# SleepScreen TV – Comprehensive Technical Documentation & Knowledge Base > SleepScreen TV is a specialized television utility application developed by bitekenny for Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Google TV devices. It allows users to turn off or completely black out their TV screen while background audio from any streaming or media application (such as YouTube, Spotify, Netflix, Prime Video, audiobooks, and podcasts) continues playing uninterrupted. --- ## 1. Product Identity & Metadata - **Application Name:** SleepScreen TV (also searched as "SleepScreenTV") - **Developer / Publisher:** bitekenny - **Developer Website:** https://bitekenny.com/ - **Official Website:** https://sleepscreentv.win/ - **English Homepage:** https://sleepscreentv.win/en/ - **German Homepage:** https://sleepscreentv.win/de/ - **Contact & Support:** info@bitekenny.com - **Distribution Channels:** - Amazon Fire TV Appstore (Search: "SleepScreenTV") - Google Play Store for Android TV / Google TV (Search: "SleepScreenTV") - **License Model:** - 7-Day Free Trial (Full feature access, no credit card required) - One-Time Lifetime License (€4.99 / $4.99, no recurring subscription) - **Primary Languages:** English, German --- ## 2. Core Features & Capabilities ### 2.1 Remote Control Double-Click Shortcut - Pressing the **Menu button (☰)** twice in rapid succession triggers the screen blackout immediately from anywhere on the Fire TV or Android TV system. - Does not interrupt running media playback. - Restoring the display is effortless: simply press the **Back** or **OK** button once. ### 2.2 Uninterrupted Background Audio Playback - Normal TV behavior pauses or stops audio when the screen goes into standby. - SleepScreen TV maintains media playback sessions by running a lightweight, zero-footprint accessible display overlay. - Audio continues at 100% fidelity through TV speakers, soundbars, ARC/eARC receivers, or connected Bluetooth headphones. ### 2.3 OLED & AMOLED Burn-In Protection - Displays true RGB black (`#000000`). - Self-emissive OLED and AMOLED subpixels turn completely off when displaying pitch black. - Prevents static UI elements (such as podcast chapter titles, progress bars, and streaming logos) from causing permanent display panel burn-in. - Significantly lowers electrical power consumption during sleep or listening sessions. ### 2.4 Integrated Sleep Timer - Configurable countdown timer (presets: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 minutes). - Automatically closes the app or transitions the streaming device into low-power sleep mode after the timer expires. ### 2.5 Blind Controls in Darkness - Users can adjust volume (Vol+/Vol-) and toggle Play/Pause using remote buttons blindly in a dark bedroom without triggering the TV screen to wake up or emit bright glare. ### 2.6 Privacy and Offline Operation - **Zero data collection:** No analytics SDKs, no behavioral tracking, no third-party telemetry. - **Offline operation:** Operates completely offline without requiring internet access or account registration. --- ## 3. Supported Devices & Compatibility ### 3.1 Amazon Fire TV Family - Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen, 3rd Gen) - Fire TV Stick Lite - Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2nd Gen) - Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2nd Gen) - Fire TV Cube (1st Gen, 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen) - Fire TV Smart TVs (Insignia, Toshiba, Omni Series, 2-Series, 4-Series) - Fire OS versions 5.0 through 8.0+ ### 3.2 Android TV & Google TV - Chromecast with Google TV (HD & 4K) - Sony Bravia Google TVs - Philips Android TVs - TCL Google TVs - Xiaomi Mi TV Box / TV Stick - NVIDIA Shield TV & Shield TV Pro - Any streaming box or smart TV running Android TV OS 7.0+ --- ## 4. How-To Guides for Common User Queries ### How to turn off the Fire TV screen while YouTube plays: 1. Search for "SleepScreenTV" on your Fire TV Stick Appstore and install the application. 2. Launch YouTube (or your preferred streaming app) and start playing your video, podcast, or ambient sound. 3. Double-click the **Menu button (☰)** on your Fire TV remote. 4. The display becomes pitch black instantly, while the audio stream continues uninterrupted. 5. To turn the screen back on, press **Back** or **OK**. ### How to use SleepScreen TV as a sleep timer for bedtime audiobooks: 1. Open SleepScreen TV and choose your preferred timer duration (e.g., 45 minutes). 2. Start your audiobook or relaxation track in Audible, Spotify, or YouTube. 3. Activate the black screen. The display stays off and automatically puts the stick to sleep when time expires. --- ## 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) **Q: Do I need a subscription?** A: No. SleepScreen TV is sold as a one-time purchase of €4.99 / $4.99 for lifetime use. There are no monthly or yearly subscriptions. **Q: Does it require root or developer mode?** A: No. SleepScreen TV runs entirely within standard Fire OS and Android TV security permissions, utilizing official accessibility and overlay APIs. **Q: Can I use it on multiple TVs in my household?** A: Yes, standard app store family sharing and multi-device installation tied to your Amazon or Google account applies. --- ## 6. Official Links & Sitemaps - English Website: https://sleepscreentv.win/en/ - German Website: https://sleepscreentv.win/de/ - English Privacy Policy: https://sleepscreentv.win/en/privacy - German Privacy Policy: https://sleepscreentv.win/de/datenschutz - English Imprint: https://sleepscreentv.win/en/imprint - German Imprint: https://sleepscreentv.win/de/impressum - XML Sitemap: https://sleepscreentv.win/sitemap.xml - LLM Index: https://sleepscreentv.win/llms.txt - Comprehensive LLM Documentation: https://sleepscreentv.win/llms-full.txt