sexualized content: Ensure the video does not contain any nudity or content of a sexual nature.
- Watermarks or Logos: It is preferable to not include watermarks/logo overlays within the video as this can draw focus from the primary video content. However, these overlays are allowed, provided the following guidelines are met:
- The logo is placed within the safe zone.
- The logo does not cover up key content (such as an actor’s face) or other text within the video.
- Include violence/gore/explicit images: Ensure the video does not contain gore or scenes of violence or explicit language of a mature nature.
- Include weapons that are shown in a violent or threatening manner, for example covered in blood. Guns pointed at a character, directed out toward the customer, and/or shown in the act of firing (such as bullets visibly exiting the weapon or smoke shown around the barrel).
- Include drugs/alcohol: Ensure the video does not contain any depictions of illegal activities or consumption of drugs and/or alcohol.
- Make video too long or too short: Ensure the duration of the video is between 15 and 18 seconds.
- Add an overlay sales-like voice over to the video.
- Mention a URL or App in the end card in the video.
- Cut off any key portions of the scenes when cropping the video to the custom aspect ratio.
- Include subtitles in the video.
✔ Do:
✘ Do not:
✔ Do:
✘ Do not:
Content rating labels
Content rating label safe zone (background image)
Note: The green section for rating labels and legal disclaimers will not be visible in the unselected state in the Updated Fire TV UI. Customers will still see this information in the selected state.
A content rating label is required when the creatives on Feature Rotator are rated for audiences that are at least 12/13 years old. The content rating for a trailer and for the feature-length film or video can be different. Make sure to use the rating label for the film or video, even if the trailer is granted a less restricted rating. Any title PG-13/TV-MA or higher must have a rating label, with multi-title creative showing the one which is most restrictive. Content rating labels should be placed inside the green safe zone. A default position of the labels is included in the PSD template.
In cases where the content rating label doesn’t work well with the background image (e.g. overlaps with the key object), it can be placed in the logo image.
Legal/disclaimer text
- Subscription required – If the content promoted requires an additional paid subscription beyond a Prime Video subscription, this must be made explicit in the creative by one of the following methods:
- Within the Call-to-Action text: “Watch with a subscription”, “Subscribe to watch now”, etc.
- As legal text within the creative: “Subscription required”, etc.
- Within the Call-to-Action text plus legal text: “Watch with 7-day free trial” plus additional legal text “Restrictions apply”, etc.
- Rent/Buy – If the content promoted requires payment to rent/buy/purchase the app or piece of content, this must be made explicit in the creative.
- Within the Call-to-Action text: “Buy or Rent on Prime Video”, “Available to Rent”, “Available to Buy”, “Own it today”, “Stream with Purchase”, “Prime Member Deal”, “Watch now [+ Prime Video Cinema logo lockup]”, etc.
- Standard guidelines for call to action text apply.
- Any use of unnecessary text, including legal “fine print”, copyright statements, legal symbols or Terms & Conditions is strongly discouraged. Our strong recommendation is to provide full terms & conditions or disclaimer copy on the landing page. If added, text should be white or black, less than 60% opacity, set in 14pt Arial regular (or equivalent font), and placed unobtrusively in the bottom right corner of the background image, inside of the green safe zone shown above.
- Note: The green section for rating labels and legal disclaimers will not be visible in the unselected state in the Updated Fire TV UI. Customers will still see this information in the selected state.
What is a multi-title creative?
A creative’s logo lockup includes two or more content title names/logos, or its background image includes key art from two or more content titles. In addition to general guidelines for Feature Rotator creative, multi-title creatives must also adhere to the following guidelines and execution types:
1. App forward
The creative showcases an app’s breadth and depth of service.
- Background image:
There is no limit to the number of titles featured on the background image, however the composition of the box art tiles must be engaging and complement the customer experience, and must not appear distracting. Box art tiles must be large enough to distinguish the characters and titles. The titles of movies/shows within the box art must be a minimum 14pts. Other text (e.g. Amazon Original) can be smaller. - Logo image:
The call-to-action must be written copy and should focus on communicating the content available within the service and the provider (e.g. Prime Video), any necessary entitlements (e.g. subscription required), and/or trial offer messaging (e.g. Start your 30-day free trial). - Trailer video:
Trailers should be sizzle reels that focus on communicating the content available within the service (e.g. popular movies and TV shows). End cards within the trailer should reinforce the call-to-action message. - Click-through destination:
These campaigns must link to either an app detail page, a custom landing page to redeem a free trial or subscribe, or a collection page (for customers who are entitled to the app).
✔ Do:
✘ Do not:
Why? Box art tiles must not mimic the Fire TV UI and appear as a row of clickable tiles.
2. Content forward
The creative showcases specific content within the content provider’s service.
- Background image:
- A maximum of 3 titles are allowed. Title names must be in either text or logo format, a minimum font size of 24pts Arial regular or equivalent, and be within the background image's safe zone.
- Titles names or logos must not be placed in the content rating label safe zone reserved for legal/disclaimer text and rating labels.
- Logo image:
The call-to-action must be written copy and focus on communicating the content available within the service or the content theme (e.g. Award-winning Original Kids Series) and the provider (e.g. Prime Video). Call-to-action copy must follow the existing syntax: Do X on/with Y (e.g. Watch with Prime). - Trailer video:
Trailers must include all titles listed within the multi-title background. End cards within the trailer should reinforce the call-to-action message. - Click-through destination:
The creative must link to a collection page or custom landing page with all titles included above-the-fold. Additional titles (no maximum) can be included on these pages.
When titles are independent from each other, place the title names in the background image. Make sure each title name is close to the corresponding key arts.
✔ Do:
✘ Do not:
✔ Do:
✘ Do not:
Why? Title names are partly covered by the Fire TV navigation UI. Title names (text or logos) must be fully visible in the selected and unselected states for both the current UI and updated UI.
3. Franchise
The creative showcases 2 or more franchise titles (e.g. Troop Zero & Troop Zero 2) within the content provider’s service, and can be supported with content forward multi-title creative treatment, or a combined single title creative treatment (shown below).
- Background image:
A maximum of 3 titles are allowed. - Logo image:
The call-to-action must be written copy and focus on communicating the specific content and provider (e.g. Prime Video). Call-to-action text must follow the existing syntax: Do X on/with Y (e.g. Watch with Prime). - Trailer video:
Permitted trailers should include at least 1 of the titles shown within the creative. - Click-through destination:
Franchise campaigns must link to a collection page or custom landing page with all titles included above-the-fold.
Multi-title creative content rating
For content forward or franchise multi-title creatives, show the rating of the content title that’s rated most restrictively. For example, if a creative is featuring 2 titles, one rated R and the other rated PG-13, show the R label in the creative.
Feature Rotator
Landing Page
Background image
- Creative must focus on a single title (multi-title creative is currently not supported for sponsorship campaigns).
- Standard guidelines for rating labels apply.
Logo image
Standard guidelines for the logo image apply, but with additional requirements for sponsorship creatives. Do not use more than 2 logos in the logo image. The logo image must include the following 3 pieces:
- Content title logo
- Call to Action including channel provider in plain text (Amazon Ember Regular)
- The call to action must indicate if the content is part of a collection that is being sponsored, and the type of collection (e.g. Watch Free Sports Movies on IMDb TV).
- Sponsorship message, sponsor’s logo, and rule line
- The sponsor’s logo must be all black or all off-white (RGB: 235, 235, 235) and no larger than 150px by 35px.
- Sponsorship text must be Ember Regular Condensed 24-26 pts, off-white (RGB: 235, 235, 235) and use the following messaging:
- Limited commercials: “Presented with limited commercials by [sponsor’s logo]”
- Discounted titles: “Limited time deal brought to you by [sponsor’s logo]”
- Curated list: “Presented by [sponsor’s logo]”
- Rule line is 2px, 50% opacity white
An example of the logo image for sponsorships is available in the PSD template.
Trailer video
- The trailer that plays in the Feature Rotator on hover must follow standard guidelines.
- The trailer must be for the content promoted in the Feature Rotator creative (e.g. Outdoors) and not for the sponsored brand (e.g. CloudAir).
Landing page
Landing pages have fewer restrictions and can include more prominent branding from the sponsor advertiser.
- For landing pages featuring a carousel, the first title may be owned by the sponsor and link to a commercial for their brand, or to a product detail page (for physical products). Videos must follow standard specs and guidelines for Fire TV landing pages.
- An interstitial video from the sponsored brand is NOT permitted for Feature Rotator sponsorships. Customers must click on the carousel tile in order to launch the sponsor’s video.
- It is recommended to include the channel logo on the landing page since it is featured as text in the Feature Rotator creative.
Approved / Not Approved
✔ Approved
✘ Not Approved
Why?
- The logo image must lead with the content title logo (e.g. Outdoors). The sponsor’s logo must be placed below the rule line at the bottom of the logo image.
- The sponsor’s logo must be all black or all off-white (RGB: 235, 235, 235) and no larger than 150px by 35px.
- Call to action must indicate if the content is part of a collection that is being sponsored, and the type of collection (e.g. Watch Free Travel Movies on IMDb TV).
- The channel provider logo (e.g. IMDb TV) must be shown in plain text (Amazon Ember Regular) in the Feature Rotator. This prevents the logo image from becoming too busy and creating a "logo sandwich". It is recommended to include the channel provider logo on the landing page.
- The background image must focus on the single title content being promoted (e.g. Outdoors) and cannot include any imagery or branding from the sponsor.
Voice usage through Feature Rotator and VSK-enabled apps allows customers to unlock a plethora of features. Creative for VSK-enabled apps should include an Alexa command and/or an Alexa speech bubble to give customers a visual reference of what they can ask Alexa.
There are two accepted treatment styles:
Option A
Include an Alexa speech bubble in the background image asset.
Bubble specifications:
Flag
The speech bubble can have a flag in one of six positions. Always face the flag toward the speaker, even if that speaker is off frame.
Typeface
The speech bubble uses Bookerly Regular Italic. Each utterance begins and ends with quotations and uses sentence case.
Height
The size of the speech bubble is measured in relation to the corner radius. For two lines of copy, the speech bubble should be 4 units high. For one line of copy, it should be 3 units high.
Width
The speech bubble should always be wider than it is tall.
Color
The speech bubble is rendered in white with a 50% #232F3E stroke and a weight approximately 20% of the point size of the type contained within. The typography should be #232F3E.
Option B
Include a command in the logo asset.
Locales*
- CA
- MX
- US
- BR
- DE
- ES
- FR
- IT
- NL
- PL
- SE
- TR
- UK
- KSA
- UAE
- AU
- IN
- JP
- SG
*Highlighted locales indicate marketplaces for paid ads.
Asset Checklist
- Pre-existing standard ad units for reference
- High-resolution imagery in layered PSD format
- High-resolution imagery in JPG, TIFF, or PNG format (optional)
- Logos in vector format (PSD, AI, EPS, or SVG)
- Campaign copy
- Fonts
- Brand guidelines
- Trailer video (see specs)
- Click through URL (if applicable)
- Content rating (if required)