How to Display on Your TV

Three ways to get your TV Loopr boards on any screen — from our plug-and-play device to your laptop or smart TV. No technical expertise required.

📦 TV Loopr Device 💻 Computer / Laptop 📺 Smart TV Browser 🔄 Screen Orientation
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TV Loopr Streaming Device Recommended

The easiest, most reliable method. Our dedicated Android-based dongle plugs into any HDMI port and auto-boots directly into your display — no keyboard, mouse, or extra setup needed.

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Unbox and Connect

Plug the TV Loopr dongle into any HDMI port on your TV. Connect the included USB power cable to the dongle — use the TV's USB port or the included power adapter.

💡 Tip: Make sure your TV's HDMI port is powered. On most TVs the USB port stays on, but use the wall adapter if unsure.
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Switch Your TV Input

Using your TV remote, press INPUT, SOURCE, or AV and select the HDMI port your dongle is plugged into (e.g. HDMI 1, HDMI 2).

3

Connect to WiFi (First Boot Only)

On first boot, the device will display a "TV Loopr Setup" screen. On your phone or laptop, connect to the temporary WiFi network called TV Loopr Setup, then follow the on-screen prompts to enter your location's WiFi credentials.

🔒 Your WiFi password is stored only on the device and never sent to our servers.
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Note Your 6-Digit Connect Code

Once online, the device screen will display a 6-digit sync code. Head to your TV Loopr dashboard, open any board or playlist, and enter this code to instantly pair and push content to the display.

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You're Live!

Your board will appear full-screen, auto-rotating and looping your content 24/7. The device automatically reconnects after power outages or reboots — zero maintenance.

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Advanced Setup: IT professionals can use our Auto-Setup Bash Script via SSH or a USB drive to pre-configure WiFi credentials, orientation, and display name automatically — great for multi-location deployments.

Method 2
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Desktop or Laptop via HDMI

Use any Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer you already own. Connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable and run the display in full-screen mode — no extra hardware to purchase.

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Connect with HDMI

Run an HDMI cable from your computer's HDMI output to an HDMI input on the TV. If your computer has a different port (USB-C, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort), use the appropriate adapter.

🛒 Need a USB-C to HDMI adapter? We have them in our Hardware Store.
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Set the TV as Your Display

Switch your TV to the correct HDMI input. On your computer:

Windows: Right-click desktop → Display Settings → Set TV as Second Screen or Duplicate.
Mac: System Settings → Displays → arrange your TV as the primary or extended display.

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Open the Display URL in Chrome

On the computer, open Google Chrome and navigate to your TV Loopr display link — found in your dashboard under Connect → Display URL. Move the browser window to the TV screen.

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Go Full Screen

Press F11 (Windows/Linux) or ⌃⌘F (Mac) to enter full-screen mode. Hide the taskbar or dock by setting it to auto-hide in your system settings for a completely clean display.

💡 Kiosk Mode: Launch Chrome with the flag --kiosk https://tvloopr.com/display to start full-screen automatically on boot.
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Prevent Sleep & Screen Savers

On your computer go to Power Settings and set the display to Never sleep. Disable screen savers. On Windows you can use a free tool like Caffeine to keep the screen awake automatically.

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A laptop works perfectly but keep it plugged into power — battery drain will eventually cause it to sleep or shut down, taking your display offline. A desktop or a dedicated mini-PC (like an Intel NUC) hidden behind the TV is ideal for always-on deployments.

Method 3
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Smart TV Built-in Browser

Many modern Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense) include a web browser. No extra hardware needed — just open the browser and navigate to your display URL. Results vary by TV model.

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Open the TV's Built-in Browser

Press the Home or Smart Hub button on your TV remote. Look for a Web Browser or Internet app in your TV's app list. If you don't see one, your TV may not have a built-in browser.

📱 Samsung: Smart Hub → Apps → Internet | LG: Home → Web Browser | Sony (Google TV): Google Play → search "browser"
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Connect to Your WiFi

Go to Settings → Network on your TV and connect to the same WiFi network as your TV Loopr account. This is usually set up during initial TV setup.

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Navigate to Your Display URL

In the TV browser, type your TV Loopr display URL (found in your dashboard under Connect → Display URL). Bookmark it for quick access next time.

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Set to Full Screen

Use your TV remote's options menu to toggle Full Screen mode in the browser. On most Samsung TVs press the Tools or button while the browser is open.

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Smart TV browsers vary widely in quality and JavaScript support. If your TV browser renders content incorrectly or performs sluggishly, we strongly recommend using our TV Loopr Streaming Device or a dedicated computer for a reliable, pixel-perfect experience.

Orientation Setup
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Choosing Your Screen Orientation

TV Loopr supports both landscape (horizontal) and portrait (vertical) orientations. Set this when you order your device, or configure it per-board in the editor.

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Landscape Mode

The standard horizontal TV orientation. Best for menus, promotions, and video content. Works with any standard TV mounted horizontally on a wall or sitting on a stand.

Default — Most Common
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Portrait Mode

Vertical orientation — mount your TV on its side for a tall, narrow display. Perfect for digital menu boards in tight spaces, social media feeds, or entrance signage.

Vertical / Rotated TV
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In the Board Editor

Open any board in the TV Loopr editor. Click Settings → Board Orientation to switch between landscape and portrait. Your content will re-layout automatically to fit the selected orientation.

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On the TV Loopr Streaming Device

When ordering your TV Loopr device from the store, select Landscape or Portrait during checkout — the device arrives pre-configured for your orientation. You can also change it later by SSHing into the device and running our setup script.

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On a Computer (Portrait)

If you're using a computer in portrait mode, rotate the TV physically on its stand or wall mount. Then in your computer's display settings:

Windows: Display Settings → Orientation → Portrait
Mac: System Settings → Displays → Rotation → 90° or 270°

⚠️ Not all TVs support being physically rotated. Use a VESA portrait wall mount for a clean, permanent installation.

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