How to Watch Your Own Movies on a Cruise Ship TV

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Some people look at spending a week on a cruise ship as a vacation where they will only spend time in their rooms to change clothes and sleep - for the rest of us it's a time to relax. That includes being able to catch up on some of our favorite movies, TV shows, and other videos. Unfortunately, nearly all cruise lines have TERRIBLE programming available on their TVs (I'll give a pass to Princess though since I could never get tired of old re-runs of The Love Boat!). It's not that these TVs can't support HDMI inputs either. The cruise lines have actually gone and disabled them so you are forced to watch their programming instead.

While planning for an upcoming cruise I researched if you could connect your own laptop or portable DVD player to a cruise ship TV but nobody seemed to have a solid answer. Speculation was out there, but there was no actual tutorial or confirmation if it would work on Royal Caribbean - much less other cruise lines such as Carnival, Holland America, or Norwegian. The answer though is YES you can connect a standard HDMI cable to the TV in your cruise ship stateroom. While different cruise ships use different TVs, I suspect that this technique will work quite well not just on Royal Caribbean cruise ships but also at various hotels where I've seen the HDMI port similarly locked out.

Equipment Needed:

Universal Remote Control - I used my Huawei Mate 9 since it comes with a universal remote app. You can also by a stand-alone universal remote control too.

HDMI cable - I recommend using one that is at least 10 feet long so you have some flexibility on where to leave your laptop

Video Source - In this instance, I used my laptop though I suspect this will also work with a game console, portable DVD player etc.

Laptop Remote Control - To take things a step further, you might want to also get a remote for your laptop too ( wireless mini touch pad or a Lenovo Yoga Mouse or a wireless presenter all work well depending on how you plan to use it beyond your cruise). 

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How to Connect The HDMI Cable to Your Cruise Ship Cabin TV:

I recommend doing this while you are still docked so that if you need to look up any specific codes you can do that easily. For me though, the Samsung TV used by Royal Caribbean on Oasis of the Seas was one of the first found while cycling through the options on Huawei's app. While each universal remote control is going to be slightly different, I suspect that since this was found so easily that it is a VERY common TV and that probably holds true for other cruise lines too.

Once you've confirmed the correct frequency code, your universal remote will now function to fully control the TV including not just input switching but also volume, channel changes, etc.

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The first thing you should do is examine the TV and look for any external buttons and ports. In TVs that I've looked at on three different cruise lines, they all have buttons - but they don't function. In our cabin (a Junior Suite on Oasis of the Seas), it was VERY easy to access the HDMI port as well as other inputs. I was able to tilt the TV forward slightly and plug the cable right in. Not all cruise ship TVs will be that easy to access the ports, but you should be able to still make things work.

Once the cable is plugged into the TV, plug the other end into your laptop and tap the input selection button on your remote.

If everything is setup properly on your video source, you should now have that displayed on the cruise ship TV!

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Don't Be a Dick and Abuse Your New Power!

Like many "hacks" that I do, it's more about seeing if I can do something than actually abusing the power. Some cruise ships lock you out so that they can offer your Pay Per View movies, while others simply offer free movie channels. If your cruise line offers movie rentals, be a good guy and save yourself some time by taking advantage of that service vs hogging the internet connection downloading it for free. 

Above anything else - be responsible! When you are done using your laptop or Xbox / PlayStation / Nintendo game console, PLEASE make sure to switch the inputs back to the official input so that the next occupant of the cabin can have a great experience too. 

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SAT>IP is a standard-based and license-free technology available to all manufacturers that offers the best way for satellite TV providers to deliver live content to any screen, including PCs, smartphones, games consoles and tablets in commercial environments. Today, over 50 vendors have SAT>IP certified technologies alongside a mature system integrator ecosystem.

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Coax installations are prone to electromagnetic interferences and aggregated noise that hinders finding the source of any quality or outage problems. As such, coax installations are becoming less common over time, with ship owners gradually migrating to a pure and converged IP network that presents important advantages in term of manageability, troubleshooting and a better TCO over time.

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With SAT>IP, satellite-delivered RF signals are converted to IP right at the point of reception in a SAT>IP server, or within the satellite antenna itself to create an IP transport layer. Once converted to IP, satellite TV can be distributed, like traditional IPTV, over any IP network. This can include wireless (Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G), wired ethernet, optical fibre, plastic fibre, coax, twisted pair (xDSL) or visible light technologies.

FC: How complex is the setup process, especially on older vessels?

TW: This focus on simplicity and reliability extends to how on-board IP networks are designed for delivering TV. For older vessels where the cost of a major refurb is difficult to justify, SAT>IP requires a less complex and expensive IP architecture. To go slightly deeper into the technology; IPTV usually relies only in IP multicast as the transport protocol. 

A pure IP multicast service such as IPTV can become a hurdle to implement as complex networks on large vessels will often require multicast routing protocols. Such protocols are sometimes not supported on certain routing equipment and can present buggy implementations.

Unicast services, although less efficient, present fewer problems to integrate onto IP networks and particularly legacy ones on older ships. As SAT>IP supports both IP multicast and unicast, it is potentially the best of both worlds, offering the scalability for those vessels supporting IP multicast, and backwards compatibility on legacy networks without multicast support.

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TW: SAT>IP allows modern viewing experiences to be achieved on the high seas. The importance of onboard entertainment cannot be overstated for cruise line companies which must offer differentiated experiences to compete for passengers in a rapidly growing market. 

Being designed from the beginning as a bridging technology between satellite and local IP networks, SAT>IP provides a better experience with broadcast transmissions compared to IPTV. As an example, SAT>IP delivers seamless integration with the platforms’ Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and enables channel announcements within the network.

IPTV requires special display devices, typically a set-top box or a specific ‘hospitality’ TV, and usually do not provide compatibility with smart devices. Some proprietary IPTV solutions may also have restrictions on video resolution or picture quality. Instead, SAT>IP not only supports suitable, off-the-self smart TVs as viewing devices, but also presents a much better interoperability with bring-your-own-device (BYOD) scenarios where the end-user consumes content on their own smartphone or tablet. 

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For example, SAT>IP signals can be easily enriched with meta-data services such as hybrid broadcast broadband TV (HbbTV) – a modern HTML5-based interactive technology – to offer onboard services such as room service, activity booking and information delivery. Revenue opportunities include content bundles as add-ons to tickets. For example, the option to view kids’ content on an iPad, sports and films on the big TV, or TV shows on a laptop.

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Do you want to be able to use your old TV like a Smart TV? Use an Android TV box! Android TV boxes are devices that run the Android operating system and connect to your TV. You can use them for streaming services, such as YouTube, Netflix, Kodi, and more so you can make your older TV act like a Smart TV . This wikiHow article teaches how to set up an Android TV Box.

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  • Turn off your TV and connect your box to your TV using an HDMI cable. Plug in the box's power cable and pair your remote.
  • Select the language you wish to use and connect the TV box to your wifi. Then, sign into your Google account.
  • Search for games, shows, and movies on your TV. You can also listen to music via the Google Play Music app.

Step 1 Turn off your TV.

  • If your old TV doesn't use HDMI, you can purchase an adapter.

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  • Press and hold the Back and Home buttons on the remote for five seconds.

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Beyond - hdmi and universal remote

By mfs2k , October 5, 2022 in Celebrity Cruises

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I’ll be in a sky suite on Beyond in a few weeks. In videos I’ve seen online the tv pulls almost 90° from the wall to face the bed.  Does anyone know if, on this ship and with this tv configuration, I can connect my phone using an hdmi adapter and a hdmi cable to the tv and a universal remote to change the input port to watch movies ?

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I believe Beyond has the same technology (TV & room controls) as Edge & Apex, although Beyond has Starlink internet. 

We have been able to stream from iPhone or iPad on Edge & Apex but haven’t been on Beyond yet. Good information from other cruisers.   

canderson

Should be no reason to bring your Samsung or uni remote now.  These newer systems aren't locked in 'hotel mode', and changing input source is no longer the issue it once was.

I'd actually have to look up the button sequence we used to use after having had it memorized for years!

Haven't sailed on Beyond yet, but on Reflection last month, yes, you could hook up your own devices through the HDMI port.  You would have to unplug the ethernet and power cycle the TV first.

Several of us carry universal remotes for, well, sanitary reasons and for having a remote that we are used to.

2 hours ago, intr3pid said: Haven't sailed on Beyond yet, but on Reflection last month, yes, you could hook up your own devices through the HDMI port.  You would have to unplug the ethernet and power cycle the TV first.   Several of us carry universal remotes for, well, sanitary reasons and for having a remote that we are used to.

Yes. I did this on Equinox too

Jim_Iain

The universal remote really don't work and can cause your tv to lock up.  

They are using a new technology and the TV's run like a monitor  and the main screen is a URL link.

You can easily access the menus and normally (as taught to me by a butler)  you just follow instructions on video.   I've used this on every class of ship and most recently on Summit, Silhouette and Equinox

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2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: The universal remote really don't work and can cause your tv to lock up. 

Unless a TV's firmware has been manually written over - which will reduce its residual value to zero - every TV can be run like a TV and controlled with a universal remote control - once you have reset it. 

What you are describing is Celebrity now allowing more TV controls with the in-room remote.  Including switching the inputs.  That's great, though not necessarily guaranteed across the fleet and in every room. 

4 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: The universal remote really don't work and can cause your tv to lock up.     They are using a new technology and the TV's run like a monitor  and the main screen is a URL link.   You can easily access the menus and normally (as taught to me by a butler)  you just follow instructions on video.   I've used this on every class of ship and most recently on Summit, Silhouette and Equinox    

Thanks Jim, I bookmarked it this time! 

1 hour ago, intr3pid said: Unless a TV's firmware has been manually written over - which will reduce its residual value to zero - every TV can be run like a TV and controlled with a universal remote control - once you have reset it.    What you are describing is Celebrity now allowing more TV controls with the in-room remote.  Including switching the inputs.  That's great, though not necessarily guaranteed across the fleet and in every room. 

You definitely can get into the firmware and easy enough to find the  "secret code" to get in    Yes you can get into the hidden menu and deactivate but trust me you don't want to .   I did once and couldn't get it to reset back to the HTML version and thus lost all control to view account and all the other things.   I had to fess up to my butler and have IT reset it from their control center not in the room.    I just couldn't help myself I've been hacking systems since computer were first launched.

On Summit I was trying my Samsung remote to more easily select the source but on 2 occasions it knocked out the controls to be able to move between selections on the screen - eg select the ships tv.   I had them remotely reset my tv and instantly back -   even tried unplugging for a hard boot to no avail. 

So far I have been able to use the method in the video on 7 ships across all classes of ships.    Will be interesting to see if it works on Solstice (not been touched with any revolution enhancements)    I'll let you know in December and the work around if necessary.

If I have that right ---

For those that won't recall what they saw in the video:

Press ‘CC’ button on remote (above green button)

Press ‘Menu’ button on remote (just below yellow button)

Pops up screen on TV

Scroll down to “Support”

Scroll down to “Source List”

and take your pick from there.

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: You definitely can get into the firmware and easy enough to find the  "secret code" to get in    Yes you can get into the hidden menu and deactivate but trust me you don't want to .   I did once and couldn't get it to reset back to the HTML version and thus lost all control to view account and all the other things.   I had to fess up to my butler and have IT reset it from their control center not in the room.    I just couldn't help myself I've been hacking systems since computer were first launched.   On Summit I was trying my Samsung remote to more easily select the source but on 2 occasions it knocked out the controls to be able to move between selections on the screen - eg select the ships tv.   I had them remotely reset my tv and instantly back -   even tried unplugging for a hard boot to no avail.    So far I have been able to use the method in the video on 7 ships across all classes of ships.    Will be interesting to see if it works on Solstice (not been touched with any revolution enhancements)    I'll let you know in December and the work around if necessary.

Hopefully, we are one step away from seeing the input button directly on the remote.  By now, they have probably figured out that opening up access to devices that use the Internet can only help the wifi sales. 

The reset process isn't through the menus.  What you want to do is unplug the network cable from the back of the TV.  That's where all the programming is being routed from.  This should stop the control overrides.  Next, unplug the power cable at the back of the TV,  wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.

When the TV restarts and doesn't find the network, it will default to its factory controls.  You can now use the physical controls on the TV as well as your universal remote control.

If you’re not in a top suite does one pay separately for WiFi for their tv device ?

otherwise I’ll just use my phone I guess 

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We just bring along our home Samsung remote to enable changing inputs.  

1 hour ago, floridatravelersforlife said: We just bring along our home Samsung remote to enable changing inputs.  

Does Celebrity use Samsung TV's fleetwide including Beyond? 

Can I borrow your remote?  I dont have a Samsung TV.

15 hours ago, canderson said: If I have that right --- For those that won't recall what they saw in the video:   Press ‘CC’ button on remote (above green button)   Press ‘Menu’ button on remote (just below yellow button)   Pops up screen on TV   Scroll down to “Support”   Scroll down to “Source List”     and take your pick from there.    

You got it.    Then when you get to Sources you can choose Mirroring, HDMI port (you must be plugged in and powered on for it to be selectable),  Blue tooth  --  If I recall they also have component and RBG.

I have tried  Mirroring a couple times and really messed up.   ON the ships I'm on you have to pick the TV and there are about a dozen all listed with the same name (I guess your neighbors).   I just played around until I found mine.    It is designed for a Android and was difficult with an iPhone.

I found on some TV's that there is a toggle button on the bottom Right corner and after you hit CC you can manually select the source.   Last cruise there was one on the Bedroom TV (old tv) but not on the new one in the Living Room.

13 hours ago, mfs2k said: If you’re not in a top suite does one pay separately for WiFi for their tv device ?   otherwise I’ll just use my phone I guess 

Same for all your room.   You connect your device like Roku to one of your accounts or buy an additional if you so choose.   Upper suites RS and above get 4 accounts per room.

3 hours ago, floridatravelersforlife said: We just bring along our home Samsung remote to enable changing inputs.  

Good luck --- I have a Samsung remote and it no longer works out of the box.   At a minimum you have to first press the CC button (which put you into the first part of the setup) on the ships remote and then you can use the Samsung remote to change sources.   Like I said before -  on Summit when I used my Samsung it kicked the TV out of the ships system and the ships remote would no longer work.   

29 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: You connect your device like Roku to one of your accounts

could I bring along an amazon firestick?  would it work the same way as a roku?

6 hours ago, mfs2k said: could I bring along an amazon firestick?  would it work the same way as a roku?

Yes.    I'm a Roku fan but Firestick probably easiest if you need VPN to spoof location.  Express VPN and NordVPN both have apps that work within Firestick.    Roku has no VPN support and you need to do it via an external source. 

I have two Firestick's which I had along on my last cruise and they worked fine.   My personal dislike of Firestick is all the advertisement and busy main screen.  Roku's very clean and streamlined but has been adding advertisements as of late.

7 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:   Good luck --- I have a Samsung remote and it no longer works out of the box.   At a minimum you have to first press the CC button (which put you into the first part of the setup) on the ships remote and then you can use the Samsung remote to change sources.   Like I said before -  on Summit when I used my Samsung it kicked the TV out of the ships system and the ships remote would no longer work.   

Funny I was on the same cruise as you and my Samsung remote worked fine.  I used the remote only to change the input, relying on the ship remote to do the rest.  On the Thanksgiving cruise last year, I had the ship IT department open the box under the TV in the RS, to give access to the HDMI inputs. The Reflection did require the cc process.

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21 hours ago, floridatravelersforlife said: Funny I was on the same cruise as you and my Samsung remote worked fine.  I used the remote only to change the input, relying on the ship remote to do the rest.  On the Thanksgiving cruise last year, I had the ship IT department open the box under the TV in the RS, to give access to the HDMI inputs. The Reflection did require the cc process.              

LOL.... I have to say Celebrity isn't consistent.    We had one room on that cruise that the Room Remote had a Source Button on it but the one in the bedroom didn't.    I have occasionally had the Samsung work without the CC command but like I said on Summit on our last cruise in a CS it would screw up the TV every time I tried so gave up on in and use the CC - Menu xxx  routine.

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On 10/6/2022 at 3:05 PM, Jim_Iain said: The universal remote really don't work and can cause your tv to lock up.     They are using a new technology and the TV's run like a monitor  and the main screen is a URL link.   You can easily access the menus and normally (as taught to me by a butler)  you just follow instructions on video.   I've used this on every class of ship and most recently on Summit, Silhouette and Equinox    

Thank you !   this worked on Beyond today and now I am watching my iPhone content on the tv. 

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Unbox & Connect: Your Guide to Android TV Box Setup

Last updated on june 18, 2023 by tim wells.

I love ripping the plastic off new tech and opening up the box. But if you’ve bought a new Android TV box recently, you’ve probably figured out that the setup instructions are a bit…lacking. 

I’ve reviewed dozens of Android boxes and Android TVs, and they all have one thing in common: the setup documentation sucks!

Most Android boxes don’t include a manual at all!

If you’re lucky, you’ll get a picture diagram of all the different plugs and ports. However, that doesn’t tell you how to set one up. 

On my old website, I’ve written  one of the most popular setup guides for Android TV boxes on the Internet.

However, It’s been a few years, and I think it’s due for an update. That’s exactly what we’re going to do in this article. 

So, if you’ve been looking for the best Android TV box user manual and setup guide for your TV box, Android box, OTT box, or Android TV box…your wish is granted.  

Let’s get to the fun part!

How to Connect an Android Box to Your TV

No matter what device you buy, the first part of setting up your Android TV box is hooking it up to your television. In almost every case, that will be through an HDMI cable.

Some manufacturers STILL don’t include an HDMI cable in their boxes. I’m looking at you, NVIDIA.

However, you’re going to need one, no matter what. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and it’s been the standard for televisions since around 2008, when it became mainstream.

HDMI Cable Not Included?

If you didn’t get an HDMI cable in your Android box, don’t fall for the trap of buying super-expensive cables from those big-box electronics stores.

Take it from someone who used to work for one (Circuit City). Those cables are about 90% profit margin. 

There have been  several independent studies  that found that all HDMI cables are the same. Unless you’re a videophile with insanely expensive hardware, save your money.

I like cables that have a more durable, braided wrapping. They don’t snag as often, and it makes it harder for my dog to chew through them.

The cable underneath is the same as the budget version. You don’t  need  to spend more than $10 on a cable.

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Where to Plug the HDMI Cable

Unlike many other cables, HDMI cables are super-easy for beginners to hook up. Because of their design, they only fit one way, so you can’t force them into a port they don’t belong in. 

As you can see in this picture, most HDMI ports on Android TV devices are clearly labeled. That makes setup easy. 

Step 1:  Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your Android TV box.

Connecting your Android TV box to your TV via the HDMI cable

Since most components use HDMI, most modern televisions will have several HDMI ports.

For example, my 32” Samsung has three HDMI ports, and my 55” Sony has four. 

Step 2:  Plug the other end of the cable into an empty HDMI port on your television. 

Tip #1: Most televisions label their ports (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.). Make a mental note of which port you plug your Android TV box into. You’ll need it later. 

Tip #2: HDMI cables are fairly durable. But you have to be careful not wiggle the cable once it’s plugged in. The one place I’ve seen HDMI cables fail and break is where the brass connection meets the plastic cable. Always pull your HDMI cable straight out of the port on your device. 

Plug in the Power

This is probably the connection you’re most familiar with. Power adapters generally look the same, no matter what device you buy.

Most will have a small, circular plug connected to an AC adapter. Manufacturers are good about making sure that the cable will only fit on one port on the device.

This port is usually labeled ‘DC in’ (or similar).

Plugging in the power on your Android TV box

Sometimes, you’ll get a power adapter and a selection of different ends.

This is a cost-saving measure for the manufacturer. It’s cheaper to design one universal power adapter for every country than three separate adapters for each market in which they’re selling devices.

Here you can see a universal adapter and the three different power connectors. Snap in the adapter that fits your local area and discard the others.

Different power plugs on a universal adapter

Step 3: Plug in the Power. 

Turn on Your Television

Either way, you’ll first want to turn on your television and switch to the correct input.

Back in Step 2, you plugged the HDMI cable into a specific port on your television. Most televisions number their HDMI ports. Now, you will want to switch to the Input on your television corresponding to the correct HDMI input.

The process for selecting that input will differ for each television, and, frankly, there are too many possibilities to list here.

However, most television remote controls will have an Input or Source button that will cycle through your different ports. Many also have an on-screen display telling you what port is active.

Turn on Your Android TV Box

Once you find the correct TV input, the next step is to ensure your Android TV box is powered up.

Many devices will have a status light to let you know when they’re on, but that’s not always true.

If it doesn’t look like your Android box is powered on, the best thing to do is press the power button on your Android box’s remote control OR the button on the device itself. 

Tip #3: Only press the button ONCE. It’s normal for computers, tablets and Android devices to take a few seconds to power on. Pressing the button repeatedly could inadvertently turn it back off again. 

Once your Android TV box is on, it should display a graphic or “splash screen” on your television. 

Step 4:  Wait for the device to fully power on and reach the main launcher screen. 

Choose Default Launcher

When you initially boot to the device, you may get a pop-up dialog box at the bottom of the screen asking you to choose a default launcher.

Choosing default launcher for Android TV box during setup

In general, choosing the launcher your box manufacturer has developed is a good idea.

The stock Android launcher was initially designed for touchscreens. That means the placement of icons and apps will work better with swiping than with a TV remote. 

If you get a dialog box like this one below, click  Always  to boot to their custom launcher.

If it turns out that you don’t like it or want something different, you can always change launchers later. 

Connect an Android TV box to Wi-Fi or Ethernet

Once your Android TV box is powered up, the next step in the setup is to connect it to the Internet.

Then it can download any updates that may be available.

You must decide whether to connect your Android TV box to Wi-Fi or via an Ethernet cable.

In general, Ethernet will give you a faster, more consistent speed. Wi-Fi will be slower, but you don’t need your router next to your television.

Tip #4: If you happen to have your house wired for Ethernet and there’s a port near your TV, I recommend connecting via Ethernet.  

Connect Via Ethernet

Connecting via Ethernet is by far the easier option.

Ethernet is a wired connection directly to your cable modem or router. An Ethernet connection is more stable than Wi-Fi, especially when you stream content or games.

I haven’t seen any Android TV boxes come with an Ethernet cable. You’ll need to buy one if you don’t have an extra lying around the house. 

This is another case where you don’t need to buy more than the basics.

Ethernet is rated in categories (Cat 5, Cat 6, etc.). Big businesses that connect hundreds of computers to the same network will need cables with higher throughput. In your house, Cat 5 is perfectly fine. 

There is one exception to that rule, however.

Personally, I love the  ultra-thin flat ribbon Ethernet cables . In my house, there are some places where I have to run the cables along the walls to hide them. The flat wires make that so much easier. 

Connecting your Android TV box using Ethernet

On the back of every Android box, you’ll see a port that looks like a large telephone port. It may be labeled RJ-45, Ethernet or have an icon like the image below. 

Step 5:  Plug one end of your Ethernet cable into this port. 

Connecting your Android TV box to your router

The other end of the plug will go directly into your router, as you see in this next image, or into the Ethernet port in your wall if your house is hardwired.

Remember…this isn’t the same as a telephone jack, so it won’t fit in that plug. 

Connecting Via Wi-Fi

Some initial setup routines will walk you through how to connect your Android TV box to your Wi-Fi network. Most won’t, however.

If your device doesn’t take you through the process, you’ll want to click on the Settings menu. This is slightly different on each device.

Here are the most common methods to get to the menu that you see in the image below:

  • Click on the large icon shaped like a gear on your main home screen.
  • Look for an icon labeled Settings, even if it does not have an image of a gear.
  • Click on the All Apps button to launch the App Drawer. Scroll down until you see the Settings app icon.

The Settings icon on the home screen

Once you’re in the  Settings  menu, scroll down to the  Network & Internet  section.

Here you’ll be able to quickly tell if (and how) your device is connected without going into the menu. 

In this case, you can see that there is  No Network Connected . That means we have to manually connect to the network. 

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Step 6: Click on Network & Internet

From here, the menu will change to show any wireless networks within range on the upper half of the screen.

You should see it on this list as long as your router is within range.

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My network is named Rogue.

Yours will, of course, be different.  

Step 7: Click on the network you wish to join. 

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Step 8:  Enter your username and password for the network.

Once you’ve entered your network credentials, your Android TV box will attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

As long as you’ve typed the information correctly, you should get the  Connected Successfully  message you see below. 

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Verify Your Connection

Once you’ve set up your network, verify that you’re connected. This process is the same whether you are connected through Wi-Fi or Ethernet. 

Step 9:  Go back to the  Settings  menu. Directly underneath the  Network & Internet  menu, you should see the name of your wireless network or “Ethernet Connected.”

Android TV box connected via Wi-Fi

Change Language

Directly underneath the Network & Internet section of the  Settings  menu is the  Language  settings.

Usually, the default language will be set to English (US).

You can change this to a different language or regional version of English if you live in the UK, Canada, or Australia. 

Changing the language on your Android TV box

Step 10:  Click on the Language menu

Step 11:  Scroll through the menu until you find your desired language and dialect.

Click on it to highlight it. 

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Step 12: Click back to the main Settings menu.

Change the Date, Time or Time Zone

By default, Android devices are set to use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

That’s great if you live in the UK or a few other countries. Most of us will need to change the time zone. 

Step 13:  Click on the  Date & Time  section of the Settings menu. 

The default setting is to automatically use the network-provided time. That keeps your network time current, but you must manually adjust the time zone. 

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Step 14:  Click  Set Time Zone

Step 15:  Scroll through the different time zones until you find the one applicable to your home.

Click on it to select it and return to the Date & Time menu. 

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Step 16 (optional): If you don’t like the 24-hour time format, you can disable that on this menu as well. 

Adding Your Google Account

Adding your Google account information makes updating apps through the Google Play Store quick and easy. Automatic, in fact. 

This could be a problem for people who don’t have a Google account or who don’t want to give personal information to Google.  

Certain devices, like the NVIDIA Shield TV, force you to sign in with a Google account. They won’t let you can finish the setup without one.

I’ve found a great workaround, though. If privacy is a big concern for you, check out my article on  how to use Android TV without a Google account .

Step 17: Click Accounts & Sign In

Add Google account to Android TV box

Your Android TV box will then look to see if you’ve got an active Google sign-in on the device so it can help set up your account faster.

If you don’t already have an account, it’ll ask you to enter your Google account email address and password.

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Step 18: Enter your Google account name

If you have an Android phone, Google has simplified the setup process. You can complete the sign-in process on your phone.

That means your new Android TV box has access to your phone, and you’ll never have to type in your password again!

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Step 19:  Enter your password or complete the sign-in process on your mobile phone.

After you read through the terms and conditions, you can back up your account to your Google Drive storage.

This may be a good idea, depending on how you use your device. I wasn’t planning on storing anything critical on my Android TV box, so I didn’t set it up. 

Step 20 (optional):  Enable backup to Google Drive

Once you’re finished, your Google account name will appear under the  Accounts & Sign In  heading of the  Settings  menu. 

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Update Your Device

Now that the initial setup process on your new Android TV box is finished, you first want to make sure it’s updated and running the latest firmware. 

This is going to be slightly different for each manufacturer.

Many brands will have OTA (Over The Air) update apps available for their devices. They will make the updating process MUCH easier, so it’s worth checking on that first. 

Step 21:  Open the  App Drawer  (also known as  All Apps )  

An Over The Air Update app can have several names, depending on the manufacturer.

For example, on this Minix Android TV box, it’s listed as  FOTA Update . 

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Step 22:  If you find an OTA update app on your device, follow the on-screen prompts to update your device. You may have to repeat the process several times if there are multiple updates available. 

Step 23:  You may need to do some digging if you do not find an OTA update app on your device.

I created a massive Android TV Box Firmware Guide  to help point you in the right direction. It has links to over 30 different manufacturers to find the correct firmware for your device. 

Install Aptoide TV App Store [Google Play Store Alternative]

The Google Play Store is a great app store, but there aren’t a lot of apps that work well on Android TV boxes.

Most apps are designed for tablets or phones. They don’t translate well to your television. 

That’s where the  Aptoide TV App Store  comes in. 

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Aptoide TV is a third-party alternative app store, which means Google doesn’t own it.

There you can find thousands of apps you couldn’t get otherwise. This includes web browsers and streaming apps to help enhance your experience.

Each is specifically designed for your TV, so you know they’ll look great. 

Installing the Aptoide TV app store  is more involved than we can get into here. I created a handy step-by-step guide to walk you through the process. 

It only takes about five minutes to install. Don’t skip this step! It’ll ensure you get the most out of your Android TV box! 

How to Tell the Difference Between Android vs. Android TV Boxes

There are some differences between a streaming media player or television running the official Android TV and an Android TV box running the stock Android operating system.

It’s important to be able to tell the difference between the two. 

Several manufacturers bundle custom launchers with their TV boxes to make it a better experience.

Android wasn’t designed to work on televisions. It was intended to be on phones and tablets, so some things don’t translate as well. 

In general, here’s how to tell if you have an official Android TV device or a TV box running Android OS.

If you still have questions, I cover the  differences between pure Android and Android TV  in this article.

The official Android TV launcher will look like this, with few differences between manufacturers.

On the left-hand side, you’ll see a row of categories such as Apps, Google Play Music, Play Movies & TV, and a recommendations row that varies depending on what’s popular at the time. 

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At the top of the screen will be a search field for Google Assistant on the left-hand side of the screen. You’ll see a Settings icon and the current time on the upper right-hand side.

Your device may have the newer Google TV interface. Although they’re both the same underneath the hood, Google TV is easier to navigate with its menu bar at the top of the screen.

Google TV interface

If this looks like what you see on your TV screen, don’t worry. The process is actually easier for official Android TV’s. 

By contrast, there are dozens of different launchers available for Android to give it a different look and feel.

As you can see in this image, most launchers have large icons that take up most of the screen.

Different Android TV Box launchers

These are nine different Android launchers from various manufacturers. As you can see, there is a lot of variability in their appearance.

But the common thread is that each has large icons for Movies, Kodi, Music, or Games that will pull up apps that fall into that category.

If you see something similar on your smart TV screen, skip to the Setting up an Android TV Box section below.

Wrapping It Up

Android TV boxes don’t have a user manual, so setting one up can be pretty confusing. This guide should help you quickly go through the process of programming your TV box so you can get up and running fast. 

The next step is to start adding some apps. Check out my list of the  best Android TV apps you must have  on your device!

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How to Hook up Cable TV at RV Park

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I have started camping with my family three years ago. We often enjoyed happy journeys together in summer on a convenient RV. In our first time camping, we have equipped with the full functions RV, including satellite for watching cable television, propane for using electric appliances, gas grill, etc. Concerning the satellite, for a long time of not using, it will be broken and couldn’t able to connect to the television anymore.

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That is the reason why we are planning about going to the RV park on the next trip. Because it has already offered satellite, we just need to hook up and start to use it. I have searched different ways to know how to hook up cable television at RV park, so today, I’m glad to share my experience with you.

Before hooking up cable television on your RV, you need to check if you have owned these elements to have a good connection:

  • RV antenna booster switch
  • TV settings – auto channel search

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Where do you find the RV antenna booster switch?

What is the booster.

The booster switch supports the antenna of your RV can get the most channels, a piece of good information that many RV’s are installed this booster. Certainly, the tool should be set in the right position; otherwise, we couldn’t get anything.

Where is it?

We can find the booster behind the main television in your RV. The RV’s manufacturers often provide these tools from Winegard. It is effortlessly recognized with a model consisting of green led and a small pushbutton. Additionally, the booster has three variations including a single cable jack, 2 cable jacks and 12V power outlet .

How to set the RV antenna booster for cable?

The booster determines which signal will go to the television in your RV. When we turn on this tool, the green LED on the model will light up and we can receive a signal from our antenna. Otherwise, the green LED will turn off if we press the small black pushbutton. Then, we can get a signal from the cable input applied on the side of our RV.

If your booster contains two jacks and the second jack is labeled “Satellite”. This one is a place where you can connect the satellite receiver. In the case your RV has installed satellite, you can connect this jack to that dish. In my situation, our satellite was broken so we need to connect to a jack outside of my RV.

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Checking the cable signal of campgrounds

Hook up the cable signal in your rv.

After you know about the antenna booster switch for cable, we start to connect the cable tv from RV park into your RV. You need to find a position that contains cable connection, some campgrounds have arranged it as cable buried on the grass. Then, you use your cable line to connect the cable buried into the jack on the side of your RV. The question answered by many campers that “How many feet of cable line do they need to hook up?”.

To connect the cable to be convenient. Read our article on the top-rated TV mounts for RVs . We also have a helpful article for you on how to install a flat screen TV in an RV .

How many feet of the cable line

The most popular length that people often use to hook up is approx. 45-foot. Nonetheless, you should buy separate pieces of cable line as a 25-foot and 25-foot coaxial cable instead of using one 45-foot one. Because the longer coaxial cable is, the more degraded the signal running to our RV will become. So depending on the distance of the cable position of the campground, you can choose the suitable length to receive clear images and the most channels.

Checking TV’s settings

When you finish a connection of the cable, you ought to check the TV’s settings to get channels.

Step 1: Turn on your television and find an option like “Channels” or “Setup”. Remember to put your TV is in the TV mode.

Step 2: Look for a suitable option to set it. TV usually offers three options including Cable, Antenna, and Air. In our situation, we must choose Cable.

Step 3: Start the channel search. You need to wait until most of the channels popping up.

With these instructions, I hope you can succeed in connecting the cable tv at RV park. But many campers often fail in the first try due to a lack of knowledge. That is the reason why I’m glad to provide some notices if the channels aren’t popping up:

  • Check your TV wiring

If the channels don’t appear, the booster can be wired backward. So you need to turn a switch to a different position and scan the channels again.

How to test?

You need to equip these elements as below to test the connection between the jacks inside and outside of RV by ohm-meter.

  • Short cable line (1 foot)
  • Long cable line

Step 1: Use the long cable to connect the outside jack.

Step 2: Use the short cable to connect the cable jack that your television has been connected to.

Step 3: Put two cables on the ohm-meter and read ohms. If the ohm-meter can read the connection, the wiring is ok.

Step 4: If it doesn’t read the connection, change the booster switch to the opposite place and try again.

  • Check the cable signal of the campground

As I have mentioned above, we should use a short cable line possible to increase the signal transmission line. If you couldn’t catch a strong signal into your RV, disconnect the cable line from the side and bring it to the input jack on the back of the television directly.

Moreover, if you still can’t receive an optimal result, you should connect the cable line to different television in your RV. Or you ought to check the booster carefully.

I have succeeded in hooking up cable tv into my RV at the RV park. And I hope these pieces of information are helpful with you to enjoy perfect camping.

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Congratulations on that fancy OLED 4K or just really grotesquely huge television set you’ve got there. Setting it up should be a breeze, but there are still a few things you’re going to want to consider.

We know, we know, you want to just plug it in and turn your brain off. But where you plug in your television matters more than you’d think, and there’s no one-space-fits-all solution.

A lot of factors go into how crisp your television’s picture looks that have nothing to do with the settings (we’ll get to those in a minute). You’ll want to sit a specific distance from your set depending on factors like its size, aspect ratio, and resolution. The basic rule of thumb is to sit a distance away that’s roughly two times the diagonal length of your set. So if it’s a 60-incher, try to place it 120 inches from your couch. A little closer than that is OK too. In fact, the higher the resolution, the closer you can sit without being able to discern individual pixels.

It sounds complicated, but it’s really not so bad. Besides, that’s why viewing distance calculators exist.

The biggest mistake people make with new TVs is assuming it simply looks the way it does. Not so! There are lots of tweaks you can make right away to ensure an optimal viewing experience.

Picture Mode: If this is set to Demo or Showroom, switch it on over to Home or Standard.

Aspect Ratio: Set this to “Auto-Adjust” or “Normal” if your picture looks stretched-out or collapsed.

Motion Enhancement: This goes by many names (Clear Motion Rate, Motion Flow, et cetera) but it always results in making everything you watch look smoothed out, like a soap opera. Burn it with fire. (Even Tom Cruise hates it , and if you can’t trust him, then who can you trust?)

Set-Specific Calibration: Your levels! Your levels are usually not ideal out of the box. You can tinker with your contrast and backlight and sharpness on your own, but we’d recommend hitting up the AVS Forums pages on display settings. There you’ll find precise expert recommendations for calibrating most of the top sets on the market. If you can’t find your specific boob tube, you can post yourself asking for help.

You could go through and sign into all your Netflix and Hulu and (shudder) Twitter accounts on your smart TV. But also maybe don’t! Get a Roku or a Chromecast or an Apple TV instead. Their interfaces are more reliable, their selections are much larger, and they’re cheap as all heck. It’ll be the best present you ever gave yourself.

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Need help with Android TV Box setup?

One of the great things about cable TV is that it comes ready to go. When you cut the cord and decide to switch to an Android TV box, you are on your own in terms of getting set up. That is why you need my easy Android TV setup guide .

While every Android TV box is different and will have slightly different hardware and setup instructions, if your new TV box runs off the Android operating system there are a few simple principles for setting it up. I will go through all of these in the article below.

I’ll take you through plugging it in, getting online, setting up an account, and downloading essential apps including antivirus, a VPN, and the best streaming apps.

These instructions should tell you everything you need to know, from setting up your remote to watching your favorite shows, whether you are using an OTT TV box, MXQ box, or anything else running the Android operating system.

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Consider this your Android TV Box manual. 🙂

Step 1: How To Hook It Up

This is the fun part; ripping open the box and hooking everything up.

Really, I love this part. This is where you’re still excited about cutting the cord and getting a new toy.

Let’s briefly go over how to hook up your new Android box or streaming device.

It’s only two connections really – three in some cases.

The first connector is the HDMI cable . There’s usually one in the box; if not, you can find one on Amazon.

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Find an Amazon Basics cable for whatever length you need and you’re done. You shouldn’t pay more than $1 per foot for the cable. If you have a lot of corners that you have to squeeze around or an angry cat that likes to chew wires, then and only then would it be necessary to opt for a braided cable. Otherwise, cheap is good.

Just connect the box to your TV by plugging the HDMI cable into both the box and the HDMI port on your TV. Streaming devices will rarely work on older TVs that don’t have this port.

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The second connector is the Ethernet cable . This one is optional. You can go wireless and be OK. Ethernet is faster, though, and if you’re going to be streaming 4K you need all the speed (bandwidth) you can get. If you have the option, use wired Ethernet. If you don’t, you can still go wireless.

Personally, I like to get flat ribbon Ethernet cables. They take up less space, you can hide them easier, and there’s no difference in performance. As long as you go with at least Cat 5e, then you’ve essentially future-proofed your wiring.

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The final connection is the easy one – power . Find an outlet and plug it in. Just don’t overload your power strip and set the house on fire.

Step 2: Synchronize Your Remote

Before you can do much else from here, you are going to need to sync your remote control with your box. The following steps will require entering data and making selections, for all of which you will need a remote.

These days, most TV boxes come with remote control as standard; although sometimes they are very basic and you might prefer to upgrade to a more sophisticated remote you can link to your TV box via Bluetooth.

The first onscreen instructions you see, when you start up your box, will probably relate to syncing your remote. If you need to plug anything extra into one of your USB slots, these instructions will appear.

Most likely, you’ll be asked to press certain buttons on your remote to allow your TV box to sense it and sync up with it automatically.

android tv setup - Synchronize Your Remote

Step 3: Choose Your Network

Before you can do anything else, you need to connect to the Internet.

Some manufacturers have you choose how you’ll connect the device before you even get to the home screen. I think that’s the way to go and that more manufacturers should do it that way since it makes the process quick and easy and doesn’t allow you to forget that step.

If yours doesn’t, you’re going to need to do it manually.

Head over to the Settings screen and click on Network . From there, you’ll be able to enable Ethernet or Wi-Fi and select your network.

Step 4: Add Your Google Account

Once you’ve hit the power button for the first time, the first thing you should do is enter your Google account.

This starts the process of updating any pre-installed apps and syncing any data you want to follow you from device to device.

android tv setup - Add Your Google Account

For those of you who are super-protective of your privacy and don’t want any of your data on your Android box, that’s OK too.

You do need a Google account linked, though, so just create a different Google account specifically for this box. You’ll need to do this to download any apps from the Google Play Store and get updates.

Unfortunately, while you used to be able to skip the Google account sync, Android has closed this loophole and you now have to link a Google account to your Android TV box if you want to use it.

Step 5: Install The Aptoide App Store

Aptoide TV is an alternative Android app store that has a ton of different apps to choose from.

Even if you mostly use the Google Play Store, Aptoide gives you access to other apps that Google may not list. For example, if Google and Amazon are fighting (like they normally are), you might only be able to find some Amazon apps on Google, but they will all be on Aptoide.

android tv setup - Install The Aptoide App Store

Either way, it gives you more options to choose from. Options are good, right?

Step 6: Get Any Updates

This is one of the most important steps and it’s one of the most overlooked.

Update. Your. Device.

This goes for every device you own, not just the streaming kind.

Manufacturers put out security and feature updates constantly. If you’re not updating your devices, you’re missing out.

Worse still, you’re putting your system at risk.

I’ll warn you now that getting updates is different for every device. It’s usually found in an app, but it could be buried deep in the settings screen. It just depends on how the manufacturer sets up the device.

android tv setup - Get Any Updates

Here are some of the more popular places to look for your device update function:

  • In the Settings menu under About, there is usually an option for System Upgrade . On the NVIDIA Shield TV, you can also set system upgrades to auto-download when available from this screen.
  • In the All Apps tab, you might find apps called something like System Update, Update & Backup, or simply Updater .

Step 7: Google Play Apps

Now that the system updates are done, here comes the fun part.

Let’s get some apps!

You can install apps in both the Google Play Store and the Aptoide TV app store in much the same way.

No matter which one you decide to use, you should double-check that your existing apps have all been updated. Hopefully, we started the process earlier when you entered your Google account information, but let’s double-check.

For The Google Play Store

Open the Google Play Store and click on the three horizontal bars or your account icon (depending on your version) in the upper right-hand corner to open the side menu. You’re going to want to click on My Apps & Games or “Manage Apps & Device.”

This pulls up a list of all of your installed apps and will tell you right away if there are any updates available. If so, go ahead and click on Update All. This will probably take a few minutes to download and install everything, depending on how many apps came pre-installed.

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Personally, I don’t want to have to do this all the time, so I set the apps to update automatically whenever there’s a new version.

Back on the side menu (click the three horizontal bars again) you’ll see a Settings section near the bottom. Click that.

Under the General tab, you’ll see Auto-Update Apps. Inside you’ll get a couple of different options to turn auto-update off completely, only update via Wi-Fi, or update at any time. I enable auto-update apps at any time. Now you never have to worry about whether you’ve got the latest version of an app or not.

For The Aptoide TV App Store

If using Aptoide TV is more your thing it’s still easy to keep things updated. Aptoide TV has a cool feature that lets you see how many updates are available as soon as you open the app.

On the side menu, scroll down to My Apps and you may see a little red circle with a number in it. In my case, it says ‘5+’. That means I’ve been slacking and I have more than five apps that need to be updated.

A quick swipe to the right and I can see exactly which apps they are and also have the option to update them all at the same time.

What About Other Apps?

Of course, it is also conceivable that you might want to download and install applications that aren’t available in either the Google Play Store or the Aptoide Store. We aren’t just talking about dodgy apps, either; for example, the Google Chrome app isn’t available in the Google Play Store.

If you want to set yourself up to download APKs from wherever you want, you need to make a few changes to your box.

The first change is to enable developer options. To do this, go to Settings, and in the Device row, select About. You will need to select this several times. After you have clicked 5-7 times a dialogue box will open letting you know that developer options have been enabled.

Now you will have the power to enable your Android TV box to download and install apps from other sources. You will find this option in the security menu. There should be a menu item that refers to unknown sources, and you just need to ensure that the toggle is set to allow.

After this, you will want an application that allows you to easily download and install APKs from other sources. While there are several out there, my favorite and probably the most popular is Downloader . It is super easy to install because it is available in the Google Play Store.

Once you have installed this, you can use the search function within the Downloader app to navigate to internet pages that have the APKs that you want. You can download them directly onto your box and install them using the Downloader app, with no USB drives or other fancy transfers required.

Remember to delete installation files once the installation is done; the Downloader will prompt you to do this. You don’t need them anymore and they just eat up space on your device.

Always research apps from unknown sources before installing them. While apps in the Google Play Store have been vetted for security, the same is not true of APKs that you download off the net. A quick Google search should show any red flags, and the online community tends to be very vocal about problem apps.

Read our complete guide to installing Downloader and sideloading apps onto your Android TV box .

Step 8: Setup Antivirus Software

You wouldn’t browse the web on your computer without the protection of anti-virus software and you shouldn’t do it on your Android TV box either. Anything you download could contain malware that could leave your box sluggish and compromise your personal data.

Also, don’t forget that your TV box can be a gateway to the rest of your network since it is connected to your internet. Don’t take the risk.

You can probably protect your Android TV box with whatever antivirus service you are using to protect your PC. Most antivirus services let you cover several devices with a single account, so it is just a matter of downloading the app for your preferred antivirus service (and all the good services have apps for Android) and signing into your account to activate protection.

Don’t have antivirus protection? Find our recommendations for the best antivirus services for Android TV here .

Step 9: Set Up A VPN

If you want to keep your streaming private…

If you want to get access to content anywhere in the world…

You need a VPN .

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This kind of security feature is not something you should play around with anymore, especially if you’re streaming from a source that you’d prefer authorities not to know about.

There are a lot of different options if you’re looking for a VPN for streaming. Personally, I use IPVanish.

No VPN is perfect, and I’ll argue with anyone who tries to tell you differently.

What I like about IPVanish is that it lets me (in the US) stream content from other countries (like Canada) and lets my fiancée who is overseas stream content from the US.

This is what I believe: No company should limit what I can watch just because of where I live.

A VPN lets me get around their limitations. For me, that’s well worth a couple of dollars a month.

Sign up for IPVanish and get access to content around the world.

Step 10: Start Streaming

Now that all of that is done, you are ready for the best part: streaming your favorite content!

Using your TV box is going to be a lot like using your smartphone. Just use the remote to navigate to the content you are interested in, enter the app, and follow the intuitively designed steps to get watching.

The process will be a bit different depending on whether you are using an on-demand streaming service such as Netflix , a live TV application such as Sling TV , or something that draws on your own media library such as Plex .

Whatever you are doing, these apps are specifically designed for streaming content so it shouldn’t be too challenging to figure out from this point.

So where do you go from here?

I deliberately didn’t mention anything about Kodi or Plex in this article. That’s a whole other setup guide.

Here are a couple of suggestions for what to do next:

  • How to setup Kodi…the right way (including installing add-ons)
  • Kodi VPN crash course: Do I need a VPN for Kodi?
  • Cord-cutting guide: What’s the best streaming service?
  • How to do 4K streaming the right way

Kodi, with the right add-ons, can significantly improve your streaming experience by allowing you to search and access all of your streaming content in one place, so I do recommend checking out these guides, but you certainly don’t need Kodi to start watching today.

How do I get channels on my Android TV box?

The whole point of streaming devices is that instead of providing only a pre-selection of channels and showtimes as you get with a cable or satellite subscription, you seek out and select what you actually want. For most people, this means on-demand services such as Netflix but also live TV channels.

There are a variety of apps that let you stream live TV. Often the individual channels have their own apps, and you can also get bundles of channels through services such as Hulu and Sling TV. While some are free, many premium channels, such as HBO, have subscription services.

Find our recommendations for the best streaming apps here .

Can you use an Android TV box without a SmartTV?

Absolutely, you can use an Android TV box without a smart TV. They are designed to “smartify” older TVs, and if you have a smart TV you might not need an Android TV box as your TV already has much the same functionality. As long as your TV has an HDMI port connection and you have internet service, it should work with an Android TV box.

How do I connect my TV box to Wi-Fi?

When you first use your Android TV box it will take you through setup options. After you set up your remote, it will either take you automatically to your network connection or you can manually find that section of your box’s settings. Here you can choose an Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi.

You connect to your Wi-Fi just like you would on any other device. Choose your network and enter the password.

If you have already set up your box and need to re-connect to your Wi-Fi network, you will find the option to do this in your settings menu, usually under connections.

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I purchased an Android TV Box 12. I do receive Fox Nation on my PC and my cell phone. I connected our Sony TV to WiFi and downloaded Fox Nation through Google Play. Every thing was working well accept when I got to sign in for Fox Nation the cursor with the Android TV Box remote did not go up to email address so I could enter that information. The cursor did get up to password. So I could not sign in. Do you know what I can do to sign in correctly.

I contacted Fox Nation and worked with 5 experts but what I found out that since my TV was not a Smart TV what they suggested did not work.

I appreciate you reaching out with your concern about signing in to Fox Nation on your Android TV Box. It seems like you’ve encountered a common issue, and I’m here to help you resolve it.

Firstly, it’s essential to ensure that the Android TV Box remote is functioning correctly. If the cursor is not responding as expected, you may want to check the batteries, connectivity, or try re-pairing the remote with the TV Box.

Assuming the remote is working fine but you’re still unable to navigate to the email address field during sign-in, here are a few troubleshooting steps:

Tab Key on Remote: Some Android TV Box remotes have a “tab” or similar key that can help you move between input fields. Check if your remote has such a key and use it to navigate to the email address field.

Update Fox Nation App: Ensure that your Fox Nation app is up to date. Outdated versions may have compatibility issues. Go to Google Play, find Fox Nation, and check for any available updates.

Web Browser Sign-In: If the issue persists, consider using the web browser on your Android TV Box to sign in to Fox Nation. Open the browser, go to the Fox Nation website, and sign in from there.

External Keyboard: If the remote continues to pose challenges, you can connect an external USB keyboard to your Android TV Box. This can provide a more straightforward way to input your email address and password.

OR!!! It can be because of the unSMART TV! ))

I hope one of these solutions helps you successfully sign in to Fox Nation on your Android TV Box. If the problem persists, please provide additional details about your TV Box model, and I’ll do my best to offer more tailored advice.

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2024 NCAA Women's Tournament scores, highlights, results: USC, UConn and Notre Dame cruise into Sweet 16

The field is down to just 16 teams after play wrapped up on monday night.

The waning hours of the NCAA Women's Tournament's Round of 32 saw the sport's biggest star nearly fall, while the player who seems destined to follow her path to greatness led a resounding win. 

Caitlin Clark and Iowa avoided a shocking upset in the senior's final game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Fighting through a physical West Virginia defense, the top-seeded Hawkeyes closed their second-round matchup on a 12-2 run over the final 2:03 to win 64-54, advancing them to a Sweet 16 game against No. 5 seed Colorado. 

It wasn't the most efficient Clark shooting night, but it was a historic one. A pair of free throws to ice the game late gave Clark the single-season scoring record in women's Division I (1,111 points). Overall, Clark went 8-for-22 for a game-high 32 points, adding eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Hannah Stuelke was impactful down low with 12 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. 

While Clark and Co. sat on the verge of defeat, USC's victory was never in doubt. The top-seeded Trojans found an early lead over No. 8 seed Kansas and rolled to a 73-55 win. JuJu Watkins is continuing to blossom into a superstar in real time, and Monday she tallied 28 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Clarice Akunwafo provided incredible energy off the bench, as she pulled down nine rebounds, three steals and six blocks. 

Earlier Monday, UConn and Notre Dame collected wins over Syracuse and Ole Miss, respectively. The Huskies avoided a late comeback push to win their second-round game, and Paige Bueckers led the way with 32 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Maddy Westbeld spearheaded the Fighting Irish's double-digit win with 20 points. 

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(4) Gonzaga 77, (5) Utah 66

Gonzaga took advantage of home court advantage and the Zags are now advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2015. As the last team from a mid-major conference remaining, Gonzaga did not back down from the challenge of facing a tough Utah team that includes Alissa Pili, one of the top 20 scorers in the nation. Pili's college career has officially come to and end, but she can be proud of an effort that included 35 points and seven rebounds on Monday.

The Zags' offensive depth showed with four players scoring in double figures. Senior guard Kayleigh Truong led them all with 21 points. Senior forward Yvonne Ejim put up 17 points and 13 rebounds. 

JuJu Watkins is playing like a veteran

The USC freshman averaged 25.5 points and eight rebounds in her first two NCAA Tournament games. In the first-round win against Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Watkins broke Cheryl Miller's USC single-season scoring record -- which the Hall of Famer set in 1986.

The last time the USC Trojans went to the Sweet 16 was 1994 with Cheryl Miller as the head coach. This is Lindsay Gottlieb's third season at the helm of the program, and she is already building something special in Los Angeles. 

(1) USC 73, (8) Kansas 55

The Trojans are heading to their first Sweet 16 since 1994. Freshman star JuJu Watkins registered a game-high 28 points while also putting up 11 rebounds for her eight double-double of the season. Senior guard McKenzie Forbes was also a top contributor with 20 points. 

The Jayhawks put up a good fight in the second and third quarters, but their efforts fell short against a tough USC program. It is the 15th time this season the Trojans allow fewer than 60 points. Senior center Taiyanna Jackson put up 10 points and an impressive 18 rebounds. Freshman S'Mya Nichols showed the future is bright for Kansas with 22 points. 

Up next, USC will travel to Portland to take on the Baylor Bears.

USC started the fourth quarter outscoring the Jaykahwis 9-2, and now the Trojans hold a 62-48 advantage with under six minutes remaining. Freshman JuJu Watkins is leading USC with 21 points and needs just two more rebounds for a double-double. 

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The Zags are the only team from a non-power six conference still playing in the NCAA Tournament, and so far they are representing mid-majors in an excellent way. As a team, they are shooting 57.7% from the field while spreading their offense. Six players are registering at least two points, with Kayle Truong leading the way with 12 points going 4-for-6 from the field. Utah is hanging around while star forward Alissa Pili leads its offense with 15 points going 5-for-6, including two 3-pointers. 

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