The experience of watching TV has changed ever since Smart TVs have come to existence. Earlier, one could watch what was being shown but now with Android TVs, all the OTT platforms are accessible. However due to applications and other reasons, the TV sometimes start to lag.
Furthermore, slow or lagged performance of the Android TV puts a damper on the refreshing time we want while watching TV. This article highlights the methods to make Android TV run faster and have uninterrupted entertainment.
If your TV has slowed down due to any reason, worry not! here are the best ways to Android TV run faster
Clear Cache Data
Piling up of cache and app data could be a reason Android TV is lagging. Chances are that filled storage or maybe some apps are the culprit. We recommend clearing cache on a regular basis.
Follow the following steps to clear cache data from your Android TV to make it run faster
- Go to your Android TV settings (TV settings might vary)
- Go to Apps and tap on your preferred app
- Click on Clear Cache and press the OK button. Or just clear all the data and press OK
This is the easy way cache could be cleared out from your TV to make it run faster.
Uninstall Unwanted Apps
If clearing cache data did not make a difference in the speed, it could be the apps which are responsible for slow speed of Android TV. There must a number of apps which are not in use anymore but still exist causing lags due to less space
You could uninstall applications by following the given steps
- Open Android TV menu
- Go to the Apps section and highlight the app you wish to uninstall
- Press the Select or Enter key on Android TV remote
- Finally, uninstall the app
All the apps you do not use could be removed this way. It can prevent Android TV storage from piling up and causing slow performance
Turn Off Location Tracking and Diagnostics
Turning off this feature will improve the performance of Android TV and will enhance the speed. This feature runs in the background and makes TV run slower.
Follow the following steps to disable this feature
- Open Setting in Android TV
- Look for Location Status and turn it off
- Go back to main Settings and tap on Usage & Diagnostics
- Disable the toggle and it will be turned off
This feature can also work effectively in order to make Android TV faster.
Disable Automatic Software Updates
Though Android TVs have processors which cope up decently but they can still not handle many tasks at the same time. Background updated can take up app the resources from TV causing a slower performance. Just disable the background updates setting and it will have efficacious results on the performance
To do so
- Go to the Settings menu
- Go to System Software Update menu
- Turn off the automatic updates
You can simply turn off the setting and automatic updates in the software will be turned off which will lighten the load of the processor, resulting better speed
Disable Automatic App Updates
Not only software but automatic app updates put pressure on the processor. This feature also keeps running in the background as it is supposed to update apps without any consent. We recommend turning off automatic app updates in order to make Android TV run faster.
Follow the steps given below
- Head to the Google Play Store on Android TV
- Go to the Setting
- Turn off Auto-update apps by clicking on it
Ensure a good internet connection
Android TVs cannot function without the internet. So, internet connection has to be good otherwise one could face lags in performance. A wired connection is considered more effectual than Wi-Fi as it provides lossless speed thus users experience less lags. If a wired connection is not possible, make sure that Wi-Fi router is close to the TV
Close Apps
Most of the times, many of us go straight to the home page without closing the apps. And those apps actually keep running in the background. As mentioned before, Android TVs do not have specifications that can handle multitasking. So Android TV might consequently slow. For that reason, it is advised to always close the apps before moving on to home screen or switching off the TV and the TV will perform better in the long run.
To conclude, this is to be suggested that performance of any gadget so much depends on how is it being maintained. By being aware of the methods mentioned in the article, one could easily enhance Android TVs’ speed. Considering these ways would surely make an Android TV run faster.
