# Free Digital Signage for Android TV & Fire TV

> Turn any Android TV box or Amazon Fire Stick into a digital signage display with ScreenTinker. Free APK, kiosk mode, remote control.

Source: https://screentinker.com/guides/digital-signage-android-tv

## Free Digital Signage for Android TV and Fire TV (2026)

Turn any Android TV box, Apolosign player, or Amazon Fire Stick into a fully managed digital signage display using the free ScreenTinker APK.

### What works

- **Android TV** (Sony, Hisense, Philips, Onn, NVIDIA Shield, generic Android TV boxes)

- **Amazon Fire TV / Fire Stick** (4K, 4K Max, Cube)

- **Apolosign signage players** (Android-based commercial signage hardware)

- **Tablets running Android 8+** mounted as in-store displays

### Step 1: Get the APK

Download the ScreenTinker APK from [screentinker.com/download/apk](https://screentinker.com/download/apk). The latest signed release is hosted directly so you do not need a Play Store or App Store account.

### Step 2: Sideload onto the device

#### On Android TV

The easiest path is to install the **Downloader** app from the Google Play Store on the TV, then enter the URL `https://screentinker.com/download/apk`. Downloader fetches the APK and walks you through installing it. You will be prompted once to "allow installs from this source" - say yes.

#### On Fire TV / Fire Stick

Install **Downloader** from the Amazon App Store. In Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options, enable **Apps from Unknown Sources**. Open Downloader, enter `https://screentinker.com/download/apk`, and install.

**Not these sticks.** Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025, model AFTCA002) and Fire TV Stick HD (2026, model AFTCL001) run Vega OS, not Fire OS. The APK will not install. They need the Vega player, which is not yet certified — see the [Vega OS guide](https://screentinker.com/guides/digital-signage-vega.html) and do not buy them for a sign until that page says otherwise.

#### On Apolosign / commercial Android signage hardware

These devices typically expose a system file manager. Plug in a USB drive containing the APK, open the file manager, and tap the APK to install. Some Apolosign units allow direct URL install via the built-in browser.

### Step 3: Pair the device

Launch the ScreenTinker app. The first time it runs, you will be asked to grant a few permissions:

- **Display over other apps** - so the player can stay fullscreen

- **Storage** - for the local content cache

- **Accessibility service** (optional) - enables remote touch and key injection from the dashboard

The app will then show a 6-digit pairing code. Sign in to your [ScreenTinker dashboard](https://screentinker.com/app#/login), click **+ Add Display**, and enter the code.

### Step 4: Push content

Same as any other ScreenTinker display:

- Upload media in the **Content Library**

- Build a **Playlist**

- Publish the playlist and assign it to your device

### Kiosk mode tips

For unattended displays you generally want the device to boot straight into the player with no way for someone to back out:

- **Set ScreenTinker as the launcher.** The APK declares `HOME` intent support, so on most Android TVs you can pick it as the default launcher in Settings > Apps.

- **Disable updates and notifications** on the device to prevent unwanted popups.

- **Enable auto-power-on** in TV settings if you want the display to come back after a power blip without manual intervention.

- **For Fire Stick,** use the Wolf Launcher or similar to replace the Amazon home screen.

### Hardware recommendations

- **Lowest cost:** Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. ~$50 and works fine for image and 1080p video playlists.

- **Best value:** Onn 4K Streaming Box. ~$30 at Walmart and runs Android TV stock.

- **Commercial:** Apolosign players. Ship with built-in mount, real-time clock, and HDMI-CEC for power management. Recommended for production deployments.

- **Highest performance:** NVIDIA Shield TV. Overkill for signage but bulletproof.

### Related guides

- [How to set up digital signage on a Raspberry Pi](https://screentinker.com/guides/raspberry-pi-digital-signage.html)

- [Digital signage on a Samsung TV (no app, no MagicINFO)](https://screentinker.com/guides/samsung-tv-digital-signage.html)

- [Self-hosted digital signage: complete guide](https://screentinker.com/guides/self-hosted-digital-signage.html)

- [Compare: ScreenTinker vs Yodeck](https://screentinker.com/compare/yodeck-alternative.html)

- [Compare: ScreenTinker vs ScreenCloud](https://screentinker.com/compare/screencloud-alternative.html)

### Ready to deploy?

Free plan supports 1 device. Pro trial unlocks 15 devices for 14 days, no credit card.

[Start Free](https://screentinker.com/app#/login)
[Download APK](https://screentinker.com/download/apk)