Video Product Categorization

The video equipment vertical represents one of the most technologically dynamic and diverse product categories in modern e-commerce, encompassing everything from consumer televisions and computer monitors to professional video production equipment, projectors, and sophisticated broadcast systems. With the rapid advancement of display technologies including OLED, QLED, Mini-LED, 4K, 8K resolution, HDR standards, and smart TV platforms, accurate product categorization has become increasingly complex yet critically important for video equipment retailers and manufacturers. Our AI-powered categorization API automatically classifies video products into the correct taxonomy categories across all major e-commerce platforms, ensuring your products achieve maximum visibility and reach the right audience of consumers and professionals.

Video products require highly precise categorization due to the exceptional variety of product types, display technologies, screen sizes, resolution standards, connectivity options, and intended use cases found within this vertical. A consumer-grade 4K OLED smart television requires fundamentally different taxonomy placement than a professional broadcast reference monitor, and a home theater projector categorizes entirely differently than a portable business projector or a commercial digital signage display. The distinction between consumer and professional video equipment adds significant complexity, as does the growing market for streaming devices, video capture hardware, video conferencing equipment, and content creation tools. Our sophisticated machine learning models understand all these nuances and distinctions thoroughly, having been trained on millions of video product listings across every major marketplace to deliver exceptional classification accuracy for consumer electronics, professional video equipment, and commercial display systems alike.

Whether you're selling smart TVs on Amazon, listing professional video monitors on Shopify, managing a Google Shopping feed for projectors and screens, or categorizing video production equipment for B2B marketplaces, our API handles the full complexity of video taxonomy mapping with precision and speed. We support automatic classification into Google Product Taxonomy, Amazon Browse Nodes, Shopify Standard Product Taxonomy, and eBay categories, ensuring your video products are properly categorized regardless of where you sell. The API recognizes brand-specific terminology from major manufacturers like Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Blackmagic Design, and others, along with technical specifications and industry jargon to deliver accurate results even for the most specialized video equipment and emerging display technologies.

Computer Monitors

Classify computer monitors across all sizes, resolutions, panel types (IPS, VA, TN, OLED), refresh rates, and use cases including gaming monitors, professional color-accurate displays, ultrawide monitors, and portable USB-C monitors into precise e-commerce subcategories for maximum visibility.

Televisions

Categorize televisions across all screen sizes, display technologies (OLED, QLED, LED, Mini-LED), resolution standards (4K, 8K, Full HD), smart TV platforms (webOS, Tizen, Google TV, Roku), and form factors including standard, curved, and outdoor TVs for accurate marketplace placement.

Projectors

Automatic classification for home theater projectors, business projectors, portable projectors, short-throw projectors, laser projectors, 4K projectors, and commercial installation projectors with accurate subcategory routing based on technology, brightness, and intended application.

Satellite & Cable TV

Satellite receivers, cable boxes, TV tuners, antenna systems, signal amplifiers, satellite dishes, LNBs, and related equipment categorized correctly for consumer electronics channels with proper distinction between consumer and commercial-grade equipment.

Video Production Equipment

Video editing hardware, capture cards, video switchers, broadcast equipment, streaming encoders, video mixers, multiviewers, and professional production gear classified with precision for professional video markets and content creator channels.

Video Players & Recorders

Blu-ray players, DVD players, streaming media players, digital video recorders (DVRs), VCRs, media servers, and video playback equipment categorized accurately based on format support, connectivity, and feature sets for consumer and professional applications.

Video Taxonomy Hierarchy

Video products follow a deep and nuanced hierarchical taxonomy structure across all major e-commerce platforms. Products must be classified from the Tier 2 category of "Video" down through Tier 3 categories like "Televisions" or "Video Editing Hardware & Production Equipment" and further into specific Tier 4 subcategories such as "OLED TVs" or "Video Capture Cards". Understanding this hierarchy is essential for proper product placement and discoverability. Our API navigates this complexity automatically, analyzing product descriptions, specifications, display technologies, and brand information to select the most specific and appropriate category path for maximum search visibility and conversion optimization.

The interactive diagram below illustrates how the Video category branches into its primary Tier 3 categories, each of which contains numerous Tier 4 subcategories for granular classification. For example, "Televisions" branches into OLED TVs, QLED TVs, LED TVs, Smart TVs, and Outdoor TVs based on display technology and features. Meanwhile, "Computer Monitors" contains Gaming Monitors, Professional Monitors, Ultrawide Monitors, and Portable Monitors. Our AI understands the intricate relationships between these categories and selects the most specific applicable classification based on the product's technical attributes and specifications, ensuring your video products land in precisely the right category for their type and intended audience.

Video Category Hierarchy (Tier 2 → Tier 3)

Tier 3 Video Categories

The following Tier 3 categories represent the primary classification branches within the Video vertical. Each category contains multiple Tier 4 and Tier 5 subcategories for granular product classification based on technology, features, and specifications:

Computer Monitors
Projectors
Satellite & Cable TV
Televisions
Video Accessories
Video Editing Hardware & Production Equipment
Video Multiplexers
Video Players & Recorders
Video Servers
Video Transmitters

Each Tier 3 category contains multiple specialized Tier 4 subcategories based on technology, specifications, and use cases. For instance, "Televisions" branches into OLED TVs, QLED TVs, LED/LCD TVs, Smart TVs, and specialty categories like Outdoor TVs. "Computer Monitors" includes Gaming Monitors, Professional Monitors, Ultrawide Monitors, and 4K/8K Monitors. Our API automatically determines the complete category path for your products based on their specific attributes, display technology, and intended use case.

API Integration for Video Products

Integrating video product categorization into your existing workflow is straightforward with our RESTful API. Simply send your product title and description, and receive accurate category classifications for Google Shopping, Amazon, Shopify, and eBay instantly. The API supports batch processing for high-volume cataloging needs and returns confidence scores with each prediction to help you manage your product data quality.

Python
import requests

def categorize_video(product_description, api_key):
    """Categorize video products across multiple taxonomies"""
    base_url = "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php"

    params = {
        "query": product_description,
        "api_key": api_key,
        "data_type": "google"
    }
    response = requests.get(base_url, params=params)
    return response.json()

# Example: Categorize a 4K OLED television
result = categorize_video(
    "LG C3 65-Inch OLED evo 4K Smart TV with AI-Powered webOS 23 Dolby Vision Atmos",
    "your_api_key_here"
)
print(f"Category: {result['category']}")
# Output: Electronics > Video > Televisions > OLED TVs
JavaScript
async function categorizeVideo(productDescription, apiKey) {
    const baseUrl = 'https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php';
    const params = new URLSearchParams({
        query: productDescription,
        api_key: apiKey,
        data_type: 'google'
    });

    const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}?${params}`);
    return response.json();
}

// Example: Categorize a gaming monitor
categorizeVideo(
    'ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27-Inch 360Hz Gaming Monitor 1440p G-Sync HDR IPS',
    'your_api_key'
).then(result => {
    console.log('Category:', result.category);
    // Output: Electronics > Video > Computer Monitors > Gaming Monitors
});
cURL
curl -X GET "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php" \
  -d "query=Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD HDR Pixel Shift Projector" \
  -d "api_key=your_api_key_here" \
  -d "data_type=google"

# Response:
# {"category": "Electronics > Video > Projectors > Home Theater Projectors", "confidence": 0.96}
10M+
Products Categorized
99.2%
Accuracy Rate
5,574
Categories Supported
200+
Languages Supported

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Best Practices for Video Categorization

Video products require specific technical details and terminology to achieve optimal categorization accuracy. The following best practices have been developed from categorizing millions of video products across major marketplaces and will help ensure your products are classified correctly every time for maximum visibility and sales performance.

Specify Display Technology Clearly
Always clearly indicate the display technology used in your video product: OLED, QLED, Mini-LED, LED, LCD, Plasma, or Projection. For monitors, specify the panel type: IPS, VA, TN, or OLED. Display technology is one of the most critical attributes for accurate subcategory placement in video taxonomies, as it determines whether a television is classified as an OLED TV, QLED TV, or standard LED TV across all major marketplaces.
Include Screen Size and Resolution
Specify the screen size in inches and the resolution standard (8K, 4K UHD, QHD 1440p, Full HD 1080p, HD 720p) for all displays. Include refresh rate for monitors and TVs (60Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz, 240Hz, 360Hz) when applicable. These specifications are essential for proper subcategory placement and help customers find products matching their exact requirements.
Distinguish Consumer vs Professional
Clearly distinguish between consumer and professional video equipment using appropriate terminology. Terms like "broadcast monitor," "reference display," "color-calibrated," "professional grade," or "studio" signal professional categorization. Consumer-focused terms like "smart TV," "gaming monitor," "home theater," or "entertainment" indicate different taxonomy paths targeting different audience segments.
Include Brand and Model Numbers
Always include the brand name and specific model number in your product descriptions. "LG C3 OLED65C3PUA" categorizes far more accurately than generic "65 inch OLED TV". Model numbers help distinguish between product generations, regional variants, and feature tiers like standard versus premium models, enabling more precise subcategory selection and better matching to customer searches.
Specify Smart Platform and Features
Include smart TV platform information (webOS, Tizen, Google TV, Fire TV, Roku TV, Android TV) and key features like voice control, gaming mode, VRR/ALLM support, HDR format support (Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG), and connectivity options. These specifications help distinguish between similar products and enable accurate classification into feature-specific subcategories.
Indicate Intended Use Case
Specify the primary use case for your video product: home theater, gaming, content creation, office productivity, digital signage, broadcast production, or video conferencing. Use case context helps our AI select the most appropriate and specific category path for maximum visibility to your target customers, whether they're gamers, content creators, or home entertainment enthusiasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of video products can your API categorize?
Our API categorizes the complete range of video equipment including televisions (OLED, QLED, LED, Mini-LED, smart TVs, outdoor TVs), computer monitors (gaming, professional, ultrawide, portable, curved), projectors (home theater, business, short-throw, laser, 4K, portable), video players and recorders (Blu-ray, DVD, streaming devices, DVRs, media servers), satellite and cable TV equipment (receivers, tuners, antennas, dishes), and professional video production equipment (capture cards, switchers, encoders, broadcast monitors, video mixers). We support over 5,574 categories across Google, Amazon, Shopify, and eBay taxonomies.
How does the API distinguish between different display technologies?
Our machine learning models recognize display technology terminology, specifications, and brand-specific naming conventions to accurately classify products by their display technology. The API identifies OLED, QLED, Neo QLED, Mini-LED, MicroLED, standard LED/LCD, and other technologies from product descriptions. It also recognizes technology-specific features like self-emissive pixels for OLED, quantum dot enhancement for QLED, and local dimming zones for Mini-LED to ensure accurate subcategory placement.
Can the API accurately categorize gaming monitors and gaming TVs?
Yes, we have extensive and specialized support for gaming displays including gaming monitors and gaming-focused televisions. The API recognizes gaming-specific features and specifications such as high refresh rates (144Hz, 240Hz, 360Hz), low response times (1ms, 0.5ms), variable refresh rate technologies (G-Sync, FreeSync, VRR), gaming modes (ALLM, Game Mode), and gaming-centric certifications to route products to the appropriate gaming subcategories within the monitor or television taxonomy.
How accurate is video product categorization for professional equipment?
Video products achieve 99.2% accuracy in our testing, including professional and broadcast equipment. Professional video equipment is accurately categorized based on terminology like "broadcast," "reference," "studio," "production," along with professional specifications such as color accuracy standards (Delta E), bit depth, SDI connectivity, and professional certifications. The API distinguishes between prosumer and true professional equipment based on feature sets and specifications.
Does the API support video accessories and replacement parts?
Yes, our API accurately categorizes the full range of video accessories including HDMI cables, DisplayPort cables, TV mounts (wall mounts, ceiling mounts, stands), projector mounts and screens, monitor arms, privacy filters, screen protectors, remote controls, and replacement parts. Accessory products are classified into their specific subcategories rather than generic accessory categories, ensuring proper visibility to customers searching for those specific items on each marketplace.

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