How to simulate a touch screen press on android tv

by WiSeIVIaN

Basically, I've loaded the dish anywhere app on my android tv box. I can watch live TV and on demand fine, but when I click to watch DVR content there is a popup where you click either "watch on tv" or "watch on device". Neither of these buttons work...

I've tried two different air mouses without success, and the thought online is that only a touchscreen press will work.

Is there way way for me to get a touchscreen press to register on the Android tv? One of my air mouses has programmable buttons though I doubt that helps here...

harps86

Doesnt sound like an Android TV box. May not have the right drivers/options to fully understand the mouse operations.

ostekages

Hmm, i cannot speak for the specific hardware you're using, but my Sony XD85 has had no issues at all. I've used a wireless keyboard/mouse combi (Logitech K400) which works flawlessly. You get a mouse pointer that simulates touch presses. Even better, the Sony TV comes with an app for Android phones, that allows you to use your phone as a remote. In there, there's a touch field, that works similar to the trackpad on the K400. Mouse pointer that simulates touch presses. Worked on all apps, I've tested so far. Both Android TV compatible apps and sideloaded 'non'-compatible apps :-)

Best of luck!

bhart81

Plug in a USB or Bluetooth mouse.

JimboLodisC

Which Android TV device? The Shield comes with a controller and the right control stick can be used as a mouse.