Overview

This guide explains how to connect to an unrooted Android TV over Wi-Fi using Termux directly on the TV to perform the initial checks and connection preparation before using a Windows PC.

Prerequisites

Android TV and PC on the same Wi-Fi network
Access to the TV remote
Termux installed on the TV
Platform Tools installed on your PC (Download here)
TV firmware with ADB service running (pre-enabled by manufacturer)

Check ADB Status in Termux

Open Termux on the TV and run:

Check for root access:

su

If you see # prompt → root access is available.
If su: not found → no root access.

Check if ADB is listening on port 5555:

netstat -tnlp | grep 5555

If you see :::5555 → listening on IPv6 only.
If you see 0.0.0.0:5555 → listening on IPv4.

Get the TV's IP address:

ip addr show wlan0

Look for inet line, e.g., 192.168.0.216/24.

Test network connectivity to your PC or router:

ping -c 4 192.168.0.1

(Replace 192.168.0.1 with your router’s IP if different.)

Connect from PC

On your PC, open Command Prompt and navigate to the platform-tools folder:

cd "C:\Users\<YourName>\Downloads\platform-tools-latest-windows\platform-tools"

Test network reachability:

ping 192.168.0.216

(Replace with the IP found in Termux.)

Connect via ADB:

adb connect 192.168.0.216:5555

Expected outputs:

connected to 192.168.0.216:5555 → success
already connected to 192.168.0.216:5555 → already connected
If connection refused → reboot TV and recheck ADB status in Termux.

Check authorization:

adb devices

device → authorized and ready
unauthorized → approve the prompt on TV (tick Always allow)

Test ADB Control

Open a remote shell:

adb shell

Expected prompt:

shell@<device>:/ $

Type exit to close.

Test commands:

adb shell pm list packages
adb shell screencap -p /sdcard/screen.png
adb pull /sdcard/screen.png

Optional: Mirror TV Screen

Download scrcpy (GitHub link)
Run:

scrcpy

The TV screen will display in a window on your PC.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause	Fix
`unauthorized`	Debugging prompt not approved	Revoke authorizations, reconnect
`connection refused`	ADB daemon not active	Reboot TV and retry Termux check
`offline`	Temporary state	Disconnect/reconnect
IP changes	DHCP assigned a new address	Set static IP in TV network settings

ADB Connect PC to Android devices

ADB Over Wi-Fi for Unrooted Android TV (Termux Method)