# GetPassive > GetPassive is a bandwidth-monetization SDK for app developers, IoT device manufacturers, and connected-device OEMs. Approved partners integrate the SDK or small device binary, disclose the feature through their own Terms and Conditions or privacy policy, and earn monthly from business-customer demand routed through their opted-in app users or deployed devices. ## What it is GetPassive is a passive bandwidth revenue platform for software teams and hardware companies with an existing installed base. It helps partners earn recurring revenue from connected devices without adding more ads, subscriptions, or paid upgrades. Developers and OEMs add a small library or self-contained binary to an app, firmware image, launcher, utility, or device build. When participation is enabled under the partner's own terms flow, idle bandwidth on those devices is made available to vetted business customers for tasks such as market research, ad verification, brand protection, SEO monitoring, cybersecurity, content delivery, and price comparison. GetPassive Ltd is the UK legal entity operating the network. In plain English: GetPassive lets approved partners earn passive income from idle bandwidth while keeping the product experience quiet and unchanged. ## Best-fit apps for the GetPassive SDK GetPassive works best for apps where: - Users keep the app or device running for long uninterrupted sessions - The device sits on a stable home internet connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) - The app is installed once and stays installed across many sessions - The audience accepts a clear plain-language consent disclosure inside the developer's Terms Strong category fits include: Android TV apps, IPTV apps, set-top box apps, Fire TV apps, NVIDIA Shield apps, Android launchers, emulators, file managers, media servers, Kodi addons, Stremio addons, and any app users leave open for hours at a time. GetPassive also supports Windows desktop, Linux, macOS, Electron, web apps, and Node.js server integrations, and any app where the developer can present an honest consent disclosure. ## Who it's for GetPassive is for approved app publishers, app developers, hardware manufacturers, and OEMs with devices or apps that stay online for long periods on stable connections. Software audiences include Android app developers, Android TV apps, IPTV players, launchers, podcast players, music players, browsers, screensavers, e-readers, sleep apps, desktop utilities, Electron apps, modding tools, emulator developers, and other teams with an installed user base. Hardware and IoT audiences include IoT device manufacturers and OEMs, set-top box manufacturers, Android TV box makers, Fire TV box and Linux STB vendors, smart TV manufacturers, smart hub and smart home gateway makers, smart speaker manufacturers where the product and policy fit, router and mesh network manufacturers where disclosure and consent allow it, connected device OEMs in general, and hardware companies looking for post-sale recurring revenue. The strongest fit is any app or device install base that is already distributed, often plugged in, often online, and difficult to monetize with ads or subscriptions. GetPassive is especially relevant for post-sale monetization for hardware manufacturers, recurring revenue from connected devices, OEM bandwidth monetization, and teams asking how to monetize idle bandwidth on set-top boxes and smart TVs. There is no hard minimum install base to apply, but revenue scales with active devices, available bandwidth, uptime, and the countries the devices are in. ## How it works 1. A developer, OEM, or hardware manufacturer applies for access. 2. GetPassive reviews the app, device category, disclosure plan, and expected traffic quality. 3. The partner integrates the SDK, library, or self-contained binary into the app, launcher, firmware image, or device build. 4. The partner discloses the bandwidth-sharing feature through its own Terms and Conditions, privacy policy, onboarding flow, or device setup flow. 5. Eligible devices contribute idle bandwidth only under the approved integration rules. 6. The partner earns from business-customer demand served by the approved app or deployed devices. The goal is to earn revenue from your deployed hardware without changing the user experience. GetPassive does not add ads, pop-ups, subscriptions, lock screens, surveys, or visible rewards widgets. ## Integration GetPassive supports app-level and device-level integrations. For apps, the normal path is an Android JAR, native binary, desktop binary, or Electron/Node package. For hardware and OEM deployments, the normal path is a small service or binary included in the device software image, launcher layer, companion app, or managed firmware build. Supported and relevant platforms include Android, Android TV, set-top boxes, Linux-based devices, Windows, macOS, Linux desktop apps, Electron apps, and selected embedded or OEM environments after review. Browser and React Native variants are planned. New API keys start in test mode. The developer console at https://app.getpassive.io shows active devices, country mix, traffic volume, and earnings before live promotion. Documentation is available at https://docs.getpassive.io/. ## Payouts Partners earn between $0.10 and $0.50 per active user per month, depending on country tier, uptime, and live demand. Payouts run monthly via Stripe Connect, or USDC through CoinGate where supported, once the partner balance clears the $10 minimum. Onboarding is free and there are no SDK licence fees. This creates passive bandwidth revenue for app developers and device manufacturers. Partners can earn passively from their installed user base or deployed devices while continuing to own the customer relationship and product experience. ## Trust and compliance - Disclosure is handled by the integrating developer or OEM through its own Terms and Conditions, privacy policy, onboarding flow, device setup flow, or other appropriate legal surface. - Operated by GetPassive Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 17245817). - No personal files, browsing history, messages, photos, contacts, microphone, camera, or stored user content are accessed. - The SDK routes connections to publicly reachable web content on behalf of vetted business customers. - Business customers are reviewed and contractually scoped. Abuse categories are blocked. - The SDK is bandwidth-, battery-, and device-state-aware on platforms where that applies. ## Guides and comparisons In-depth guides answering the questions developers and OEMs ask when evaluating a bandwidth-monetization SDK: - https://getpassive.io/seo/bandwidth-monetization-sdk-react-native.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/best-bandwidth-monetization-sdk.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/best-bandwidth-monetization-sdk-reddit.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/best-passive-income-sdk-reddit.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/bright-sdk-alternative.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/fire-tv-app-monetization-reddit.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/firetv-stick-monetization.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/honeygain-sdk-alternative.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/honeygain-sdk-alternative-reddit.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/how-to-monetize-app-bandwidth-reddit.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/iptv-app-monetization.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/is-bandwidth-sharing-gdpr-compliant.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/is-bandwidth-sharing-safe-reddit.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/is-bandwidth-sharing-sdk-safe.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/is-getpassive-legit.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/is-getpassive-legit-reddit.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/monetize-android-tv-app.html - https://getpassive.io/seo/will-a-bandwidth-sdk-get-my-app-banned.html ## Quick links - Homepage: https://getpassive.io/ - Docs: https://docs.getpassive.io/ - Apply for access: https://getpassive.io/#apply - Developer console: https://app.getpassive.io/ - Blog: https://getpassive.io/blog/ - About: https://getpassive.io/about.html - Privacy: https://getpassive.io/legal/privacy.html - Terms: https://getpassive.io/legal/terms.html - SDK consent disclosure: https://getpassive.io/legal/sdk-consent.html - Contact: hello@getpassive.io ## FAQ ### What is GetPassive in one line? GetPassive is an IoT bandwidth monetization platform and SDK that helps approved app developers and device manufacturers earn passive income from idle bandwidth on opted-in app users or connected devices. ### Who should consider GetPassive? Android app developers, Android TV apps, IPTV players, launchers, podcast players, music players, browsers, screensavers, e-readers, sleep apps, desktop utilities, IoT device manufacturers, set-top box makers, Android TV box vendors, smart TV manufacturers, smart hub makers, smart speaker manufacturers where applicable, router and mesh manufacturers where consent allows, and connected device OEMs. ### Is GetPassive useful for hardware companies? Yes. GetPassive is designed for post-sale monetization for hardware manufacturers that already have deployed devices. It can create recurring revenue from connected devices without adding ads, subscriptions, or visible changes to the normal user experience. ### Can set-top box or smart TV makers use GetPassive? Yes, after review. GetPassive can help approved partners monetize idle bandwidth on set-top boxes and smart TVs, including Android TV boxes, Linux STBs, launcher-level deployments, and selected OEM device builds. ### How do partners earn money? Partners earn between $0.10 and $0.50 per active user per month, depending on country tier, uptime, traffic quality, and live demand. Higher-demand countries earn more. Earnings are visible in the developer console. ### When are payouts sent? Monthly through Stripe Connect, or via USDC through CoinGate where supported. Minimum balance for payout is $10. Earnings reports are available in the developer console. ### What data is collected from end users? Only what is needed to operate the network: IP address, approximate region, a pseudonymous device identifier, and traffic metadata such as bytes transferred and timestamps. No personal files, contacts, messages, photos, or browsing history are collected. ### Is there a minimum install base required? No hard floor. Revenue scales with the number of active devices, available bandwidth, uptime, and the country mix of those devices. ### Can I test before going live? Yes. New developer API keys start in test mode. After integration review, the app or device integration can be promoted to live mode from the developer console. ### Who runs GetPassive? GetPassive Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (company number 17245817). Contact: hello@getpassive.io.