Best Apps For Android Tv

YouTube and Netflix may be pre-installed on your Android TV but if you want to enjoy some of the other applications then you may be wondering how to have access to them on your Android TV. In this article, we will tell you some of the essential apps that you can install to get the best experience with your new Android TV. So you can watch movies, listen to your favorite music at any time of the day.

MX Player

MX Player is one of the best video player applications on Android. Application supports and number of cortex and subtitle piles it is also known as a smooth and easy to use interference. MX Player has the ability to save files and contents from an external drive making it easy for you to play your desired videos.

Google Chrome

You may not find Google Chrome downloaded on your Android TV which is why you have to download it in case you need a web browser on your Android TV. However, it is not very easy to download Google Chrome as it is not available in the Android TV play store which means you have to download from a third party (a sideloading app we have mentioned below). You can also check some alternatives of Google Play store to download the apps for your android Tv which are not available on Playstore.

Google Drive

You may also want to download Google drive to have access to your files on your Android TV. For instance, you want to look at your old pictures or videos that are in your mobile phone backup. It will be e a long procedure to transfer that video to your Android TV rather you can simply open your Google Drive and your Android TV and get access to the video directly. 

Sideload Launcher

The Google Play Store on Android TV is not exactly the one that we have on our smartphones. Some of the applications available on Google Play Store are not compatible with Android TV which is why we cannot run them but that doesn’t mean that we cannot have access to these apps on Android TV completely. To get access to such an app all you need to do is download a sideloading app on your Android TV. The sideloading app makes sure that the applications which are not running and compatible with Android TV can be accessible. However, the sideloaded apps will not show up on your device home scream or in between the list of applications downloaded on your Android TV. You have to go all the way to the setting menu to open these sideloaded apps.

Plex

Plex allows you to compile all your favorite movies in a form of a personal collection so that they can appear on your screen and you can select any one of your favorite movies to watch instantly. It can create a library where you can gather all your movies and Plex will automatically download its subtitles files, movie artwork, rating, and more. Plex is free to use if only you want to enjoy it on your Android TV. However, if you want to use the same app on different devices such as Android TV, smartphones, and your computers altogether then you may have to pay for it.

Spotify

To get your hands on some amazing classy music download the Spotify app on your Android TV. As compared to the cable TV music channels where you can be easily annoyed with advertisements in between the songs there is no such issue with Spotify. Even using YouTube you have to watch advertisements unless you are a YouTube premium member. But Spotify does not charge you for not showing the ads. So you can enjoy non-stop music without any distraction on your Android TV using Spotify for free.

Haystack News

Haystack news offers you a 24 hours news on different issues globally. The news that it provides is totally based upon your preferences and viewing history. So you will not be bothered by any unnecessary content in the application. You can use the app for free but to unlock its full features you have to pay for it. Haystack will keep you updated in almost everything from Science and Technology to Politics and current affairs.

Tunnelbear

Having a VPN installed on your device may not hurt anyone. Tunnelbear is a VPN application that you can download on your Android TV to keep your browsing safe and anonymous. You are offered 500 MB of data every month which you can extend by paid subscription. To have access to some of the content with geographical restrictions, Tunnelbear is the best VPN for your Android TV.

The Weather Network

The weather network is an amazing weather app for Android TV which projects the weather according to your city and country. It is divided into different sections including weather Network videos and weather maps. In the weather section, you can see the current weather of your location, and the forecast is based upon 36 hours. Moreover, if you need to check the weather forecast for the next few days you can be up to 14 days weather forecast.

Twitch

Twitch is a live streaming app for those who are interested in the live streaming of different games. So games fans can download this application and can get entertained by watching other players play and can also learn new things to approach the games and different challenges. However, if you are not quite satisfied with the application you can find some other good alternative switch on.

This ends today’s article. We hope with the help of these apps you have a better experience with your android Tv. Visit our website Mobilesly for some other informative articles.