# Android

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Some Android hardware may require specific adaptations of our player software. Contact us at <support@castmill.com> if you want to use Android.
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### Installing Castmill for Android

1. Download and install the latest CastmillPlayer app from <https://update.castmill.io/CastmillPlayer-3002008.apk>
2. Start the app CastmillPlayer. The first time CastmillPlayer starts it will ask you if you want to enable autostart, which makes the player start automatically when the device is switched on.

### Registering your new player

In order to control what is shown on your display you have to register it to your Castmill account.

1. Make sure your Android display is on and connected to the internet. It should show the Castmill welcome screen with a pin code  \
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2. Follow the steps for registering your new player as described here:[Registering your first player](/getting-started/navigating-around.md)


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