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| 1 | +# Requirements and Settings |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +## Requirements |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +- Only devices running the [Android TV Remote Service](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote.service) |
| 6 | + are supported. |
| 7 | + - ‼️ This service does not work on Fire TV devices. |
| 8 | +- Only devices in the same network can be discovered. |
| 9 | +- The mDNS protocol must be allowed in your network. |
| 10 | + - In most consumer networks the mDNS protocol is allowed and when the Remote and the Android TV device(s) are on the |
| 11 | + same network, the Remote should have no difficulties finding the device(s). |
| 12 | + - When using mesh networking or professional networking gear, mDNS may be disabled or only specific mDNS services may |
| 13 | + be allowed. |
| 14 | + In such cases, please check the manufacturer's documentation on how to enable mDNS or specific mDNS services. |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +## Limitations and Known Issues |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +- During the setup process, you have to enter a PIN code that is shown on your Android TV. |
| 19 | + - Please make sure that your Android TV is powered on and that no old pairing request is shown. |
| 20 | + - If pairing continuously fails, reboot your Android TV device and try again. |
| 21 | + - If sending commands doesn't work after pairing or the integration is repeatedly disconnected, try rebooting the |
| 22 | + Android TV device. |
| 23 | +- Verify with the Google TV mobile app or the Google Home mobile app to send commands to the Android TV device. |
| 24 | + - If these don't work, neither will this integration. |
| 25 | +- Not every app will work or supports all keycodes. |
| 26 | + - For example, some IP-TV apps don't support channel-up & down commands. |
| 27 | +- Some devices, like TCL, become unavailable after they are turned off, unless you activate the `Screenless service`. |
| 28 | + - Activate it under: Settings, System, Power and energy: Screenless service |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +See also the known issues of [Home Assistant's Android TV Remote Integration](https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/androidtv_remote/#limitations-and-known-issues), |
| 31 | +since it is using the same communication library. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +## Application Settings |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +### Kodi |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +If navigation doesn't work within the Kodi app, an additional input controller needs to be configured first with the |
| 38 | +original Android TV remote: |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +1. Start Kodi |
| 41 | +2. Go to Settings, System, Input: `Configure attached controllers` |
| 42 | +3. Select `Get more...` |
| 43 | +4. Scroll down and select `TV Remote` |
| 44 | +5. Configure buttons: select a button in the list with the original remote, then confirm it with the corresponding |
| 45 | + Remote Two button. |
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