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Turn Your TV Box Into a Professional Radio Station

28 June 2025By Tunio Team4 min read

Turn Your TV Box Into a Professional Radio Station

Imagine: you own a restaurant, hotel, or office, and you need quality background music that plays without interruption 24 hours a day. No copyright issues, no sudden disconnections, no manual control needed. Tunio Link solves this challenge elegantly and simply.

What is Tunio Link?

Tunio Link is a technology that transforms your TV box into a professional broadcasting point for your radio. The system consists of two components:

  • Tunio Link — a broadcast channel you create in your dashboard
  • Tunio Spot — an app for your TV box that receives your stream

How it works: 5 simple steps

1. Create a Link in your dashboard

Go to cp.tunio.ai and create a new Link. Connect it to your radio station or music stream.

2. Get your PIN code

The system automatically generates a 6-digit PIN code for device connections.

3. Install Tunio Spot

Download and install the Tunio Spot app on your TV box. Or get the APK build.

4. Enter the PIN code

Launch the app, enter your PIN code — and playback starts automatically.

5. Enjoy autonomous operation

Your device now works completely independently, playing your stream 24/7 without your involvement.

Key advantages for business

🔄 Absolute reliability

  • Auto-reconnection — if internet drops, the TV box reconnects automatically
  • Failover mode — when server connection is lost, plays a default local track
  • Auto-start — app launches immediately when TV box powers on/reboots
  • Instant updates — changed your Link stream? All TV boxes update automatically

💼 Professional solution

The system is designed specifically for commercial use:

  • Restaurants and cafes — create atmosphere without worrying about music
  • Barbershops and salons — clients will appreciate the quality background
  • Hotels and lobbies — welcome guests with pleasant music
  • Retail stores — boost sales with proper audio branding
  • Coworking spaces and offices — create a productive work atmosphere

🎛️ Centralized management

  • One Link — multiple TV boxes — connect unlimited devices to one channel
  • Quick content switching — change playlists instantly through your dashboard
  • Remote control — manage all TV boxes from anywhere in the world

What you need to get started

Hardware

  • Android TV box — with Ethernet or stable Wi-Fi connection
  • Audio system — active speakers, amplifier, or built-in sound system
  • Internet connection — for stable operation

Software

  • Tunio Spot app — available for TV boxes via APK or Google Play
  • Your Tunio Link — created in your dashboard with configured radio

Real-world use cases

"Bella Vista" Restaurant

"We installed an old TV box behind the bar counter, connected it to our sound system. Now we have Italian music with our jingles and announcements playing. Customers often ask what radio station we're playing!"

"Comfort Inn" Hotel Chain

"Each room and lobby plays our branded radio. We changed the playlist at headquarters — within a minute, new music was playing at all 15 locations simultaneously."

"Creative Hub" Coworking Space

"We play energetic tracks in the morning for productivity, then switch to calmer music after lunch. Everything happens automatically, on schedule. Our members love the atmosphere."

Technical stability

Tunio Spot is built as an enterprise solution:

  • Works as a launcher — starts first when the TV box powers on
  • Minimal resource consumption — you can use older TV boxes
  • Audio buffering — smooth playback even with unstable internet
  • Operation logging — see connection statistics and potential issues

Economic benefits

Monthly cost comparison:

  • Traditional solution (music licenses + equipment): from $150
  • Tunio Link + old TV box: from $15
  • Savings: up to 90% compared to traditional solutions

Additional benefits:

  • No copyright penalties
  • Ability to add advertisements for your services
  • Create recognizable audio branding
  • Full control over content

Flexibility and scalability

One Link — unlimited possibilities:

  • Connect as many TV boxes as needed to one channel
  • Create different Links for different zones (kitchen, dining room, terrace)
  • Set up schedules for automatic atmosphere changes
  • Add jingles and announcements through the web interface

How to start today

1. Register in the Tunio dashboard

2. Create a radio station with your desired music and settings

3. Set up Tunio Link and get your PIN code

4. Download Tunio Spot to your TV box

5. Connect to your audio system and enter the PIN code

6. Enjoy professional radio without the hassle!

Turn your TV box into a reliable radio point for your business. Tunio Link — it's simple, affordable, and professional.

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