Today we will look at how to determine if the remote control was sent to you from the TV Box and how to program this remote control.

Many, when ordering a smart set-top box, do not realize that the remote control that comes will not function in full, that is, the upper keys will not work:

In order to determine whether you have a programmable remote control or not, you need to hold down the top button and hold for at least 10 seconds:

When pressed, the button blinks, then it stops and lights up in red - this is a programmable remote control:

In a non-programmable remote control, the button does not stop its flickering, that is, releasing the button will turn it off.

Now let's look at how to program signals from a regular TV remote control to an Android set-top box remote control:

Press and hold the button for 10 seconds until the button stops blinking:

After that, select from a number of buttons: SET, TV IN, VOL-, VOL + and the connection button, select the button that we need to program:

For example, pressing the VOL + , and we see a flicker:

Next, we take the remote control from the TV and press the volume up button (on the TV remote control (in the picture below). We direct the TV remote control to the set-top box:

After the flickering of the button on the TV Box remote control has stopped, then the button is programmed:

Try pressing the button on the new remote, the volume should increase. The same is true for the rest of the programmable keys. Slowly. There will be questions - write
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Today we will look at how to remap the “Netflix” button on the Mi Box S and Mi TV Stick using the Mi Box Button Remapper on the remote control.

Perhaps, those who stayed on Android TV 8.1 will have to enable USB debugging for the application to work (we wrote about this often, for example, here (the beginning of the article)).

Install the application from the Play Store (the program is free, there are no ads):

Enter the name "mi box” and install the Mi Box Button Remapper program. abbreviated " MiBBR“:

After installation, open the application:

In order to start using the application, you need to follow some steps. Click on " Start setup”:

Further, in order to be able to assign your actions, you must disable the application “Netflix”:

We return to the main screen and go to “device settings“:

Choose "Applications” and find “Netflix”:

Open and click "Stop":

Next, press "Disable”:

Coming back"Back” and add the downloaded application to the main screen (we wrote in more detail Here):

Opening the application:

Click on "Application List”:

You can add an application that is not adapted for Android TV, for example, rotation control (good program for screen rotation, we installed it here). Choose:

We return to the main screen. We click on the “Netflix” button and the application that we assigned opens:

Another application opens with this button! Hooray! Did you succeed?
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Today we will look at how to solve the problem when the language layout does not switch when using a physical external keyboard. Let's see how to solve this problem using the External Keyboard Helper for an external keyboard. Also, let's see how to add voice typing in the application settings, that is, assign a button on the keyboard that will activate the voice text input function (all actions were performed on the LOGITECH K400 Plus keyboard).

First, install External Keyboard Helper application the Play Store . We go to the Play Store and enter the name:

Here are two versions of this program - Demo version and Pro version (paid):

Install demo:

After installation, return to the main screen and go to “Settings”:

Select "Keyboard settings" and "Manage keyboards":

Activate the installed keyboard:

Next we go back. Select "Current Keyboard" and External Keyboard Helper:

Let's go to the settings:

Consider the functions of this application. You can change the language:

Advanced settings:

Keyboard detection, if the device does not see the USB keyboard, then check the boxes everywhere:

Next, the section “Switching the language”:

Select "Keys for switching layouts":

Uncheck the box and click "Edit":

You must press the key with which you will switch the layout (in the example, the key is “Space”).

Activate "Shift”, that is, the layout will be switched with the keys “Shift" And "Space”:

Let's try to switch. Toggled but no second layout selected:

Choose an alternative layout:

Let's try again and everything switches:

Now let's select a key for voice input. Go to the "Other settings" section:

Select "Voice input key" and uncheck:

Click “Change” and select the key you need (in the example, the key “Play/Pause”):

On some devices, the “Enter” may not work, so let's see how we can fix it. Go to device settings:

Select “Keyboard” and keyboard settings:

Go to “Advanced settings” and select the first item “Keyboard layout”:

Turn on "Failsafe Mode":

On MI Box key “Enter” worked, but there was a side effect: navigation stopped working in the menu settings. Try it, and write in the comments if this key works for you. And what other side effects have appeared.

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Telegram on Android TV . This application works the same way as on a smartphone, you can communicate via audio and video calls with a webcam and microphone.

Basically, “Cart” is installed on Android TV not for communication. Telegram has many channels where they upload APK files of applications, they can be downloaded without any problems . Before installing TG for those who have not registered, you need to do this on your smartphone.

Let's see how to install this application. a mouse to navigate the application .

Open the Apkpure or AptoideTV :

Enter the name in the search and click "Install":

Next, click “OK” and the download of the APK file will begin:

Click "Install" and open:

Enter the phone number that was used when registering on the smartphone:

In Telegram on your smartphone, you will receive a confirmation code. Enter the code and click "Next":

Click "Allow":

Now let's take a closer look at the capabilities of this application.

You can make an audio and video call:

Let's see where to find APK files. In the search, enter the name of the channel you need:

Select file and upload:

Open and go to settings:

Click "Allow installation from this source" and install:

Also, if the device has Google Chrome You can download the file from a direct link and install the application:

Or download from Google Drive:

Another description of Telegram (the article is more modern) was written by here . Compare and write which program is better.
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Today we will look at the “ Sideload Launcher ” and “ Sideload Channels ” programs. Very often, users who have purchased a device on the Android operating system have such a problem: they installed the application, but they can’t find it anywhere, or they open it through ES Explorer .

The site has an article on how to create shortcuts for applications that are not adapted for Android TV:

• TV App Repo (does not work correctly on Android 8+).

The " Sideload Launcher" provides access to all applications installed on the device.

With the help of the “ Sideload Channels ” program, you can create a channel and add these channels to the main screen.

These programs can be installed from the Play Store . Open the Play Store:

Enter the name in the search and install the application:

The second program costs a little money, but if desired, a free version can be found on the Internet:

We open. Program " sideload launcher” provides access to all applications installed on the device:

Next, we will create a channel in the program “Sideload Channels” . Open the program and click on the plus:

Enter the name of the channel and click "Next":

Also, you can select an icon:

Change icon color:

We pass to the main menu. Click on the plus and add the necessary applications:

Applications added:

Now let's add these channels to the main screen. Go to the "Set up channels" section:

Choose "Sideload Channels” and turn on the channels:

Channels added to the main screen:

Do you have any questions?
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Today we will consider the application “Zank Remote” - this is a remote control from an Android smartphone. This program includes the following features:

• Mouse
• air mouse
• touchpad
• TV remote control
• Regular remote

Also, you can transfer files two-way.
(How to use the mouse and air mouse I already told here )

First, install the application on Android TV. We go to the Play Store and enter the name “ Android Remote ” in the search bar:

Install and click "Open":

Click "Allow":

It is suggested to enable “USB Debugging”:

Enabling USB debugging is not recommended! Consider how to get permission differently.

Open E S Explorer and go to “APPs”:

Highlight "android remote” and go to “Properties”:

We go to the section "About the application":

We give permission to show over other applications:

We return to the main screen.

Go to the "Device Settings" section and select "Accessibility":

Next, turn on "android remote". The mouse pointer appeared:

Now let's look at how to get permission on Android 9+.

Go to "Settings" and select "Applications":

Next, select “Special access” and “Over other applications”:

Turn on "android remote” :

Next, go to “Device Settings” and select “Accessibility”:

Turn on "android remote” :

Now you need to open the application:

In case it doesn't connect automatically, you can find the IP address here:

Now we take a smartphone and install the application “android remote” . We open:

Click on the magnifying glass and the device search begins (both devices must be on the same Internet network):

The device is found, click "OK":

There is a pointer:

Now let's take a closer look at the buttons of this remote control.

Aeromysh mode:

Next, “Touchpad” (drag with your finger):

Regular remote with navigation keys:

The next button allows you to add an application for quick access:

Add an application, click on it and open:

Also, you can call the keyboard on your smartphone and type from it:

Scroll down/up:

Back button:

Voice search:

Next, click the "Upload Files" button. Click “Allow” and you can select a file to transfer to your smartphone/device:

Next is the remote for the TV (supported with Android TV 7):

Button “Settings”:

Volume up/down buttons:

The next button shows the latest apps:

Download the application "Zank Remote" and use.

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