A Smart TV Experience, Branded for Your Property
BetterSTR TV takes over the Android TV home screen so every guest is welcomed with your guidebook, Wi-Fi, entertainment and messages.
Branded Home Screen
Replaces the stock Android TV launcher. Whenever a guest presses Home they land on your property’s branded welcome screen — not a wall of ads.
Guidebook on the Big Screen
Your full digital guidebook — house rules, Wi-Fi, local tips and check-out info — navigable from the couch with the TV remote.
One-Scan Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi QR code right on the home screen — guests scan with their phone and connect instantly. No spelling out passwords.
Streaming & Live TV
One-tap tiles for the apps guests want — Netflix, Plex/movies, plus live free-to-air and sports channels — then back to your screen when they’re done.
Screensaver & Ambient Music
When idle, the TV shows a branded photo screensaver with optional background music — a calm, on-brand ambience instead of a black screen.
Personalised Messages
Greet guests by name (“Welcome Sarah”) and surface reminders like check-out time or rubbish day — full screen or as a scrolling ticker.
Your branded home screen — personalised welcome, app tiles and a live ticker message
Guests scan the on-screen QR code to join the Wi-Fi instantly — no typing passwords
See BetterSTR TV in action
Works With the TV You Have
Plug-in streaming stick
Add BetterSTR TV to any HDMI port with an inexpensive Android TV / Google TV stick — ideal for retrofitting existing TVs.
Built-in Android TV
Many smart TVs already run Android TV / Google TV (TCL, Sony, Philips and more) — install straight onto the set, no extra hardware.
- Android TV / Google TV (Android 9+)
- Android 12+ recommended for hands-off automatic updates
- Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity
Recommended Devices
Certified Google TV streamers with the best compatibility and silent over-the-air updates
Google TV Streamer 4K
Best all-round option
- Android 14 (Google TV)
- 4K HDR, certified Widevine L1
- Ethernet + Wi-Fi
- Silent OTA updates
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
Budget-friendly stick
- Android 12+ (Google TV)
- 4K, certified Widevine L1
- Compact HDMI stick
- Powered by USB
Best with certified Android TV / Google TV devices. Amazon Fire TV, Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) are not supported.
Set Up in Minutes
Run the free BetterSTR TV Setup tool on your Mac or PC. It finds the TV on your network, installs and configures everything in a click, then you scan a QR code on the TV to pair it to a property.
Step-by-step guide: Setting up your Android TV.
Updates Delivered Over the Air
Improve every TV in your portfolio without touching the hardware. From the BetterSTR admin you control a base version for the whole fleet and can pin specific devices — each TV updates itself on its next check-in.
- Push a new version to all devices at once
- Or target a single device for testing
- See each TV’s version and last check-in
- No app store, no manual side-loading
Speak to Each Guest
Show a personalised welcome and timely reminders right on the home screen — full screen or as a scrolling ticker. Perfect for:
- Welcome messages with the guest’s name
- Important reminders (rubbish day, pool hours, quiet times)
- Check-out time and instructions
- Local event notifications
Messages are set per property and update remotely — no need to be on-site.
Why Choose BetterSTR TV?
Branded First Impression
Guests are welcomed by your property, not a generic launcher full of ads
Entertainment Built In
Streaming apps and live TV alongside your guidebook — more than just info
Easy Fleet Updates
Improve every TV over the air from one dashboard — no site visits
Uses Hardware You Have
Built-in Android TVs or an inexpensive streaming stick — your choice
Ready to Upgrade the In-Room Experience?
Give guests a branded welcome, easy Wi-Fi and the entertainment they expect — on the screen they already use most.