#android tv
How to Do Netflix Party on TV
Updated: March 27, 2022
Rave is a popular Netflix party that lets watch Netflix together with friends. And recently, it was made available on Android TV. This means, now you can do a Netflix party on TV as well. However, using the TV app is a bit tricky, so I’ll guide you through how to set up and best […]
This Is the Best Web Browser for Android TV
Updated: March 26, 2022
Unfortunately, no browser comes pre-installed on the stock version of Android TVs. So, if you are looking for a good web browser, you have no option but to download a third-party web browser app for Android TV. I recently switched from Puffin TV browser to TV Bro on my Android TV and so far, I’m […]
How to Connect Phone to TV Without Wi-Fi
Updated: October 11, 2021
A few days ago, I wanted to take a look at our vacation pictures. As I have a compact Android phone, I decided to cast those pictures to my living room TV only to realize the Wi-Fi wasn’t working. Thankfully, after a couple of tries, I was able to connect and mirror my phone to […]
How to Connect Chromebook to TV Without HDMI
Updated: October 11, 2021
The easiest way to connect a Chromebook with a TV or monitor is using the HDMI cable. But that isn’t the only possible solution. You can also connect your Chromebook with the TV wirelessly. Going wireless also has its obvious advantages. You can connect to the TV without needing a cable, and no need to […]
5 Best Universal Remote Apps for Android 2021
Published: April 13, 2021
Technology is getting smarter and we not only have smartphones but smart TVs and smartwatches as well these days. Thanks to multiple video streaming platforms, TV is still one of the best sources of entertainment. But the experience could get annoying if you lose or misplace the remote. In such instances, a smartphone comes in […]
How to Fix Amazon Fire TV Stick Storage Full Issue
Updated: December 25, 2021
All Firesticks comes with 8GB of internal storage and you can only use around 5.7 GB of that. So, only a handful of apps and movies can easily fill up your storage space. When your Firestick storage is full, you cannot install new apps, transfer or download any files, few functions of the apps do […]
4 Best Fire TV Stick Remote Apps for Android and iOS
Updated: December 25, 2021
Fire TV Stick comes with a remote controller right inside the box. But as this is 2020, we can expect a bit more user-friendliness. It’s always a task to search for anything with the remote controller. So having the TV connected to your phone is a much better option as we can use the phone’s […]
5 Best File Manager Apps for Amazon Fire TV Stick
Updated: October 11, 2021
As Fire TV Sticks only support 8 GB of storage, oftentimes I will be on the file explorers looking for what to delete or how to transfer those files to my phone. File manager apps for Amazon Fire TV Stick are needed for this. So, here are the best Fire TV Stick file managers to […]
5 Best Free VPN Apps for Android TV
Updated: October 11, 2021
Free VPN services are pretty rare on the internet and when it comes to Android TV, it gets rarer. Moreover, free VPN apps for Android TV that are available aren’t reliable. So, that makes the list scarce. Hence, I went through the Play Store and over a period of time formed a curated list of […]
8 Best Android TV Boxes to Get Before New Year
Updated: October 11, 2021
Android TVs are one of the best streaming platforms due to the sheer amount of app support it offers. Moreover, with the advent of Nvidia GeForce Now on Android TV and Google Stadia about to arrive in early 2021, it’s also a pretty good platform for gaming. The question is which is the best Android […]
20 Best Android TV Apps You Should Try in 2020
Updated: October 10, 2021
Compared with other streaming devices like FireStick, Roku, etc, Android TV has a lot more apps which makes it a more desirable choice when you want more than just a media box. I have made a list of some of the best apps for Android TV that would actually offer something ‘out of the box’. So, we’ll […]
How To Install New Google TV Interface On Any Android TV
Updated: October 11, 2021
The new Chromecast device, popularly known as Google Sabrina, brought a new Google TV Interface. This new Google TV reinvents the way you discover content on your Android TV. Consider it similar to the FireTV launcher or Xiaomi PatchWall, which focuses more on content rather than apps. The Google TV Interface will eventually launch for […]
How to Open Sideload Apps From The Default Android TV Launcher
Updated: October 11, 2021
If you have ever sideloaded an app on your Android TV, you might have noticed that it doesn’t show up on the home screen and neither the app drawer. One way to access such sideloaded apps is via a third-party launcher like Sideload Launcher, HALauncher, etc. But, you cannot set a third-party launcher as the […]
How to Send Files Between Android TV and iPhone
Updated: October 10, 2021
Here is an easy way to send music, photos, videos, etc from your iPhone to your Android TV. All you need is an active Wi-Fi connection and a free app installed on your Android TV. Let’s see how it works. Send files from iPhone to Android TV Turn on your Android TV, and head over […]
What To Do If You Lose Your Android TV Box Remote
Updated: October 10, 2021
Whether you have lost your Sheild TV remote or forget to bring the Mi box remote to your hotel, thankfully, you can still use your Android TV box without having to purchase a new remote. Here I have listed 5 ways to use your Android TV if you ever lost your remote. Before we begin […]
Mi TV Stick vs Mi Box S – What’s the Difference?
Updated: October 12, 2021
Xiaomi recently launched the Mi TV Stick at $49 global and 2,799 INR in India. It’s $30 cheaper than it’s all-time offering Mi Box S. So, the obvious question is – “How is Mi Tv Stick different from Mi Box S”. And more importantly which one should you buy? Well, here’s a rundown of what’s different […]
How to Watch Peacock TV Outside US on Android TV
Updated: October 18, 2021
NBC’s new streaming app – Peacock launched last week in the US with thousands of hours of free movies and TV shows. And while there are workarounds to bypass this geo-restrictions on Android, iOS, and Web, things aren’t that easy for the Android TV – even with a VPN. But, fret not, we found a […]
Realme Smart TV 32 Review: Better than Mi TV 4A Pro?
Updated: October 10, 2021
Realme recently launched its first smart TV in India. Priced at Rs 12,999 for the 32 inches and Rs 21,999 for the 43 inches variant. The only difference between these two models is the obvious screen resolution. The 32-inch Realme Smart TV has an HD-ready (1366×768-pixel) screen, while the 43-inch option has a full-HD (1920×1080-pixel) […]
OnePlus Y Series (32 inches) Review: A Flagship OnePlus TV Under Budget?
Updated: October 10, 2021
OnePlus has entered the budget TV segment with the OnePlus TV 32Y1. The smart TVÂ offers an HD ready display, 20W speakers, OnePlus custom apps, Android 9.0, and much more. At priced only 12,999, it offers direct competition to Xiaomi’s Mi TV 4A Pro 32-inch and Realme TV 32-inch. But is it worth it? We got […]
How to Connect and Map PS4 Controller to Android TV?
Updated: October 10, 2021
While testing the Mi Box to see if it could run games that required a controller, I came across a small issue. Even though you can navigate the Android TV with a Bluetooth Controller there is no way to go to the home screen directly. So I figured why not remap the keys on the DS4 […]
18 Best Games For Mi Box with Controller Support
Updated: October 10, 2021
The Mi Box S comes with a Quad-Core Processor and 2GB RAM and runs a standard Android TV OS that supports a variety of Android apps and games. The remote that comes with the Mi Box S is sufficient to play some simple games but I prefer using a gamepad as it opens up a […]
Nokia TV 55 inch Ultra HD (4K) LED Smart Android TV Review
Updated: December 24, 2019
Nokia recently launched its first Smart TV in India in partnership with the e-commerce giant Flipkart. A 55-Inch TVÂ 4K UHD with Android TV OS 9.0 out of the box went on sale from December 10th. Unlike the other players in the market such as OnePlus, Motorola, VU, etc, Nokia TV is only available in […]
How to Fix Android TV stuck on Boot
Published: December 16, 2019
This week, we got the newly released Nokia TV, running Android TV 9.0 and after the first OTA update, it was stuck on the startup screen for hours. We did a force restart a couple of times but eventually had settle for hardware reset which solved the issue. So, here is how you fix Android […]
2019 Nvidia Shield TV Review – the Best Android TV in the Market
Updated: October 10, 2021
NVIDIA Shield TV dropped on October 28th with two models this year; A Tube version and a Pro version (obviously). The 2019 models show off a completely redesigned remote, hardware upgrades, and some software sorcery. Shield TV has been outperforming $50 streaming boxes since 2015 and I have been using the Tube version, testing the […]
How to Watch Apple TV+ on Roku, FireFox, Android TV and Chromecast
Updated: December 25, 2021
Apple TV+ is the newest media streaming service by Apple which brings you originals like The Morning Show, SEE, Dickinson, For All Mankind, and much more. While it comes bundled (for a year) with every Apple product purchased after September 10, you can still get the subscription for $4.99 if you don’t own any Apple […]