You bought the screen. Now what?

You've got an Android TV device — maybe a Strong SRT 41, an Android TV box, or a smart TV — and a business that needs to communicate something clearly: a menu, a promotion, a welcome message, or a safety notice. The good news is that getting from "unboxed hardware" to "live, branded display" takes less time than most people expect.

This guide walks you through every step. No technical background required. By the end, your screen will be displaying your own content, updated from a browser, from anywhere.

What you need: An Android TV device (Android 8.0+), a stable Wi-Fi connection, and a free FinnScreen account. That's it.

Step 1 — Create your FinnScreen account ⏱ 2 min

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Go to finnscreen.fi and start your free trial

Click Start Free Trial on the homepage. Enter your email address and create a password. No credit card is needed — the 14-day trial is completely free with full access to all features.

Once registered, you land directly in your dashboard. This is the control centre from which you'll manage all your screens, content, and schedules. Keep this tab open in your browser — you'll need it in the next step.

Tip: Use a business email address (e.g. your@company.fi) rather than a personal one. It makes it easier to hand over account access to a colleague later.

Step 2 — Install the FinnScreen app ⏱ 5 min

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Install from Google Play Store on your Android TV device

On your Android TV device, open the Google Play Store, search for "FinnScreen", and install the app. It's free to install — your FinnScreen account covers all the functionality.

Once installed, open the FinnScreen app. You'll see a full-screen pairing display with a 6-digit code. Leave this visible — you need it for the next step.

Strong SRT 41 users: The app is pre-optimised for this device. After installation, enable auto-start in Settings → Apps → FinnScreen → Set as launcher. This makes FinnScreen launch automatically every time the device powers on.

Step 3 — Pair the screen with your account ⏱ 2 min

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Enter the pairing code in your dashboard

In your FinnScreen dashboard, go to Screens → Add Screen. Enter the 6-digit code shown on your TV. Give the screen a name (e.g. "Main Entrance" or "Counter Display") and click Confirm.

Your screen is now paired. It appears in your Screens list with a green "Online" status dot. From this moment, anything you publish from the dashboard appears on that screen within seconds — from anywhere in the world.

FinnScreen dashboard showing paired screens with online status indicators

Step 4 — Create or upload your content ⏱ 10–15 min

This is where the most time goes — and where FinnScreen gives you the most options. You have two routes:

Option A: Upload existing files

If you already have images, videos, or PDFs prepared (e.g. your menu as a JPG, a promotional video as MP4), go to Content → Upload and drag your files in. FinnScreen accepts JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, MP4, MOV, and PDF formats up to 500 MB per file.

Best practices for uploaded content:

Option B: Use the drag-and-drop designer

If you don't have ready-made assets, the FinnScreen Designer has you covered. Choose from 100+ professionally designed templates, then customise the text, colours, images, and logo to match your brand.

The designer supports:

First-timer tip: Start with a single-image template. Swap the background photo with yours, update the text, and you have something professional in under 5 minutes. Complexity can come later.

Step 5 — Publish to your screen ⏱ 1 min

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Select your content and hit Publish

In your dashboard, go to Content, select the item(s) you want to display, choose which screen(s) to send them to, and click Publish. Your content appears on the screen within 10 seconds.

That's it. Your screen is live. No cables to connect, no USB drives to carry, no on-site visits needed for future updates.

FinnScreen scheduling interface showing content assigned to screens by time of day

Bonus: Set up a schedule so your screens run automatically

Now that your content is live, take 5 more minutes to set up a schedule. This means you can show different content at different times of day without touching anything.

Common scheduling patterns for businesses:

In the FinnScreen dashboard, go to Schedule → Add Schedule, choose your content, set your time slots, and assign to your screen. It runs automatically from that point on — including on public holidays.

What if the internet goes down? Your screen keeps playing the last published content. When the connection returns, FinnScreen syncs automatically. You'll never have a blank screen due to a connectivity blip.

The 30-minute breakdown

Most businesses are fully live in under 20 minutes. The extra 10 minutes is buffer for anyone who wants to fine-tune their design or explore the template library.

What to do next

Once your first screen is live, the most impactful next steps are:

If you get stuck at any point, the Help Center has answers to the most common questions, or you can contact our team directly.