Support

We're here to help you control your TV with ease.

Getting Started

Welcome to Talk2TV! This guide will help you connect your device to your Smart TV and start controlling it with your voice or keyboard.

How to Use

1. Open Talk2TV on your Android device
2. Follow the Bluetooth setup guide to pair with your TV
3. Grant necessary permissions (Bluetooth, Microphone)
4. Once connected, choose between Voice Mode or Keyboard Mode
5. Voice Mode: Tap the microphone button and speak. Your speech will be converted to text and sent to your TV
6. Keyboard Mode: Type text using the on-screen keyboard

Features

Voice Control

Speak naturally, and the app will convert your speech to text and send it to your TV. Watch the circular waveform animation for visual feedback while speaking.

Keyboard Input

Switch to Keyboard Mode when you prefer to type. Much faster than using the TV's on-screen keyboard!

D-Pad Navigation (Coming Soon)

Navigate your TV's interface with directional buttons (up, down, left, right), a select button, and a back button.

Volume Control (Coming Soon)

Easily adjust volume with the slider or buttons. Quick mute/unmute access with haptic feedback for better control.

Device Management

The app automatically saves previously connected devices and reconnects to the last used device for a seamless experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which devices are compatible?

Talk2TV works with any device that supports Bluetooth HID (Human Interface Device) protocol, including most Smart TVs, streaming devices (Fire TV, Roku, etc.), computers, and game consoles.

Do I need an internet connection?

No! The app works completely offline once installed. Speech-to-text processing happens locally on your device, and communication with your TV is via Bluetooth.

Is my voice data recorded?

No! Voice processing happens entirely on your device using your phone's built-in speech recognition. We never record, store, or transmit your voice data.

Can I use this with multiple TVs?

Yes! The app saves all previously connected devices. You can easily switch between devices from the connection status page.

Which languages are supported for speech recognition?

The app supports all languages available in your device's speech recognition engine. You can change the language in the Settings page.

Does the app drain battery?

Talk2TV is optimized for minimal battery usage. Bluetooth HID connection uses low energy, and speech recognition is only active when you press the microphone button.

Troubleshooting

Can't connect to my TV

• Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both your device and TV
• Make sure your TV supports Bluetooth HID (check TV settings or manual)
• Try unpairing and re-pairing the device
• Restart both your phone and TV, then try connecting again
• Check if the TV is discoverable in Bluetooth settings
• Some TVs require you to enable Bluetooth keyboard/mouse in settings

Connection keeps dropping

• Move closer to your TV (within 10 meters/30 feet)
• Remove obstacles between your device and TV that might interfere with Bluetooth signal
• Disable other Bluetooth devices that might cause interference
• Check if your TV's Bluetooth is set to auto-disconnect after idle time
• Try forgetting the device and reconnecting

Speech recognition not working

• Ensure you've granted microphone permission to the app
• Check that your device's microphone is working in other apps
• Speak clearly and at a normal pace in a quiet environment
• Try changing the speech recognition language in Settings if your language isn't being recognized properly
• Restart the app and try again

Text not appearing on TV

• Verify that the Bluetooth connection is active
• Make sure the TV has an active text input field (search bar, login form, etc.)
• Try reconnecting to the TV
• Check if the TV requires Bluetooth keyboard to be enabled in settings
• Some apps on TV might not support text input via Bluetooth

App appears stuck or frozen

• Force close and reopen the app
• Check if Bluetooth is still enabled on your device
• Clear app cache from your device's system settings
• Restart your device
• Ensure your device has sufficient memory available

Permission issues

• Go to your device's Settings → Apps → Talk2TV → Permissions
• Ensure Bluetooth and Microphone permissions are granted
• On Android 12+, you may need to grant "Nearby devices" or "Location" permission for Bluetooth scanning
• Restart the app after granting permissions

Report a bug

When reporting a bug, please include the following information (you can copy/paste this checklist):

• Device model and OS version
• App version (found in Settings)
• TV or device model you're trying to connect to
• What you expected to happen
• What happened instead
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Any error messages or screenshots (if available)
• Whether Bluetooth connection was established

Contact

For any issue, question, or feedback, please contact us at originlabs.in@gmail.com.

Privacy & data

We do not collect any personal data. All processing happens locally on your device. Voice data is never recorded or transmitted. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.