Quick-start instructions • Updated 17 October 2026

Android Stick
Setup Guide

Connect your DisplayFlow player to a TV, join Wi-Fi and pair it with your DisplayFlow screen.

DisplayFlow Plug & Play Player Customer setup • Android TV stick • Landscape or portrait display
About 10 minutes
02 / CONNECT
Step 1

Connect the player

Make all connections before selecting the TV's HDMI input.

In the box

  • DisplayFlow Android signage stick
  • USB power adapter and power cable
  • Handset
  • Handset sensor / receiver
  • HDMI extender, if supplied

Have ready

  • TV or monitor with a spare HDMI input
  • Reliable Wi-Fi with internet access
  • Your Wi-Fi password
  • Access to your DisplayFlow account
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Stick Connect to HDMI
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Handset sensor Plug into stick
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Power Use mains adapter
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TV input Select HDMI
  1. Connect HDMI.Insert the stick into a spare HDMI port. Use the extender if space is tight.
  2. Connect the handset sensor.Plug the supplied handset sensor/receiver into its matching socket on the stick. Place the sensor where the handset has a clear line of sight.
  3. Connect power.Attach the USB power cable and use the supplied mains adapter.
  4. Select the input.Switch on the TV and select the matching HDMI input. Allow up to two minutes for DisplayFlow to appear.
Use the supplied mains adapter. A TV USB socket may not provide enough power. If the player restarts, freezes or remains blank, disconnect power for 10 seconds and reconnect it to mains power.
DisplayFlow Android Stick Setup Guidedisplayflow.co.uk
03 / PAIR
Steps 2 & 3

Get the code and pair the screen

Create the screen in the portal first, then complete setup on the TV.

Basic Setup illustration. Use your own six-character code; appearance varies by device.

  1. Get the screen code.Sign in at displayflow.co.uk/admin/login.php, open Screens, then create or choose the screen. Assign its playlist or schedule, then select the six-character code under Controls to open Connect Screen.
  2. Connect Wi-Fi.On the TV, select Set Wi-Fi, choose the network and enter its password. Press Back to return to DisplayFlow.
  3. Enter the code.Type the six-character code exactly as shown in Connect Screen. Keep it private.
  4. Start playback.Select Save and start player. Assigned content should load automatically. First setup needs internet access.
● ● ● displayflow.co.uk/admin/screens.php
ScreensAdd Screen
SCREEN NAME
ASSIGNMENT
LAST SEEN
CONTROLS
Reception TV
Main entrance
Welcome Playlist
Online
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Screens page illustration. The dashes stand for your own six-character screen code.

One code, one player. If the code is already in use, use Release linked device on the Screens page before pairing a replacement stick. Stop the old player first so it cannot claim the code again.
DisplayFlow Android Stick Setup Guidedisplayflow.co.uk
04 / CHECK & HELP
Step 4

Confirm the screen is live

✓The setup is complete when your assigned content is playing and the portal shows the screen as Online.

Final checks

  • The correct playlist or schedule is visible
  • The screen shows Online in the portal
  • Images, video and sound work as required
  • The handset responds through its sensor

Quick fixes

No picture Check the HDMI input and mains power, then disconnect power for 10 seconds.
Handset not working Check the sensor/receiver is fully plugged in and has a clear line of sight to the handset.
Wi-Fi or offline Re-enter the Wi-Fi password and move the player closer to the router if needed.
Code problem Check the code, active screen and account access. Stop the old player before releasing a linked device to pair a replacement.
Wrong content Check the screen's Assignment and Orientation, its schedule timezone and active dates. Allow time for the connected player to sync.

Open setup again

While content is playing, press Menu or Back 7 times within 5 seconds, then enter the Basic Setup code supplied by DisplayFlow. With a keyboard, use Ctrl + Alt + S.

Use Basic Setup for Wi-Fi and the screen code. On Fleet sticks, the rotate control turns setup and the keyboard 90° per press. Keep screen content orientation set in Screens.

DisplayFlow Android Stick Setup GuideRevision 4 • 17 October 2026