TV App Accessibility

Most TV app teams think they’ve solved navigation once they support ↑ ↓ ← → + OK. When you build for connected TVs, “keyboard-only” isn’t just an accessibility edge case — it’s the default interaction model.

Logging in should be simple — but on TV, it’s often where accessibility breaks down. Between on-screen keyboards, pairing codes, and multi-step authentication, it’s easy for users with disabilities to hit a wall before they even reach your content. An accessibility audit of your login flow helps you find and fix these barriers early, before frustration (and churn) set in. Here’s how to do it step-by-step. 1. Start with the user journey, not the screen Before diving into code

Accessibility often starts strong in design — with thoughtful colour contrast, readable typography, and inclusive interaction flows. But somewhere between design sign-off and development, it starts to crumble. By the time the product reaches QA, features that looked accessible on Figma suddenly fail real-world tests. Focus order behaves unpredictably Screen readers miss entire sections. Captions overlap UI elements Developers are left scrambling to fix what was once “already

Ever tried to back out of a submenu on your TV app only to find the focus won’t move? You press “Back.” Nothing. “Up.” “Left.” Still nothing. Eventually, you’re mashing buttons or restarting the app altogether.For users relying on a remote, that’s not just annoying — it’s a critical accessibility failure

As TV products evolve, accessibility has become a critical factor in their development. From smart TVs to streaming devices, ensuring that your product is usable for all audiences, including those with disabilities, isn't just good businesspractice—it's essential. Creating Accessibility Acceptance Criteria (AAC) tailored to your specific products ensures that your product is compliant and user-friendly for everyone. Why Accessibility Acceptance Criteria Are Essential for TV

Introducing a range of accessibility features designed to make television more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.