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Fire TV Setup Guide

Display your RaspberryPints taplist on any Fire TV device. This guide walks you through installation, setup, and daily use.

Compatible Devices

The RaspberryPints app works with:

  • Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen and newer)
  • Fire TV Stick Lite
  • Fire TV Stick 4K / 4K Max
  • Fire TV Cube (all generations)
  • Fire TV Edition smart TVs (Toshiba, Insignia, etc.)

Installation

From Your Fire TV

  1. On your Fire TV, go to Find > Search
  2. Search for "RaspberryPints"
  3. Select the app from search results
  4. Click Get or Download
  5. Wait for installation to complete
  6. Click Open to launch

From Amazon Website

  1. Visit the Amazon Appstore on your computer or phone
  2. Sign in with your Amazon account
  3. Click Get App or Deliver to
  4. Select your Fire TV device
  5. The app will automatically download to your Fire TV

First-Time Setup

When you first open the app:

  1. Enter Your Subdomain

    • You'll see a screen asking for your brewery subdomain
    • Type just the subdomain part (e.g., "mybrewery" not "mybrewery.taplists.raspberrypints.com")
    • Use your Fire TV remote to navigate the on-screen keyboard

  2. Connect to Taplist

    • Press the Connect to Taplist button
    • The app will verify your brewery exists
    • If successful, your taplist loads in fullscreen

  3. Automatic Launch

    • The app remembers your subdomain
    • Next time you open the app, it goes straight to your taplist

Using the App

Remote Controls

ButtonAction
BACKOpen/close the menu
UP/DOWNNavigate menu options
SELECTChoose menu option
PLAY/PAUSERefresh taplist

Menu Options

Press BACK on your remote to open the menu:

  • Refresh Taplist - Manually refresh to see latest changes
  • Change Brewery - Enter a different subdomain
  • Close Menu - Return to taplist display

Auto-Refresh

Your taplist automatically refreshes to show the latest information. The refresh interval is controlled by your taplist settings in the admin panel.

Displaying Custom Layouts

The Fire TV app fully supports custom layouts from the Display Editor:

  1. Create your layout in the Display Editor at your admin panel
  2. Save and set as Active - Make sure your layout is marked as the active layout
  3. Enable custom layouts in Settings > Use Custom Layout
  4. Your Fire TV will display your custom layout with all styling intact

What's Supported

  • All Google Fonts and typography settings
  • Custom colors and backgrounds
  • Multi-page layouts with auto-rotation
  • Component styling (spacing, borders, etc.)
  • Background images
  • All component types (taps, text, images, sections, etc.)

Troubleshooting

"Brewery not found" error

  • Double-check your subdomain spelling
  • Make sure you're entering just the subdomain, not the full URL
  • Verify your RaspberryPints account is active

Taplist shows "private" message

Your taplist is set to private. To fix:

  1. Go to your admin panel (yourbrewery.taplists.raspberrypints.com/admin)
  2. Navigate to Settings
  3. Enable "Enable public taplist"
  4. Save settings

App stuck on loading screen

  • Check your Fire TV's internet connection
  • Try pressing BACK to return to subdomain entry
  • Restart the app by pressing HOME, then reopening

Custom layout not showing

  1. Verify you have a custom layout saved in Display Editor
  2. Make sure it's set as the Active layout
  3. Enable "Use Custom Layout" in Settings
  4. Refresh the app (press PLAY/PAUSE or use menu)

Display looks different than expected

  • The Fire TV renders your actual web taplist, so what you see in the admin preview is what you'll get
  • Check your layout at the full taplist URL in a browser to compare
  • Make sure any custom CSS is compatible with WebView rendering

Tips for Best Results

Optimal Display Settings

  • Use landscape layouts - Fire TV is always landscape orientation
  • Large fonts - Text should be readable from across the room
  • High contrast - Dark backgrounds with light text work well on TVs
  • Simple layouts - Avoid cluttered designs that are hard to read at a distance

Network Recommendations

  • Wired connection - Use Ethernet adapter for most reliable connection
  • Strong WiFi - Position your Fire TV with good signal strength
  • Stable internet - The app needs consistent internet access

Power Management

  • Fire TV may sleep after inactivity - adjust your Fire TV's sleep settings if needed
  • Consider using a dedicated Fire TV for your taplist display
  • Keep the Fire TV plugged in continuously for always-on display

Changing Breweries

If you need to display a different brewery's taplist:

  1. Press BACK on your remote
  2. Select Change Brewery
  3. Enter the new subdomain
  4. Press Connect to Taplist

The app will remember the new subdomain for future launches.

Uninstalling

To remove the app:

  1. Go to Fire TV Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications
  2. Find RaspberryPints
  3. Select Uninstall

Need more help? Contact support through your My Account page or visit our FAQ.