Press and hold the Back and Home buttons on the remote for five seconds.
Some devices have an automatic setup process when you first start the device. If your device does not have an automatic setup process, select Settings and then select Language and then select the language of your choice.
If your device does not have an automatic setup process, select Settings with the remote, and then select Network. Select Wi-fi and then select your wireless network.
If your Android TV box doesn’t update automatically, select the Settings menu, and then select About. Look for a System Update/Update option.
Select “Use your password” and then enter your Google account email and password using the on-screen keyboard. Select “Use your phone or laptop” and then open a web browser on a phone or laptop on the same network. Visit AndroidTV and then enter the PIN that is displayed on your TV. If you’re not logged in with your Google account on your phone or laptop, you’ll be prompted to do so first.
If your remote doesn’t have a microphone button, you can click the microphone button at the top of the screen and then use the on-screen keyboard.
Many apps are free, but some will require payment. Kodi is an open-source video streaming app that is popular with Android TV users. You can download Kodi from the Google Play Store, if it’s not already installed. Read “How to Install Add-ons on Kodi on Android” to learn how to install 3rd party Kodi add-ons from a repository. Warning: If you are using 3rd-party add-ons with Kodi, make sure you protect yourself by using a VPN.
