Chromecast with Google TV: Kiosk Setup Guide

1. Initial Setup
   • Set up the Chromecast as normal with your Google account + Wi-Fi credentials. (Don’t have a google account? Get one they are free!)
   • Update the Chromecast to latest system firmware
2. Install Fully Kiosk Browser (Android TV version)
   • Install in the Google TV App
     • Go to Apps > Search for Apps and Games
     • Enter “Fully Kiosk Browser”
     • Install the Fully Kiosk Browser
   • OR Install manually
     • Sideload via:
       • Send Files to TV app
       • USB Drive + File Manager
       • ADB (if you’re technical)
     • Download from fully-kiosk.com
       • Use the Android TV APK, NOT the Fire OS version.
3. Launch the Fully Kiosk Browser and set the settings for your slideshow
   • Start URL: your Email2Gallery page (e.g., https://example.com/slideshow)
   • ✅ Show Navigation Bar: OFF
   • ✅ Keep Screen On: ON
   • ✅ Kiosk Mode: ON
   • ✅ Idle Timer (Auto Reload): OFF
   • ✅ Disable Back Button / Home Button
   • ✅ Web Auto Reload: OFF
   • ✅ Motion Detection: OFF
   • ✅ Remote Admin (optional)

The following are optional setup items if your kiosk turns itself off or you want to set the app to autoload when you turn on the TV.

1. Enable Developer Mode in Google TV
   1. Go to Settings > System > About
   2. Scroll to Android TV OS build
   3. Tap 7 times to enable Developer Options
2. Disable Sleep & Screensavers
   • Go to Settings > System > Developer Options and set:
     • ✅ Stay awake while charging: ON
     • ✅ Disable Bluetooth A2DP hardware offload: ON (optional stability tweak)
     • ✅ HDMI CEC > Power Control: OFF (prevent TV sleep triggers)
   • Go to Settings > Settings > System >
     • Energy Saver → Set to Never
     • Screen Saver → Set to Never
3. Set Fully Kiosk to Auto Launch
   If you want Fully Kiosk to auto-start after reboot.
   1. Option 1: Use Launch on Boot App
      Install the free Launch on Boot app: Select Fully Kiosk as the app to launch
   2. Option 2: Use Android TV Launcher Hijack (Advanced)
      Use an alternate launcher like HALauncher or Leanback Launcher and set Fully as the default.
4. Optional: Disable Updates / Notifications
   1. Disable auto updates via Play Store settings
   2. Block annoying system notifications under Settings > Apps > Notifications
5. Optional: Other troubleshooting
   1. Check for HDMI power-saving on the TV itself
   2. Double-check Fully’s sleep + crash recovery settings