Smart TV Emulator

The Smart TV Emulator enables any developers to test and debug their HTML5 apps for the Smart TV App Store.
What is Smart TV Emulator?
The 'Smart TV Emulator' is a Chrome extension that provides app developers with a virtual smart TV environment. It emulates Smart Core 4.0 and later versions and aids in testing and debugging HTML5 apps for use in Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes across the globe. Features like user agent customization, overscan support, VK_KEY button emulation, and more support a comprehensive testing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 1.89 (9)
Version: 1.3.14 (Last updated: 2020-04-02)
Creation date: 2020-03-31
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • browsingData
  • <all_urls>
Size: 401.41K

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Extension summary

The Smart TV Simulator enables any developers to test and debug their HTML5 apps for the TV App Store. It emulates Smart Core version 4.0 and later which powers millions of Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes across the world.

Installation instructions:

  • Install and enable the extension using Browser for computers
  • Type in the URL you want to test and debug in the address bar
  • Press the small extension icon to start the emulation so it turns red
  • Start testing and debugging

Features:

  • Functional key mappings - VK_KEY button emulation, including directional, enter, back and colour buttons (r,g,b,y).
  • User agent - Add or update multiple custom user agent strings.
  • Overscan support - Overscan is a common problem on TVs, where some parts of the app UI is not displayed on the TV screen. This option shows the safe area on the TV screen where the app UI will always be shown.
  • Draggable popup with information appears when window.close function is called. This is useful for testing window.close behaviour in your app.
  • localStorage disabled - In the Vewd App Store environment, localStorage support is disabled due to little memory available on the devices. If localStorage is used, a popup message appears warning the developer.
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User reviews

there a localstorage html5 error
by Gio Barria, 2024-04-24

dont know how to do well, anything
by Lennox, 2024-03-31

no apps, no Android tv service, Please Add A Single OS ON Here
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Smart TV Emulator requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Smart TV Emulator has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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