Read logcat externally

Question

I have an application installed on an android tv-box. is it possible to get logcat readings from the tv box through a logcat reader app? I'm hoping there is an app I can install on my mobile phone and once plugging the phone to the tv box I will be able to get logcat readings.

Am I dreaming or there is such a thing?

Answer 1

To get logs from the TV you need to use ADB over TCP/IP.

1. Enable Developer options: Press Home and select Settings. In the TV row, select About. Scroll down to and click on Build several times until a dialog appears with the message "You are now a developer" appears.
2. Enable Debugging: Press Home and go back into the Settings menu. In the System Preferences row, select Developer options, select Debugging, select ADB Debugging, select On.
3. Find the TV IP address: Press Home and select Network Settings.
4. Make sure your TV and your computer are connected to the same local network.
5. On your computer, open a terminal and type: adb connect <IP address of your TV>
6. In the Allow debugging? dialog, select Always allow from this computer and select OK.
7. You can verify the connection is established by typing: adb devices
8. To get a log, type: adb logcat