Connecting Devices
HDMI-CEC
HDMI-CEC allows your Aero, TV and other connected devices to communicate with each other over HDMI.
With HDMI-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 HDMI input automatically when Aero wakes up.
- Sleep and wake quickly when you change HDMI input. If you switch your TV to a different HDMI input, Aero goes to sleep. Switch back to Aero’s input and it wakes again.
You can turn HDMI-CEC on or off here: Settings → Inputs → HDMI-CEC
You can control the volume on your TV, soundbar or AV receiver with the Aero remote by turning on the optional CEC Volume Control setting, added in software update 19.1021.153. Compatibility varies between devices. See our below for more information.
If HDMI-CEC Does Not Work
HDMI-CEC needs to be enabled on your TV and on any connected soundbar or AV receiver you want Aero to communicate with.
TV manufacturers sometimes use their own names for HDMI-CEC, so you may need to check your TV’s settings or manual.
If power or input switching does not work:
- Check that HDMI-CEC is enabled on your TV.
- Check that HDMI-CEC is enabled on your soundbar or AV receiver, if you use one.
- Try using a different HDMI cable or HDMI input on your TV.
- Turn your TV and Aero off at the mains for a minute, then turn them back on.
HDMI-CEC Volume Control on Aero
CEC Volume Control is a new setting introduced in software update 19.1021.153. When enabled, your Aero’s remote controls the volume on your TV, soundbar, or AV receiver over HDMI-CEC, instead of adjusting the Aero’s own internal volume.
It is switched off by default because compatibility varies. Some TVs and audio devices support CEC volume commands well, while others do not support them at all.
You can find the setting here: Settings → Inputs → CEC Volume Control
Before You Turn It On
Set Aero’s own volume to maximum before enabling CEC Volume Control.
This gives your TV, soundbar or AV receiver the strongest audio signal to work with. Once CEC Volume Control is enabled, the Aero remote will try to control the connected device’s volume instead of Aero’s own internal volume.
If Aero’s volume is set low before enabling CEC Volume Control, the sound may stay quieter than expected.
Compatibility
CEC Volume Control depends on the device connected to Aero and how that device supports HDMI-CEC.
Many TVs, soundbars and AV receivers do work. In testing, CEC Volume Control has worked with many Sony, Philips, Hisense, Fire TV and Android TV models, as well as several soundbars and AV receivers.
That said, we cannot guarantee compatibility from the brand name alone. Compatibility can vary even within the same brand. For example, one Samsung TV may support CEC volume control while another Samsung TV may not. The same can be true for other brands and model years.
HDMI-CEC normally treats the TV as the hub for connected devices. This means that if your TV does not support this volume control mode, a soundbar or AV receiver connected through that TV may not work with Aero’s CEC Volume Control either.
LG TVs do not support this CEC volume mode. If your soundbar or AV receiver is connected to an LG TV, CEC Volume Control is unlikely to work, even if the soundbar or receiver supports HDMI-CEC.
The best way to check is to make sure HDMI-CEC is enabled on your TV, soundbar or AV receiver, then turn on CEC Volume Control on Aero and try the volume buttons. If it does not work with HDMI-CEC enabled on your other device(s), it is unlikely to work with that setup.
Future Possibilities
We’re looking into an alternative infrared (IR) volume control mode for a future Aero software update. This would let the Aero’s remote control your TV or AVR using infrared signals (the same way most universal remotes do), rather than HDMI-CEC. That would mean your Aero could control volume on devices that don’t support CEC, including LG TVs.
There’s no firm date for this. We’ll share more as it gets closer.
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 coming in early April 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.