The Singa Android TV app works in a new way from October 12, 2026. Instead of using your TV remote, you sign in, pick songs, manage the queue and change the key on your phone, tablet or computer, and your TV plays the karaoke in full screen. The TV remote is only needed for play, pause, skip, and seek.
This article explains which TVs are supported, how to connect your TV to your Singa account, how to sing with the new setup, and what to do if something doesn't work.
Before you start: update the Singa app on your phone or tablet to the latest version. The new TV app does not work with older versions of the Singa mobile and tablet apps. Singa on the web (singa.com) works in any browser and needs no update.
What you need
On your TV
An Android Smart TV running Android TV OS 7.0 or newer
Access to the Google Play Store
To control the TV (any one of these)
The Singa app on iPhone or iPad, updated to the latest version
The Singa app on an Android phone or tablet, updated to the latest version
Singa on the web in a browser on your phone, tablet or computer
Not supported
Chromecast
How to connect Singa to your Android TV
Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV.
Search for the Singa Karaoke app, then install and open it. If you already have Singa installed, update it to the latest version.
Your TV shows a QR code and a 6-digit code.
Connect in one of two ways:
With your phone or tablet:
Scan the QR code with your phone's camera. The Singa app opens with the code already filled in. If you don't have the app, the page opens in your browser.
Within the Singa App: Tap the device selector icon on the top left (iOS) or top right (Android) of the Discovery tab, tap the ‘Android TV’ from the list, and enter the code shown on the TV screen.
On a desktop or mobile browser:
Or go to singa.com/device on your phone, tablet or computer and type in the 6-digit code.
Log in to your Singa account (or create a new one).
Your TV is now connected. Pick a song on your phone, tablet or computer and it starts playing on the TV.
The code on the TV refreshes automatically after a few minutes. If it changed before you finished, enter the new code shown on the TV.
If singa.com/device automatically selects the wrong Google Account, log out of Singa in your browser or open the page in a private/incognito window. Then choose the correct Google Account, or log in with your Singa email and password.
Already connected a TV and want to add another? In the Singa app, tap the TV icon at the top of the Discover page and choose Connect to TV.
Using Singa on your TV
Once your TV is connected, use the Singa app or singa.com just like you normally would. Everything you play goes to the TV.
Find songs by browsing and searching on your phone, tablet or computer.
Tap Play to sing a song on the TV. If a song is already playing, you can choose to play yours now or add it to the queue.
Add to queue to line up songs, including whole playlists.
Manage the queue in the Queue tab: reorder songs or remove them. Everyone logged in to the same account sees the same queue, and it stays on the TV even if you close the app or your phone runs out of battery.
Change the key (pitch), or pick another version of a song from the song settings.
Pause, skip and seek from your phone or computer, or with the TV remote.
Switching guide vocals on and off is currently available when connecting with a web browser.
Switch where the music plays
Tap the TV icon (in the Discover page or the player) to open the device list. From there you can move the song to the TV, play it on this device instead, or set the TV's volume.
Tempo control is not available on the TV
Your favorites, playlists and song history are the same as on your other devices, because you use the same Singa account.
If your TV doesn't have the Play Store, you can use it as an external display by connecting it to a computer. Directions on how to share your screen from a computer can be found here.
Using the TV remote
The TV remote controls the song that is playing. Choosing songs and managing the queue happens on your phone, tablet or computer.
Remote button | What it does |
Play/Pause (or OK) | Pause or continue the song |
Fast forward / Rewind | Jump forward or back in the song |
Arrow keys + OK on the on-screen buttons | Go to the next or previous song |
Next / Previous (if your remote has them) | Go to the next or previous song |
If the song is playing on your phone instead of the TV, the TV shows where it's playing. Use your phone to change to TV playback, or press Back on your TV remote to disconnect the TV from your phone.
Troubleshooting issues with your Android TV
If the Singa app is not visible in the Play Store:
Your TV may not run Android TV OS
Your device may be running an outdated OS version
The manufacturer may not support all Play Store apps; try updating the TV software or using another Android TV device
If you can't connect your TV:
Make sure the Singa app on your phone or tablet is updated to the latest version
Check that the 6-digit code matches the one currently shown on the TV. The code refreshes after a few minutes
If a code didn't work, clear the code field completely before typing the new one
Try connecting at singa.com/device in your browser instead
If songs don't appear on the TV:
Check that your phone or computer and the TV are logged in to the same Singa account
Open the device list (TV icon) and check that the TV is selected
Check your internet connection on both devices
If the connection drops:
The song that is playing keeps playing on the TV. Singa reconnects automatically. If it doesn't, close and reopen the Singa app on your phone, or reload singa.com.
If the app crashes or songs don't load:
Restart the TV
Check your internet connection (minimum 15 Mbps recommended)
Clear the Singa app cache (Settings → Apps → Singa → Clear cache)
Ensure your TV has at least 1 GB of free storage
Older or low-end Android TVs may take longer to start the app and load songs
Audio/video sync issues:
Restart the Singa app
If using external audio systems, check the Bluetooth latency or switch to a wired connection