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6 Quick Tips to Make the Most of Your Android TV Box Leave a comment
We all know Android as the top smartphone and tablet operating system, but today, it has taken over set-top boxes as well. While Android TV boxes mainly function as entertainment units that stream media from Netflix, Hulu and Plex, you can also use them as gaming consoles for playing Android games. With so many features that can turn any television into a smart entertainment box, an Android TV box can cost you a lot. In this blog post, we will share some handy tips to increase the lifespan of your smart media box and make the most of it.
Simple Tips for All Android TV Box Users
- Close All Background Apps
When you have apps running in the background, they can consume a lot of memory, causing your TV to slow down. The memory can be freed up for better use. An Android smart TV box works great at memory management, but often, apps don’t close and keep running in the background. It’s a good idea to close these background apps, as this clears the memory and makes the device run faster than before. Depending on the kind of device used, you can either use a remote control or a keyboard (mini and USB) to close the apps.
- Reboot Every Week
Performing a clean start every week increases the lifespan of your Android TV box. To do this, first turn off the smart box and then, disconnect it from the main power for at least 10 seconds. Also, turn off your internet connection – the broadband router or hub. This, automatically clears up the cache and refreshes the DNS causing the Android box to build a new connection with the internet. This helps in cleaning out any unused processes, thus making your device more efficient and responsive.
- Keep Your SD Card Handy
It’s a good idea to back up your system files. Transfer all the data from your Android TV box to an external SD card. If you have any problem with your Android smart TV box and you need to format it, you won’t lose any file. Having a 2GB SD card connected to your Android media device, also increases its efficiency and lifespan.
- Use a USB Cooling Fan
Android TV boxes get overheated when playing games or streaming videos for a long time. Fortunately, you can stop it from overheating with a USB cooling fan. Simply plug the fan into the USB port on the backside of the unit and let the TV box sit on it. This is a quick and cost-effective way to make your android TV box last longer.
- OTA Updates Are a Must
Make sure that you buy an Android TV box with OTA updates. All software has bugs and need frequent updates to include latest features and functionality. With regular OTA updates, you can help reduce bugs and improve the overall performance of your android TV box, especially the ones that use Kodi.
- Use a VPN
Whether you’re using your Android TV box to stream online or offline content, always use VPNs. They provide access to region-restricted websites, and hide your browsing history from prying eyes on public Wi-Fi. In this age, when nothing is private and everything you do online is available to cyber criminals, VPNs come in handy. They make sure that your internet is protected from the outside world.
Android TV boxes are here to stay and have already become popular with many modern households. Android smartphone users can easily adjust to the interface, but those that are new may need some time to get familiar with this technology. If you don’t have much knowledge about Android based systems or if you’ve never used an android device before, then take some professional help when installing an Android TV box.