Device Setup
Step-by-step streaming setup articles for Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Samsung and LG smart TVs, Apple devices, phones, tablets and computers.
A practical setup checklist for any streaming device: network, updates, accounts, safe app installation, picture and sound settings, and a final test.
How to set up Android TV or Google TV for streaming: Google account, updates, installing apps from Google Play and the settings that improve playback.
Set up an Apple TV for streaming: iPhone-assisted setup, network choice, Match Dynamic Range and Frame Rate, audio output, profiles and App Store apps.
Get a reliable connection for your TV, stick or box: Ethernet vs Wi-Fi, choosing the right band, router placement, mesh Wi-Fi and powerline adapters.
Smart TV slow or buffering? Practical fixes: proper restarts, updates, storage, network improvements, disabling background features and adding a device.
Set up an Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick for streaming: placement, network, updates, installing apps from the Appstore, and the settings worth changing first.
Set up a Samsung (Tizen) or LG (webOS) smart TV for streaming: accounts, updates, installing apps, picture and sound, and what to do if an app is missing.
Stream better on an Android phone or tablet: installing apps safely, data and Wi-Fi settings, battery tips, casting to a TV and fixes for common problems.
Set up an iPhone or iPad for streaming: App Store apps, cellular data controls, downloads, accessibility, AirPlay to a TV and fixes for playback issues.
Stream well on a Windows PC or Mac: browser vs app, hardware acceleration, HDR, opening network playlists in media players and connecting to a TV.
