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What TV or Streaming Device Should I Use for My Kiosk?

We like to run our Kiosks using the free version of the Fully Kiosk Browser app. This player runs on any device with Android TV / Google TV OS.

Streaming Devices that Run Android TV or Google TV OS

  1. Onn. Android TV Box (Walmart)
    • Super cheap ($20–30); surprisingly solid for kiosk use
  2. Chromecast with Google TV
    • Best budget choice; full access to Play Store; supports sideloading
  3. Nvidia Shield TV / Pro
    • High performance; great for digital signage, gaming, or 4K playback
  4. Xiaomi Mi Box S / Mi TV Stick
    • Affordable; runs Android TV OS; good for kiosk/basic signage
  5. Tivo Stream 4K
    • Low-cost, Android TV with USB-C port for peripherals
  6. Ematic Jetstream 4K
    • Older budget option; still Android TV OS

Note: Fully Kiosk Browser also has an App that will run on Firestick (Fire OS). The downside is the Firestick will revert back to the homescreen after 5 hours of operation unless you click the remote. We have tried every trick in the book to keep this from happening but, you have to use the remote or it thinks you’ve fallen asleep. (Thanks Jeff.)

Smart TVs that Run Android TV or Google TV OS

  1. TCL
    • Select models run Google TV (e.g., 5-Series & 6-Series from 2021+)
    • Important: TCL also makes Roku TV and VIDAA OS models — check specs carefully
  2. Hisense
    • Some models run Android TV / Google TV
    • Many others run VIDAA OS — not compatible with Fully Kiosk
    • Look for models labeled “Android TV”
  3. Sony
    • All Bravia models from 2015 onward run Android TV
    • 2021+ models run Google TV
    • Supports Play Store and sideloading
  4. Philips
    1. Philips smart TVs sold outside the U.S. often run Android TV
    2. U.S. models vary and may use Roku OS instead
  5. Sharp
    • Select Android TV models (varies by region)
    • Many North American models use Roku OS
  6. Panasonic / Toshiba
    • Very limited Android TV support (often reserved for select markets or models)
    • Many use Fire TV or custom OS

Watch Out For:

  1. Roku TV models (very common in TCL, Sharp, Hisense) — not Android TV
  2. Fire TV Editions (Toshiba, Insignia, etc.) — runs Amazon Fire OS, not Android TV
  3. Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) — completely incompatible with Android apps