---
title: How to Set Up Loopvew on an Android TV or Android Player
description: Install and pair the Loopvew player on an Android TV, Google TV device, Android box or tablet, then configure it for reliable unattended playback.
type: howto
date: 2026-09-16
authors:
  - Loopvew Team
category: Setup
visual: box
tags: [Android, Android TV, media player, tablets]
totalTime: PT15M
requirements:
  - An Android TV, Google TV device, Android media box or tablet.
  - The device's manufacturer, model, Android version and free storage.
  - A stable network connection.
  - A Loopvew account.
steps:
  - name: Check the device
    text: Record the manufacturer, model, Android version and free storage, and confirm compatibility with Loopvew.
  - name: Install the player
    text: Install the Loopvew player from Google Play, or from the official source supplied for devices without the Play Store.
  - name: Pair the screen
    text: Open the player to see the 6-digit pairing code, then register the screen in the Loopvew CMS Screens tab.
  - name: Configure unattended playback
    text: Enable auto-start, grant only the permissions the build requires, and disable sleep and battery optimisation for the player.
  - name: Test and publish
    text: Publish a playlist, then test a full restart and a network disconnect before leaving the screen unattended.
faq:
  - question: Can I use an Android tablet for digital signage?
    answer: Yes. Android tablets make good countertop and wall-mounted screens. Install the Loopvew player, keep the tablet on permanent power, and disable sleep so the screen stays on.
  - question: Why does my Android player stop after a restart?
    answer: Usually because auto-start isn't enabled or battery optimisation is closing the app. Follow the permission guidance for your build and exclude the player from battery optimisation.
---

Android is the most common platform for digital signage — affordable players, compact boxes and plenty of TVs with Android built in. The Loopvew Android player is stable and available on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adevolve.loopvew).

## Step 1 — Check the device

Record the **manufacturer, model, Android version, free storage and output resolution**, and whether it's an Android TV, Google TV device, tablet or media box. Share these through the [downloads page](/downloads) or [contact](/contact) if you need to confirm compatibility.

## Step 2 — Install the player

Install the Loopvew player from [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adevolve.loopvew). For devices without the Play Store, [contact Loopvew](/contact) for the official build. Don't use another vendor's installer or an unofficial download.

## Step 3 — Pair the screen

Open the player. It shows a 6-digit pairing code. In the [Loopvew CMS](https://app.loopvew.com/), open **Screens** and select **Register Screen**. Enter a name, the pairing code, the time zone and the location.

## Step 4 — Configure unattended playback

A signage screen has to survive restarts with nobody there. On the device:

- **Enable auto-start** so the player launches on boot, following the guidance for your build.
- **Grant only the permissions the build needs** — not every permission a device offers.
- **Disable sleep and screensavers.**
- **Exclude the player from battery optimisation**, which can close background apps.
- **Keep tablets on permanent power.**

Kiosk behaviour, screenshots and remote reboot depend on the Android version and manufacturer restrictions — check them on your device.

## Step 5 — Test and publish

Publish a short playlist with the formats you plan to use. Then:

1. Restart the device fully — content should return without anyone touching it.
2. Disconnect the network — cached content should keep playing.
3. Reconnect — changes you published meanwhile should arrive.

Live websites and streams still need a connection, so pair them with cached content.

## Troubleshooting

Check the device clock, network access, free storage and player build first. For playback issues, note the media format, resolution and bitrate; for restart issues, note permission and battery settings. Then contact [support](/support).

More on the [Android platform page](/platforms/android).