Amazon (Fire Tablet / Fire TV)

How to Register an Amazon Developer Account

First, you will need to create an Amazon Developer ID.
- If you already use an Amazon device, or have purchased something from Amazon in the past, you most likely have an Amazon account ID. However, it is recommended to create a new account solely associated to your developer profile. Please click here to be brought to the Amazon developer account portal. On this page, select the "Create your Amazon Developer account" option.
- If you have an existing Fire application, we will be able to utilize your existing developer account to manage your Vimeo OTT application. Click here to skip down to the next step.

Insert all necessary information requested. Then, select "Create your Amazon Developer account."
- NOTE: The email address you register should be one you and your team should have access to. Amazon will be delivering information regarding your account and Vimeo OTT application to this email address. Be sure to record your Amazon developer account log-in credentials!
Access the inbox of the email address you have registered with and complete the OTP verification process Amazon will send.
Once signed-in, you will need to provide additional information to complete Amazon's developer registration profile. This includes your personal name, company name, and company address. Additionally, please check that you "Agree" to the Amazon Developer Services Agreement. Then, select "Submit."

On the next screen, select the "Continue completing your profile" option. You should be brought to the Amazon developer account settings dashboard. If not, you can access this location by selecting "Settings" from the navigation bar or click here.

This section contains configurations which only need to be completed if you intend to offer a paid in-application subscription product (SVOD) for your Vimeo OTT service.

If you are offering a free-registration service (FVOD), please skip down to the next section.

You will now need to complete the "Payments and Benefits" section of your Amazon developer account.

On the "Payment Information" screen, please select -
- Do you plan to monetize your digital content, such as charging for apps or games or selling in-app items or in-game items, or by receiving cash rewards for your skills? = Yes
  - Selecting "Yes" will provide additional prompts where you will need to provide bank/financial institution information. This account is where Amazon will be sending revenue earned through your service's in-application payments. More information on how Amazon addresses revenue payouts can be found here.
- Do you plan to monetize apps by displaying ads from the Amazon Mobile Ad Network? = No

Once complete, you should see messaging indicating that your information has been submitted to Amazon similar to the screenshot below.

Then, select "Tax Identity" from the navigation bar.

On this page, you will need to complete both the "Royalty Tax Interview" and "Canada Tax Interview." You do not need to complete the "Service Tax Interview."
- NOTE: If you run into any issues, please consult Amazon's guide to the Tax Identity Interview. Amazon's Developer Support team would be the best place to resolve any issues relating to interview form submissions or questions related to this process.

Failure to complete the "Royalty Tax Interview" and "Canada Tax Interview" will present application review submission issues for your Fire Tablet / Fire TV application.

Once the "Royalty Tax Interview" and "Canada Tax Interview" are complete, there should be a status of "Completed" with a green circle icon (🟢). To reiterate, you do not need to complete the "Service Tax Interview.

Lastly, you will need to invite our Branded Applications team to your Amazon developer account. To do so, navigate to the "User Permissions" section.

Select the "Add New" button.
In the field that appears under the "Email Address" column, enter "apps@vhx.tv"
Under the "Role" column, select "Administrator."
Click the "Save" button.
Inform your Technical Program Manager that an invitation to your Amazon developer account has been sent.

Optional: Amazon Small Business Accelerator Program

The Amazon Appstore Small Business Accelerator Program offers an increased revenue share and AWS credits for developers earning less than 1 million USD in annual revenue. If you are eligible for the program, your revenue share increases to 80/20 for all revenue earned from the Amazon Appstore. Additionally, you can receive Amazon Web Services (AWS) credits equivalent to 10% of your app revenue on Amazon devices. Learn more about the program and how to enroll here

Congratulations!

Once you've completed the above configuration, you’re all set! Our Branded Applications team will now have access to your Amazon developer account and can continue through the on-boarding process.