The ability to take screenshots are enabled by default on the Smart Android TVs. But we can’t take screenshots with the typical Android TV remote controller. Fortunately, the third-party button remapping apps allow us to enable this functionality. Google Play Store has a number of button remapping apps, but not every app is as useful as the Button Mapper by flar2. Yes, the app help users remapping keys of Android TV remote control for other functions as well. There are some Android TVs, like the Nvidia Shield TV, which has a built-in tool for screen recording and screenshots. However, a big chunk of smart TVs doesn’t come with these such tools. So, if you want to take a screenshot on your Android TV, then you can sideload a button Mapper app on your smart TV. Apparently, the app is available freely (with in-app purchases) on the Google Play Store. One of the best things about the app is, it doesn’t require Root access or ADB command for most actions. And the app weighs only 5.4MB of size for downloading. So, let’s dive right in to the steps.
Take Screenshots on Android TV (by remapping keys)
If you are watching your favorite show or movie and want to take a screenshot of an amazing scene, then, you can follow the below steps. I’m testing this application on Google-powered Android 10 TV. Luckily, it also works on the older televisions as well. So, you can follow these steps and start capturing screenshots on your Android TV.
Enable Button Mapper Accessibility Service:
Mapping a button to capture Screenshots:
Once done, you can open your favorite app and double tap the home button to take a screenshot on your Android TV. You can even take screenshots of Settings app and other default apps available on your smart TV. Most Android TVs come with compact remote controls with selected useful buttons. But still there are some venders which provides remotes with a bunch of Keys. If your Android TV Remote Control has number keys, then you can also map these keys for actions like screenshots. For this, simply head over to the Button Mapper app, then tap on Add Buttons option. Again, tap on Add button option and press 0 key from your Remote Control. Now remap the key accordingly, this time, I’m using long press option. Once done, select Screenshot as an action. That’s it. Although, following afore-mentioned steps allow users to take screenshots in most apps (if it allows). But there are some restricted apps like Disney+ Hotstar, Chrome’s Incognito Mode, and more, which doesn’t allow people taking screenshots. In this case, you might see a blank screenshot.
Accessing Screenshots on Android TV
After taking a screenshot on Android TV, you need a file manager app to access it. You can download any file manager app from the Google Play Store and access the screenshots which you’ve captured on your TV. I’m using the File Commander, you can get it from the Google Play Store. That’s all about how to take screenshot on Android TV. Still have any query? Then, leave it in the comment section. Also, share this article with your friends.
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