MUST HAVE Android TV apps for 2023!

10 ESSENTIAL apps you should be using on your Android TV box in 2023 and beyond!
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - TVBro (Best browser for Android TV)
1:28 - Send Files to TV (Best way to get content on/off Android TV)
2:31 - Stremio (Best app for cordcutters on Android TV)
3:18 - AirScreen (Best way to share your iPhone screen on Android TV)
4:19 - FLauncher (Best third-party launcher for Android TV)
5:08 - Pluto TV (Best option for free TV-like streaming on Android TV)
5:54 - MX Player (Best all-in-one media player for Android TV)
6:24 - Button Mapper (Best remote control customisation tool for Android TV)
6:57 - Nvidia GeForce NOW (Best cloud gaming app for Android TV)
7:48 - RetroArch (Best way to play classic console games on Android TV)
8:34 - What's your favorite Android TV app?
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[@TheGrizz485]

Im pretty sure you missed the most important one. SmartTubeNext (its basically KZbin vanced for android TV) no more ADs. Kinda wonder if its on purpose? :)

[@Ali-dp6xv]

OMG thank you so much. I cant stand youtube ads.

[@kelvinkimani1094]

Thank you!!!!

[@troydyall6624]

They were never gonna big up a way for youtube/google to lose out on money

[@anshulsharma3137]

Is KZbin vanced working for you now ?

[@johnboyinfl]

@@anshulsharma3137 need to use revanced. Vanced is dead.

[@VGB004]

😮 Awesome video and excellent recommendations! 👍👍

[@gabriels.carrionvivar5060]

So nice that you're using a Pixel 5 as the example. Most techtubers overlook the fact that people don't switch phones often.Streamio is a great one for streaming services!

[@javisierra1517]

thank you for this! Would you please make a video tutorial using Button Mapper app, plase!

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Send files to TV is wonderful

[@discopumba]

Thank you Jack frags. Best app review ever!

[@naabii2722]

Thanks for the button mapper

[@alphamike87]

Thanks for the video

[@THELIGHTER]

Thank you for this

[@danieloftheden8484]

guys, what kind of consol is that under your TV in the TV unit setup?

[@ekoprasetiyo]

What recommended usb/sd card to install retrogames on android tv?

[@NasserManlifi]

Hey pro i have question how did you get the google tv interface on android tv ?

[@philsuz9649]

great put extra couple apps on but still can't get channel 4 ?

[@manuelpaz6716]

I agree with you Stremio📺😎 is one of the most interesting Discovering what I saw on the Internet Its interface design, the ability to play all audio and video codecs in their maximum bluray quality is dua and night compared to streaming services like Netf, Prime, Hbo, etc.🎉

[@vikrantsharma3103]

Can’t use it on iPhone tho 😢 used to watch a lot content on android

[@kindofanmol]

Cloudstream is better imo

[@Mdg87]

Thankyou

[@dwkluka511]

Definately moonlight, if you have a gaming pc somewhere in your house and want to play the games on there on your tv. Sure it takes a while to set it up but when it is set up you'll have a great experience.

[@murtza.rehman]

Thank you so much. One of the best comments I read lately. Excited to try this asap and play pc gamepass on projector in other room in Feb 24 as well as access /work on windows through mac by the end of 1st Quarter of 2024

[@hp0052]

Is there any application to boost the built-in Dolby Atmos Audio system?

[@eduardolopes7338]

it's kinda sad when i bought my nvidia shield pro 2019 model i guess and see that pluto tv not even start the app from apk mirror (arn v7 and v8). even worse the xbox gamepass app freeze from start :/

[@user4732_]

Whats the best android TV? Which TV are you showcasing in your video please?

[@ralves58]

MX Player does not allow me to watch videos stored on other devices in my home network (p.e. desktop computers). How can it be the best player if it doesn't even do that? (VLC does, but VLC doesn't play videos smoothly, without little hops, and it doesn't allow me to sync subtitles "on the fly" either...)

[@pokemonultralegends6160]

How do you stream sky channels?

[@michcail1976]

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestion. Will definitely download some today.

[@sathony]

You remind me of dr. Klein from halflife :) Keep up the good work

[@mincanje]

Nova player is one of the best players in 2023 easy setup,online subtitles,easy share files with pc over your home network(movies apps music..)

[@ItsAssassin]

does it have a custom volume booster inbuilt in it? sometimes the movie sounds are just not enough with some videos.

[@High5748]

Disappointed that nividia cloud service for console games is a paid service its a really useful app

[@nasran84]

Do have any live streaming sport channel like EPL live show apps free

[@Mahebourgbeats]

Since I got my new phone I've never got any adds on KZbin, idk if it depends in the country I lived or other stuff but yea.

[@synthwave7]

Are you able to make a video on "How to record streams on Google TV", for later playback.

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

You need a 4k splitter and capture device hooked up to the second hdmi.

[@a2daj83]

Thoughts on video players for stremio? I need it to play dolby vision streams. Not sure what is best between, exo, just, vlc and mx...

[@Carolinakid1984]

Just player

[@a2daj83]

@@Carolinakid1984 I tried that, bit hit and miss for me

[@arunk5273]

Screen orientation is not working on Acer H series 55" Tv

[@sipart]

Projectivy Launcher is the best home screen replacement IMHO. :-)

[@JeremyZimmerman]

Glad I looked through the comments this looks like a very nice one. I'm going to try f launcher and then this.

[@Haddouk3n]

Certainly better than FLauncher, but suffers on low end devices

[@azizul-hakim8518]

Wolf launcher is the best

[@Superr1101]

Marshmallow launcher that supports gesture navigation when?

[@Calocarv]

With the Send fFles to TV app, how do you delete files from the TV without sending them back to your phone?

[@Rayraywheelz]

You need a file manager app

[@ashish5834]

Yes once I was browsing some site and my father was on sofa beside me , suddenly too much porn site opened up was not able to close quickly the TV bro browser beacuse of bad design.

[@alphamike87]

I'm trying to get the NHK: World Japan app that's not supported anymore by Android, I don't know how

[@Rayraywheelz]

Can you find the install apk file?

[@robertcastles22]

Air screen has a lot of negative reviews for the ads. Is there a better one for pay or free?

[@decaprio7421]

Air Screen modded apk

[@OtsileM]

Nice stache bro

[@suhailm7]

6:16 Nova media player is the best media player for Android TV. Better than MX player

[@ralves58]

Oh My God, I'm so thankfully to you right now... You're absolutely right, Nova Media Player it's THE BEST video player for Android TV that I've ever found, even much better than VLC... It is easy to configure, it plays videos stored on the home network, offers an audio booster, subtitles can be configured to the millimeter and so on... ***THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!*** 🥳🍾

[@oksurreal]

Can I get google tv on an android tv? Without Chromecast

[@talonflame2932]

yes

[@DylanF]

I bought a new Chromecast because my fireTV died. I'm shocked there isn't a Channel 4 app (they've rebranded again) for this system. I bought this for not-so tech savvy people so using a phone to cast isn't an easy option for them. Come on, Channel 4!

[@aljeffrano7672]

Why apple doesn't have a TV apple?

[@tantoun]

Your audio is too muffled

[@bobbyandes]

exactly. need less bass, more treble.

[@KraitoKrombongus]

I NEED AD Blocker, were is it!

[@richardambler5336]

I use adguard even though it's for mobile only. I used a mouse which I installed on phone to turn it on. works well

[@serpentvert]

I need xcloud on my Sony TV with built-in GoogleTV. Anyone manage to get this to work without having to purchase hardware?

[@JeremyZimmerman]

Have you tried just going to the website address to play in a browser?

[@michaeldhknight7569]

I just bought a Sony what is xcloud

[@serpentvert]

@@JeremyZimmerman Yeah there were some open source browsers but it didn't work very well.

[@serpentvert]

@@michaeldhknight7569 Xbox cloud gaming. You pay monthly and get access to a library of games. You need to connect a PC or Xbox to the TV for it to work well.

[@GlitterGuru]

Don't sleep on Stremio, especially with Torrentio/Orion addons 🤫

[@SoftPixel2047]

hmmm

[@Gaurav-cy5lu]

Hmm Orion does what?

[@JeremyZimmerman]

​@@Gaurav-cy5lu That's what I was wondering. I went to download it but it's asking you for all kinds of set up stuff that I don't know. The other one doesn't seem to exist

[@GlitterGuru]

@@Gaurav-cy5lu just another Torrentio option. You connect your real-debrid account and it scrapes sites.

[@slowedmood7440]

shhhhhh

[@virusranger1234]

downloader by aftvnews

[@user-rd8if6ji3r]

blink streamz is best

[@MentalBlue]

A lot of Nonsens... There are really more valuable apps out there

[@lucasaezsdw]

Name some please

[@nrikhy2793]

People expecting a TV to act like a tablet or computer completely wrecks the TV watching experience. It's also going to reduce the life of your beautiful led especially during an era where there having been significant advances in screen panel technology.

[@Kill--alllll---IDF]

can android TV download apps like an android phone ???

[@michaeldhknight7569]

Yes