Written by Jorn 23 August 2022 14:54

How do you set up your Philips TV?

You just got your new Philips television. You already unpacked it and laid everything out. Only the setup is left. In this article, we'll explain how to do so step by step.

Before you start
Basic settings
Google
Select your country
Set up channels
Privacy settings

Set up your Philips television in 11 steps

Set up your new Philips TV by going through the steps of our expert.

Step 1: before you start
Step 2: select your language
Step 3: connect to the WiFi network
Step 4: log in
Step 5: set your preferences
Step 6: take a quick tour
Step 7: select your country
Step 8: select 'Home use'
Step 9: sign up with the Philips smart TV server
Step 10: set up the channels
Step 11: set up the online privacy settings

Step 1: before you start

Before you start wit the steps, keep the following in mind:

Put the TV in de desired spot.
Make sure you have a working WiFi connection.
Do you watch live TV? Connect your TV to a TV signal via the box of your provider, a CI+ module, or a coax antenna cable.
Put batteries in your remote.

Step 2: select your language

Select the language you speak and prefer to read the menu in.

Step 3: connect to the WiFi network

Select wireless.
The television searches for WiFi networks
Select a WiFi network
Enter possible WiFi password.
The television will connect to the WiFi network
The television will be connected to the WiFi network

Choose the type of network you're using. Do you want to connect the TV to your router or modem via an Ethernet cable? Choose 'with cable'. Ensure a properly working WiFi connection if you choose 'Wireless' and go through the following steps:

Wireless:

Select the option 'Wireless'.
The television will look for WiFi networks.
Select the desired WiFi network.
Enter, if required, a password.
Connect to the WiFi network.

Step 4: log in

Click 'log in'.
Use phone or computer
Go to androidtv.com/setup and enter the code.
Use remote.
Select 'Continue'.

Select the option 'Log in' and choose one of the 2 log in options. Click 'Skip' if you don't want to use the Google services.

Use a phone or computer:

Select 'Use phone or computer'.
Go to androidtv.com/setup on an appliance that's connected to the same WiFi network as your Philips TV.
Enter the code that's being displayed on your screen.

Use remote:

Select 'Use remote'.
Enter email address and password with the remote.

Step 5: set up your preferences

Set up your location settings.
Choose yes or no.
Turn on Google Assistant.
To turn on Google Assistant or not.
Select 'Continue'.
Select 'Turn on' or 'No, thanks'.
Select 'Yes' or 'No' according to your preference.
Install or don't install extra apps.

Set up your preferences for the following settings:

The location services
Help to improve Android
Google Assistant
Personal results
Emails on new Google Assistant functions
Install extra apps

Set up these preferences according to your own liking. Your television will explain every setting.

Step 6: take the quick tour

Start the tour.
Download apps via Google Play.
Talk to the Google Assistant.
Cast to your TV.

Click through the quick Android TV tour and read more on the following steps:

Download apps via Google Play.
Talk to Google Assistant.
Cast to your TV from a mobile device.

Step 7: select your country

Select the country you live in.

Step 8: select 'Home use'

Select the option 'Home use'.

Step 9: sign up with the Philips smart TV server

Click on the option 'Sign up now' and create an account. This will give you access to the online functions by Philips. Do you prefer to do this another time? Click 'Later'.

If you want to receive the channels via satellite, select the 'Satellite' option. If you prefer to use an antenna or cable, select the 'Antenna/Cable' option.

Antenna:

Click 'Start'.
Select 'Antenna'.
The television will search for channels.
Click 'Finished' if it worked. Didn't work? Click 'Try again'.

Cable:

Click 'Start'.
Select 'Antenna' or 'Cable'.
Select your cable provider.
Choose analog and/or digital channels.
Start searching.
Enter the possible network frequency.
Enter the network ID.
The television will search for channels.
Click 'Finished' if it worked. Didn't work? Click 'Try again'.

Step 11: set up your online privacy settings

Select 'On' or 'Off', depending on your preference. With this, you allow television channels to display online services on your screen while watching a channel, like a personalized TV guide. You can always change this later, even by channel.

The set up is done! Your TV is now ready for use.

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