UX Checklist
The following webOS TV UX checklist shows what is mandatory and what is recommended regarding webOS TV UX which you should know about when developing webOS TV apps.
You must follow the mandatory guidance to pass the app QA and to launch your app to LG Content Store. Also, you should follow the recommended guidelines to avoid users’ confusion and to maintain the unified look and feel.
This article describes a few of UX-related points which must be followed or recommended by LG QA team before developing apps.
For the entire checkpoints on webOS TV apps, download the documents_for_app_qa.zip file, which is used for app submission.
- Mandatory Checklist
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Buttons
Should all navigation keys be operable on an app?
Selectable UIs must be controlled by 4-way navigation keys (Up, Down, Left, Right), OK and Back buttons. However, OSD buttons which are working with colored keys (red, green, yellow, blue) do not need to be controlled by 4-way navigation keys.When clicking the Back button in an entry page of the app, where to move on?
Pressing the Back button on the Remote Control in an entry page must display the Home screen, rather than a previous page. For the detailed information, see Back Button.Cursors
Should all screen cursors be operable on an app?
Selectable UIs must be controlled by screen cursors and OK.Selection Effect
When and where do I need to apply selection effect?
ALL of the objects in your app MUST ALWAYS provide some sort of selection effect with NO EXCEPTION. Unlike touch-enabled devices, taking an action on TV requires 2-step user interactions; the user needs to select a UI element on the screen using the pointer or the arrow keys depending on the remote control mode, then press the OK button. Therefore, for better user experience, it is necessary that you apply selection effect (animation, highlight, color or size changes, etc.) to show what element is activated.
- Recommended Checklist