7 must-know Android TV tips and tricks to try right now
Today’s televisions offer viewers an experience that only a few decades ago would have been considered science fiction. You can tailor your channel listings, control the unit with your voice, watch your favorites any time and even skip commercials.
And smart TVs are getting smarter, thinner, lighter and more affordable than ever before. That’s why it isn’t so bad practicing social distancing. We’re all taking the time to catch up on our favorite shows! But be warned: That smart TV may be keeping tabs on you. Tap or click here to opt-out of sharing settings.
The only downside is you have to figure out the features and optimize the settings, which can be a challenge. If you have a new Android TV and haven’t explored all of its capabilities, it’s time to learn a few tricks to transform your TV-watching experience.
1. Adjust the Quick Settings
Save the settings you use most to the Quick Settings panel. This saves you from navigating through menus and configuration screens. Choose quick links to power off or restart your remote, display the on-screen keyboard and so much more.
Open Settings and select Device Preferences >> System >> Customize Quick Settings.
To view the panel and access the features you saved, click the Settings icon.
2. Personalize the home screen
The home screen on an Android TV displays installed apps in rows. Below your favorites apps in the top section is the Play Next or Watch Next row with apps that recommend content you might enjoy, like the next episode of a series you recently watched.
To customize these areas, open Settings, and tap Device Preferences >> Home screen. From here, you can change the order in which apps appear. You can further choose which apps show up in the Watch Next section and disable or enable previews.
3. Use your smartphone as a remote
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