TV user experience
IBC2026 recognises research into making internet TV easier for older viewers
The Best Technical Paper focuses on reducing interaction barriers through an optional interface adapted to older audiences.
Accessibility in the spotlight
IBC’s official 2026 Technical Papers page names research by i2 media research as its Best Technical Paper. The work examines barriers older viewers encounter when using internet-delivered television.
A different interface approach
According to IBC’s summary, the research demonstrates an optional overlay interface informed by age-related user needs. Its aim is to make everyday TV services easier to access and support more confident, independent viewing.
A practical product-design lesson
Our takeaway: IPTV and OTT usability deserves attention alongside picture quality and delivery reliability. Product teams can review navigation, text readability and recovery from mistakes with representative users. The award summary does not provide enough detail to claim a particular improvement across all devices or audiences.