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Once your app is built, publishing involves a specific review process to ensure it meets TV standards:

The biggest hurdle in TV development is the distance between the user and the screen.

: You must provide specific Android TV screenshots and a wide banner graphic. Play TV

: Google manually reviews TV apps to ensure they work correctly with a remote and don't require features a TV lacks, like a camera or GPS. Android TV overview

: TV apps rely on a remote control’s directional pad (D-pad), not a touch screen. Every interactive element must have a clear "focused" state so users know where they are. 2. Technical Implementation Once your app is built, publishing involves a

: Unlike a smartphone held inches away, TV users are typically 10 feet back. UIs must be simple, with high-contrast elements and large text.

: In the Google Play Console , you must explicitly opt-in to "Android TV" under advanced settings. Android TV overview : TV apps rely on

: Google now recommends using Compose for TV to build adaptive layouts that handle different screen sizes automatically.