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Nexus Player

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Jun 27, 2017

Reddit is one of the internet's greatest sources of funny and interesting videos. Its user base is extremely active, and a system of upvotes and downvotes ensures that the best content always rises to ...

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Nov 16, 2015

UPDATE NOVEMBER 2015: The root process has changed for the Nexus Player now that the device is running Android 6.0 Marhsmallow. I've updated this article with detailed instructions on the new root pro ...

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May 21, 2015

UPDATE 5/21/15 Dish Network has finally released the official version of its SlingTV app for the Nexus Player and other Android TV devices. The app can be installed through the Google Play Store, wher ...

"How to Mirror Your Android Notifications Over to Your Nexus Player" cover image
May 7, 2015

With our internet-connected devices growing in number by the year, it would be nice if they could somehow all be interconnected. This is becoming commonplace for our tablets, smartphones, and laptops, ...

Person using a remote control to navigate a smart TV.
Apr 11, 2015

Since the Nexus Player is an Android device at heart, there are already several internet browsers that can be used on the streaming set-top box. Chrome, Firefox, and a few others will run perfectly fi ...

Nexus Player with sunset background
Feb 27, 2015

For some odd reason, the Netflix app likes to disable the Nexus Player's built-in screensaver. It doesn't use its own, it simply keeps your screen on indefinitely, which of course can lead to screen b ...

Wireless charging pad next to a computer mouse.
Feb 23, 2015

If you've sideloaded apps on your Nexus Player, you're surely aware that not very many are optimized for use with a remote control. This can make navigating such apps a pretty big hassle, since they w ...

YouTube, Netflix, and Plex app icons on a streaming device interface.
Feb 19, 2015

When Google announced its new Android TV platform, one of the features they advertised was a home screen that automatically reorganized your apps based on how frequently you used them. Unfortunately, ...

Various app icons on a yellow background, including social media and gaming applications.
Feb 18, 2015

The Nexus Player is one of the most robust set-top streaming devices on the market. This is mainly due to the fact that the base software it runs is a direct fork of Android, which is a very powerful ...