Android phones have made the process of taking screenshots relatively easy. But, to your surprise, you can also take screenshots on Android TV. It means you can screenshot your favorite TV shows or character in the actual image quality.  

Through TV’s remote, you can take a screenshot of the screen within a minute. Likely, you can also use the in-built screenshot feature to capture the screen’s image. 

So, without further ado, let’s look at the several methods to take screenshots on the Android TV.

To take a screenshot on Android TV, you can use the TV remote by trying the combination of Power and Volume down buttons. Likely, you can also use the TV’s power menu and access the screenshot feature. 

Another option would be to use the official app of TV. You can also enable USB debugging and use third-party apps to capture the TV screen.

You will find a detailed guide to the methods below:

Pressing two keys on your Android TV remote can help you capture the screen on the TV. 

You can also take screenshots on TV through the in-built screenshot option. To access it, you need to follow the steps below:

Various Android TVs often develop an application that allows users to control and modify TV settings. You need to use the app on another device, such as a mobile or tablet. The app also comes with the option to capture screenshots.

Another method to screenshot on Android TV would be to use third-party apps. To do so, first, you need to provide the necessary permission on your TV. 

Here’s what you need to do:

Once you allow the USB debugging option, you can install the third-party app and use it to take screenshots on Android TV. Some popular third-party apps are CetusPlay, Button Mapper.

If you cannot take screenshots with your TV remote, a few ways can help. To be specific, you can try the following two ways to take screenshots on Android TV without a remote:

In order to transfer the screenshots from your Android TV to other devices, you need to download and install a file explorer on your TV. Below is the method you can try on the ES File Explorer app to transfer your screenshots of Android TV to other devices.

If you are not aware of the location of screenshots on your Android TV, you can follow the steps below:

The answer is a simple no. Due to Netflix’s DRM (Digital Rights Management), it does not allow users to screenshot its contents. It is to protect content from piracy. 

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