TV LauncherA home screen for your TV

Your apps. A bigger canvas.

A TV launcher.
Your apps.

Organize your TV apps, choose wallpaper and customize the home screen with TV Launcher. Move between app tiles with your remote and adjust available focus and layout settings.

Get it on Google PlaySee setup essentials ↓

For Android TV and TV boxes. Appearance options and default-home behavior depend on your device and app configuration.

TV Launcher home screen with two rows of colorful app tiles and a highlighted selection
Official Google Play screenshot. Interface may vary by version.

Find your apps at a glance. A visible focus marks the tile selected with your remote.

Official app views. Change these settings in TV Launcher on your device.

01 / Your apps, in view

Organize your TV apps.
Choose home-screen shortcuts.

The app organizer separates Home Page Apps from More Page Apps, so you can choose which shortcuts take the front seat.

TV Launcher organizer with More Page Apps and Home Page Apps, and an OK instruction for moving an app
Official Google Play screenshot. Interface may vary by version.

03 / Set the mood

Custom wallpaper.
Focus and tile styles.

Explore wallpaper, app backgrounds, focus styling and remote-control sounds. Available customization options depend on the app configuration.

TV Launcher settings for rows, custom wallpaper, focus, app background and remote-control sounds
Official Google Play screenshot. Interface may vary by version.
TV Launcher wallpaper selection grid with a highlighted wallpaper
Official Google Play screenshot. Interface may vary by version.

WallpaperChoose a background, including supported video wallpaper.

Tiles & focusGive app tiles and the current selection a different look.

Remote soundsAdjust the sound that accompanies navigation.

04 / Getting comfortable

Start with your TV.
Keep the choice yours.

Install the launcher, explore the layout, then decide how it fits your device. Default-home support varies by manufacturer.

  1. Check Google PlayOpen the listing on the Android TV or TV box you want to use and check compatibility.
  2. Open TV LauncherExplore the home screen and choose the apps and appearance options you want.
  3. Choose a default, if supportedUse your device’s available Home app settings. Keep the original launcher accessible so you can switch back.

Before you get started

A few things
to know.

Is TV Launcher a streaming app?

No. It is a home-screen launcher for finding and opening apps on your device. It does not provide films or television channels. Third-party apps shown in screenshots remain separate services.

Which devices can use it?

TV Launcher is designed for Android TV and TV boxes. Check Google Play on your target device for availability. Device software and manufacturer restrictions can affect installation and home-screen behavior.

Can I set it as my default home screen?

Only where your device allows a different default launcher. Check your device’s Home app or default-app settings. Some manufacturers restrict this choice; installation does not guarantee that pressing Home will open TV Launcher.

Can I return to the original launcher?

If your device offers a Home app choice, select your original launcher there. The exact location depends on the device. Keep access to system settings and your original launcher while deciding which home screen to use.

Does it support remote navigation?

Use your remote to move through app tiles, see the focused selection and open an app. Focus styles and sounds are available in settings; behavior depends on your TV and remote.

Can I customize wallpaper and app focus?

The launcher settings include wallpaper, app backgrounds, focus styles and remote-control sounds. Check the settings screen for the options available in your app configuration; support and appearance can vary by device.

Get TV Launcher

Make your TV feel like home.

Contact support ↗
Get it on Google Play

For Android TV and TV boxes. Appearance options and default-home behavior depend on your device and app configuration.