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Install Menuboard Manager on Chromecast with Google TV (2023 model)
Install Menuboard Manager on Chromecast with Google TV (2023 model)

How to set tup a Chromecast or Google TV with Menuboard Manager

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Written by Marc Rosenberg
Updated over 3 months ago

Menuboard Manager is capable of running on a Chromecast or Google TV (2023 or newer).

Setup Instructions:

  1. Unpack Chromecast, Remote, Power Supply, Cord, Batteries

  2. Install batteries in remote

  3. Attach power cable to Chromecast

  4. Connect the Chromecast to your TV or monitor

  5. Power on the TV or monitor

  6. Set the TV or monitor to the HDMI input you connected the Chromecast to

  7. Select your language

  8. Connect the Chromecast to WiFi

  9. Sign in with your Google Account

  10. Allow some time for any software updates & initial setup

  11. Go to the Google Play Store

    1. Press Home

    2. Go to Settings

    3. Goto Apps

    4. Select See All Apps

    5. Select Show System Apps

    6. Select Google Play Store

  12. Search for Menuboard Manager in the Google Play Store

  13. Install Menuboard Manager

  14. Open Menuboard Manager

  15. Scan the on-screen QR code to go to Android support page

  16. Initiate a Chat with Menuboard Manager support to get the URL

  17. Enter URL provided by our Support Team

  18. Click "Allow Access" to photos & videos when prompted

  19. As a security precaution, disable Casting (instructions below)

  20. To prevent the screensaver from starting, disable Ambient Mode (instructions below)

  21. To simplify the Home Screen, turn on App Only mode (instructions below)

Recommended Chromecast & Google TV Security Settings

The ability to cast or stream media from other devices to a Chromecast or Google TV can leave your device vulnerable to unauthorized access. Additionally, the casting feature allows for your device to be publicly discoverable, making it more susceptible to potential attacks.

Disable Casting on Chromecast and Google TV

To help secure your device, we have provided instructions for disabling the casting feature below.

Disable Casting Instructions:

  1. Press Home

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Go to Casting

  4. Disable Casting

Additional Recommended Settings

Un-Install all apps except Menuboard Manager

  1. Press Home

  2. Go to each app and long-press and select "View Details"

  3. Select Uninstall

Disable Ambient Mode App (Screensaver)

  1. Press Home

  2. Press to Settings

  3. Go to App

  4. Go to the Ambient Mode app and disable it

Turn on App-Only Mode to simplify the Home screen

  1. Press Home

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Accounts & Sign In

  4. Enable "Apps only mode"

  5. Press Home to see changes

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