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{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Google Nexus Player
| image = [[File:Player-grid2-1600.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Google (and Asus)
| releasedate = 2014-11-03 (US)
| os = [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] (based on [[wikipedia:Android Lollipop|Android 5.0 "Lollipop"]])
| soc = Intel Atom 'Silvermont'
| cpu = Intel Atom 1.8GHz Quad-Core 64-bit CPU
| graphics = PowerVR Series 6 Graphics
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal (eMMC)
| memory = 1 GB RAM (LPDDR3)
| connectivity = HDMI with CEC support, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro-USB, WiFi 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO), DC-power (18 Watt)
| dimensions = 120 × 120 × 20 mm (weighs 235 grams)
}}
[[File:Nexus Player Ports.png|right|300px|Nexus Player ports|thumb]]
{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]] }}
<section begin="intro" />'''Nexus Player''' is an x86-64 (64-bit Intel Atom CPU) based [[Android]] digital media player co-developed by Google and Asus. Running the [[wikipedia:Android Lollipop|Android 5.0 "Lollipop"]] operating system, Nexus Player is the first device to employ Google's [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] platform.<section end="intro" />
__TOC__
{{-}}
==Overview==
Nexus Player is powered by a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom 'Silvermont' processor alongside the Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics (2D/3D) Engine and 1GB of RAM. Intel claims that this chipset is capable of console-like graphics, and 1080p video streaming. The Nexus Player was unveiled on October 15, 2014 at Google I/O 2014 keynote , and made available for pre-order two days later for US$99. They are supposedly available since November 3, 2014, but reports say that orders will not leave Google's warehouses until 2-3 weeks after November 3, 2014.

Built by Asus in partnership with Google, the Nexus Player is Google's first [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] device and is accompanied by a gamepad controller that will be sold separately for $39 and has been engineered for fine-tuned control of Android games. Nexus Player also comes with a voice-activated remote control by default. Both the default remote control and the optional official gamepad uses Bluetooth low energy, also known as Bluetooth LE, (marketed as "Bluetooth Smart" and first introduced in the Bluetooth Core Specification version 4.0 standard back in 2010).

With the Google Cast or [[wikipedia:Chromecast|Chromecast]] feature built-in, Nexus Player can also replace the functions of [[wikipedia:Chromecast|Chromecast]] dongle. Google for the Nexus Player's content has tied up with many partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Bloomberg TV, Food Network, Vevo, tune in, Travel Channel, TED, and Plex among others, all optimizing their apps for big screen televisions to be used on the [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] platform.

With the price point of the Google Nexus Player and its default features and content partnerships it pegs in direct competition to the [[Amazon Fire TV]], which is also marketed as a media-streaming set-top box with gaming capabilities.

This page is a collection of links, information, tips, and guides related to installing and running {{Kodi}} on the Google Nexus Player.

==History==
Google Nexus is a line of consumer electronic devices that run the Android operating system. Google manages the design, development, marketing, and support of these devices, but some development and all manufacturing are carried out by partnering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The product family consists mostly of mobile devices—six smartphones and four tablet computers have been released to date. As of October 2014, the devices currently available in the line are the Nexus 5 smartphone (made with partner LG Electronics), Nexus 6 smartphone (made with Motorola Mobility), Nexus 9 tablet (made with HTC), and Nexus Player set-top box (made with Asus).

Devices in the Nexus line are considered Google's flagship Android products. They do not have manufacturer or wireless carrier modifications to Android (such as custom graphical user interfaces) and feature an unlockable bootloader to allow further development and end-user modification. Nexus devices are the first Android devices to receive updates to the operating system. The Galaxy Nexus is one of the few smartphones recommended by the Android Open Source Project for Android software development.

== {{Kodi}} Builds ==
=== Official Builds ===
Due to a problem in the x86 package of Kodi, we advice Nexus Player owners to install the ARM version. Once a proper fix has been found you can later on install the x86 version on top of the ARM one.
* Beta builds: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/ Kodi 14.0 Helix Beta x APK (ARM) for Android
* Nightly builds from master (latest unstable): http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/arm/ Kodi x APK (ARM) for Android

<s>* Beta builds: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/x86/ Kodi 14.0 Helix Beta x APK (x86) for Android
* Nightly builds from master (latest unstable): http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/x86/ Kodi x APK (x86) for Android</s>

=== Other builds ===
* '''[[SPMC]]''' - SPMC is an experiential fork of XBMC and sometimes contains special fixes that are not yet in the official builds, currently there does not however look to be any x86 build of SPMC available. Users who are unsure of which version to use should normally try out the official {{Kodi}} builds first and see how it runs, and if they have issues then try SPMC.

== Installing {{Kodi}} ==
You first need to enable developer options to activate Android Debug Bridge (adb) debugging and allow unknown sources before you can side-load latest beta or nightly version of {{Kodi}} for x86 (not ARM).
===Enable developer options and activate ADB debugging===
====Enable developer options====
* 1. Scroll down and click on Settings.
* 2. Scroll down and click on About.
* 3. Scroll down a last time to Build Number. Tap on build number repeatedly (should be about 7 times) until a bubble appears saying you’ve unlocked the developer options.
====Enable ADB debugging====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and ADB debugging should be the third option. Enable it.

====Enable USB debugging (if ADB debugging not available)====
In case ADB debugging is not listed under developer options (as has been seen with v5.0 build LRX21M), try connecting via USB using the following:
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Under the Preferences section, scroll to the right to find the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and then Debugging, and USB debugging should be the first option. Enable it.
* 4. Connect a computer with ADB installed using a USB cable.

====Allow unknown sources====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down and click on Security.
* 3. Enable "Unknown sources" to allow installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play store, this will allow side-loading of apps like {{Kodi}}.
====Install {{Kodi}}====
# Download your preferred version of Kodi listed in [[#XBMC/Kodi Builds]].
# Connect to Nexus Player with ADB:
#* If using USB, run <code>adb usb</code> from command line / terminal.
#* If using ADB over network, run <code>adb start-server; adb connect <ip address of Nexus player></code> from command line / terminal.
# Check that the device is attached correctly. Run <code>adb devices</code> If you see the device as "unauthorized" confirmation from the Nexus Player to trust the attached computer is needed.
# Finally, to install, run <code>adb install <path to apk file></code> (use <code>adb --help</code> to see additional install options like <code>-r</code> that keeps app data on a reinstall).

==Install Sideload Launcher (optional)==
Because Google will currently not display side-loaded apps in its default "Leanback Launcher" you can use this "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire to more easily launch apps that have not been approved by Google or does otherwise not meet the declaration requirements needed for showing up on the default "Leanback Launcher" (on the [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] homescreen) for [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]].
* 1. Install "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire from Google Play store http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.tv.sideloadlauncher
* 2. Reboot your Nexus Player by unplugging (as it does not have a software reboot)
* 3. Start the "Sideload Launcher" app and use it to launch {{Kodi}} or other third-party apps that you have side-load installed.

== Video guide ==

{{youtube|YgjnOkxpslQ}}

== Known issues ==
*

==Random notes==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}
* Not a issue for {{Kodi}}, but keep in mind that unlike almost all Android media players out there, the Nexus Player features a x86-64 (64-bit Intel Atom CPU) chipset instead of a ARM based SoC/CPU, and this means that some other Android apps and games that work on other Android media players may not work on the Nexus Player because of this reason.
* CEC support not confirmed but assumed as it is suppose to be prerequisite for [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]]?
* HDMI 1.4b video/audio output with HDCP 1.4. Resolution: 720p and 1080p up to 60fps?
* Weight 235 gram
* As noted in Install section, v5.0 build LRX21M and LRX21V don't seem to have ADB debugging options (i.e. for connecting to device over a network). Also, Sideload Launcher may not be needed as sideloaded Kodi (v14 beta 3) shows up under Apps on Nexus Player's main screen.

== See also ==
* [[Android]]
** [[Android hardware]]

== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Google Nexus Player: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=206515
* XBMC forum thread about Google ADT-1 (Android TV Development Kit): http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=198998
**[http://developer.android.com/tv/adt-1/index.html ADT-1 Development Kit documentation and FAQ]
* [http://www.google.com/nexus/player/ Official website for Nexus Player]
* [https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_Player?id=nexus_player Official Google store for Nexus Player]
* Wikipedia article on Nexus Player: [[wikipedia:Nexus Player]]
* Wikipedia article on Android TV: [[wikipedia:Android TV]]
* Sideload Launcher (by Chainfire) for Android TV application thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
* Android Developers Blog: http://android-developers.blogspot.se
* XDA Developers Forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com

[[Category:HTPC]]
[[Category:Android]]

Archive:Google Nexus Player

2015-01-05T00:54:48Z

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{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Google Nexus Player
| image = [[File:Player-grid2-1600.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Google (and Asus)
| releasedate = 2014-11-03 (US)
| os = [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] (based on [[wikipedia:Android Lollipop|Android 5.0 "Lollipop"]])
| soc = Intel Atom 'Silvermont'
| cpu = Intel Atom 1.8GHz Quad-Core 64-bit CPU
| graphics = PowerVR Series 6 Graphics
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal (eMMC)
| memory = 1 GB RAM (LPDDR3)
| connectivity = HDMI with CEC support, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro-USB, WiFi 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO), DC-power (18 Watt)
| dimensions = 120 × 120 × 20 mm (weighs 235 grams)
}}
[[File:Nexus Player Ports.png|right|300px|Nexus Player ports|thumb]]
{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]] }}
<section begin="intro" />'''Nexus Player''' is an x86-64 (64-bit Intel Atom CPU) based [[Android]] digital media player co-developed by Google and Asus. Running the [[wikipedia:Android Lollipop|Android 5.0 "Lollipop"]] operating system, Nexus Player is the first device to employ Google's [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] platform.<section end="intro" />
__TOC__
{{-}}
==Overview==
Nexus Player is powered by a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom 'Silvermont' processor alongside the Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics (2D/3D) Engine and 1GB of RAM. Intel claims that this chipset is capable of console-like graphics, and 1080p video streaming. The Nexus Player was unveiled on October 15, 2014 at Google I/O 2014 keynote , and made available for pre-order two days later for US$99. They are supposedly available since November 3, 2014, but reports say that orders will not leave Google's warehouses until 2-3 weeks after November 3, 2014.

Built by Asus in partnership with Google, the Nexus Player is Google's first [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] device and is accompanied by a gamepad controller that will be sold separately for $39 and has been engineered for fine-tuned control of Android games. Nexus Player also comes with a voice-activated remote control by default. Both the default remote control and the optional official gamepad uses Bluetooth low energy, also known as Bluetooth LE, (marketed as "Bluetooth Smart" and first introduced in the Bluetooth Core Specification version 4.0 standard back in 2010).

With the Google Cast or Chromecast feature built-in, Nexus Player can also replace the functions of [[Chromecast]] dongle. Google for the Nexus Player's content has tied up with many partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Bloomberg TV, Food Network, Vevo, tune in, Travel Channel, TED, and Plex among others, all optimizing their apps for big screen televisions to be used on the [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] platform.

With the price point of the Google Nexus Player and its default features and content partnerships it pegs in direct competition to the [[Amazon Fire TV]], which is also marketed as a media-streaming set-top box with gaming capabilities.

This page is a collection of links, information, tips, and guides related to installing and running {{Kodi}} on the Google Nexus Player.

==History==
Google Nexus is a line of consumer electronic devices that run the Android operating system. Google manages the design, development, marketing, and support of these devices, but some development and all manufacturing are carried out by partnering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The product family consists mostly of mobile devices—six smartphones and four tablet computers have been released to date. As of October 2014, the devices currently available in the line are the Nexus 5 smartphone (made with partner LG Electronics), Nexus 6 smartphone (made with Motorola Mobility), Nexus 9 tablet (made with HTC), and Nexus Player set-top box (made with Asus).

Devices in the Nexus line are considered Google's flagship Android products. They do not have manufacturer or wireless carrier modifications to Android (such as custom graphical user interfaces) and feature an unlockable bootloader to allow further development and end-user modification. Nexus devices are the first Android devices to receive updates to the operating system. The Galaxy Nexus is one of the few smartphones recommended by the Android Open Source Project for Android software development.

== {{Kodi}} Builds ==
=== Official Builds ===
Due to a problem in the x86 package of Kodi, we advice Nexus Player owners to install the ARM version. Once a proper fix has been found you can later on install the x86 version on top of the ARM one.
* Beta builds: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/ Kodi 14.0 Helix Beta x APK (ARM) for Android
* Nightly builds from master (latest unstable): http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/arm/ Kodi x APK (ARM) for Android

<s>* Beta builds: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/x86/ Kodi 14.0 Helix Beta x APK (x86) for Android
* Nightly builds from master (latest unstable): http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/x86/ Kodi x APK (x86) for Android</s>

=== Other builds ===
* '''[[SPMC]]''' - SPMC is an experiential fork of XBMC and sometimes contains special fixes that are not yet in the official builds, currently there does not however look to be any x86 build of SPMC available. Users who are unsure of which version to use should normally try out the official {{Kodi}} builds first and see how it runs, and if they have issues then try SPMC.

== Installing {{Kodi}} ==
You first need to enable developer options to activate Android Debug Bridge (adb) debugging and allow unknown sources before you can side-load latest beta or nightly version of {{Kodi}} for x86 (not ARM).
===Enable developer options and activate ADB debugging===
====Enable developer options====
* 1. Scroll down and click on Settings.
* 2. Scroll down and click on About.
* 3. Scroll down a last time to Build Number. Tap on build number repeatedly (should be about 7 times) until a bubble appears saying you’ve unlocked the developer options.
====Enable ADB debugging====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and ADB debugging should be the third option. Enable it.

====Enable USB debugging (if ADB debugging not available)====
In case ADB debugging is not listed under developer options (as has been seen with v5.0 build LRX21M), try connecting via USB using the following:
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Under the Preferences section, scroll to the right to find the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and then Debugging, and USB debugging should be the first option. Enable it.
* 4. Connect a computer with ADB installed using a USB cable.

====Allow unknown sources====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down and click on Security.
* 3. Enable "Unknown sources" to allow installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play store, this will allow side-loading of apps like {{Kodi}}.
====Install {{Kodi}}====
# Download your preferred version of Kodi listed in [[#XBMC/Kodi Builds]].
# Connect to Nexus Player with ADB:
#* If using USB, run <code>adb usb</code> from command line / terminal.
#* If using ADB over network, run <code>adb start-server; adb connect <ip address of Nexus player></code> from command line / terminal.
# Check that the device is attached correctly. Run <code>adb devices</code> If you see the device as "unauthorized" confirmation from the Nexus Player to trust the attached computer is needed.
# Finally, to install, run <code>adb install <path to apk file></code> (use <code>adb --help</code> to see additional install options like <code>-r</code> that keeps app data on a reinstall).

==Install Sideload Launcher (optional)==
Because Google will currently not display side-loaded apps in its default "Leanback Launcher" you can use this "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire to more easily launch apps that have not been approved by Google or does otherwise not meet the declaration requirements needed for showing up on the default "Leanback Launcher" (on the [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] homescreen) for [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]].
* 1. Install "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire from Google Play store http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.tv.sideloadlauncher
* 2. Reboot your Nexus Player by unplugging (as it does not have a software reboot)
* 3. Start the "Sideload Launcher" app and use it to launch {{Kodi}} or other third-party apps that you have side-load installed.

== Known issues ==
*

==Random notes==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}
* Not a issue for {{Kodi}}, but keep in mind that unlike almost all Android media players out there, the Nexus Player features a x86-64 (64-bit Intel Atom CPU) chipset instead of a ARM based SoC/CPU, and this means that some other Android apps and games that work on other Android media players may not work on the Nexus Player because of this reason.
* CEC support not confirmed but assumed as it is suppose to be prerequisite for [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]]?
* HDMI 1.4b video/audio output with HDCP 1.4. Resolution: 720p and 1080p up to 60fps?
* Weight 235 gram
* As noted in Install section, v5.0 build LRX21M and LRX21V don't seem to have ADB debugging options (i.e. for connecting to device over a network). Also, Sideload Launcher may not be needed as sideloaded Kodi (v14 beta 3) shows up under Apps on Nexus Player's main screen.

== See also ==
* [[Android]]
** [[Android hardware]]

== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Google Nexus Player: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=206515
* XBMC forum thread about Google ADT-1 (Android TV Development Kit): http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=198998
**[http://developer.android.com/tv/adt-1/index.html ADT-1 Development Kit documentation and FAQ]
* [http://www.google.com/nexus/player/ Official website for Nexus Player]
* [https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_Player?id=nexus_player Official Google store for Nexus Player]
* Wikipedia article on Nexus Player: [[wikipedia:Nexus Player]]
* Wikipedia article on Android TV: [[wikipedia:Android TV]]
* Sideload Launcher (by Chainfire) for Android TV application thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
* Android Developers Blog: http://android-developers.blogspot.se
* XDA Developers Forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com

[[Category:HTPC]]
[[Category:Android]]

Devices

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{{mininav}}
<section begin="intro" />This area of the wiki is all about various hardware topics as well as OS-specific topics. Everything from HTPCs to remotes to audio receivers. It is also another way to categorize and discover topics relating to specific hardware or OSes. Feel free to add or create pages/info as needed.<section end="intro" />

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== General ==
{{big|
* '''[[Hardware requirements]]'''}}<br />
* [http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=112 ''Hardware for XBMC'' forum] on the XBMC Forum

== OS ==
{| width="100%"
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=Android OS.png|link=Android}}
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=iOS OS.png|link=iOS}}
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=Linux OS.png|link=Linux}}
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=Mac OS.png|link=Mac OS X}}
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=Windows OS.png|link= Windows}}
|}

== Components ==
* [[CEC]]
* [[Displays]]
* [[Audio]]
* [[Remote controls]]
* [[Ambient lighting]]
* [[LCDs|LCD info displays]]

== HTPCs ==
{{notice|These pages are maintained by the community and should not be considered an endorsement from Team XBMC of any particular brand or device. {{small|''[[XBMC:General disclaimer|Disclaimer]]''}} }}

{{note|1=Have a device that isn't listed and want to tell people all about it? Request a wiki account and simply create a new page for it. If you need any help or want someone to make the page for you, feel free to leave a message on the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=35 XBMC forums here]''' or e-mail "nedscott (at) kodi (dot) tv" for help/info.}}

{{Index two column
| image 1 = Amazon Fire TV.jpg
| link 1 = Amazon Fire TV
| image 2 = Apple TV 1 white BG.png
| link 2 = Apple TV 1
| link name 2 = Apple TV 1 (silver)
| image 3 = Apple TV 2nd Generation.jpg
| link 3 = Apple TV (iOS)
| link name 3 = Apple TV 2 (black)
| image 4 = Asus Chromebox.jpg
| link 4 = ASUS Chromebox
| image 5 = Boxee Box.jpg
| link 5 = Boxee Box
| image 6 = Cubox-i.jpg
| link 6 = Cubox-i
| image 7 = Gigabyte Brix.jpg
| link 7 = Gigabyte Brix
| image 8 = Player-grid2-1600.jpg
| link 8 = Google Nexus Player
| image 9 = Intel NUC 4th Gen.jpg
| link 9 = Intel NUC
| image 10 = OUYA.png
| link 10 = OUYA
| image 11 = Pivos XIOS.png
| link 11 = Pivos XIOS
| image 12 = Raspberry Pi Logo.png
| link 12 = Raspberry Pi
| image 13 = Computer n screen.svg
| link 13 = x86 hardware
| image 14 = product1.png
| link 14 = WeTek Play
}}

{{Gotham updated}}

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Index]]
[[Category:Hardware|*]]

Archive:Google Nexus Player

2015-01-05T00:27:00Z

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{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Google Nexus Player
| image = [[File:Player-grid2-1600.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Google (and Asus)
| releasedate = 2014-11-03 (US)
| os = [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] (based on Android 5.0 "Lollipop")
| soc = Intel Atom 'Silvermont'
| cpu = Intel Atom 1.8GHz Quad-Core 64-bit CPU
| graphics = PowerVR Series 6 Graphics
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal (eMMC)
| memory = 1 GB RAM (LPDDR3)
| connectivity = HDMI with CEC support, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro-USB, WiFi 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO), DC-power (18 Watt)
| dimensions = 120 × 120 × 20 mm (weighs 235 grams)
}}
[[File:Nexus Player Ports.png|right|300px|Nexus Player ports|thumb]]
{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]] }}
<section begin="intro" />'''Nexus Player''' is an x86-64 (64-bit Intel Atom CPU) based [[Android]] digital media player co-developed by Google and Asus. Running the Android 5.0 ("Lollipop") operating system, Nexus Player is the first device to employ Google's ([[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]]) platform.<section end="intro" />
__TOC__
{{-}}
==Overview==
Nexus Player is powered by a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom 'Silvermont' processor alongside the Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics (2D/3D) Engine and 1GB of RAM. Intel claims that this chipset is capable of console-like graphics, and 1080p video streaming. The Nexus Player was unveiled on October 15, 2014 at Google I/O 2014 keynote , and made available for pre-order two days later for US$99. They are supposedly available since November 3, 2014, but reports say that orders will not leave Google's warehouses until 2-3 weeks after November 3, 2014.

Built by Asus in partnership with Google, the Nexus Player is Google's first [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] device and is accompanied by a gamepad controller that will be sold separately for $39 and has been engineered for fine-tuned control of Android games. Nexus Player also comes with a voice-activated remote control by default. Both the default remote control and the optional official gamepad uses Bluetooth low energy, also known as Bluetooth LE, (marketed as "Bluetooth Smart" and first introduced in the Bluetooth Core Specification version 4.0 standard back in 2010).

With the Google Cast or Chromecast feature built-in, Nexus Player can also replace the functions of [[Chromecast]] dongle. Google for the Nexus Player's content has tied up with many partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Bloomberg TV, Food Network, Vevo, tune in, Travel Channel, TED, and Plex among others, all optimizing their apps for big screen televisions to be used on the [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] platform.

With the price point of the Google Nexus Player and its default features and content partnerships it pegs in direct competition to the [[Amazon Fire TV]], which is also marketed as a media-streaming set-top box with gaming capabilities.

This page is a collection of links, information, tips, and guides related to installing and running {{Kodi}} on the Google Nexus Player.

==History==
Google Nexus is a line of consumer electronic devices that run the Android operating system. Google manages the design, development, marketing, and support of these devices, but some development and all manufacturing are carried out by partnering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The product family consists mostly of mobile devices—six smartphones and four tablet computers have been released to date. As of October 2014, the devices currently available in the line are the Nexus 5 smartphone (made with partner LG Electronics), Nexus 6 smartphone (made with Motorola Mobility), Nexus 9 tablet (made with HTC), and Nexus Player set-top box (made with Asus).

Devices in the Nexus line are considered Google's flagship Android products. They do not have manufacturer or wireless carrier modifications to Android (such as custom graphical user interfaces) and feature an unlockable bootloader to allow further development and end-user modification. Nexus devices are the first Android devices to receive updates to the operating system. The Galaxy Nexus is one of the few smartphones recommended by the Android Open Source Project for Android software development.

== {{Kodi}} Builds ==
=== Official Builds ===
Due to a problem in the x86 package of Kodi, we advice Nexus Player owners to install the ARM version. Once a proper fix has been found you can later on install the x86 version on top of the ARM one.
* Beta builds: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/ Kodi 14.0 Helix Beta x APK (ARM) for Android
* Nightly builds from master (latest unstable): http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/arm/ Kodi x APK (ARM) for Android

<s>* Beta builds: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/x86/ Kodi 14.0 Helix Beta x APK (x86) for Android
* Nightly builds from master (latest unstable): http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/x86/ Kodi x APK (x86) for Android</s>

=== Other builds ===
* '''[[SPMC]]''' - SPMC is an experiential fork of XBMC and sometimes contains special fixes that are not yet in the official builds, currently there does not however look to be any x86 build of SPMC available. Users who are unsure of which version to use should normally try out the official {{Kodi}} builds first and see how it runs, and if they have issues then try SPMC.

== Installing {{Kodi}} ==
You first need to enable developer options to activate Android Debug Bridge (adb) debugging and allow unknown sources before you can side-load latest beta or nightly version of {{Kodi}} for x86 (not ARM).
===Enable developer options and activate ADB debugging===
====Enable developer options====
* 1. Scroll down and click on Settings.
* 2. Scroll down and click on About.
* 3. Scroll down a last time to Build Number. Tap on build number repeatedly (should be about 7 times) until a bubble appears saying you’ve unlocked the developer options.
====Enable ADB debugging====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and ADB debugging should be the third option. Enable it.

====Enable USB debugging (if ADB debugging not available)====
In case ADB debugging is not listed under developer options (as has been seen with v5.0 build LRX21M), try connecting via USB using the following:
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Under the Preferences section, scroll to the right to find the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and then Debugging, and USB debugging should be the first option. Enable it.
* 4. Connect a computer with ADB installed using a USB cable.

====Allow unknown sources====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down and click on Security.
* 3. Enable "Unknown sources" to allow installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play store, this will allow side-loading of apps like {{Kodi}}.
====Install {{Kodi}}====
# Download your preferred version of Kodi listed in [[#XBMC/Kodi Builds]].
# Connect to Nexus Player with ADB:
#* If using USB, run <code>adb usb</code> from command line / terminal.
#* If using ADB over network, run <code>adb start-server; adb connect <ip address of Nexus player></code> from command line / terminal.
# Check that the device is attached correctly. Run <code>adb devices</code> If you see the device as "unauthorized" confirmation from the Nexus Player to trust the attached computer is needed.
# Finally, to install, run <code>adb install <path to apk file></code> (use <code>adb --help</code> to see additional install options like <code>-r</code> that keeps app data on a reinstall).

==Install Sideload Launcher (optional)==
Because Google will currently not display side-loaded apps in its default "Leanback Launcher" you can use this "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire to more easily launch apps that have not been approved by Google or does otherwise not meet the declaration requirements needed for showing up on the default "Leanback Launcher" (on the [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] homescreen) for [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]].
* 1. Install "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire from Google Play store http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.tv.sideloadlauncher
* 2. Reboot your Nexus Player by unplugging (as it does not have a software reboot)
* 3. Start the "Sideload Launcher" app and use it to launch {{Kodi}} or other third-party apps that you have side-load installed.

== Known issues ==
*

==Random notes==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}
* Not a issue for {{Kodi}}, but keep in mind that unlike almost all Android media players out there, the Nexus Player features a x86-64 (64-bit Intel Atom CPU) chipset instead of a ARM based SoC/CPU, and this means that some other Android apps and games that work on other Android media players may not work on the Nexus Player because of this reason.
* CEC support not confirmed but assumed as it is suppose to be prerequisite for [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]]?
* HDMI 1.4b video/audio output with HDCP 1.4. Resolution: 720p and 1080p up to 60fps?
* Weight 235 gram
* As noted in Install section, v5.0 build LRX21M and LRX21V don't seem to have ADB debugging options (i.e. for connecting to device over a network). Also, Sideload Launcher may not be needed as sideloaded Kodi (v14 beta 3) shows up under Apps on Nexus Player's main screen.

== See also ==
* [[Android]]
** [[Android hardware]]

== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Google Nexus Player: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=206515
* XBMC forum thread about Google ADT-1 (Android TV Development Kit): http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=198998
**[http://developer.android.com/tv/adt-1/index.html ADT-1 Development Kit documentation and FAQ]
* [http://www.google.com/nexus/player/ Official website for Nexus Player]
* [https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_Player?id=nexus_player Official Google store for Nexus Player]
* Wikipedia article on Nexus Player: [[wikipedia:Nexus Player]]
* Wikipedia article on Android TV): [[wikipedia:Android TV]]
* Sideload Launcher (by Chainfire) for Android TV application thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
* Android Developers Blog: http://android-developers.blogspot.se
* XDA Developers Forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com

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<section begin="intro" />Installing applications on Android is quite easy compared to many other platforms, although it is somewhat different from other platforms. On this page we list the steps needed for basic installation an uninstallation.<section end="intro" />

{{Kodi migration note}}

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== Enabling installation ==
At the moment {{kodi}} isn't available yet through the Google Play Store. To be able to install apps that do not originate from Google Play Store, you will have to do some steps to allow this. By default this is disable however it's quite simple to turn this on.
<gallery widths="500px" heights="313">
File:Android install step01.jpg|{{big|'''Step 1:'''}} First located the settings menu on your Android device and search for the "security" menu.
File:Android install step02.jpg|{{big|'''Step 2:'''}} Now enable "Unknown sources" option. This will allow you to directly install {{kodi}} as easy as you would install it from Play Store.
</gallery>

== Download ==
Download {{kodi}} for Android from our servers. Official stable builds can be found here: '''http://kodi.tv/download/''' You need to either select the '''ARM''' or '''x86''' version depending on your hardware.
<gallery widths="500px" heights="313px">
File:Android_install_step03.png|{{big|'''Step 1:'''}} Load up '''http://kodi.tv/download/''' in your Android web browser. Most users will want to use the '''ARM''' link, unless you have an Intel or AMD CPU. You may get a warning trying to download the file depending on which browser you use. You should say "OK" to actually download it.
File:Android_install_step04.png|{{big|'''Step 2:'''}} Wait for the "apk" to download.
</gallery>

== Install ==
Installing the {{kodi}} app package is as simple as just finding the .apk you just downloaded and opening it up. You can do this either though the download menu in the web browser or selecting it with a file explorer.

<gallery widths="500px" heights="313px">
File:Android install step05.png| {{big|'''Step 1:'''}} After selecting the {{kodi}} apk file you might be asked to select something to open it with. "Package installer", "Google Play", or some similar option will be what you want.
File:Android install step06.png| {{big|'''Step 2:'''}} You will get another confirmation screen where you will need to select "install".
File:Android install step07.png| {{big|'''Step 3:'''}} Wait for the installation to complete.
File:Android install step08.png| {{big|'''Step 4:'''}} You've now installed {{kodi}} for Android!
File:Android install step09.png| {{big|'''First run:'''}} The first time you run {{kodi}} it will take slightly longer than normal in order to finish some final installation steps. When it is done {{kodi}} will open normally. This is only done once per installation/update, so the next time {{kodi}} will start up a little faster.
File:Android install step10.png| {{big|'''All done!:'''}} Once started you are on {{kodi}} home menu just like on any other platform.
</gallery>

If you are new to {{kodi}} you might wish to check out this section of the wiki: '''[[First time user]]'''.

== Tidy up ==

After {{kodi}} has installed you can delete the downloaded {{kodi}} APK file to save some disk space.

== Update ==
{{Kodi migration note}}

To update {{kodi}} for Android simply follow the normal install steps with the newer version. All your settings and files will be preserved as they are located in a different place in the userdata folder. Be sure to make a backup of the userdata folder when doing updates in case something goes wrong.

{{note|Since {{kodi}} for Android is signed with our own signatures you will be able to install all succeeding versions without a problem. If you are using a non-official version not signed by us you may be required to un-install {{kodi}} and you will loose all your settings due to this. Be warned before trying.}}

== Uninstall ==

To un-install {{kodi}} just go to your Android settings menu and select "apps". From there you will be able to un-install {{kodi}} like any other Android app.

{{note|Unlike other OSes, uninstalling {{kodi}} on Android will also erase your [[userdata folder]] and all of your settings.}}

<gallery widths="500px" heights="313px">
File:Android install step13.jpg| {{big|'''Step 1:'''}} Go into your Android "Settings" app and then select "Apps".
File:Android install step14.jpg| {{big|'''Step 2:'''}} Select {{kodi}} from the list.
File:Android install step15.jpg| {{big|'''Step 3:'''}} Select uninstall and confirm.
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[Android]]
* [[Android FAQ]]
* [[Android hardware]]

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[[Category:Installation|Android]]
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{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Google Nexus Player
| image = [[File:Nexus Player.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Google (and Asus)
| releasedate = 2014-11-03 (US)
| os = [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] (based on Android 5.0 "Lollipop")
| soc = Intel Atom 'Silvermont'
| cpu = Intel Atom 1.8GHz Quad-Core 64-bit CPU
| graphics = PowerVR Series 6 Graphics
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal (eMMC)
| memory = 1 GB RAM (LPDDR3)
| connectivity = HDMI with CEC support, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro-USB, WiFi 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO), DC-power (18 Watt)
| dimensions = 120 × 120 × 20 mm (weighs 235 grams)
}}
{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]] }}
<section begin="intro" />'''Nexus Player''' is an x86-64 (64-bit Intel Atom CPU) based [[Android]] digital media player co-developed by Google and Asus. Running the Android 5.0 ("Lollipop") operating system, Nexus Player is the first device to employ Google's ([[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]]) platform.<section end="intro" />
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{{-}}
==Overview==
Nexus Player is powered by a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom 'Silvermont' processor alongside the Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics (2D/3D) Engine and 1GB of RAM. Intel claims that this chipset is capable of console-like graphics, and 1080p video streaming. The Nexus Player was unveiled on October 15, 2014 at Google I/O 2014 keynote , and made available for pre-order two days later for US$99. They are supposedly available since November 3, 2014, but reports say that orders will not leave Google's warehouses until 2-3 weeks after November 3, 2014.

Built by Asus in partnership with Google, the Nexus Player is Google's first [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] device and is accompanied by a gamepad controller that will be sold separately for $39 and has been engineered for fine-tuned control of Android games. Nexus Player also comes with a voice-activated remote control by default. Both the default remote control and the optional official gamepad uses Bluetooth low energy, also known as Bluetooth LE, (marketed as "Bluetooth Smart" and first introduced in the Bluetooth Core Specification version 4.0 standard back in 2010).

With the Google Cast or Chromecast feature built-in, Nexus Player can also replace the functions of [[Chromecast]] dongle. Google for the Nexus Player's content has tied up with many partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, Bloomberg TV, Food Network, Vevo, tune in, Travel Channel, TED, and Plex among others, all optimizing their apps for big screen televisions to be used on the [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] platform.

With the price point of the Google Nexus Player and its default features and content partnerships it pegs in direct competition to the [[Amazon Fire TV]], which is also marketed as a media-streaming set-top box with gaming capabilities.

This page is a collection of links, information, tips, and guides related to installing and running {{Kodi}} on the Google Nexus Player.

==History==
Google Nexus is a line of consumer electronic devices that run the Android operating system. Google manages the design, development, marketing, and support of these devices, but some development and all manufacturing are carried out by partnering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The product family consists mostly of mobile devices—six smartphones and four tablet computers have been released to date. As of October 2014, the devices currently available in the line are the Nexus 5 smartphone (made with partner LG Electronics), Nexus 6 smartphone (made with Motorola Mobility), Nexus 9 tablet (made with HTC), and Nexus Player set-top box (made with Asus).

Devices in the Nexus line are considered Google's flagship Android products. They do not have manufacturer or wireless carrier modifications to Android (such as custom graphical user interfaces) and feature an unlockable bootloader to allow further development and end-user modification. Nexus devices are the first Android devices to receive updates to the operating system. The Galaxy Nexus is one of the few smartphones recommended by the Android Open Source Project for Android software development.

== {{Kodi}} Builds ==
=== Official Builds ===
Due to a problem in the x86 package of Kodi, we advice Nexus Player owners to install the ARM version. Once a proper fix has been found you can later on install the x86 version on top of the ARM one.
* Beta builds: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/ Kodi 14.0 Helix Beta x APK (ARM) for Android
* Nightly builds from master (latest unstable): http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/arm/ Kodi x APK (ARM) for Android

<s>* Beta builds: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/x86/ Kodi 14.0 Helix Beta x APK (x86) for Android
* Nightly builds from master (latest unstable): http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/x86/ Kodi x APK (x86) for Android</s>

=== Other builds ===
* '''[[SPMC]]''' - SPMC is an experiential fork of XBMC and sometimes contains special fixes that are not yet in the official builds, currently there does not however look to be any x86 build of SPMC available. Users who are unsure of which version to use should normally try out the official {{Kodi}} builds first and see how it runs, and if they have issues then try SPMC.

== Installing {{Kodi}} ==
You first need to enable developer options to activate Android Debug Bridge (adb) debugging and allow unknown sources before you can side-load latest beta or nightly version of {{Kodi}} for x86 (not ARM).
===Enable developer options and activate ADB debugging===
====Enable developer options====
* 1. Scroll down and click on Settings.
* 2. Scroll down and click on About.
* 3. Scroll down a last time to Build Number. Tap on build number repeatedly (should be about 7 times) until a bubble appears saying you’ve unlocked the developer options.
====Enable ADB debugging====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and ADB debugging should be the third option. Enable it.

====Enable USB debugging (if ADB debugging not available)====
In case ADB debugging is not listed under developer options (as has been seen with v5.0 build LRX21M), try connecting via USB using the following:
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Under the Preferences section, scroll to the right to find the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and then Debugging, and USB debugging should be the first option. Enable it.
* 4. Connect a computer with ADB installed using a USB cable.

====Allow unknown sources====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down and click on Security.
* 3. Enable "Unknown sources" to allow installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play store, this will allow side-loading of apps like {{Kodi}}.
====Install {{Kodi}}====
# Download your preferred version of Kodi listed in [[#XBMC/Kodi Builds]].
# Connect to Nexus Player with ADB:
#* If using USB, run <code>adb usb</code> from command line / terminal.
#* If using ADB over network, run <code>adb start-server; adb connect <ip address of Nexus player></code> from command line / terminal.
# Check that the device is attached correctly. Run <code>adb devices</code> If you see the device as "unauthorized" confirmation from the Nexus Player to trust the attached computer is needed.
# Finally, to install, run <code>adb install <path to apk file></code> (use <code>adb --help</code> to see additional install options like <code>-r</code> that keeps app data on a reinstall).

==Install Sideload Launcher (optional)==
Because Google will currently not display side-loaded apps in its default "Leanback Launcher" you can use this "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire to more easily launch apps that have not been approved by Google or does otherwise not meet the declaration requirements needed for showing up on the default "Leanback Launcher" (on the [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] homescreen) for [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]].
* 1. Install "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire from Google Play store http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.tv.sideloadlauncher
* 2. Reboot your Nexus Player by unplugging (as it does not have a software reboot)
* 3. Start the "Sideload Launcher" app and use it to launch {{Kodi}} or other third-party apps that you have side-load installed.

== Known issues ==
*

==Random notes==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}
* Not a issue for {{Kodi}}, but keep in mind that unlike almost all Android media players out there, the Nexus Player features a x86-64 (64-bit Intel Atom CPU) chipset instead of a ARM based SoC/CPU, and this means that some other Android apps and games that work on other Android media players may not work on the Nexus Player because of this reason.
* CEC support not confirmed but assumed as it is suppose to be prerequisite for [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]]?
* HDMI 1.4b video/audio output with HDCP 1.4. Resolution: 720p and 1080p up to 60fps?
* Weight 235 gram
* As noted in Install section, v5.0 build LRX21M and LRX21V don't seem to have ADB debugging options (i.e. for connecting to device over a network). Also, Sideload Launcher may not be needed as sideloaded Kodi (v14 beta 3) shows up under Apps on Nexus Player's main screen.

== See also ==
* [[Android]]
** [[Android hardware]]

== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Google Nexus Player: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=206515
* XBMC forum thread about Google ADT-1 (Android TV Development Kit): http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=198998
**[http://developer.android.com/tv/adt-1/index.html ADT-1 Development Kit documentation and FAQ]
* [http://www.google.com/nexus/player/ Official website for Nexus Player]
* [https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_Player?id=nexus_player Official Google store for Nexus Player]
* Wikipedia article on Nexus Player: [[wikipedia:Nexus Player]]
* Wikipedia article on Android TV): [[wikipedia:Android TV]]
* Sideload Launcher (by Chainfire) for Android TV application thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sideload-launcher-android-tv-t2914962
* Android Developers Blog: http://android-developers.blogspot.se
* XDA Developers Forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com

[[Category:HTPC]]
[[Category:Android]]

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<section begin="intro" />This area of the wiki is all about various hardware topics as well as OS-specific topics. Everything from HTPCs to remotes to audio receivers. It is also another way to categorize and discover topics relating to specific hardware or OSes. Feel free to add or create pages/info as needed.<section end="intro" />

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== General ==
{{big|
* '''[[Hardware requirements]]'''}}<br />
* [http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=112 ''Hardware for XBMC'' forum] on the XBMC Forum

== OS ==
{| width="100%"
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=Android OS.png|link=Android}}
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=iOS OS.png|link=iOS}}
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=Linux OS.png|link=Linux}}
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=Mac OS.png|link=Mac OS X}}
| width="20%" align="center" | {{main page icon|image=Windows OS.png|link= Windows}}
|}

== Components ==
* [[CEC]]
* [[Displays]]
* [[Audio]]
* [[Remote controls]]
* [[Ambient lighting]]
* [[LCDs|LCD info displays]]

== HTPCs ==
{{notice|These pages are maintained by the community and should not be considered an endorsement from Team XBMC of any particular brand or device. {{small|''[[XBMC:General disclaimer|Disclaimer]]''}} }}

{{note|1=Have a device that isn't listed and want to tell people all about it? Request a wiki account and simply create a new page for it. If you need any help or want someone to make the page for you, feel free to leave a message on the '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=35 XBMC forums here]''' or e-mail "nedscott (at) kodi (dot) tv" for help/info.}}

{{Index two column
| image 1 = Amazon Fire TV.jpg
| link 1 = Amazon Fire TV
| image 2 = Apple TV 1 white BG.png
| link 2 = Apple TV 1
| link name 2 = Apple TV 1 (silver)
| image 3 = Apple TV 2nd Generation.jpg
| link 3 = Apple TV (iOS)
| link name 3 = Apple TV 2 (black)
| image 4 = Asus Chromebox.jpg
| link 4 = ASUS Chromebox
| image 5 = Boxee Box.jpg
| link 5 = Boxee Box
| image 6 = Cubox-i.jpg
| link 6 = Cubox-i
| image 7 = Gigabyte Brix.jpg
| link 7 = Gigabyte Brix
| image 8 = Nexus_Player.jpg
| link 8 = Google Nexus Player
| image 9 = Intel NUC 4th Gen.jpg
| link 9 = Intel NUC
| image 10 = OUYA.png
| link 10 = OUYA
| image 11 = Pivos XIOS.png
| link 11 = Pivos XIOS
| image 12 = Raspberry Pi Logo.png
| link 12 = Raspberry Pi
| image 13 = Computer n screen.svg
| link 13 = x86 hardware
| image 14 = product1.png
| link 14 = WeTek Play
}}

{{Gotham updated}}

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Amazon Fire TV

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{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Amazon Fire TV
| image = [[File:Amazon Fire TV.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Amazon.com
| releasedate = 2014-04-02 (US)
| os = [[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]] 3.0 "Mojito" (Based on [[Android]])
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064 (Snapdragon 600 Series)
| cpu = Qualcomm Krait 300, quad-core to 1.7 Ghz
| graphics = Qualcomm Adreno 320
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal
| memory = 2 GB RAM
| connectivity = HDMI, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wifi (802.11n), 10/100 Ethernet, Optical audio, CEC
| dimensions = 115 × 115 × 17.5 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 0.69 in)
}}
[[File:Amazon Fire TV ports.jpg|right|300px|Amazon Fire TV ports|thumb]]
{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]]}}

{{divbox|orange||The installation instructions are the same for both the '''[[Amazon Fire TV|Amazon Fire TV "Box"]]''' and the '''[[Amazon Fire TV Stick|Amazon Fire TV "Stick"]]'''.}}

<section begin="intro" />'''Amazon Fire TV''' is an Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) set-top-box that contains a very powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy XBMC skins). Fire TV stands above some of the other Android-based offerings due to Amazon's strong product support and because it contains more [[10 foot interface|remote friendly]] versions of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other video service clients, making it a good pairing with {{Kodi}}.<section end="intro" />

Amazon in addition recently released [[Amazon Fire TV Stick]] as a low cost version in a HDMI-stick format, and while the Amazon Fire TV Stick also uses the same Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) software platform it contains less powerful ARM processor hardware it should still technically provides all the same video playback features and capabilities as its big brother, the Amazon Fire TV, at least as far as running {{Kodi}} on it.

== Builds ==
=== Official Builds ===
'''[http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/kodi-14.0-Helix-armeabi-v7a.apk Kodi v14.0 "Helix" for Android (ARM)]'''

=== Other builds ===
* '''[[SPMC]]''' - SPMC is an experiential fork of XBMC and sometimes contains special fixes that are not yet in the official builds. Users who are unsure of which version to use should normally try out the official XBMC/Kodi builds first and see how it runs, and if they have issues then try SPMC.

== Installing ==
'''General Steps'''

# Setup the ADB Utility via OS-specific instructions below, or install the Android SDK for your platform: https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
# Follow these instructions to connect ADB to your Amazon Fire TV: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/connect-adb.html
# Follow these instructions to install the XBMC app onto the Fire TV (using the ADB tool): https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html

=== Setup ADB on Your Host ===
'''Note:''' Your host must be connected to the same network as your Fire TV.
==== Windows ====
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# Download and unzip the ADB Utility for Windows from http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23610159112654916

# Find the extracted ''winadb'' folder containing adb.exe, and copy the complete folder path
# Add the copied path to your PATH environmental variable in Windows System Properties
# Follow the below instructions to complete the installation of XBMC
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==== OS X ====
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# Download and unzip the ADB Utility for OS X from http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23610159112654915
# Open a Terminal prompt and navigate (CD) to the directory with the extracted ''adb'' file
# Run the following command to check your ''PATH'':
#:<code>>echo $PATH</code>
# Move the file ''adb'' to a directory in your path, using a command similar to the ones below:
#:Examples:
#:<code>>sudo mv adb /usr/bin/</code>
#:<code>>sudo mv adb /usr/local/bin/</code>
#:<code>>sudo mv adb /directory/in/your/path/</code>
# When done, typing <code>adb</code> at a Terminal prompt will execute the ADB program. If typing <code>adb</code> in the Terminal does nothing, check your ''PATH'' and also check the permissions of ''adb''. You can make sure ''adb'' is executable by typing the command <code>sudo chmod +x /path/to/file/adb</code>.
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==== Linux ====
{{Collapse top}}
# Download and unzip the ADB Utility for Linux from http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23610159112654911

# Open a Terminal prompt and navigate (CD) to the directory with the extracted ''adb'' file
# Run the following command to check your ''PATH'':
#:<code>>echo $PATH</code>
# Move the file ''adb'' to a directory in your path, using a command similar to the ones below:
#:Examples:
#:<code>>sudo mv adb /usr/bin/</code>
#:<code>>sudo mv adb /usr/local/bin/</code>
#:<code>>sudo mv adb /directory/in/your/path/</code>
# When done, typing <code>adb</code> at a Terminal prompt will execute the ADB program. If typing <code>adb</code> in the Terminal does nothing, check your ''PATH'' and also check the permissions of ''adb''. You can make sure ''adb'' is executable by typing the command <code>sudo chmod +x /path/to/file/adb</code>.

'''Note:''' Linux adb is a 32-bit dynamically linked program. In order to run under a 64-bit Linux, 32-bit support is required. You may need to install the ''lib6:i386'' (the 32-bit base library support package) depending on your Linux.
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==== Android ====
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The ADB utility is built into Android. However, you will need to install a Terminal Emulator app.
# Open Google Play Store
# Install [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm Android Terminal Emulator]
# Follow the below instructions to complete the installation of XBMC
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=== Enable USB Debugging on the Fire TV ===
# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
# Go to '''System''' -> '''Developer Options'''
# Enable both the '''ADB Debugging''' and the '''Apps from Unknown Sources''' options.
# Go to '''System''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''', and take note of the Fire TV's IP address

=== Install Kodi to the Fire TV ===
'''Note:''' If your APK file name contains spaces, make sure you put quotes around it in the adb commands. On OS X and Linux, you may need to prepend <code>./</code> to the adb commands.
# On your host (PC or other Android device), download your desired Kodi APK
# Open a Command Prompt (Windows), Terminal (OS X/Linux), or Terminal Emulator app (Android)
# Navigate (CD) to the directory with your Kodi APK (In Terminal Emulator on Android you only need to run the adb commands)
# Run the following commands
#:<code>>adb kill-server</code>
#:<code>>adb start-server</code>
#:<code>>adb connect <ip-address-of-fire-tv></code>
# ADB is connected when it reports the message "connected to <ip-address-of-fire-tv>:<port>"
# Run the following command
#:<code>>adb install <apk-file-name></code>
# Installation is complete when it reports the message "success"

('''Note:''' For Android you need to type in the full path. e.g. >adb install /sdcard/Download/apk-file-name.apk)

=== Launch Kodi on the Fire TV ===
# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
# Select '''Applications'''
# Find and select your Kodi installation (it may be named "XBMC" or "SPMC")
# Select '''Launch Application'''
'''Note:''' Users have reported that you can [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1677974#pid1677974 autostart Kodi] after boot using an Android automation apps such as Tasker, AutomateIt, or Llama. Alternately, you can use [http://diegomejia.globat.com/android/AutoPilot.apk Autopilot] to autoboot to Kodi.

'''Launching Kodi from Fire TV Homescreen:''' You can also have Llama (and probably others) [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1721346#pid1721346 launch Kodi] when a native Fire TV app like '''Flixter''' is launched from the Fire TV homescreen. Some apps [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1721962#pid1721962 work better] than others.

=== Upgrading Kodi ===
Kodi can be upgraded through ADB without losing your settings. To do this, you must use a newer version of the package already installed on the machine.
# Download the package to your machine
# Make sure ADB is connected to the Fire TV
# Run <code>adb install -r <apk-file-name></code>
# Installation is complete when it reports the message "Success"

Kodi will still go through the "first run" screen the first time it is launched but your settings will remain intact.

=== Downgrading Kodi ===
If you wish to downgrade your version of Kodi (because you installed a test version that didn't work properly, for example) and keep your settings, the following commands will allow you to do so.

:<code>adb uninstall -k org.xbmc.xbmc
:adb install <apk-file-name></code>

If you are downgrading using an Android device, you will need to use the "shell" command.

<code>adb shell pm uninstall -k org.xbmc.xbmc</code>

=== Alternative Installation Methods ===

Computer GUI apps/programs for a simpler installation. So anyone that doesn’t want to mess around with Shell commands will find this helpful.

==== adbFire (Win/Mac/Linux) ====
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adbFire is a companion program for FireTV and Android XBMC & forks. It allows you to sideload XBMC (and other apps) without the bother of downloading the Android SDK and other tools. Additionally, it allows you to copy files to and from XBMC, backup XBMC, root the FireTV, mount USB drives and more.

Download website link: http://jocala.com/adbfire.html
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==== Amazon FireTV Utility App (Windows)====
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A Windows based GUI app to easily sideload your apks to the Amazon FTV. Most of the wiki has been automated into this app so anyone that doesn’t want to mess around with Shell commands will find this helpful.

Download website link: http://goo.gl/woVu0s
Backup website link: http://goo.gl/lUNWaT

1. Unzip the folders to "C:\FTV"

2. Launch app "Amazon FireTV Utility App.exe"
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==Root the Fire TV ==

Quick instructions on how to root can be found here: [http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv/ How to Root the Amazon Fire TV].

== Bypassing Amazon Home ==
{{See|HOW-TO:Bypass Home on Fire TV}} - {{#lst:HOW-TO:Bypass Home on Fire TV|intro}}

== Launch Kodi from an Existing App on the FTV Home Screen ==
There is a alternative way to invoke Kodi from the FTV Home Screen using Llama. This method uses a “sacrificial” app that you have installed from Amazon that you will use to access Kodi. The app can be anything you have installed but don’t need to use; however, some apps behave better than others (some apps will enter a loop when exiting Kodi). One app that has been tested and works well for this purpose is “Classic TV”.

The advantage of this method is that using the sacrificial app you have Home Screen Access to Kodi and you can exit Kodi to the FTV Home Screen just as you would any other FTV app.

==== Prerequisites ====
# Llama side loaded on your FTV.
# The app called “Classic TV” from the Amazon app store.
# One Llama Event (described below).

==== Procedure ====
# Install / side-load Llama.
# Install “Classic TV” (or “ikono TV” in the UK) app from Amazon app store.
# Launch Llama (From FireTV - Settings > Applications > Llama > Launch Application).
# Go to EVENTS on top menu and click '+' to add a NEW EVENT.
# In your NEW EVENT select ADD CONDITION then, from the Menu select 'Active Application' and select 'Choose App’. Scroll through the list of apps until you find “Classic TV” and select this app. Doing this should return you to the Events Menu.
# Next, select ADD ACTION and select 'Run Application' from the Menu list. From here, select whatever the name of your Kodi build is. That should create your event. At this point you can also name your event to distinguish it from others.

Now when you start the “Classic TV” app from the Home Screen, it should automatically open XBMC. Feel free to experiment with other apps from the FTV app store. Just be aware that some will loop back and re-start Kodi when you try and exit Kodi to get back to the FTV Home Screen.

== Launching Android Apps within Kodi ==
[[File:FTVXbmcAndroidApps.png|350px|thumb|right]]
* In Gotham builds, it is possible to launch Android Apps from shortcuts on the main menu.
* It is recommended to use the Confluence skin, go to Programs, then Android Apps and favorite any applications you would like to launch from Kodi.
* Skins like Amber allow you place custom shortcuts on the main menu to these favorite items.
* In Frodo builds you can only launch these apps from going into Programs -> Android Apps. They will not launch when put onto the main menu.

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NOTE: For skins that allow you to add "Favorites" to the main menu, if you add an App to favorites then uninstall that App you should make sure to remove that App from favorites first. If you uninstall an App that you have added to favorites and don't remove it from favorites first it may cause XBMC to crash.

If this happens, reinstall the App you uninstalled, then launch Kodi and remove it from favorites. This will stop Kodi from crashing.

== Copying files ==

=== Copy userdata settings (optional) ===

Run XBMC at least once to initialize the userdata folder on the Fire TV
;Copying from PC to Fire TV
:Copy files to Fire TV userdata folder using <code>adb push <local> <remote></code>
::*For example, to copy '''advancedsettings.xml''' from your local folder to your Fire TV XBMC userdata folder:<pre>>adb push advancedsettings.xml /sdcard/android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/userdata</pre>
:::where '''org.xbmc.xbmc''' is replaced with your package name such as '''tv.ouya.xbmc''' (XBMC for Ouya) or '''com.semperpax.spmc''' (SPMC)
;Copying files from Fire TV to PC
:Copy files from Fire TV userdata folder using <code>adb pull <remote> <local></code>
::*For example, to copy '''advancedsettings.xml''' from your Fire TV XBMC userdata folder to your local folder:<pre>>adb pull /sdcard/android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/userdata/advancedsettings.xml</pre>

You can use <code>adb shell</code> to open a remote shell on the Fire TV. Use standard Linux commands such as <code>cd</code> and <code>ls</code> to navigate the file structure. Type <code>exit</code> to exit adb shell.

See [[userdata folder]] for more information on the contents of the userdata folder.

=== Update Splash Image (optional) ===

Run XBMC at least once to initialize the userdata folder on the Fire TV

::*If the splash image file is splash.png, you can run the following command to copy the file to Fire TV (you may need to update the folder name):

For Gotham
<pre>>adb push splash.png /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/media/splash.png</pre>

Fire TV splash images:
* Non-version specific
:*Created by elmerohueso: [http://postimg.org/image/o04tj7aad/full/ v1] [http://postimg.org/image/xad60t9qz/full/ v2]
:*[http://i59.tinypic.com/2mi409g.png Created by reaven]
*Version specific
:*[http://www.mediafire.com/view/33x6ujbuiljhycq/AFTV_splash_13.1.png Gotham 13.1 created by Tinwarble]
:*[http://www.mediafire.com/view/i8amt483inhpyz2/AFTV_splash_Helix_alpha.png Helix|Alpha created by Tinwarble]
:*[http://www.mediafire.com/view/o8twvdt9t6mnbwy/AFTV_splash_Helix_beta.png Helix|Beta created by Tinwarble]

'''Note:''' The "Non-version specific" splashscreens can also be applied using elmerohueso's "XBMC Tweaks for FTV" program addon, which is available from [https://github.com/elmerohueso/xbmc.repo.elmerohueso/raw/master/download/xbmc.repo.elmerohueso/xbmc.repo.elmerohueso-1.0.zip elmerohueso's XBMC repo].

== Controls ==

=== Bluetooth remote ===
{{big|{{note|For better button layouts, see '''[[Alternative keymaps for Fire TV remote]]'''.}} }}

{| class="prettytable"
! Button !! Global action !! Fullscreen video action
| rowspan="8" | [[File:Amazon Fire TV remote.jpg|185px]]
|-
! 3
| Directional pad:
:* Up
:* Down
:* Right
:* Left
| Directional pad:
:* Up: Next chapter or go forward 10 minutes
:* Down: Previous chapter or go back 10 minutes
:* Right: +30 seconds
:* Left: -30 seconds
|-
! 4
| Select
| On-screen-display menu
|-
! 6
| Context menu
| Playlist
|-
! 8
| Play/pause
| Play/pause
|-
! 9
| Back
| Back out of fullscreen video (does not stop playback)
|}
{{-}}

To reboot the Fire TV with the Bluetooth remote, hold Play/Pause (8) and Select (4) for 5 seconds.

=== CEC ===
People are reporting that the Amazon Fire TV has basic CEC support. [http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/amazon-fire-tv-xbmc-cec-functionality-t2867626 Reported] working keys are ''UP'', ''DOWN'', ''RIGHT'', ''LEFT'', ''SELECT'', ''PLAY'' and ''PAUSE'' (depending on the TV brand).

=== USB ===
USB port allows for various additional remote types, such as FLIRC, various RF dongles, etc. Most of these devices will show up as a keyboard type input.

====USB Keyboards====
* Logitech K400r, K520, K700 and K800 and DiNovo mini wireless keyboards are said to work, as reported in the forum http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1673921#pid1673921 (and the next post).

* Logitech DiNovo Edge keyboard works, but touch pad and media keys do not work. DiNovo Edge doesn't have a menu key.

* IOGEAR GKM561R wireless keyboard/mouse combo works (although Shift/Capslock does not in 12.x, apparently an issue addressed on Gotham)

* FAVI Entertainment SmartStick Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad Mouse, FE02RF-BL

* See '''[[keyboard controls]]''' for how to control XBMC using a keyboard. Additional Fire TV controls goes as followed:
:{| class=prettytable
! Key !! Action
|-
| {{keypress|F11}}<br />or "browser search"<br />media key. || Voice Search ''(Does not send mic audio)''
|-
| {{keypress|F12}} || Fire TV home screen
|-
| {{keypress|Esc}} || Fire TV back button
|-
| {{keypress|Ctrl|Esc}}<br />or "Menu" (to the right of the Windows key on the right side) || Fire TV menu button
|-
| {{keypress|Alt|Tab}} || Recent App
|-
| {{keypress|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}} || System reset
|}
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====USB Infrared Remotes====
[http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1677710#pid1677710 MCE (IR) remote] - 2nd generation works. Turn on the Fire TV after plugging in the IR receiver and it should work. You can also use a logitech Harmony remote to work with the IR dongle itself
=====[[Remote_Control_Reviews#Unbranded_MCE_remote|Unbranded MCE remote]]=====
Two versions, the cheaper verson is available online for around 4 dollars - <i>[http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=104943 HARMONY:Chinavasion CVSB-983]</i>

These work perfectly well with Amazon Fire TV and XBMC including play, stop, pause, fast forward, rewind, next chapter, previous chapter etc. The all important CONTEXT MENU button can be activated by pressing the Right Mouse Click; Home (to Amazon Fire TV home) = WWW; Back = ESC. The only button/function that will not work of course is voice search, which you'll need the original Amazon Fire TV remote for.
<br />
<br />

If programming a Harmony One (IR) remote to go with this MCE remote:<br />

1. Add device: Computer. Media Centre PC. Chinavision. CVSB-983.<br />

2. Customising buttons: all buttons work pretty well with default button settings. There are only three buttons you would need to set yourself: <br />

: a. Context menu = Mouse Right Click. <br />

: b. Home (to AmazonFireTV) = WWW. <br />

: c. Back = ESC.<br />

Up, down, left, right, select, play, stop, pause, fast forward, rewind, next track, previous track, all work fine as-is. <br />

If you wanted to, you can also customise the Harmony One's digit keyboard to become a your mouse direction and select tool. i.e. 5 = ENTER. 1 = mouse left down. 2 = mouse down. 3 = mouse right down. 4 = mouse left. 6 = mouse right. 7 = mouse left up. 8 = mouse up. 9 = mouse right up. etc.<br />

3. Unplug power from Amazon Fire TV Unit. Plug in IR reader for the MCE remote (as-is or via a USB hub is also okay). Reinsert Power. You'll be good to go.<br />

Additional tip:<br />

1. Set XBMC Power settings to exit after xx minutes of idle activity (e.g. 15 minutes). It will shutdown (properly) and return to the Amazon Fire TV home screen.<br />

2. Set Llama events to put the FireTV to sleep after xx minutes of idle activity (e.g. 15 minutes).<br />

The two combined, the unit will self shut down after xx minutes of idle activity (30 minutes using the example).<br />

=====[[Remote_Control_Reviews#VRC-1100 |VRC-1100]]=====
This remote is available online for about 15 dollars - <i>[http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=55406 HARMONY:ortek avr-1100]</i>

====USB Gamepads====
* Logitech F710 Wireless Gamepad (uses a small USB dongle)
* Xbox 360 wired gamepad
* Xbox 360 wireless gamepad works if you use the Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows

====Flirc====

The rewind, fast forward, and play/pause keys on the Fire TV controller operate the same as a keyboard's media keys. Use the "Media Keys" controller in the Flirc application to set these on your remote. Netflix and Pandora on the Fire TV (and possibly other apps) do pick up the other media keys such as stop. XBMC also picks up these keys.

{{keypress|Esc}} can be used as the back button. Remapping XBMC's back to {{keypress|Esc}} would be required to use one button for both commands.

{{keypress|Menu}} (the button to the right of the Windows key on the right side on a keyboard) works as the Fire TV's menu button and does not have the issues {{keypress|Ctrl|Esc}} has. {{keypress|Ctrl|Esc}} usually results in duplicate keypresses and will sometimes act as just {{keypress|Esc}}. At this time the Flirc GUI does not have a button to map "Menu" on the "Full Keyboard" controller, but on the command line <code>flirc_util record_api 0 101</code> can be used.

{{collapse top|Basic example using a Harmony One and Flirc:}}

{| class="prettytable"
! Remote button !! Keypress !! Fire TV action !! Global action !! Fullscreen video action || rowspan="19" | [[File:Harmony firetv.jpg|220px]]
|-
! 1
| {{keypress|Menu}} || Menu || Context menu || Context menu
|-
! 2
| {{keypress|PageUp}} || N/A || Page up || Page up
|-
! 3
| {{keypress|I}} || N/A || Info || Info
|-
! 4
| {{keypress|Backspace}} || N/A || Previous menu OR Home screen || Exit full screen
|-
! 5
| {{keypress|PageDown}} || N/A || Page down || Page down
|-
! 6
| {{keypress|Up}} || Up || Up || Step forward 10min '''OR''' Next chapter
|-
! 7
| {{keypress|Left}} || Left || Left || Step back 30s
|-
! 8
| {{keypress|Enter}} || Select || Select || Player controls (OSD)
|-
! 9
| {{keypress|Right}} || Right || Right || Step forward 30s
|-
! 10
| {{keypress|Down}} || Down || Down || Step backward 10min '''OR''' Previous chapter
|-
! 11
| {{keypress|Esc}} || Back || Back || Exit full screen
|-
! 12
| Rewind media key || Rewind || Rewind || Rewind
|-
! 13
| Play/Pause media key || Play/pause || Play/pause || Play/pause
|-
! 14
| Fast forward media key || Fast Forward || Fast forward || Fast forward
|-
! 15
| Previous media key || Previous || Previous track || Step backward 30s
|-
! 16
| Next media key || Next || Next track || Step forward 30s
|-
! 17
| Play/Pause media key || Play/pause || Play/pause || Play/pause
|-
! 18
| Stop media key || Stop || Stop || Stop
|}
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For this setup use the following keyboard.xml file.

<syntaxhighlight lang="xml" enclose="div">
<keymap>
<global>
<keyboard>
<key id="61656">ContextMenu</key>
<key id="61467">Back</key>
<key id="61637">FastForward</key>
<key id="61636">Rewind</key>
<backspace>PreviousMenu</backspace>
</keyboard>
</global>
<FullscreenVideo>
<keyboard>
<next_track>StepForward</next_track>
<prev_track>StepBack</prev_track>
</keyboard>
</FullscreenVideo>
</keymap>
</syntaxhighlight>
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Also note that the Fire TV Home button is a soft key set to {{keypress|F12}}.

Using the "Flirc, XBMC" profile in Harmony is optional. Using it will get you started with XBMC commands faster, but you will probably also need to change some of the keypresses, which can be done without changing profiles.

=== Other bluetooth devices ===
It should be possible to pair other bluetooth controllers and remotes to the Fire TV. Most of these devices will show up as a [[keyboard]] type input.

====Bluetooth Gamepads====

* Nyko PlayPad Pro
* Ouya Controller

== Uninstall XBMC ==
# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
# Select '''Applications'''
# Find and select your XBMC installation (it may be named "XBMC", "SPMC", or "XBMC on OUYA")
# Select '''Uninstall'''

Alternatively, you can do the uninstall over ADB with one of the following commands.

OUYA
<pre>adb uninstall tv.ouya.xbmc</pre>

SPMC
<pre>adb uninstall com.semperpax.spmc</pre>

XBMC
<pre>adb uninstall org.xbmc.xbmc</pre>

== Video guide ==

{{youtube|-hQ3e9gdsmE}}

== Known issues ==
* VC-1 is not hardware decoded in {{kodi}} on the Fire TV.
* USB for storage on the Fire TV box requires root.
* Live IPTV (via multicast UDP/RTP) is currently not supported due to missing pthread_cancel.

== Random notes ==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}

* The USB port works with keyboard and mice. If you root the Fire TV then you can also use it for other things such as storage.
* Debug information in the Fire TV's Netflix app can be accessed by pressing {{keypress|Ctrl|Alt|Shift|D}}.
* The FireTV will not go to 'sleep' when XBMC is the active application. In the Gotham builds, you may set the '''Power Saving -> Shutdown Function''' to Quit, and choose any time between 5-120 minutes. This will Exit the application after being idle, which allows the FireTV screensaver to run (the screensaver should pop up right when XBMC exits; test this by using the 5 minute Quit timer). This also appears to function correctly and allow the device to sleep even if you are using the Llama settings to always keep XBMC running.
* You can change the FTV to use non-US Time Zones by using [http://apkleecher.com/download/?dl=com.futurek.android.tzc TimeZone Changer].

== See also ==
* [[Amazon Fire TV Stick]]
* [[Android hardware]]
* [[Android]]

== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Amazon Fire TV: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109
* Amazon Fire TV product page: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC
* iFixit teardown: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Fire+TV+Teardown/23856
* Supported codecs: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/media-specs.html
* Wikipedia article on Amazon Fire TV: [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV]]
** Wikipedia article on Fire OS (Amazon's Android based OS): [[wikipedia:Fire OS]]
* Qualcomm Blog: http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/blog/2014/04/02/new-amazon-fire-tv-powered-snapdragon-600-processor
* XDA Developers Fire TV forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv
* TechRepublic teardown: http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/cracking-open-amazon-fire-tv/18/
* AFTVnews (News and Guides): http://www.aftvnews.com/
* Amazon Fire TV Utility App: http://goo.gl/woVu0s or http://goo.gl/lUNWaT
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