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Corpus
Apr 11, 2024 4:48 AM UTC
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Android TV App

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
Apr 11, 2024 7:20 AM UTC
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
Apr 26, 2024 12:13 PM UTC

Thanks for the TV Design Guidelines

michaels65
New Member
Mar 6, 2025 7:25 AM UTC
  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
Sep 13, 2025 4:23 AM UTC

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
Oct 6, 2025 9:50 AM UTC

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
Dec 19, 2025 6:40 AM UTC
  • 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
Jan 5, 2026 7:18 AM UTC

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.