Android TV shares many elements with its smartphone and tablet counterpart, but there are some details in that operating system that require additional steps, the help of external tools, or both at once. For example, installing APK on Android TV can be as simple as copying the program to a USB drive, or it may require the intervention of an app like Send Files to TV, which coordinates the transfer of APK files without mishaps.
As its name suggests, Android TV prioritizes everything that is television and multimedia, but in the background it remains a more or less conventional Android, and that brings enormous potential, especially when the practice of sideloading comes into play. Installing APK on Android TV opens up a wide range of possibilities, however, many users don't know where to start. The method we're going to explore today doesn't require extra hardware, and it's enough to download a couple of apps using Google Play.
How to install APK on Android TV with Send Files to TV
- The first step is to go to Google Play on Android TV and install a file manager. This is necessary to find the APK once transferred and to launch its installation later.
- Then we install Send Files to TV on both the TV / TV Box / dongle, and on the smartphone or tablet. Another essential requirement is that all devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Download the APK to transfer on your smartphone or tablet. You can use F-Droid, Aptoide, or any other store.
- Open Send Files to TV on the TV, and activate the Receive mode. At the same time, load Send Files to TV on the smartphone and choose the Send option.
- Find the APK file, select the TV from the list of devices, and confirm the transfer. This should take a few seconds.
- As a final step, access the file manager you installed earlier on Android TV, find the APK, and open it to start its installation.
- Logically, your TV may ask for permission to install software from unknown sources.
Another benefit of Send Files to TV is that installing APK on Android TV is just one of several options. The app also serves to transfer all kinds of movies, series, and music, back and forth between the TV and mobile device. Just remember: Everything must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, or it won't work. Give it a try!
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