These are the best apps for Google TV. Google TV is a web-connected platform that brings you live content, search, your favorite shows and apps, plus thousands of Internet video stations. With so much to choose from, picking the right app may seem like a challenge. From productivity to gaming, messaging to mapping, these are the top picks for apps that work with Google TV.
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Best Apps For Google Tv
. Send Files To TV – Best File Sharing App for Google TV
Send files to Tv Google TV
If you want to transfer files from your smartphone to your TV, Send Files To TV is the best app. Firstly, the app can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store, and secondly, using the app is not a problem.
Just download the app to your smartphone and Google TV and connect both to the same WiFi network. After that, you can quickly transfer files back and forth between Google TV and the smartphone.
Besides sharing everyday things like photos and videos, you can also share APK files without any hassle.
There have been several instances where I have used the app to sideload third-party Android apps to Google TV with ease. An indispensable app for Google TV.
- VLC Media Player – Best Video Player for Google TV
VLC Media player Google TV
Want to stream the latest 4K movie you recently downloaded without buffering on your TV? Want to play movies without worrying about the format of the video files? Look no further. VLC Media Player is our top choice for the best video player on Google TV.
In fact, it was also a part of our best Android apps list, owing to its overall functionality. The app can easily handle 4K resolution playback and supports all popular video file formats like Mkv, mp4, and many more.
You can import subtitles and change the playback speed quickly with the Google TV remote control. Besides, VLC also tries to repair and play damaged video files, which is good.
- Photos TV – Best Photo Viewer for Google TV
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Photos TV is a straightforward photo viewing app for Google TV that does precisely what the name says. After downloading from the Google Play Store, the app systematically displays all the photos on your TV.
It also creates a photo library so that users can quickly view their saved pictures and delete them directly in the app if they wish.
- Solid Explorer- Best File Manager for Google TV
Solid explorer Google TV
Okay, I have shared files with Send Files to TV; how can I access them? What is the best file manager for Google TV? Solid Explorer is the key to this door.
The app can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store and works great with Google TV remote. It is just like the file manager on our smartphones, meaning users can navigate through multiple files, rename them, create folders, and more.
A good file manager helps manage storage space better and remove unwanted items later to free up more space.
- Disney+Hotstar – Best Entertainment App for Google TV
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Most devices equipped with Google TV have Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime preinstalled, so we did not include them in the list.
Our pick for the best entertainment app is Disney+Hotstar (Disney+ outside of India). The app brings together all the popular Hollywood, and Disney shows in one place. Moreover, the app also lets you enjoy live sports like cricket seamlessly.
However, like other popular OTT platforms, users have to pay monthly subscription fees.
- YT Music – Best Music Streaming App for Google TV
YT music Google TV
Listening to music is an immersive experience when connected to the home theater system connected to the TV. Therefore, YouTube Music is our first choice for the best music streaming app for Google TV.
First of all, it comes preinstalled on Google TV, so you do not even need to download it from the Google Play Store. Also, the collection of songs on YT is enormous, from Justin Beiber to The Weekend.
Since it’s an in-house app, YouTube Music is very well optimized to work seamlessly on Google TV, so that’s a trick up its sleeve.
- Puffin Browser – Best Browser App for Google TV
Puffin browser Google TV
In the era of Firefox and Google Chrome everywhere (not officially available on Google TV ), the Puffin browser is our choice for the best browser for Google TV.
The app is free, and navigation in the browser UI is flawless with the Google remote TV.
Also, websites load in no time, and overall, browsing with Puffin on Google TV is a smooth experience.
- Beach Buggy Racing – Best Game for Google TV
Beach Buggy Google TV
Google TV or any other smart TV is not suitable for demanding games. If you want to play on your TV, you should instead buy a PS5 or an Xbox.
However, users on Google TV have access to a number of casual and retro games. One of these games is Beach Buggy Racing, and it works well with Google TV.
And you know what the best part is? You do not need an external controller to enjoy the game on your TV, which means you can simply play it with the Google TV remote.
- Windscribe – Best VPN App for Google TV
Windscribe Google TV
Windscribe was our choice for the best VPN app for Android, which still applies to Google TV. The app encrypts all data and also prevents any cyber attacks on your network.
It is also handy if you stream content from a service that is not yet available in your country or if you want to surf the Internet safely and securely while maintaining your privacy.
But how do I set up and use VPN on my TV? Worry not; we already have a detailed guide on setting up and using VPN on Google TV.
- HALauncher- Best Launcher App for Google TV
HALauncher Google TV
Did you know that you can install launchers on Google TV just like on Android smartphones? And also replace the new and polished Google TV UI altogether?
It is possible, and if you want to do the same, you need to download and install Simple Launcher from the Google Play Store.
HALauncher is pretty simple and easy to use. Unlike Google TV, this launcher does not recommend content based on your preferences. Instead, the launcher only shows all your installed apps and can be very useful if you find Google TV cluttered with many options.
Google tv apps list
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NETFLIX
Download Netflix
Watch thousands of TV shows, movies and Netflix original programming on your TV.
YOUTUBE TV
Download YouTube TV
Watch and record live TV from 40+ channels, including local sports and news.
DISNEY+
Download Disney+
Stream and download your favorite movies, TV shows & Originals on Disney+
PRIME VIDEO
Download Prime Video
Enjoy Amazon Originals, popular movies, and hit TV shows.
HULU
Download Hulu
Watch the Most Current Hit TV Shows
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SPOTIFY
Download Spotify
Come home to your favorite artists and albums. Listen instantly on your TV.
TIDAL
Download TIDAL
High Fidelity sound quality & High Definition music videos
PANDORA
Download Pandora
Listen to free, personalised radio from Pandora on the best speakers in your home.
YOUTUBE MUSIC
Download YouTube Music
The official YouTube app built just for music.
IHEARTRADIO
Download iHeartRadio
Millions of Songs. Thousands of Stations. One Free App.
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DEER HUNTER 2018
Download DEER HUNTER 2018
It’s Open Season – join the hunt today and bag the biggest game!
ALIEN INVADERS
Download Alien Invaders
Gather your friends and help defending Earth by keeping the invaders away!
RISK: BIG SCREEN EDITION
Download RISK: Big Screen Edition
The battle for world domination begins in your living room!
TRICKY TITANS
Download Tricky Titans
Rally your friends and grab a shovel for the most-colossal smackdown in history.
FITFLAP
Download FitFlap
A unique fitness game using body Motion detection
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MLS LIVE
Download MLS LIVE
Watch Major League Soccer games live and on-demand in HD quality.
FOX SPORTS GO
Download FOX Sports GO
Watch LIVE national and local FOX Sports games in HD quality.
NFL SUNDAY TICKET
Download NFL Sunday Ticket
Stream live, out-of-market NFL games every Sunday afternoon.
CBS SPORTS
Download CBS Sports
The one-stop sports app. Personalized scores, stats, news, notifications & video
NHL
Download NHL
Watch LIVE
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