Hooking up Android TV
If you are familiar with Android smarthphones then you will probably recognize many of the features of Android TV. Many of the same apps are available on both platforms. The Android TV platform is available on many different devices; including NVidia Shield TV, Smart TVs, Asus Nexus Player, etc. Our recommended choice of Android TV is the Mi Box available at Walmart. It’s a fairly straightforward device that runs Android TV.
Device Setup
Here’s a quick video from Mi on how to set up your Mi Box
You must have a Google account to initialize an Android TV device and access the Google Play Store to download apps.
Here are the basic steps to set up an Android TV Mi Box:
- Turn on your TV and find the input for the Android TV Mi Box. Try cycling through the different inputs on your TV by pressing the “Input” or “Source” on your TV’s remote button until you see the Mi Box loading or setup screen.
- Make sure to put the AAA batteries into the remote and click and hold the “Back” and “Home” buttons to connect the remote to the box.
- You will see a list of available wireless networks. Choose your SSID and enter your network password.
- After you establish an internet connection, you’ll be prompted to sync with your Google account. Follow the on-screen steps to either enter your credentials or use another device to authorize your account.
- Once you authenticate your Google account you will be able to access the Google Play Store to download apps.
Now you’re all set to install the EZVideo app.
Philips Hue smart lights work with Ok Google for voice control of your connected smart lights.
Two ways to get started
With Philips Hue, you can do everything your way — and that’s including how you set up Google Assistant with your smart lights.¹,²
Philips Hue and Google Assistant: Bluetooth
Works with Google Assistant-enabled devices
Control the lights in a single room with your voice
Connect up to six Philips Hue Bluetooth-capable lights to a single Google Nest device³
Set up Google Assistant & Hue Bluetooth
Philips Hue and Google Assistant: Bridge
Works with Google Assistant-enabled speakers or displays
Control the lights in and outside your entire home with your voice
Connect up to 50 Philips Hue lights
Unlock more smart lighting features, such as access to voice control for the Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box and setting light recipes and scenes
Your lights, your way
Sleep easier, wake up naturally
Use Gentle Sleep and Wake commands to automate your bedroom lights. Slowly dim the lights at bedtime, or get a personal sunrise for a natural wakeup call.⁴
View sleep and wake commands
Say the word for surround lighting
Use Google to control the Hue sync box, the ultimate in immersive entertainment lighting. Start and stop light sync, change sync mode, and more with just your voice.
View Hue sync box commands
Gain peace of mind
Never forget to turn off the lights! Ask Google if you’ve left any lights on — and then turn them off by saying, “Turn off all the lights”
View home automation commands
Routines with Google Assistant
Pair other smart home products with Google Assistant and Philips Hue to set up more complex home automations.⁵
Automate your daily routines
Create a complete morning routine: at 7:00 am, your kitchen lights turn to Energize, your coffee starts to brew, and your Assistant gives you the traffic report for your morning commute.
Get lights that react to you
Let your lights respond to you — and whoever else is home. Google Assistant recognizes who’s leaving (and who’s home!) to toggle the lights accordingly based on their presence.
Google Nest Devices
Visit the Google Store to find Google Assistant-enabled speakers and displays, such as the Google Nest Mini, Google Nest Hub, and Google Nest Hub Max.
Go to the Google Store
Frequently asked questions
1 Requires a Google Assistant-enabled device and a Philips Hue Bridge v2.
2 Google Assistant is available in various languages. The experience may vary by region,
language, and device. All features, functionality, and other product specifics are subject to change without notice or obligation.
3 Philips Hue Bluetooth lights are compatible with all Google Home and Google Nest smart speakers and displays.
4 Gentle Wake Up with Google Assistant alarm sync requires a Google Home, Google Nest, or Google Assistant built-in smart speaker or display. Google Assistant on mobile devices is not supported for Gentle Wake Up with morning alarms.
5 Availability and performance of certain features are service-, device-, and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas. Subscription(s) or additional hardware may be required, and additional terms, conditions, and/or charges may apply.
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