Currently, a large part of Smart TVs have adopted the Android TV operating system , in this way using the Android ecosystem is much more intuitive. If you have used an Android TV, you must be aware that this system is not as customizable as a smartphone, since it is programmed to be as minimalist as possible, in this way its use is much more intuitive.
And despite having a fairly optimized , fluid and versatile system, there is a very recurring question among users, and that is whether it is possible to change the wallpaper of the Android TV . Unfortunately so far it is not possible, since until now the wallpaper will represent the application where you are browsing.
In short, if you are in the YouTube application, the wallpaper will be from a particular video, if you are browsing Netflix it will show the poster of a movie or series and so on. However, as an alternative there is the possibility to customize the Android TV and learn how to change the screensaver on Android TV . Do you want to know how to do it?
Learn how to change the Android TV screensaver
A screensaver is quite useful when computers and mobiles are in use, generally these screensavers show a high resolution image accompanied by: the time, date, temperature, among other things.
The good news is that within the Android TV application center there are various tools to customize these screensavers, add other types of information, or display different images . To achieve this you just have to follow these simple steps.
- Enter the Play Store and type screen saver or the name of the application "YoWindow" .
- Install the application like any other, be it " YoWindow " , " Dreamy " or something similar. In essence they all serve the same purpose.
- After having installed the application, it is necessary to go to the gear located in the upper right part, it will show different options and you must select "Device Preferences" .
At the bottom you will find the option "Screen Saver" , this will show different options. Now select the first one called "Screen Saver" .
At this point you must choose the application that you have installed, once you have selected it, it will show the menu to configure the application to your liking.
The application will have the following functions :
- When to start: you can set the minutes you want the app to remain inoperative before the screensaver starts.
- Sleep mode: Put the device to sleep without turning it off.
- Start now: this option is perfect if you want to see immediately how a particular image looks, that is, it shows you a preview.
- Sleep now. You will put the Smart TV to sleep (It will be suspended without waiting for the configured time).
- Stay Awake on Music. If any application is in full playback, be it YouTube Music, Spotify or another ... the Smart Tv will not be suspended.