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Learning LG webOS SmartTV Development

Build apps for LG Smart TVs on webOS using web technologies and reach another huge slice of the living room.

LG's webOS powers millions of Smart TVs and is built around familiar web technologies, making it approachable for web developers.

Learn the webOS app model, TV interaction patterns, and how to test on real LG hardware.

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webOS Smart TV essentials

• webOS app model. Build web-based apps for the LG TV runtime.
• Magic Remote. Design for pointer and D-pad navigation on the big screen.
• Media playback. Stream video with the webOS media pipeline and DRM.
• Packaging & QA. Package, test, and submit to the LG Content Store.

Learning roadmap

1. Web fundamentals
2. webOS app structure
3. Remote & media
4. Packaging & submission

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