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How to take screenshots on Android TV

If you've ever read our Roku and Android TV articles, you may have noticed a big difference in the quality of screenshots between the devices.

Roku makes life difficult if you want to take screenshots; you need to put the device in developer mode and access your Roku's IP address from a browser. On Android TV, the process is much easier, although it is not as simple as taking screenshots on an Android mobile device 5 Ways to Take Screenshots on Android 5 Ways to Take Screenshots on Android Wondering how to take screenshots? screenshots on android? We show you several methods to capture what is on your screen. Read more.

In this article, we will explain how to take a screenshot on your Android TV.

How to take screenshots on Android TV

Taking a screenshot on Android TV is easy. Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions below.

  1. Long press the Home Button on your Android TV remote for five seconds.
  2. A new menu will appear on the screen.
  3. Navigate right and highlight Screenshot .
  4. press Home .
  5. Scroll down and chooseSave to Photos or Save and share .
  6. If you choose Save &Share, select the app you want to share the screenshot with.

But what if your Android TV device doesn't come with a remote? You have two options:

  • If your device has a USB port, you can connect a wireless keyboard and press Print Screen button.
  • If you don't have a USB port available, download one of the many Android TV remote apps from the Google Play Store. All of them will include a start button.