How to set up the TCL Q6 Google TV

The TCL Q6 is an interesting television. This is a very affordable QLED TV, even at its larger size. And it’s a Google TV – that is, it’s powered by the Google TV operating system, so you may well find it has everything you want to run already built-in, just like any other streaming device. Negating the need for hardware.

However, you have a few options when it comes to setting up your TCL Q6. let’s take a look.

first step

Whether you’re going to use your TCL Q6 in basic mode, or as a true Google TV, there are three quick steps that are universal to the process.

step 1: Select a language (either English, French, or Spanish).

step 2: Select your region or country (US, Canada, or Mexico).

step 3: Choose whether to set up as Google TV or basic TV. Keep reading for instructions on both methods.

How to set TCL Q6 to Basic Mode

This method is very quick and straightforward, since you are going to use the TCL Q6 as a basic television, without signing in to a Google account. That doesn’t mean you’re completely out of smart TV options — TCL has created a few operating systems of its own that don’t require you to use a Google account. But if you plan to use another device with the TV — like a Roku or Fire TV Stick or Apple TV — then this is the route you want to take.

step 1: Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.

Note that you can choose to skip this step if you wish (see the button below). But we recommend connecting the TV to your network at least once so it can pause any important updates. But you don’t need it to be connected to the internet for it to work as a basic television.

step 2: Accept the Google Play and TCL Terms of Service.

Yes, you’ll still have to accept these, even if you’re not going to use it as a Google TV, since Google software is still powering the entire experience.

step 3: Pair your remote control through the instructions on the screen.

step 4: If you haven’t connected your TV to your home network, you’ll be asked to set a time zone (if you’ve provided Internet access, it’ll pull that in automatically).

Step 5: Accept the TCL User Agreements and/or choose to share diagnostics data (this option is visible even if the TV does not have Internet access).

Step 6: Choose (or not) to accept automatic updates to the TV’s base software.

Step 7: choose Done,

Set up TCL Q6 as Google TV

If you want to use the TCL Q6 to its fullest – that is, as a full Google TV, with all the bells and whistles and apps included – this is the way you want to use it.

Note that most of these tasks can be done from your phone, whether you have Android or iOS. But if you don’t, you can also sign in on the television. it’s not so easy.

We’re not going to walk you through the entire process because a large part of it can be done over the phone, and Google can change its format at any time. But you will get the idea here.

step 1: choose Set up Google TV On the screen that gives you options.

step 2: Choose whether to set up Google TV through your phone or on the television itself.

step 3: If you chose to complete setup on the television itself, enter your Google username and password. (And, hopefully, your two-factor authentication code, which you should definitely use.)

step 4: If you chose to set up on your phone, activate Google Home Application.

Step 5: go to equipment Tab. pat down Add button.

Step 6: choose New equipment And follow the rest of the on-screen instructions from there.

One more thing to note: If you choose to set up Google TV options through your phone, you may have to approve a few things on your phone — and then again on the TV through the initial Google setup. you have to come . It’s repetitive and annoying, but you haven’t done anything wrong.

And for the most part, the TCL Q6 setup process is fairly intuitive (especially if you’re just going to use it as a basic TV). This will take a few minutes, and hopefully it’s not something you’ll need to do more than once. But if you do, we can also help you reset your TCL Q6.