The Settings menu (the gear icon on the far-right of your navigation bar) is where you control every function and preferences for your PLEIO puck. Here is a breakdown of the key menus available.
Network & Internet
This section controls your device’s connection to the internet.
Connect to a New Network: If you move your PLEIO puck or change your router, this is where you go to reconnect. You can view all available Wi-Fi networks and enter the password for a new one.
Accounts and Profiles
This section manages user access and personal accounts.
Add Another Google Account: Allows you to link another Google profile to the puck. This is useful if different family members want separate accounts for accessing personalized YouTube content, Google Play purchases, or cloud game profiles.
Manage Existing Accounts: Here, you can sign out of accounts or adjust which services are linked to a specific profile.
Apps
This menu lets you control the software installed on your device.
Recently Opened Apps: See a list of all applications that have run recently. This is helpful if you need to manage a frozen app (by selecting Force Stop) or check which apps are using memory.
Adjust Permissions: Allows you to control what information an app can access (e.g., location or microphone access). It’s important to review permissions for security and privacy.
Device Preferences
This large section houses all the core operational settings for your PLEIO puck and its functions.
Setting | Functionality |
About | Displays essential technical information about your device, including the model name, the current software version (Android TV OS), and the device serial number. |
Date and Time | Allows you to adjust the time, although it is usually set automatically via the internet. |
Language | Changes the system language for menus, captions, and keyboard layouts. |
Keyboard | Customizes the on-screen keyboard, including checking for updates and managing text input settings. |
Display and Sound | Controls video output (e.g., screen resolution), aspect ratio, and audio settings (e.g., switching to a soundbar or checking the audio format). |
Storage | Shows how much space is used by apps and data on your device. This is where you can Clear Cache or Uninstall large apps to free up space. |
Google Assistant | Manages settings for the Google's voice search function, including turning it on/off and clearing its search history. |
Google Cast | Manages the Chromecast built-in function, including turning it on/off and ensuring it is ready to receive content from your mobile devices. |
Power Management | Controls sleep timers and power-saving modes. |
Location | Manages location services used by apps (e.g., weather apps or regional content providers like Freely). |
Mic and Camera | Manages access to connected microphones or cameras, allowing you to restrict which apps can use them for privacy. |
Usage Diagnostics | Allows you to choose whether to share anonymous usage data with Google for improving the service. |
Restart | Initiates a soft reboot of the puck, which is the first step in troubleshooting many minor errors. |