How To Install and Use Mouse Toggle On Android TV/Google TV

mouse toggle for android tv

The following guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions to Install Mouse Toggle App for Android TV, Google TV, and NVIDIA SHIELD devices.

Oftentimes, 3rd party applications and other websites will not function properly on various Android TV boxes.

With the mouse toggle app installed, you can access and use all features and applications on your preferred device.

This is fabulous for those who stream live sports and more via a web browser that requires a mouse for full navigation.

Oftentimes, 3rd Party apps & APKs that we sideload do not work properly without a mouse.

Mouse Toggle alleviates this issue and lets you use any app or website you prefer on your Android device.

We provide a video guide as well as a screenshot guide for installing and using Mouse Toggle on Android TV & NVIDIA SHIELD.

We strongly suggest watching the video below for important details and instructions not available in the screenshot guide.

In this tutorial I am using an onn. Google TV Box. However, these steps should work for other popular Android devices such as Forumler, MECOOL, Chromecast with Google TV, and more.

Those using NVIDIA SHIELD will want to watch the video guide and use the NVIDIA SHIELD Screenshot Guide for mouse toggle on these devices.

It is important to note that this will not work on Android TV Boxes running stock Android.

This will only work for devices running the true Android TV Operating System.

Learn the difference between Stock Android devices and those running true Android TV OS at our resource guide below.

Android TV Box Resource Guide

Once installed, mouse toggle will function just like a regular mouse by using the directional pad (D-pad) located on your remote.

This tool works great for those trying to navigate Streaming Apps, Free Online Movie Sites, APKs, and much more.

Continue reading to learn how to install Mouse Toggle on Android TV.

For those using a Firestick or Fire TV, you can easily install mouse toggle on these devices with our instructional guide below.

How To Install Mouse Toggle for Firestick

Below you will find both a video tutorial and screenshot guide for Mouse Toggle on Android TV Boxes.

We suggest watching the video first because there’s important details covered that you won’t find in the screenshot guide.

Mouse Toggle on Android TV/Google TV/NVIDIA SHIELD Video Guide

 

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How To Install Mouse Toggle for Android TV/Google TV Screenshot Guide

The following guide works for Android TV devices such as the ONN, MECOOL, and Chromecast with Google TV.

Those using NVIDIA SHIELD will want to follow the guide below which has an additional step needed to use mouse toggle.

1. Install the Downloader app from your respective App Store (Amazon App Store or Google Play) and enable Unknown Sources within the settings of your streaming device.

If you haven’t done this yet please refer to the following screenshot tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

Install Downloader & Enable Unknown Sources

2. Launch Downloader.

launch downloader

3. If prompted, click Allow.

click allow for downloader

4. Hover over the URL bar and click the select button on your remote to open the keyboard.

click select button on your remote

5. Type the Downloader Code for the TROYPOINT Toolbox which is 250931 and click Go.

type downloader code for the troypoint toolbox to install mouse toggle for android tv

6. You will then see a redirect page.

redirect page for troypoint toolbox

7. After that, you will see the TROYPOINT Toolbox home screen.

troypoint toolbox homescreen

8. Simply scroll down to locate Mouse Toggle for Android TV and then click on Download.

click download mouse toggle for android tv

9. Proceed by clicking on Install.

click install

10. Then, click on Open.

click open mouse toggle for android tv

11. Mouse Toggle Settings will then be displayed.

mouse toggle settings

12. Go back to your device’s home screen and choose Settings.

select settings for mouse toggle on android tv

13. Click on Apps.

click apps

14. Simply scroll down and then tap on Special app access.

select special app access for mouse toggle on android tv

15. Tap on Display over other apps.

choose display over other apps

16. Activate Mouse Toggle for Android TV.

enable mouse toggle for android tv

17. Go back to the Settings panel and choose Accessibility.

choose accessibility

18. Select Mouse Toggle Service.

19. Click Enable.

click enable

20. Click OK.

click ok

21. Mouse Toggle Service is now enabled.

mouse toggle is now enabled

22. Return to your apps list and launch Mouse Toggle.

launch mouse toggle for android tv

23. You can now see the app is running, and you can adjust preferences on your device.

mouse toggle for android tv is now ready for use

For those using an NVIDIA SHIELD device, refer to the guide below.

How to Install Mouse Toggle for NVIDIA SHIELD Screenshot Guide

The guide below provides installation instructions for mouse toggle on NVIDIA SHIELD. It requires a few extra steps not needed for other Android TV devices.

1. Install the Downloader app from your respective App Store (Amazon App Store or Google Play) and enable Unknown Sources within the settings of your streaming device.

If you haven’t done this yet, please refer to the following screenshot tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

Install Downloader & Enable Unknown Sources

2. Launch Downloader.

open downloader to install mouse toggle for nvidia shield

3. If prompted, click Allow.

click allow if prompted

4. Click the select button on the remote to enter the URL.

click select button on remote to enter URL

5. Type the Downloader Code for NVIDIA SHIELD Mouse Toggle, which is 250931, and click Go.

type 250931 and click go

6. You are then met with the TROYPOINT Toolbox home screen.

troypoint toolbox home screen for installing mouse toggle on nvidia shield

7. Scroll down to locate Mouse Toggle for NVIDIA SHIELD, then click on Download.

click download mouse toggle for nvidia shield8. Proceed to click on Install.

click install mouse toggle for nvidia shield

click enable

17. Click OK.

click ok for mouse toggle for nvidia shield

18. The Enable toggle should be turned on for the Mouse Toggle Service.

mouse toggle for nvidia shield enabled

19. Return back to Device Preferences and click Developer options.

click developer options for mouse toggle on nvidia shield

20. Enable USB Debugging and Network Debugging.

Enable USB and Network Debugging

 

21. You can now launch Mouse Toggle on the NVIDIA Shield and adjust settings for your personal preference.

mouse toggle on nvidia shield preferences

Mouse Toggle installation on NVIDIA SHIELD is now complete!

With Mouse Toggle enabled, you can now access all functions on your device including Browsers, 3rd Party apps, and more!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mouse Toggle?

Mouse Toggle is an application that works as a mouse to navigate various apps that require a mouse for use.

Is Mouse Toggle Free?

Yes. Users can install mouse toggle for free using the step-by-step guide above.

Can I install Mouse Toggle on Android TV?

Yes. The guide above shows you How to Install Mouse Toggle on any Android TV Device including NVIDIA SHIELD and more.

Is Mouse Toggle in Google Play Store?

Yes. However, we also provide instructions for installing this app via sideload.

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