INSTALLATION GUIDE

Quick Setup

Follow these steps to connect your TV to the ScreenBlink platform. You will need your TV remote and a computer or smartphone.

1. Prepare Your TV

Ensure your TV or media player (TV Stick, Android Box) is:

  • Plugged into power and turned on
  • Connected to the internet via WiFi or Ethernet
  • Signed in to the Google Play Store

2. Download the App

Using your TV remote, navigate to the search function of your app store.

For Android TV / Google TV:

Open Google Play Store → Search for "ScreenBlink Player"

Select the app icon (White 'i' on Blue background) and select Install or Get.

3. Get Pairing Code

Open the ScreenBlink Player app on your TV.

You will see a welcome screen displaying a unique 6-digit code (e.g., A4B-99X).

Keep this screen open. Do not turn off the TV.

4. Connect Account

Leave the TV running. On your computer or smartphone:

  1. 1
    Log in to your ScreenBlink Dashboard
  2. 2
    Navigate to the Screens tab
  3. 3
    Click Add New Screen
  4. 4
    Enter the 6-digit code displayed on your TV
  5. 5
    Give your screen a name (e.g., "Lobby TV")

Success! Your TV screen will refresh and show your default content.

No built-in Play Store?

Add a streaming device to your TV

If your TV does not have the Google Play Store, plug an Android TV or Google TV device into an HDMI port. Then install ScreenBlink Player from the device’s Play Store.

onn 4K Pro

Best overall

The best balance of price, storage, and Wi-Fi 6 performance.

Approx. price

$45–50

1

onn 4K Pro

Top pick

Best overall

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
RAM / storage
3 GB / 32 GB
Approx. U.S. price
$45–50
2

Google TV Streamer 4K

Premium, official Google

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
RAM / storage
4 GB / 32 GB
Approx. U.S. price
$99.99
3

onn 4K Plus

Good Wi-Fi-only option

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
RAM / storage
2 GB / 16 GB
Approx. U.S. price
$49.98
4

onn 4K Streaming Device

Cheapest reasonable box

Wi-Fi
Dual-band Wi-Fi
RAM / storage
2 GB / 8 GB
Approx. U.S. price
$39.98
5

Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen

Proven with ScreenBlink

Wi-Fi
Dual-band Wi-Fi
RAM / storage
2 GB / 8 GB
Approx. U.S. price
Usually $55–80
6

Chromecast with Google TV 4K

Works, but discontinued

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
RAM / storage
2 GB / 8 GB
Approx. U.S. price
Usually $50–90 remaining stock
7

Chromecast with Google TV HD

Avoid for new installs

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
RAM / storage
1.5 GB / 8 GB
Approx. U.S. price
Usually $30–50 remaining stock

Prices are approximate U.S. retail prices and may vary by seller, availability, and region. For the best results, choose a certified Android TV or Google TV device with the Google Play Store.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and their solutions

I can't find the app on my TV.

Ensure your TV runs Android TV (version 9+); some older smart TVs (Samsung Tizen, LG webOS) aren't natively supported yet, and in those cases we recommend plugging in a low-cost Android TV stick (around $30).

The pairing code expired.

Pairing codes refresh every 15 minutes for security. Simply press the "Refresh Code" button on your TV remote or restart the app to generate a new one.

TV says "Offline".

Check your TV's WiFi connection in the TV system settings. The ScreenBlink Player app requires an active internet connection to download new content updates.