# Set up Buzzblender on Android TV

### Before you start

* An [Android TV](https://buzzblender.com/industries/android-tv-hotel-mode/) device (smart TV, streaming box, or media player running Android TV OS)
* A Buzzblender account — [start a free 14-day trial](https://buzzblender.com) if you don't have one (no credit card required)
* The device connected to your TV and powered on

### Install the Buzzblender app

#### Option 1: Google Play Store

Use this method if your Android TV device has access to the Google Play Store.

1. On your Android TV, open the **Google Play Store**.
2. Search for **Buzzblender**.
3. Select the Buzzblender app and choose **Install**.
4. Open the app once installation completes.

[Open Buzzblender on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buzzblender.tv)

#### Option 2: APK download

If your device doesn't have Play Store access, install the app using the APK file.

1. On your Android TV device, open a browser or use a file manager that supports side-loading.
2. Download the latest APK from the Buzzblender site: [Download Buzzblender APK](https://app.buzzblender.com/api/update/latest-apk)
3. Open the downloaded file and follow the prompts to install.
4. If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources for this download.
5. Open the Buzzblender app once installation completes.

After installing via APK, check for updates periodically. New versions are published to the same APK link.

### Activate your screen

Once the app is installed and running, you'll see on-screen instructions for linking the device to your Buzzblender account.

1. Open the Buzzblender app on your Android TV device.
2. Note the **access code** displayed on the screen.
3. On a computer or mobile device, log in to your Buzzblender Admin Panel.
4. Go to the **Devices** section.
5. Select **Add screen** or **Link device**.
6. Enter the access code from your TV screen.
7. Name your screen and confirm the link.

Your Android TV device is now connected and ready to display content.

### What's next

After linking your screen, you can create playlists and schedule content from the Buzzblender dashboard. Use the playlist editor to add images, videos, and promotional content, then publish to your Android TV screen.

### Troubleshooting

<details>

<summary>The app won't install from the APK</summary>

Make sure your device allows installations from unknown sources. Check your Android TV security settings and enable the permission for the browser or file manager you used to download the APK. After installation, you can disable this permission again.

</details>

<details>

<summary>I don't see an access code on the screen</summary>

The access code appears shortly after the app launches. If the screen remains blank or shows an error, confirm your device has an active internet connection, then restart the app. If the issue persists, contact Buzzblender support.

</details>

<details>

<summary>The screen says "Device not found" after linking</summary>

Wait 30–60 seconds for the connection to complete. Refresh your Admin Panel Devices page. If the device still doesn't appear, verify you entered the access code correctly and that the Android TV device is online.

</details>


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