Android phones have made the screenshot process relatively easy. But, to your surprise, you can also take screenshots on Android TV. This means you can capture your favorite TV shows or character in real picture quality.
Thanks to the TV remote control, you can take a screenshot of the screen in a minute. Probably, you can also use the built-in screenshot feature to capture the screen image.
So, without further ado, let’s look at the different methods to take screenshots on Android TV.
How to Take Screenshots on Android TV
To take a screenshot on Android TV, you can use the TV remote by trying the combination of power and volume down buttons. Probably, you can also use the TV’s power menu and access the screen capture feature.
Another option would be to use the official TV app. You can also enable USB debugging and use third-party apps to capture TV screen.
You can find a detailed guide to the methods below:
Using the TV remote control
Pressing two keys on your Android TV remote can help you capture the screen on the TV.
- On your TV remote control, collectively press the Power and Lower the volume buttons.
- Hold the buttons for a few seconds until you see the capture animation.
Using the TV’s Default Screen Capture Option
You can also take screenshots on TV with the built-in screenshot option. To access it, you need to follow the steps below:
- First, press the House for five seconds on your TV remote control.
- Then you will see a new menu on the TV screen.
- Navigate to the right of the screen and choose the Screenshot option.
- Then press the House remote control button.
- Now choose Save to Photos to save the screenshot. Finally, select the save and share ability to share screenshot with other devices.
Using the official TV app
Various Android TVs often develop an application that allows users to control and change the settings of the TV. You must use the application on another device, such as a mobile or a tablet. The app also comes with the ability to capture screenshots.
- Open the app
- Faucet Screenshot. It will capture the TV screen and the screenshot will be saved on the device where you are using the TV app.
Use of third-party applications
Another method to screenshot on Android TV is to use third-party apps. To do this, you must first provide the necessary authorization on your TV.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Open the TV’s Settings menu.
- So choose Device preferences. You may need to select the Additional Settings option depending on your Android TV model to access Device Preferences.
- Then select the About list option.
- Continue clicking the select button on the remote once you have selected the To build option. Keep doing this until the developer mode activation message appears on the screen.
- After that, in the Device Preferences section, choose Developer options.
- Activate the button next to usb debugging. If you see the Wireless debugging option, enable it as well.
Once you have enabled the USB debugging option, you can install the third-party app and use it to take screenshots on Android TV. Some popular third party apps are CetusPlay, Button Mapper.
How to take a screenshot on Android TV without a remote?
If you can’t take screenshots with your TV remote, there are several methods that can help. To be specific, you can try the following two methods to take screenshots on Android TV without remote control:
- Find the USB port on the TV, plug in a wired or wireless keyboard and press the Screenshot button on it.
- You can also rely on Android TV apps if the TV doesn’t have a USB port.
How do I transfer screenshots from my Android TV to another device?
To transfer screenshots from your Android TV to other devices, you need to download and install a file explorer on your TV. Below is the method you can try on the ES File Explorer application to transfer your screenshots from Android TV to other devices.
- Launch ES File Explorer and select Network. Then choose the Cloud Drive option. You can add any cloud storage you prefer.
- Then select House of the left panel.
- Then choose the Pictures folder and select the Screenshot case.
- You will see the screenshots here. Select the files you want to transfer.
- Select the three dots at the bottom of the screen, then click the To copy Where To move to option according to your preferences.
- You will see a new window. Select the Back arrow.
- After that choose the cloud storage folder which you want to copy or move the screenshots.
- Give it some time to complete the transfer process. Now you can access the screenshot via cloud storage on other devices.
related questions
Where are screenshots saved on Android TV?
If you don’t know the location of screenshots on your Android TV, you can follow the steps below:
- First, download a File Explorer on the television.
- Then go to House file explorer section.
- Then choose Pictures.
- Now select the Screenshot case. You will see the screen images you captured on your TV.
Can I screenshot Netflix on Android TV?
The answer is a simple no. Due to Netflix’s DRM (Digital Rights Management), it does not allow users to capture its content. This is to protect the content against piracy.