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Media Player Setup & Hardware Specs
Hardware specifications, APK deployment instructions, and display pairing procedures for screen owners.
Supported Hardware Specifications
Android TV / Google TV
Android 8.0+ with 2GB RAM minimum
Amazon Fire TV Stick
Fire OS 6.0+ (Fire Stick 4K or 4K Max recommended)
Raspberry Pi 4 / 5
Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit with 4GB RAM & Chromium kiosk
Network Connection
Wi-Fi or Ethernet (1 Mbps minimum for media caching)
Step-by-Step Installation Instructions
1. Sideload or Install Hype Loop Player APK
On your Android TV or FireStick, download the Hype Loop Player app from our official download repository or transfer the APK via USB/Downloader app.
2. Launch the Application & Retrieve Pairing Code
Upon initial launch, the player screen will display a unique 6-digit alphanumeric pairing PIN (e.g. HL-8492).
3. Pair the Screen in Your Publisher Dashboard
Log in to your Hype Loop publisher dashboard, navigate to Screens → Add New Display, and enter the 6-digit code. The screen will instantly synchronize and begin caching its active ad playlist.