Android TV series

Initial Usage Guideline

A. User guide in Video format
B. Initial Set-up
C. System Update
D. Install & Use Xgimi Desktop Manager (XgimiIME/Netfilx/etc)
E. App Permissions Setting
F. Netflix Setting
G. XgimilME Typing Setting
H. Screencasting/Mirroring
I. Change to Bluetooth Speaker Mode (Close Display)

 

 

 

Initial Set-up

1.  Remote pairing
After watching the introduction video of Xgimi and Android TV, you may pair the remote by pressing  and simultaneously within 10 cm distance. The light on the remote control will light up with orange color. Press until the orange light blinks, indicating that the pairing is successful.

2. Language Setting
After pairing the remote, set the system with your language.

3. Log in Google Account
Method 1: Setting with Android Phone (Support GMS)
After setting system language, enter "Quickly set up your TV with your Android phone" > Press "Continue" > follow the instructions.

Method 2: Setting with Computer / other phones (iPhone or phone without GMS)
After setting system language, enter "Quickly set up your TV with your Android phone" > Press "Skip" > Setting up Wi-Fi network > Connect internet > Press "Log in" > Choose "Use your phone or computer" > Go to "androidtv.com/setup" (using phone/computer browser) > enter code shown on screen

Method 3: Setting with Remote
After setting system language, enter "Quickly set up your TV with your Android phone" > Press "Skip" > Setting up Wi-Fi network > Connect internet > Press "Log in" > Choose "Use your remote" > enter code shown on screen

4. Rights Authorization
After logging in Google Account, read and accept the terms and conditions. Install recommended google apps with your preference.

 

 System Update

1. Go to Home Page / Press the  buttom on the remote to access “Setting” > “Device Preferences” > “About” > “System Update”. Wait for the system update until completion.

2. When system is up to date, go back to "About" > "Restart" to apply the latest system.

 

 Install & Use Xgimi Desktop Manager
(XgimiIME/Netfilx/etc)

1. Download “DesktopManager” / "Desktop Launcher" at Google Play Store.

 

2. Go back to Home page, open "DesktopManager" / "Desktop Launcher" (Click "+" if you cannot find the app)
^When “DesktopManager” do not show in Homepage VS “DesktopManager” show in Homepage

3. Open "Desktop", install software which you need.
                                                                   ^Before Download
                                                                    ^After Download


 App Permissions Settingg

1. For the first time usage, it normally pops up an message for your approval. Please "allow" / trun on to access the right.
                                                             ^1st App permission window
                                                            ^2nd App permission window

2. If it does not appear the notification, please follow the steps below for allowing the right.
Go to Home Page / Press the  buttom on the remote to access “Setting” > “Apps” > “Apps Permissions”> “Storage” > trun on the access right.

 

 Netflix Setting

 Attention: Please do not update the Netflix app, otherwise it may affect its operation.
To find the installed Netflix app: 

Method 1.
Inside the app "DesktopManager"; 

Method 2.
Click "DesktopManager" > "Installed" to click Netflix for building up the quick access at the system home page;                                                      ^Method 2: Not showed in Homepage                                                          ^Method 2: Showed in Homepage

Method 3.
Go to Home Page / Press the  buttom on the remote to access “Setting” > “Apps” > “See all apps” > “Show system apps” > Netfilx.

 

 XgimilME Typing Setting

1. After download, access “Setting” > “Device Preference” > “Keyboard” > “Manage keyboards” > Choose “極米倉頡輸入法”.
2. Go back to "Keyboard" setting, and choose "Current keyboard" > "極米倉頡輸入法".

 

 Screencasting / Mirroring

For Android users:
1. Download “Google Home” app at Google Play Store in your Android device
2. Open the app> Press “Mogo Pro” in “Other Cast Devices” Column > Press “Cast my screen”
3. Press “Stop Mirroring” to stop mirroring

For iOS users:
Not support mirroring function in Android system, but user can use it by downloading the third-party software.

For Computer users:
1. Open Google Chrome browser on your computer
2. Press    on right top corner > Cast > Select the source
3. Press    to stop mirroring

For Youtube:
Press icon of “casting” in your device > Press “Mogo Pro" / "Halo” > play / add to queue

 

 Change to Bluetooth Speaker Mode
(Close Display)

Long-press  on the remote > Choose  "Display Off" to close down the monitor