How to Exit a Remote Web Application in Tizen TV

Problem Understanding

When developing a remote web application for Tizen TV that loads content from an external URL (configured in config.xml), you lose direct access to the Tizen object in the window context. This prevents you from using the standard tizen.application.getCurrentApplication().exit() method to close the application.

Solution Methods

1. Basic Window Close Method:

   • Try using window.close()
   • Note: This works on older Tizen TV models but may not work on 2016+ models (e.g., UE55KS8500)

2. Self-Reference Window Close Method:

   • Create a self-reference to the window and then close it:

   function closeApp() {
       var appWin = window.open("", "_self");
       appWin.close();
   }
   

Code Examples

// Method 1: Simple window close
window.close();

// Method 2: Self-reference window close
function closeApp() {
    var appWin = window.open("", "_self");
    appWin.close();
}

Additional Tips

• The effectiveness of these methods may vary depending on the Tizen TV model and version
• For newer Tizen TV models, consider implementing a custom communication channel between your remote web application and the Tizen host application
• Always test your solution on the target device models