This guide explains how to register and update information in the TV application.
In the "Applications > App Images" menu, you can register and edit application icons and screenshot images to be displayed on the TV.
Table 1. App Images input fields
Two sizes of application icons must be registered: 1920x1080 and 512x423 pixels.
The 1920x1080 size is used in Smart TV models released in or after 2016. If you upload a logo image and a background image separately, 16:9 and 1:1 full-color asset images are automatically created, and the 1:1 size icon can be replaced with another image.
For the logo image, upload a transparent image sized 1920x1080 pixels, in the 32-bit PNG (RGBA) format, and with a file size of 300kB or less. For the background image, upload an image sized 1920x1080 pixels, in the 24-bit PNG (RGB) or JPG format, and with a file size of 300kB or less.
The 512x423 size is used in old Smart TV models released before 2016. Upload an image sized 512x423 pixels, in the PNG format, and with a file size of 300kB or less. Afterwards, a 1:1 proportion image is created automatically.
You must register 4 screenshots of your application. If your application has in-app purchases, please include a screenshot with pricing information.
Upload the screenshot images sized 1920x1080 pixels, in the JPG format, and with a file size of 500kB or less. Screenshots are displayed on the TV in the order they were uploaded. You can change the order of screenshots by dragging and dropping.
After entering all the application images, click the "Save" button to complete the registration.
In the "Applications > Title/Description on TV" menu, you can register and edit the application title and description that are shown on the TV.
Enter the application title and description for each language so that users can view the application information according to the TV's language selection.
You can add and delete multiple languages by clicking the "Add/Delete Language" button. One of the languages can be designated as the default language, which is then used if there is no application information in the language selected by the user.
Table 2. Application Title/Description input fields
The application title written in the default language and the application title specified in the configuration file of the application package must be identical. Otherwise, the pre-test will fail during the deployment request process.
Unlike application names that cannot be changed, you can freely change the application titles displayed on the TV.
A blue (complete) icon is displayed for languages for which information has been entered, and a gray (incomplete) icon is displayed for languages for which it has not, so you can tell them apart. Languages without an application title and description cannot be registered, so delete unnecessary languages from the list.
After entering the application title and description for each language, click the "Save" button to complete the registration.
In the "Applications > Service Info" menu, you can register and modify service information provided to the TV.
Table 3. Service Info input fields
Service categories can be selected from the categories presented: Videos, Game, Sports, Lifestyle, Information, Education, etc.
However, for apps serving a global country (if the country of service includes China and other countries), you cannot select a Videos category unless the app is allowed. You cannot also select a category in which the mapping category shown in (bracket) is Videos.
If the application content is not suitable for the selected age rating, the service may not be released, and if this issue occurs after release, the service may be discontinued.
All applications must not contain violence, pornography, or abusive language.
Applications with an age rating of 18 years or older cannot be offered in Korea. For more information, please refer to the Age Rating guide.
If the applications collect user's personal information, you must enter a URL where the user can view Privacy Policy.
To comply with legal requirements related to personal information, review Samsung's Privacy guide, as well as the legal requirements of the countries in which the service is offered.
When registering an application, a seller group's information is used for it by default, but you can change the information for each application. Note that the seller group's information changes, the application's seller information does not change accordingly, and vice versa. To change the seller information displayed on the TV, you need to edit the seller information in the application, not the seller group information.
After entering all service information, click the "Save" button to complete the registration.
In the "Applications > Service Country" menu, you can set the country/region where the application will be released.
Table 4. Service Country input fields
Some countries require a certificate to launch the application. In order to release the application for the Brazilian market, you need to select an age limit and upload a certificate issued by MJ/DEJUS. The age limit may be changed according to review by Samsung SIDIA.
Partner Sellers can launch TV application services in any country, including the US, whereas Public Sellers can only launch in the US.
However, for VOD applications (if the service category or mapping category is Videos), you cannot service global countries unless the applications are specifically allowed. To release the application, you must also either exclude China or set the application to only release in China.
Also, applications with an age rating of 18 years or older cannot be launched in Korea.
When you change the service country of an application that has already been released and is being offered on the TV, you must enter a reason for the change, and the change is deployed after Samsung reviews the reason. Therefore, it is recommended to contact the Samsung Content Manager first before making any changes, as changes made without prior agreement may be rejected.
After setting the service country, click the "Save" button to complete the registration. If the service country of an application being offered on the TV is changed, the change is not implemented immediately, but only after Samsung's review process.
In the "Applications > Billing Info" menu, you need to enter whether the application has a payment function. If there is no payment function, select 'Free'.
Table 5. Billing Info input fields
If the Samsung Checkout option is selected, you need to check all items in the integration checklist after reviewing the guidelines presented.
Table 6. Checklist for Samsung Checkout integration
In addition, to use the Samsung Checkout function, the related privilege API must be defined in the application package configuration file. Applications that do not have the privilege defined cannot be submitted. For more information on the API, refer to the Billing API guide.
After selecting the billing function, click the "Save" button to complete the registration. Any changes made are reflected when you submit a new version of the application.
In the "Applications > App Feature Info" menu, you need to enter whether Smart TV features are implemented in the application. If there is no applicable function, please select 'Not applicable'.
Table 7. App Feature Info input fields
After selecting all implemented functions, click the "Save" button to complete the registration. Any changes made are reflected when you submit a new version of the application.
If you select the Caption, In-app AD, Player, or Smart View functions, you need to additionally enter detailed information for each function in the sub-menu.
If the Caption function is applied, enter the caption application method and details in the "Applications > App Feature Info > Caption" menu.
To comply with the FCC's IP video subtitle rules, content providers must support subtitles for IP video. Applications are considered part of the device and strict rules apply, and CPs must use their own or manufacturer's solutions for captions.
You can download and refer to the 'Video Caption Implementation Guide' and 'User Interface Accessibility Compliance Manual' through the "FCC Guide Document Download" button.
Table 8. Caption feature input fields
After entering the caption details, click the "Save" button to complete the registration. Any changes made are reflected when you submit a new version of the application.
If the In-app AD function is applied, you need to enter whether to use TIFA (Tizen Identifier for Advertising) in the "Applications > App Feature Info > In-app AD" menu.
In addition, to use the In-app AD feature, the related privilege API must be defined in the application package configuration file. Applications that do not have a privilege defined cannot be submitted. For more information on the API, refer to the Adinfo API guide.
If the application is using TIFA , you must review the requisite guidelines.
Table 9. In-app AD feature input fields
After entering the in-app AD details, click the "Save" button to complete the registration. Any changes made are reflected when you submit a new version of the application.
If the Player function is supported, enter the details of the video streaming solution in the "Applications > App Feature Info > Player" menu.
Table 10. Player feature input fields
After entering the player details, click the "Save" button to complete the registration. Any changes made are reflected when you submit a new version of the application.
If the Smart View function is selected, enter detailed information about the Smart View function and mobile application in the "Applications > App Feature Info > Smart View" menu.
Table 11. Smart View feature input fields
For the logo image, upload an image sized 512x512 or 1020x1024 pixels, in the 24-bit PNG format, and with a file size of 300kB or less. Images with transparency are also permitted.
Depending on the service access method selected, upload the application source directly or enter the URL information to access it. If there are other ways to access the mobile application, explain them.
After entering the Smart View details, click the "Save" button to complete the registration. Any changes made are reflected when you submit a new version of the application.
This information will be used by the Samsung Smart TV certification and verification team, and the process may be rejected if it is missing. Make sure you can fully test your application with the information you provide before submitting.
Table 12. Verification Info input fields
After entering the test information, click the "Save" button to complete the registration. Any changes made are reflected when you submit a new version of the application.