How to Autostart EasySignage on Android TV or Google TV?

Learn how to make EasySignage launch automatically on boot on your Android TV or Google TV smart TV so your screens go live without manual steps.

Can EasySignage start automatically on my Android or Google TV?

Yes. You can set your Android TV or Google TV to launch the EasySignage app automatically every time the TV powers on or reboots. This keeps your signage running unattended, so your screens go live with your content without anyone touching the remote.

 

How do I enable autostart on Android TV or Google TV?

On your Android TV or Google TV smart TV:

  • Open Settings on your TV.
  • Go to Apps.
  • Open Special app access.
  • Select Display over other apps.
  • Enable Allow display over other apps for the EasySignage app.
  • Restart your TV for the change to take effect.

To restart correctly:

  • Go to Settings → Device Preferences.
  • Scroll to the bottom and choose Restart.

✅ After the reboot, EasySignage will launch automatically and resume playing your content.

 

Why won’t my TV autostart after using the remote power button?

Do not use the remote control to turn the device off and on, as this only activates sleep mode instead of a full restart. Sleep mode does not re-trigger autostart. Always restart the TV from Settings → Device Preferences → Restart so the EasySignage app relaunches on boot.

 

Does autostart work after a power outage?

Yes. Once autostart is enabled, EasySignage relaunches on any full boot, including after a power outage, as long as the TV is set to power back on when electricity is restored. Some TVs have a “Power on behaviour” or “Boot on power” setting you can enable for this.

 

What if EasySignage still doesn’t launch on startup?

If the app doesn’t launch automatically:

  • Confirm Display over other apps is enabled for EasySignage.
  • Make sure you restarted from Settings, not the remote power button.
  • Check that the app is fully installed and paired to your EasySignage Dashboard .
  • Update the EasySignage app to the latest version from the Google Play Store.

 

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