How to Set Up Android TV Box

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn off your TV.

   It's recommended that you turn your TV off when connecting or disconnecting devices. , You'll find this port on the back of the Nexus Player., You'll find the HDMI ports on the back of your TV or running along the side.
   
   Android TV requires an HDMI port and an HDTV., It will turn on automatically., The remote should come with batteries, but you can use any two AAA batteries.,, The labeling will vary depending on your TV., You can cycle through the inputs until you see the Welcome screen, or look at the label for the HDMI port you used and jump straight to it., If you see the remote pairing screen instead of the Welcome screen, you'll need to manually pair the remote:
   Press and hold the Back and Home buttons on the remote for five seconds. , Use the navigation wheel in the center of the remote to move through the menus.
   
   Click the large, round button in the center to select something., The Nexus Player can only connect to a network wirelessly.
   
   Make sure you're in range of your wireless network., Use your remote and the on-screen keyboard to enter your wireless network's password., If there is an update available, the Nexus Player will download and install it automatically, which may take several minutes to complete.
   
   The Nexus Player will restart after the update has installed., You'll need to enter your Google account information in order to finish the setup.
   
   Any purchases made on the Nexus Player will be associated with your Google account.
   
   There are two ways to log in:
   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 https://g.co/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. , The Home menu is organized in rows of content.
   
   The first row shows recommendations.
   
   Your apps appear in the second row, and your games appear in the third row.
   
   You'll find the Settings menu in the bottom row., Speak directly into the remote to perform a voice search.
   
   You can search for TV shows, movies, music, apps, basic information like weather, and Google Images.
   
   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. , You'll be able to buy and rent movies and TV episodes from this app, as well as find your purchased content., You can listen to recommended stations as well as music in your library.
   
   You cannot purchase music from the Android TV; you'll need to make music purchases on your computer or phone., This will open the Google Play Store, where you can find new streaming apps and games that you can play with your remote.
   
   Many apps are free, but some will require payment.
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   Step 2: Connect an HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the Nexus Player.

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   Step 3: Connect the other end to an open HDMI port on your TV.

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   Step 4: Connect the Nexus Players power cable.

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   Step 5: Insert batteries into the Nexus remote.

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   Step 6: Turn on your TV.

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   Step 7: Press the INPUT or SOURCE button on your remote.

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   Step 8: Select the input for your Nexus Player.

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   Step 9: Pair your remote (if prompted).

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    Step 10: Select your language.

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    Step 11: Select your wireless network.

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    Step 12: Enter your wireless network's password.

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    Step 13: Wait for the Nexus Player to update.

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    Step 14: Log into your Google account.

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    Step 15: Scroll through the Home menu with your remote.

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    Step 16: Press the microphone button on your remote to voice search.

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    Step 17: Open the Google Play Movies & TV app to watch videos.

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    Step 18: Open the Google Play Music app to listen to music.

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    Step 19: Open the Play Store app to find new apps and games.

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