HDMI-CEC
HDMI-CEC allows the Aero and your TV to communicate with each other over the HDMI cable. With CEC enabled, your Aero can:
- Turn your TV on and off when you press the power button on the Aero remote
- Switch your TV to the correct input automatically when the Aero wakes up
- Sleep and wake instantly – if you switch your TV to a different HDMI input, the Aero goes to sleep. Switch back and it wakes up immediately
Using Your TV Remote with the Aero
With HDMI-CEC, you can also use your TV remote’s directional pad to navigate the Aero – useful if the Aero remote isn’t to hand.
Note that your TV remote’s channel buttons (such as Programme Up/Down or Guide) may switch your TV back to its own tuner rather than controlling the Aero. This is normal – those buttons typically tell the TV to use its built-in channels. Use the directional pad to navigate the Aero’s TV Guide instead, scroll to the channel you want, and press OK.
LG TVs: Home Button
On LG TVs, pressing the Home button will show LG’s own home menu rather than the Aero’s Home screen. If this happens, select the Aero’s HDMI input from the LG menu to return. The Aero remote’s Home button will always take you to the Aero’s Home screen.
Volume Control via CEC
HDMI-CEC volume control – allowing the Aero remote to control your TV or soundbar volume – is expected in mid-March 2026.
Google Cast
The Aero supports Google Cast, so you can cast content from your phone directly to the Aero. This is especially useful for apps that don’t have a dedicated TiVo OS app – for example, you can play Spotify on your phone and cast the audio to your TV or soundbar through the Aero.
Wi-Fi and Ethernet
The Aero supports both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections.
The Ethernet port runs at 100Mbps, which is more than sufficient for 4K streaming (which typically uses around 25Mbps at most). Any standard Ethernet cable (Cat5e, Cat6, or similar) will work. An Ethernet cable is not included in the box.
If you’re using Ethernet and want to disable Wi-Fi, go to Settings → Network → Wireless Network → Turn Off.
The benefit of Ethernet isn’t just raw speed – it eliminates concerns about Wi-Fi signal strength and avoids competition for wireless bandwidth from other devices on your network.
Public Wi-Fi Networks
The Aero cannot connect to public Wi-Fi networks that require a browser-based login page (known as captive portals) – the kind commonly found at hotels, campsites, and other public venues. The Aero doesn’t have a built-in web browser to complete these login pages.
If you need to use the Aero away from home, a mobile broadband router (using a SIM card) is a good solution – it creates its own Wi-Fi network that the Aero can connect to directly.
Bluetooth Accessories
You can connect Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and other accessories to the Aero.
To pair a new device: go to Devices → Bluetooth Accessories and follow the on-screen instructions.