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Using the Maze PWA to test on mobile and tablet

Laura Cunha
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If you want to test your prototype on a mobile or tablet device, the Maze PWA allows you to offer your testers an immersive testing experience.

Although it’s possible to test mobile prototypes, Maze doesn’t currently support testing your own live native (i.e. iOS or Android) apps. If this is a requirement for your team, please share your feedback with us.

Learn more about testing your mazes on mobile devices

In this article, you’ll learn what a PWA is, and how to install the Maze PWA for testing with users on mobile and tablets.

You aren’t required to use the PWA to test your mobile or tablet prototypes. You can still test in the browser with your maze URL; the PWA is optional. The advantage of the PWA is that it offers a more immersive testing experience that feels like a real app.

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What are Progressive Web Apps?

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are websites that load, look, and feel just like apps. They’re installable on the user’s home screen, without the need to download them from an app store.

A PWA gives a full user experience that feels like a real app on the device, without the hassle of downloading it from an app store. PWAs are fast, reliable, and provide users with a more “app-like” experience.

When to use the Maze PWA

The Maze PWA is perfect if you want to test your prototype on mobile or tablet devices.

With our PWA, your testers can complete your maze on their device seamlessly and experience your prototype at its full capacity.

You’ll be able to gather the insights you need while offering your testers a real experience of what your app will look and feel like when it’s live.

You can test mobile or tablet prototypes in the browser without the Maze PWA. This app offers a more immersive experience for your testers, but it’s not required for testing on mobile. Please note that, when testing on Android devices, prototypes are displayed in fullscreen, regardless of using the regular browser or a PWA.

Before you start

How to install the Maze PWA on your phone or tablet

To install the Maze PWA on your phone or tablet, follow the instructions below based on the operating system of your device (Android or iOS).

After following these steps, you should see the Maze icon on your home screen and can launch it for testing.

Installing on Android

  1. Copy your maze URL [t.maze.co/XXXXXXX]
  2. Paste the maze URL in the Chrome browser.
  3. With the maze URL open, tap the Chrome settings button.
  4. Select Install app.
  5. Click the Add button to confirm.

Installing on iOS

  1. Copy your maze URL [t.maze.co/XXXXXXX]
  2. Paste the maze URL in the Safari browser.
  3. With the maze URL open, tap the Share icon in the tab bar.
  4. Select Add to Home Screen.
  5. Click the Add button to confirm.

Launching and testing with the Maze PWA

  1. Open the recently installed app on your home screen
  2. At this stage, you’ll be asked for your maze ID. The maze ID is the number located at the end of your maze URL. For example, for the maze t.maze.co/123, the ID is 123.
  3. Type in the maze ID, click Go to my maze, and the test is ready to launch.
By default, you’re able to test with multiple users with the PWA. This means that Unique Session is turned off and there’s a reset button at the end to restart the maze on the same device with a new tester.

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