Apps, picture and sound

How do I connect the LEAP-NOVA to my TV?

• Connect the LEAP-NOVA to an available HDMI port on your TV. Use the included HDMI extender cable if the port is hard to reach or if the stick is too close to other cables.
• Connect one end of the USB-C cable to the LEAP-NOVA and the other end to the supplied power adapter.
• Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
• Turn on your TV and select the correct HDMI source.

Note: Always use the supplied power adapter (5 V / 2 A). Some generic adapters only provide 0.5 A, which is insufficient to power the LEAP-NOVA reliably.

An application crashes or behaves unexpectedly.

• Go to Settings > Apps, select the application, and clear its cache. If the problem persists, clear its data.
• Check that the application is up to date via the Google Play Store.
• Uninstall and reinstall the application.

How do I add a new Google account or switch between accounts?

• Go to Settings > Accounts and sign-in.
• Select Add account to sign in with a different Google account.
• To switch accounts, select the desired account from the list.

How do I adjust the screensaver or energy saver settings?

• Go to Settings > Device Preferences (or Device Preference menu) > Ambient Screen saver to set the screensaver start time.
• Go to Power & Energy saver to set the auto-off timer (default: 3 hours of inactivity). Options: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 hours or Never.

How do I adjust the video resolution?

• Go to Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound.
• Select Display Format > Screen resolution.
• Choose the resolution that matches your TV (e.g. 4K, 1080p, 720p).

Note: The LEAP-NOVA supports up to 4K UHD at 75 fps. Auto Refresh Rate (ARR) is enabled by default and automatically matches the content's native frame rate.

How do I cast content from my phone or tablet to the TV?

• Open a Google Cast-compatible app on your Android phone, tablet, or Google Chrome browser.
• Tap the Cast icon (▭ with Wi-Fi waves) within the app.
• Select LEAP-NOVA from the list of available devices.
• The content will appear on the TV. Tap the Cast icon again and select 'Stop casting' to end.

Note: Your phone/tablet and the LEAP-NOVA must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for casting to work.

How do I enable CEC (TV control via the stick's remote)?

• Go to Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound.
• Select CEC input > CEC switch > enable it.
• Also enable CEC on your TV (the feature may be labelled differently: Anynet+, Bravia Sync, SimpLink, EasyLink, etc.).
• Once active, the LEAP-NOVA remote can control your TV's power, volume, and input via HDMI CEC.

How do I uninstall an application?

• Go to Settings > Apps.
• Select the application you want to uninstall.
• Select Uninstall and confirm.

How do I use Google Assistant on the LEAP-NOVA?

Press the microphone / voice button on the remote and speak your command. The remote must be paired via Bluetooth (which it is by default) for voice functions to work.

• Search: "Play Squid Game on Netflix" / "Open YouTube" / "Search for action movies".
• Control: "Pause" / "Louder" / "Turn off".
• Information: "What's the weather in Paris?" / "How far is the moon?".

Note: Google Assistant availability depends on your language and country. Visit assistant.google.com for the full list of supported features.

Is a Google account required?

Yes. A Google account is required to access the Google Play Store, install applications, and use personalised features such as recommendations and watchlists. The setup can be completed entirely from the TV using the remote control, without a smartphone.

The LEAP-NOVA does not turn on / there is no picture on screen.

• Make sure the HDMI port is selected as the correct input/source on your TV.
• Check that the USB-C cable is firmly connected to the stick and the power adapter is plugged into the wall.
• Try the included HDMI extender cable if the stick does not sit flush in the HDMI port.
• Unplug the stick for 10 seconds, then replug it.
• Try a different HDMI port on the TV.

The screen is black when I switch to the LEAP-NOVA's HDMI input.

• Confirm the correct HDMI source is selected on the TV.
• Restart the LEAP-NOVA by unplugging the USB-C cable for 10 seconds.
• Check the HDMI cable or try the extender cable.
• If the resolution set on the LEAP-NOVA exceeds what your TV supports, perform a factory reset to reset the display settings.

There is no sound or the sound is wrong.

• Check that the TV is not muted and that the volume is set appropriately (VOL+ button on the remote).
• Go to Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Audio > Advanced sound settings. You can either leave it on Auto (recommended) or select OFF to force PCM stereo output — useful if your TV does not support Dolby Digital passthrough.
• Try a different HDMI cable or use the HDMI extender cable.

There is no sound.

• Press the Mute button on the remote to check the stick is not muted.
• Increase the volume using the VOL+ button on the remote.
• Go to Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Audio > Advanced sound settings and set the format to Auto or Off (PCM stereo).
• Try a different HDMI cable.

What HDR formats are supported?

The LEAP-NOVA supports Dolby Vision® and HDR10+. The TV must also support these formats for them to be used. HDR content is decoded automatically when available.

What are AI PQ and AI SR?

The LEAP-NOVA includes two AI-powered picture enhancement technologies:

• AI PQ (AI Picture Quality): continuously and in real time optimises brightness and colour for consistently vibrant, lifelike visuals.
• AI SR (AI Super Resolution): upscales HD content closer to 4K quality for sharper, clearer images. Powered by a dedicated 4 TOPS Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
• To enable or adjust these features, go to Settings > Device Preferences > Display & Sound > Display setting.