Alex Ruben
How To Customize and Create Shortcut Buttons for Amazon Prime Video on Google TV Streamer
Setting up quick access to your favorite streaming apps can be a pain, especially when you’re tired of digging through menus every time you wanna watch something. This walkthrough should make life a little easier by letting you assign a shortcut button on your Google TV Streamer 4K remote to jump straight into Amazon Prime Video. It’s pretty handy, especially if Prime is your go-to for movies and shows, and works pretty much on any Android TV device running OS 14 or 15, like Chromecast with Google TV or other compatible setups.
How to Fix or Set Up a Shortcut for Amazon Prime Video on Google TV
Access the Remote Shortcut Customization Menu
This is kinda weird, but not really. Usually, you pick a button that’s not used for much or that you don’t mind repurposing. On some setups, you might need to go into the remote control settings via the main menu.
- Press and hold the remote button you want to assign until a menu pops up on the screen. If no menu appears, check out Settings > Remotes and Accessories or look for a Customize Buttons option somewhere.
- From the menu, choose Favorite App or similar. Some TVs might say Assign Button or Custom Shortcut.
Select Amazon Prime Video from Installed Apps
This part is key. When you pick Favorite App, a list of all installed apps should appear. You want to find Amazon Prime Video.
- Scroll through the list until you see Amazon Prime Video. Sometimes, the apps are ordered alphabetically, which is nice.
- Highlight it and press OK. On some remotes, that might be the Enter button or the center button of the D-pad.
Create and Save the Shortcut
After selecting the app, the device should ask if you want to make it a shortcut. If it doesn’t, look for an option labeled Create Shortcut or Save.
- Tap that, and the setup should go into effect. The remote button you chose will now be linked to Amazon Prime Video.
- Some devices might require a restart or re-sync of the remote for changes to stick, so keep that in mind.
Test Your New Shortcut
Here’s where you find out if all that effort paid off. Just press the button you set up, and Prime Video should open instantly. If not, double-check to see if you assigned the right button or try rebooting the device.
- On some setups, it’s hit or miss—sometimes, you gotta redo the process if things don’t stick the first time. No big deal, just a minor annoyance.
Extra Tips & Common Pitfalls
This setup might not work perfectly on all devices out of the box, especially if your OS version is slightly outdated. So, check for updates in Settings > System > About > Software Update. Also, if you find the shortcuts are not behaving as expected, try disconnecting and reconnecting the remote, or removing and re-adding the app shortcuts. Sometimes, a quick reboot helps clear out weird cache glitches.
If you’re into voice commands, remember you can always say, `voice search “Open Prime Video”` for a quick launch too.
Wrap-up
Creating custom shortcuts isn’t rocket science, but it sure can shave some time off your binge-watching sessions. Just keep in mind, some remotes and setups are a little finicky, so don’t get mad if it takes a redo or two. Usually, once it’s set, it sticks, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Fingers crossed this helps someone save a few precious seconds during their streaming marathon.
Summary
- Pick an unused button on your remote and hold to bring up the menu.
- Find the option for customizing or assigning shortcut buttons.
- Choose Amazon Prime Video from your installed apps.
- Save and test the shortcut to confirm it works.