Smart TV

Challenges: Designing the app for both LG and Samsung TVs was tough. People use all kinds of different remotes, which made designing the interface tricky. Plus, we didn't know how most people set up their TVs at home – do they put them high up or lower down? This was important because it determined where we'd put the buttons on the app. To figure this out, I checked out a bunch of apartment buildings to see how people had their TVs set up. I also asked friends who install TVs for a living. But, we still didn't have data on how high people usually mount their TVs. Another problem was that LG and Samsung had different rules for making apps for their TVs. LG's apps scrolled horizontally, while Samsung's scrolled vertically. And each company had to approve our app separately. Also, every TV shows colors a bit differently, and they adjust their brightness and contrast based on how bright or dark the room is. Technical Limits: Smart TVs don't have unlimited memory or storage. So, some fancy features, like video backgrounds, had to be cut because they needed too much space. We decided to keep things simple and make sure the app worked with any remote control. Solution and Results: Despite these challenges, I made a user-friendly app that anyone could use with any remote control. The goal was to make it easy for everyone, no matter what TV they had.