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Corpus
April 11, 2024
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Android TV App

  • April 11, 2024
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Hi all

how to implement Android TV App UI/UX in Figma?, let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions for me
Thanks to all

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tank666
April 11, 2024
UX/UI designer. Figma expert. Creator and developer of plugins and widgets for Figma and FigJam. Check out my resources in Figma Community: figma.com/@tank
Corpus
CorpusAuthor
April 26, 2024

Thanks for the TV Design Guidelines

michaels65
New Member
March 6, 2025
  1. Set Frame Size → Use 1920x1080 px (Full HD) or 1280x720 px (HD) to match TV resolutions.
  2. Follow TV UI Guidelines → Use Google’s Android TV Design Guidelines for navigation, focus states, and accessibility.
  3. Remote-Friendly Navigation → Design with D-Pad navigation in mind (Up, Down, Left, Right, OK). Avoid touch-based gestures.
  4. Focus States → Highlight selected elements with color changes, scaling, or shadows to improve visibility.
  5. Simple Layout → Use large cards & text for better readability from a distance.
  6. Dark Mode UI → TVs look better with dark themes—helps with eye strain and blends with Magis TV APK aesthetics.
  7. Grid-Based Content Browsing → Design rows of thumbnails for categories like Live TV, Movies, and Series.
  8. Test with Prototypes → Use Figma’s interactive components to simulate remote control navigation.

 

✔️ Design a Netflix-like home screen with featured banners.
✔️ Use category-based horizontal scrolling for Live TV, Sports, Movies.
✔️ Add a search & filter option for a smooth user experience.
✔️ Create a settings page for account management and streaming quality controls.

longdevon
New Member
September 13, 2025

In addition to the points already mentioned, you might also focus on optimizing typography (large, readable fonts from a distance) and keeping enough spacing between elements to avoid a cluttered look on TV screens. If possible, test your prototypes with a remote or emulator to validate the actual navigation experience, since Figma alone may not capture the feel of D-Pad interactions.

thurstankimball
New Member
October 6, 2025

This plan is awesome!
Your emphasis on Focus States and the 10-foot UI experience is key to designing any TV streaming app, from Magis TV to Youcine to Netflix. These principles are absolutely universal!
Thank you for providing such a clear roadmap – it helps me a lot!

Faisal khan
New Member
December 19, 2025
  • Frame Size → Use 1920×1080 px (Full HD) or 1280×720 px (HD) to align with standard TV resolutions.

  • Follow TV UI Standards → Apply Google’s Android TV Design Guidelines for proper navigation, focus behavior, and accessibility.

  • Remote-Friendly Navigation → Design primarily for D-Pad controls (Up, Down, Left, Right, OK) and avoid touch-based interactions.

  • Clear Focus States → Emphasize selected items using color highlights, subtle scaling, or shadow effects for better visibility.

  • Clean & Simple Layout → Use large cards and readable text to ensure clarity when viewed from a distance.

  • Dark Theme UI → Dark mode enhances TV viewing, reduces eye strain, and fits well with the Magis TV visual style.

  • Grid-Based Browsing → Organize content in horizontal rows for sections like Live TV, Movies, and Series.

  • Prototype Testing → Leverage Figma’s interactive components to simulate remote-control navigation and user flow.

✔️ Design a Netflix-style home screen with eye-catching featured banners.
✔️ Enable horizontal category scrolling for Live TV, Sports, and Movies.
✔️ Include search and filter options for faster content discovery.
✔️ Build a settings screen for account management and streaming quality preferences.

Blankenship
New Member
January 5, 2026

Um Android TV App é um aplicativo desenvolvido especialmente para TVs com sistema Android, permitindo que você acesse filmes, séries, música, esportes e outros tipos de conteúdo diretamente na sua televisão com uma interface otimizada para telas grandes. Esses apps oferecem navegação simplificada com controle remoto, suporte a alta resolução e integração com serviços de streaming populares. Muitos usuários também exploram recursos, dicas e recomendações de aplicativos em sites como https://freecineapk.app/, onde é possível descobrir novas opções de entretenimento que podem ser instaladas em dispositivos Android e complementar sua experiência de visualização. Escolher bons apps para sua Android TV torna o entretenimento mais acessível e agradável.