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Set up Guardian on an Android TV or Fire TV

Last updated October 23, 2026

Install, pair with the remote, then do the one-time setup. Built from the same app as Android TV. Only the app store differs.

What works on Android TV and Fire TV

Every item is labeled by what the device really allows. Select a dash to see why something isn't available.

Android TV

Install, pair with the remote, then do the one-time setup.

Protection level

  • Basic
  • App blocking
  • Block hours
  • Daily time limits
  • Lock now
  • Scheduled device lock
  • Website filtering
  • Pause internet
  • Location: not on Android TV. TVs don't report location. They stay in one place.
  • App usage
  • Calls & messages: not on Android TV. TVs have no calls or texts.

Fire TV

The same app as Android TV, from Amazon's store. Same setup and limits.

Protection level

  • Basic
  • App blocking
  • Block hours
  • Daily time limits
  • Lock now
  • Scheduled device lock
  • Website filtering
  • Pause internet
  • Location: not on Fire TV. TVs don't report location. They stay in one place.
  • App usage
  • Calls & messages: not on Fire TV. TVs have no calls or texts.

Set it up, step by step

Android TV

  1. 1Install Guardian on the TV and open it.
  2. 2Enter the 6-character code from "Add a device" with the remote.
  3. 3Do each setup step once: "Let Guardian see which app is open", "Let Guardian show the block screen" and "Let Guardian filter websites" (press OK on the VPN request).

Fire TV

  1. 1Install Guardian on the Fire TV and open it.
  2. 2Enter the 6-character code from "Add a device" with the remote.
  3. 3Do each setup step once: "Let Guardian see which app is open", "Let Guardian show the block screen" and "Let Guardian filter websites" (press OK on the VPN request).

Good to know

Android TV

  • Guardian covers a blocked app as soon as it opens. It's a strong deterrent, but a determined teen may find a way around it (Basic).
  • Lock now and scheduled device lock work on Android TV. TVs don't report location.

Fire TV

  • Built from the same app as Android TV. Only the app store differs.

Both apps are built. We're confirming them on real Amazon devices before we call them ready.

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