To install the Apple TV box, connect one end of the HDMI cable to the box and the other to an HDMI port on the back of your TV. Be sure to note which HDMI slot on the TV you used (slot one, two, three, etc.) Next, plug the two-cylinder end of the cable plugs into the back of the Apple TV box, and the other end into an electrical outlet. Now turn on your TV, change the TV’s input to the HDMI number that matches the slot you selected. A setup display for the box should now appear. From there you can follow the screen’s instructions to complete the process. simply plug the stick itself directly into the HDMI port on your TV. Next, assemble the power cable by plugging the USB cable into the power adapter brick, then unfolding the plug from the brick. Now, plug the end of the cable into the port on the side of the stick, and the other end of the cable into an electrical outlet. Finally, change the TVs input to the HDMI channel that matches the slot you used on the back of your TV. You’ll then be prompted to press the Play/Pause button on your remote, which pairs the remote with your Fire Stick /TV. Next, select a wireless network and enter the password. Portable media players are thumb-sized sticks that look much like USB pen drives. Google’s Chromecast is one option. To use it, you’ll want to plug the cable on the Chromecast directly into one of the HDMI ports on the back of your TV. Now attach the USB power cable, plugging one end into the Chromecast unit and the other into a USB port on your TV. Turn your TV on, select the appropriate HDMI number and wait for the Chromecast setup screen to appear. You’ll then be prompted to download the Google app on your smartphone. Once downloaded, open the app, tap on the Devices icon, wait for Chromecast to detect your phone (be mindful that for an iPhone, you will need to first tap “Use without Bluetooth” and then tap “Skip Setup” before getting to the homepage of the Google Home app). You’ll then be prompted with setup instructions to follow in order to begin using your TV like a smart TV.
