Go Back and you'll see the Developer Options menu under Settings Scroll to Build number and click this repeatedly until you see a message about Developer Options However, a few tweaks are required.įirst, though, you'll need to know how to use Android TV with a keyboard.Īfter connecting to your Wi-Fi network, enable developer options: Having said that, you'll need to install a few apps which aren't included, not least GApps. Unlike the Raspberry Pi 3 build, Android TV setup on the Raspberry Pi 4 is pretty much ready to use out of the box. Step 2: Configure Android TV, TWRP, and GApps Refer to our guide to installing a Raspberry Pi OS for details. You should then install LineageOS to the SD card using Etcher.
This is a versatile disk image writing tool, used here to create bootable SD cards for the Raspberry Pi.
Next, download and install Etcher from Balena. To install Android TV on your Raspberry Pi 4, start by grabbing the LineageOS 18.1 Android TV build.ĭownload: LineageOS 18.1 Android TV by KostaKANG With those items gathered, you're ready to start.
USB keyboard and mouse (alternatively, a combi remote) Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB or 8GB models are best)Ī good quality microSD card (16GB or more) It will take several minutes for the TV Box to turn onįollow the steps to pair your remote control to operate your new TV Box.įollow the steps to program the remote to operate your TV monitor.To build your own Raspberry Pi 4-based Android TV, you'll need: As soon as you connect the TV Box to power, it starts to power on. Turn on your TV monitor and switch the input to the appropriate HDMI port.Īttach the TV Box's power supply to a power outlet and then to the TV Box.
Using coaxial or Ethernet cable, connect the TV Box to the appropriate wall outlet.Ĭonnect an HDMI cable from the TV Box to an available HDMI port on the TV. It isn't necessary for the TV Box to be close to the TV however, it should be within 10 meters of the remote control, assuming there are no significant obstructions. Place the TV Box in the same room as the TV monitor it will serve. To remove an old TV Box:ĭisconnect the old TV Box's power cable from the wall outlet.ĭisconnect the HDMI cable from the old TV Box, but leave its other end connected to the TV.ĭisconnect the coaxial cable from the old TV Box, but leave its other end connected to the wall outlet. Be sure to contact Google Fiber customer support to activate the new device before you begin. Do not begin this procedure until you have a replacement TV Box in your possession.
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