How to Make Android TV Faster

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Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Is your Android TV old or slow, or are you looking to improve its performance? Either way, this wikiHow shows how to make the Android TV faster. Each step might not make a big difference in performance, but when combined, they can make your Android TV faster.

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Restart your TV

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Restarting your Android TV can clear the temporary data and cache gathered during the session and can therefore improve performance noticeably. Unplug your TV from the mains outlet, wait for a few minutes, then plug it back in.^{[1]
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Clear the cache of applications

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Clear the cache of applications. Some apps can build up the cache, which can take up valuable resources and potentially slow down performance. To clear the cache of applications, go to the settings app by selecting the gear icon at top of screen, then go to Apps → See all apps → [app name] → Clear cache and select OK.^{[1]
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Delete applications you don't need

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Delete applications you don't need. Having too many apps installed on your Android TV may cause it to slow down, so delete the applications you don't use regularly to free up valuable storage space. To delete installed applications, go to the settings app by selecting the gear icon at top of screen, then go to Apps → See all apps → [app name] → Uninstall and select OK.^{[1]
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Disable the UI animations

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Disable the UI animations. Animations can be satisfying, but they can also slow down performance, especially if your TV is older. To do this, go to the settings app by selecting the gear icon at top of screen, then go to Device Preferences → About → Android TV OS build. Then, press the center of the D-pad on your remote seven times until developer prompt appears, then go back to previous page and go to Developer mode → Window animation scale and select Animation off. Repeat with Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale.^{[1]
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Update your Android TV

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Update your Android TV. Manufacturers regularly release software updates that help improve performance and fix bugs. To do this, go to the settings app by selecting the gear icon at top of screen, then go to Device Preferences → About → Software Update and check for any updates.^{[1]
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Install a third-party launcher

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Install a third-party launcher. The default launcher on Android TVs have recommendations and advertisements, which can put more strain on hardware resources. Most third-party launchers don't have adverts and can be installed on the Play Store. Open the Play Store app and search "launcher", then select a launcher app you'd like to install and select Install. Once installed, select Open to open the third-party launcher.^{[1]
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- For some launchers, you'll need to go to the launcher's settings and enable accessibility service to set as default launcher. Alternatively, for other launchers, you can install a button mapper from Play Store and map the launcher app to home button.

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Connect your TV to Ethernet

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Connecting your Android TV to Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi offers faster and more reliable speeds, which should make streaming more enjoyable with less buffering. Most Android TVs include an Ethernet port. To connect your TV to Ethernet, plug the Ethernet into the Ethernet port on your TV.^{[1]
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