This application is directed to a method implemented by a computer system for rendering one or more user interface elements on a display device. The computer system receives a request for rendering a first user interface element without an orientation preference, and identifies a type of the display device. In accordance with a determination that the type of the display device is a first device type corresponding to television devices, the first user interface element is rendered as a vertical user interface element for display in a first display region of the display device. In accordance with a determination that the type of the display device is a second device type corresponding to one or more device other than the television devices, the first user interface element is rendered as a horizontal user interface element for display in a second display region of the display device.