Example: Using a Smart TV Remote to Search for a Movie

Gulf of Execution: Typing a movie title using a remote is frustrating. You have to move letter by letter using arrow keys, which is slow.

Activity with a Narrower Gulf:

Example: Using a Smartphone to Search for a Movie

Why It Works Better: Smartphones have touchscreens, allowing you to type easily or use voice search. Predictive text and autocomplete also make searching faster.

Lessons to Improve the First Activity

1.Add voice search to Smart TVs.

2.Improve onscreen keyboards (e.g., allow smartphone control).

3.Use autocomplete suggestions to speed up typing.