7 tricks to Android TV, which extend the capabilities of the system
Android / / December 19, 2019
Learn how to install on almost any Android TV applications and significantly expand the memory of the device.
1. Installing applications to bypass the Google Play
Android TV operating system, whether it is a smart device or a smart TV, offers easy access to the Google Play store. However, it is only available in games and programs adapted for this OS developers. But this does not mean that you can not set the correct APK-file manually.
This can be done via the file manager, for example "ES Explorerยป. It is available in the Google Play directly from your TV. With it, find the installation file on the connected USB flash drive or memory card does not work be.
Note that most manually installed applications run without any problems, but you may need a gamepad or a computer mouse for a comfortable control.
2. Install applications from a PC
Install the desired application and can be through a browser on a computer. Tied to your account TV will display the list of devices on Google Play. You just need to select it after clicking Setup button.
Thus it is possible to install a number of applications that a search on the TV to issue simply does not appear. This applies to the games that are on the big screen can tune up with new colors. For added convenience, directly on the TV, you can set the browser and that allows to use the web version of Google Play.
3. Using voice search
Most devices on Android TV remote controls is complemented with support for voice search. It is activated by pressing a button, then you can say a command to launch the desired application, or search for the desired content. Similarly it is possible to carry out searches in Chrome.
With the launch of Google Assistant in Russian voice interaction capabilities with the TV on Android TV should be substantially expanded.
4. Compatible with the Xbox and PlayStation 4
Standard equipment on the top box Android TV rarely includes gamepad, and only in the case of television it is not even more so. However, for fans mobile games it is unlikely to be a problem, because the system can be connected to a variety of Bluetooth-controllers, including on the Xbox and PlayStation 4.
The connection is through a simple interface through the setting item "Add an accessory." Gamepads can be used for navigating through the system, and for games developers which have provided this type of control.
5. Using the smartphone as a remote
Manage Android TV can not only with supplied remote control and a gamepad, but also with your smartphone. For this is the official app from Google, available on Android and iOS.
Price: Free
Price: Free
It can help you navigate and use the onscreen keyboard allows you to type search terms and, for example, messages on social networks. In addition, the mobile app allows you to use voice search, which is especially important if the supplied remote control to the function does not have.
6. functions Chromecast
Any device with Android TV support all Chromecast features. That is, on the TV screen, you can easily translate the image from your smartphone or content from the browser on your PC and laptop. Moreover, no additional setup is not required.
In the case of mobile gadgets, you will need Google Home app and on your computer it is important to only be on the same Wi-Fi network and have the Chrome browser. In the latter function translation is available in the drop-down menu to the right settings.
Price: Free
Price: Free
7. The possibility of expanding the internal memory
Some set-top boxes and TVs in the Android TV has only 8GB of internal memory that, given the place occupied by the system, is very small. Even 16GB may not be enough, especially if you love the game. To solve this problem will help the flash drive or memory card. And then, and another in the settings you can equalize the internal memory, allowing the system to install the application.
Standard 8 or 16 GB, you can upgrade to 128 GB. Although many you hardly need for applications. In such a scenario, you need to use just do not extract the memory without urgent need. Otherwise, every time you start will require reconfiguration.