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- To setup the TCL smart TV, unbox it, install it in a good location, and make the necessary connections.
- Connect the TCL TV to a WiFi network and complete the basic steps of selecting your language, country, signing in, and so on.
- Once the setup is over, configure TV settings and install apps.
- It is also possible to set up TCL TVs without a remote by using a remote app on your mobile.
When you buy a TCL Smart TV, you can’t just switch it On and start using the apps in it right away. You have to go through a setup process and configure some Settings. So, this article gives you a quick tutorial on how to setup TCL Smart TVs running on different OS.
How to Setup Different TCL Smart TV Models
TCL Smart TVs are available with different Operating Systems (OS). Each OS is different from the others in terms of interface, navigation, settings, etc. Naturally, the Setup process will also be different, but only slightly. So, once you install your TCL TV in a good spot and connect it to a power outlet, follow one of the below guides based on your TV’s OS.
TCL Google TV
- Power On your TCL TV running on Google OS using the Power button on the back of the remote.
- Start by selecting your Language and choose your Country/Region on the following screen. On the next screen, select Set up Google TV.
- Next, choose whether you want to set up the TV using the Google Home App on your phone or continue with the TV remote. In this case, choose the Set up on TV instead option at the bottom.
- Select your network to connect TCL TV to the Wi-Fi. Then, update the TCL TV’s firmware version if prompted by clicking Download and update button.
- Sign in to the Google account and select Continue on the Google Assistant screen. Then, click Allow on the Search across all your TV apps screen.
- Select Turn On on the Get personal results screen & click Confirm on the next screen. Then, pair your remote to the TV by following the on-screen instructions. Finally, click Start exploring to finish.
![Click Start Exploring to complete TCL Google TV setup](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Setup-TCL-TV-Google-TV.png?resize=755%2C411&ssl=1)
Note: In case you choose to set up your TCL Google TV using mobile, do the following: Install the Google Home app → Open the app → Tap (+) icon → Set up device → Select or add a home → Scan QR code displayed on the TV and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
TCL Android TV
- Once you turn On the TV, select your Language and click Skip on the next screen to continue the setup using your remote.
- Connect the TV to your Wi-Fi and Accept the Privacy Policy on the following screen. Then, Sign in to your Google account or click the Skip button.
- Accept the Terms of Service and select Yes → Yes/No on subsequent screens. Then, go through the features of your TCL Android TV.
- Select your Country and enable the LCN Switch option if you want. On the next screen, set up an input password.
- Select your TV Mode for Home or Store use. In the following screen, select On to enablethe Chromecast built-in always available option.
- Next, choose whether you want to begin Satellite installation. In this case, select the Skip option. If not, select Start and follow the prompts.
- Select the Tuner Mode (Antenna/Cable) and perform a Channel Scan, or select Skip Scan to do it later.
- In the end, select the Finish button & Accept the End User License Agreement to start using the TCL Android TV.
![Select Finish to complete TCL Android TV setup](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Setup-TCL-TV-Android-TV.png?resize=755%2C393&ssl=1)
Note: To set up TCL Android TV easily, select Continue when asked if you want to set up with your Android phone. Then, open the Google Home app → Say or type “set up my device” → verify the code shown on the TV → Choose your device → follow the prompts to connect the TV. Then, continue the setup process using your phone.
TCL Roku TV
- On the first screen, choose your preferred Language and pick your Country. Then, choose the Set up environment (Home or Store).
- Set up your Wi-Fi network and update your TV if an update is available. Once the update is over, sign in to your Roku account or create one.
Note: After you sign in, the TV will automatically add all the channels that were already added to your Roku account.
- Select the Let’s connect your devices screen and connect any external devices to your TV if you wish to. Then, select Everything is plugged in and turned on, or select Do this later.
- Click the All done option and watch the tutorial video that starts up if you want. Then, the home screen will appear, and you can start streaming.
![Select the All Done option to complete setup](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Setup-TCL-TV-Roku-TV.png?resize=755%2C423&ssl=1)
Note: If you want to sign in or activate with a QR code, follow these steps: On the Activate your TV screen, select Activate with QR code → Scan QR code → Enter your Roku credentials → verify email → Name your device and finish the following prompts to complete activation. Then, resume your TCL TV setup.
TCL Fire TV
- After you start the TV, select your Language and decide how you want to set it up. In this instance, select the Set up with Remote button.
- Pick your Network and enter the Wi-Fi password. Then, wait for your TV to finish updating its firmware.
- Sign in to your Amazon account using an activation code or scan the QR code displayed on the screen.
- After registering, configure your TV’s volume settings by following the on-screen prompts. Then, skip the Amazon Kids+ subscription and Choose your streaming services screens.
- Finally, select Got it on the welcome screen and choose your profile icon to open the TCL Fire TV home screen, and you are done with the setup.
![Choose your profile icon](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Setup-TCL-TV-Fire-TV.png?resize=755%2C404&ssl=1)
Note: To set up TCL Fire TV using app, scan the QR code on-screen when prompted to install the Amazon Fire TV app. Then, open the app and select Set up New Device → Select your Device → Enter code displayed on your TV. After the connection, continue to set up using the controls on the app.
No matter which TCL Smart TV you purchased or you are about to purchase, now you know how to set it up. As you can see from the above guides, it’s not complicated at all. If you follow the on-screen prompts or the instructions in this article correctly, you can set up your TCL TV in a short time and start enjoying all the features your TV has to offer.
FAQ
You can set up an antenna on your new Roku TV during the setup process or later using the Settings menu. All you have to do is connect an antenna to your TV’s ANT IN port using a coaxial cable and go to the Roku settings to scan channels.