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How to Set Live Wallpapers on Android TV (Projectivy Launcher Guide) | DesktopHut

Learn the easy way to set any video file from DesktopHut as a live wallpaper on your Android TV using the Projectivy Launcher. Our step-by-step guide works for any MP4 video. August 05, 2025 06:31

Take Your Android TV to the Next Level

So, you're using the incredible, customizable Projectivy Launcher and want to get rid of your static background? You've come to the right place. Adding a dynamic, animated live wallpaper is the single best way to make your Android TV home screen feel truly personal and alive.

This is the official DesktopHut guide on how to use any of our thousands of free video files as a live wallpaper on your Android TV with Projectivy. Let's get started!


What You'll Need:

  • An Android TV device (like a Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield, etc.)
  • The Projectivy Launcher installed.
  • A USB flash drive or external hard drive.
  • A PC or Mac to download the wallpaper files.

Step 1: Find and Download Your Perfect Wallpaper

First, you need the source material. On your computer, browse our massive library at DesktopHut to find the live wallpaper you want to use. We have thousands of options, from stunning nature landscapes to your favorite anime and game characters.

Once you find one you love, simply click the download button to save the high-quality MP4 video file to your computer.

Step 2: Transfer the Video to Your USB Drive

This step is simple. Plug your USB flash drive into your computer, and copy the MP4 wallpaper file you just downloaded directly onto it. For best results, keep the file name simple (e.g., nature-wallpaper.mp4).

Step 3: Enable Live Wallpaper Support in Projectivy

Now, head over to your Android TV. Before you can select a video, you need to make sure Projectivy is set up to use one.

  1. Plug the USB drive into an available USB port on your Android TV device.
  2. Open Projectivy Launcher's Settings.
  3. Navigate to the "Appearance" or "Background" section.
  4. Make sure the "Background Type" is set to "Live Wallpaper".

Step 4: Select Your Live Wallpaper File

This is the final step! Projectivy Launcher needs a helper app to play video files as a background. If you don't already have one, it will often prompt you to install one. A great, free choice on the Google Play Store is an app called "Video Live Wallpaper."

  1. In Projectivy's background settings, choose the option to "Select Live Wallpaper".
  2. Your TV will show you a list of apps that can handle this. Choose the "Video Live Wallpaper" app (or similar).
  3. Inside that app, select "Choose Video" and navigate to your connected USB Drive.
  4. Select the your-wallpaper-file.mp4.
  5. Confirm your settings (like enabling or disabling audio) and tap "Set as Wallpaper".

Return to your home screen, and you should now see your beautiful new animated background running perfectly within Projectivy Launcher!


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DesktopHut lets you put live wallpapers on your computer screen and mobile phone. You can use both 3D and 2D animated wallpapers. DesktopHut is the best tool to get these dynamic wallpapers on your PC! With DesktopHut, your desktop will be more lively with video backgrounds, real-time graphics, and wallpapers that respond to audio or your interactions. Plus, it's designed not to slow down your games or other full-screen apps. And the best part? It's all free! Get it from Microsoft Store