THE TVPILOT BLOG

Make yourself at Home.

Practical guides to Android TV launchers, a simpler home screen and recorded Restore.

HOME SCREEN

How to Customize Your Android TV Home Screen

A practical guide to organizing Android TV apps, reducing visual clutter and choosing a simpler Home layout, with or without a custom launcher.

LAUNCHER SETUP

Understand Android TV launchers, phone companions, local Wi-Fi setup and firmware compatibility before changing your TV Home.

BACKUP & RESTORE

Learn what a recorded Android TV Restore can reverse, how it differs from a factory reset and what to keep before customizing your launcher.