Getting Started with FreePlay
FreePlay is available for Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. This guide walks you through installing the app, launching it for the first time, and learning the basic TV remote controls you will use throughout the app.
Watch our quick start video — install FreePlay and start playing content in just a few minutes. No tech skills needed.
Our step-by-step guide covers the full setup — from linking content providers to having the right lesson download automatically to your classroom TV every week.
Installing FreePlay
Android TV / Amazon Fire TV
- Open the app store on your TV (Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore)
- Search for FreePlay
- Select the app and choose Install
Apple TV
- Open the App Store on your Apple TV
- Search for FreePlay
- Select the app and choose Get
Launching the App
When you open FreePlay for the first time, you will see an animated splash screen with the FreePlay logo. The app checks for any previously connected content providers. If you have already connected a provider, it will take you directly to that provider's content browser. Otherwise, it will open the Content Providers screen where you can connect to your first content source.
Navigating with Your TV Remote
FreePlay is built for TV remotes. Here are the controls you will use throughout the app:
- Directional pad (up/down/left/right) - Move between items on screen
- Select / OK button - Choose the highlighted item
- Left arrow - Open the sidebar from any screen
- Right arrow - Close the sidebar and return to the main content area
- Back / Menu button - Go back to the previous screen
The sidebar collapses to a narrow strip of icons when you are browsing content. Press the left arrow on your remote to expand it and see the full labels.
What's Next
- Choosing a Pairing Mode - Learn about the different ways to connect your TV
- Content Providers - Connect to Lessons.church, Bible Project, and more