Some Apple platforms are designed for specific interaction patterns — from quick glances to relaxed browsing. Understanding these patterns helps create more natural experiences.

Platform characteristics:

• watchOS: Built for quick looks and simple actions that take less than 30 seconds. Important info shows right on the watch face through small widgets called complications. Every task is stripped down to its simplest form.
• tvOS: Made for relaxed browsing and viewing from a distance. Everything can be controlled with simple remote clicks, and menus are big and easy to read. The focus is on finding and playing content.

These different approaches affect how features should work on each platform. A tool that works well for quick glances on a Watch needs different design choices to work well for lean-back TV viewing.