You can get CicloStudio running on a new Android TV in under 10 minutes.
Before you start
A standard 4GB-RAM Android TV box (or your free CicloHub).
An Ethernet cable (recommended) and the device powered on.
A Google account to sign in to Google Play.
A CicloZone Studio account at studios.ciclozone.com already created.
Step-by-step
Turn on your Android TV and open Settings.
Connect to the internet (Ethernet recommended) and confirm the date and time match your studio location.
Open Google Play and sign in with your Google account.
Search for Ciclo Studio and tap Install.
Tap Open to launch the app.
Tap Set Ciclo Studio as default launcher → choose CicloStudio → choose Always.
Choose the device mode:
Hub — the main studio screen (set this up first).
Pod Mirror — duplicates the Hub on a second screen.
Pod Leaderboard — full-screen class leaderboard on a second screen.
On your phone, scan the QR code shown in the bottom-right corner of the app.
Log in to your CicloStudio account on the page that opens — this links the device.
The app downloads videos and starts playing your scheduled classes.
Need help?
If the QR code doesn't open or the device won't pair, email support@ciclozone.com with your studio account email and a photo of the screen.
Step 1 — Android TV Menu
Turn on your Android TV device. While it may appear visually different, the structure remains the same, so there’s no need to worry. First, navigate to the settings.
Step 2 — Android TV Settings
Find the Settings menu on your Android TV.
Step 3 — Wifi, Date, and Time
Connect your Android TV device to the internet. For optimal connectivity, we recommend using an Ethernet cable. Additionally, ensure that the time on the device is accurate and corresponds to your studio location.
Step 4 — Google Play
Now, head over to Google Play. If you are not logged in, the first time you click on Google Play, it will prompt you to sign in with your Google Account.
Step 5 — Search Ciclo Studio
In Google Play, search for "Ciclo Studio" and open the app page.
Step 6 — Install Ciclo Studio
On the app page, click "Install" to download Ciclo Studio to your Android TV device.
Step 7 — Open Ciclo Studio
Once the installation is complete, click "Open" to launch Ciclo Studio.
Step 8 — Ciclo Studio Opened
The Ciclo Studio app is now running on your Android TV.
Step 9 — Ciclo Studio as Default Launcher
The Ciclo Studio app is now open. First, let's set it as the default launcher so that every time the Android TV device is turned on, Ciclo Studio launches automatically in fullscreen. Click "Set Ciclo Studio as default launcher".
Step 10 — System Notification
A system notification will appear. Select "CicloStudio" and click on "Always." The notification will then close.
Step 11 — Ciclo Studio - Modes
Now, let's discuss the app modes: "Hub," "Pod Mirror," and "Pod Leaderboard."
Step 12 — Hub, Pod Mirror, Pod Leaderboard
"Hub" refers to the main screen of the studio that must be activated first. If you have additional Android TV devices and screens, you can utilize "Pod Mirror" to duplicate the "Hub" screen. Another option, if activated on your account, is the "Pod Leaderboard," which will display the class leaderboard in full screen.
Step 13 — Change between "Hub", "Pod Mirror", "Pod Leaderboard"
To switch between modes, simply click on the box with the type option. The activation process is the same for all modes, but ensure you activate the "Hub" screen first on your main studio screen.
Step 14 — Link App to CicloStudio Account
Finally, let's connect the CicloStudio Android App to your CicloStudio account and activate your studio screen. Once the app is linked to your account, your 30-day free trial will begin.Using your personal device, scan the QR code located in the bottom right corner.
Step 15 — Device Video Authorisation
When you scan the QR code, a web page will open, prompting you to log in to your CicloStudio Account to connect it to the app. Once you complete the login, you will receive a notification confirming that the screen has been successfully added and the studio is now linked. If you do not have a CicloStudio account, you can watch our video titled "Register, Login to Ciclo Studio as Studio Owner."
Step 16 — Link Completed
As the account is successfully linked, the app will briefly download videos and then will play scheduled studio classes.
Step 17 — Classes Are Now Running
Your CicloStudio app now runs classes according to the schedule set up in your studio account. To learn how to schedule classes, watch our video "Schedule, Change and Delete Class in Ciclo Studio".