Bruuxer – The Browser & Game Hub for your Smart TV

Basic Controls

• ✚ D-Pad / Arrows: Navigate websites and menus.
• OK OK / Enter: Open link / Confirm.
• ↩ Back: Page back or exit app.
• MENU Menu: Open Settings / Options.
• ⏯ Play/Pause: Pause or resume active game.

Shortcuts

• ● Red: Toggle Mouse Cursor ON/OFF.
• ● Green: Toggle Fullscreen.
• ⏪ Rewind: Alternative button for Fullscreen.
• ● OR ↩ Yellow: Back to Start Screen.
• ● Blue: Open Game Menu.

Space Bruuxer (Space Shooter)

Defend the galaxy! Shoot down asteroids, defeat alien enemies, and face epic boss battles.

• ✚ Move Ship
• 1 OR ⏩ OR OK Shoot Laser
• ⏯ Pause / Resume
• ● OR ↩ Home

Bruuxee (Jump 'n' Run)

Guide the fairy through magical worlds, collect gems, and defeat enemies.

• ◄► Walk
• ▲ Big Jump
• OK Small Hop
• 1 OR ⏩ OR P+ Shoot (Req. Power-Up)
• ● OR ↩ Home

BrocksNDias (Retro Puzzle)

An Emerald Mine inspired puzzle adventure. Dodge falling rocks, dig through dirt, collect diamonds, and find the exit!

• ✚ Move Brocky
• OK Snap Mode: Tap OK, then press a D-pad direction to snap/dig adjacent fields without moving.
• ⏯ Pause / Resume
• ℹ OR ⏩ Level Map: Pauses the game and shows an overview map of the current level (handy to plan your route). Press again to resume.
• ● OR ↩ Home / Back

🧱 Bruuxout (Breakout)

The classic. Destroy all bricks with the ball and catch power-ups.

• ◄► Move Paddle
• OK Launch / Release Ball
• 1 OR ⏩ OR P+ Fire Laser (Req "L")
• ● OR ↩ Home

🧩 Bluukee

Form horizontal lines to score points and increase the level.

• ◄► Move Piece
• ▼ Soft Drop
• OK Rotate
• ▲ Destroy: 1 Charge
• 1 OR ⏩ OR P+ Hard Drop
• ● OR ↩ Home

🐍 Snake

Collect apples and grow longer without hitting the wall.

• ✚ Change Direction
• OK OR ⏯ Pause / Resume
• ● OR ↩ Home

🔴 Four Wins

Strategy against the computer. Connect 4 chips in a row (horizontal, vertical, diagonal).

• ◄► Select Column
• OK Drop Chip
• ● OR ↩ Home

🃏 Solitaire

Classic Klondike Solitaire. Stack cards in alternating colors and build up the four foundation piles.

• ✚ Move Cursor
• OK Select / Move Card
• 2 OR ⏪ Undo
• 1 OR ⏩ OR P+ New Game
• ⏯ Auto-Complete
• ● OR ↩ Home

General Options

• Adblocker: Block intrusive ads on websites.
• Incognito: Browse privately without saving history or cookies.
• Compatibility Mode: Disables hardware acceleration.
• Appearance: Change the color theme.
• Cursor Speed: Adjust how fast the mouse moves.
• Passwords / Clear Data: Manage securely.

🌐 User Agent (Important!)

Changing this setting can completely alter how a website looks and behaves.

• Mobile (Default): Websites load their mobile version. Faster, but sometimes limited.
• Desktop: Forces the full PC version of websites.
• Smart TV / Console: Special "Leanback" interfaces for TVs.

🍪 Page Stuck or Grey?

Issue: The "Cookie Killer" hides consent banners, but some sites refuse to load until clicked.

• MENU Turn Cookie Killer OFF
• Accept manually, then turn ON again.

🔑 Login Windows Missing?

Some sites use popup login forms that look like cookie banners to the blocker.

• MENU Turn Cookie Killer OFF
• Log in, then turn back ON.

✨ New: Drag Mode

For scrolling maps or seeking in YouTube videos.

• OK (Hold) 1. Grab (Wait 0.5s for Drag Mode ON)
• ◄► 2. Drag to desired spot
• OK 3. Drop / Release

🔍 Live Search Suggestions

Get instant search predictions as you type on the Start Screen!

• ↩ Close Keyboard: Press Back to close the soft keyboard and automatically focus the suggestion list.
• ✚ Select Suggestion: Use D-pad arrows to navigate and press OK to search.
• ▲ Resume Typing: Press Up on the first suggestion to return to the search field and reopen the keyboard.

🎙️ Voice Input on Claude, ChatGPT & Co.

Click into the website's input field with the cursor to open the soft keyboard.

• Two ways to dictate: Press either the microphone icon on the keyboard or the microphone icon in the address bar.
• Speak: The recognized text will appear directly in the input field. Then send it as usual.
• ⚠️ Important: Microphone buttons built directly into web pages (e.g., ChatGPT or Claude chat input) do not work on TVs. The remote's microphone is technically inaccessible to websites on all Android TV browsers. Always use one of the two system microphones above.

📱 TikTok Navigation

Easily navigate through TikTok videos without complicated controls!

• Auto-Swipe: Move the mouse cursor to the top or bottom edge of the screen to swipe automatically.
• Overview: Use the Drag Mode to scroll smoothly in the video overview.

YouTube Mobile Comments

Comments box stays entirely black/empty on mobile YouTube?

• OKOK Double-Click OK rapidly
• This triggers a forced layout refresh.

⚙️ Compatibility Mode

New "Compatibility Mode" in settings disables hardware acceleration (using CPU rendering instead of GPU).

• Prevents crashes on weaker hardware, but may be slightly slower. Ideal for exotic or low-cost TV devices!

Is Bruuxer free and ad-free?

Yes, 100%. Bruuxer has no ads, no subscriptions, and no paywalls. It includes a built-in adblocker and automatic cookie banner dismissal for a clean web experience.

Which devices are supported?

Bruuxer runs on any Android TV or Google TV device (Android 8.0+), including Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box, and smart TVs from Sony, TCL, Philips, and more.

Do I need a mouse or gamepad?

No! Bruuxer is purpose-built for standard TV remotes using the D-Pad, OK, and color buttons (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue). For fast-paced action games, Bluetooth remotes or gamepads are also supported.

Where are my data and passwords stored?

Everything is stored 100% locally on your TV device. No browsing history, passwords, or personal data are ever uploaded to cloud servers or developer systems.

What retro games are included?

Bruuxer features built-in retro games like Moonpool (Sci-Fi lunar board strategy), Space Bruuxer, Bruuxee, BrocksNDias, Bruuxout, Bluukee, Snake, Four Wins, Solitaire, plus online browser games.

Feedback & Suggestions

If you have any questions, encounter bugs, or have suggestions for improvement, you can reach out in the following forums:

Get the Apps

Download the latest version of Bruuxer directly from the Google Play Store.

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Features & Video Tutorials

Watch a quick guide and see the latest features of Bruuxer visually.