Android TV: What it is, how it works and how to configure it

Android TV is an extremely useful operating system created for televisions, it is designed to work on various brands from the most expensive to the cheapest on the market. The idea is that you know all the tricks so that you get the most out of your device .

It is necessary to tell you that this system can be connected to any television , because some companies have launched similar devices that connect to the television through an HDMI input.

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  1. What is Android TV for?
  2. How can I quickly set up my Android TV device?
    1. using remote control
    2. Through my Android phone
  3. Can I use voice commands on Android TV?
  4. What disadvantages are there in Android TV?
  5. Are Android TV and Android TV Box the same?
  6. How do I connect my Android TV Box to the TV?
    1. Install apps to my Android TV or Android TV Box

What is Android TV for?

This interface allows you to get the most out of your television, as it transforms it from a pre-established programming to a multimedia platform that will allow you, through an Internet connection, to have access to different contents such as movies, music, video games, series, take screenshots and various contents that you can enjoy in moments of leisure.

How can I quickly set up my Android TV device?

When you buy your Android TV operating system, before configuring, keep in mind that you must have a stable Wi-Fi connection and a Google account.

using remote control

When you turn on your television for the first time, we must turn on the microphone to synchronize the remote control via bluetooth, then keep the home and left keys pressed to link your device, select your language, configure the television with your Gmail account, to finish accept the terms and Conditions.

Through my Android phone

you canuse your Android mobile as a universal Smart TV remote controlby going to the Play Store where you mustdownload the Magiconnect application onboth the phone and the TV. It is essential that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network to be able to synchronize them, offering you two control options, one as a regular control and the other as a full touch control.

Can I use voice commands on Android TV?

One of the most attractive features of this operating system is that it is integrated with Google Assistant; on television it is wonderful because it makes your searches simple with voice instructions, preventing you from typing the name of the content you want to see on the control letter by letter. Google Assistant is an intelligent system, it recognizes words well, distinguishes several languages ​​simultaneously and makes precise searches.

What disadvantages are there in Android TV?

  • Does not work on very cheap products.
  • It is not recommended to use it on a product with less than 1 GB of RAM.
  • It is a system with great complexity in its options, a feature that could be overwhelming for you.

Are Android TV and Android TV Box the same?

They both have their origins in the same operating system , but they are not the same. On the one hand, Android TV Box is a player with a normal operating system that is not designed exclusively for TV and is connected via an HDMI cable, which decreases the quality of the applications; on the other, Android TV has a system adapted for televisions, remote control and full compatibility in applications.

How do I connect my Android TV Box to the TV?

  • Connect the Android TV BOXwith the TV using the HDMI cable.
  • Connect the charger to the Android TV Box.
  • Plug the Android TV Box charger into a power outlet.
  • Select the HDMI input on the television.
  • With the help of the remote control, enter the WIFI network.
  • Configure to your preference to transform a conventional TV into a Smart TV.
  • We recommend you download applications on your Android TV Box, to get the most out of it.

Install apps to my Android TV or Android TV Box

This operating system will give us access to thousands of Android applications , allowing you to install various applications from the most common social networks to the most popular streaming applications such as Facebook, Netflix, Spotify and some others that we use daily.

Everything is managed through the Play Store, the well-known application store on Android that will allow you to download thousands of applications. However, if there is one that was not inside the Google Play Store, you can do it externally, through a file manager inside your Android TV or by connecting to the same Wi-Fi network to send the application from your mobile to the TV.