One of the applications that cannot be missing on my smart TV is a file explorer because yes, from the Android TV/Google TV interface you can install and uninstall applications, but this task is not enough to see what files are there and take action. So if you are looking a good file explorer to download from the google play store on your tv, here is a list of the best ones.
THE BEST APPS FOR YOUR SMART TV: TOP 11 FREE ANDROID TV APPS
File Commander
File Commander is one of my favorite apps, not just as a file manager, but in general. Among its strengths highlights how complete it is and its interface (the design is not the strong point of this type of application), quite clear and nevertheless full of options. Thus, it adapts to both dark and light themes.
With File Commander you will have direct access to videos, images, music, you can convert files and it is synchronized with Google Drive. The free version is more than enough but if you want to get rid of ads and have additional features like data encryption and recycle bin, you can always pay and get premium
Xplore File Manager
X-plore File Manager is one of the oldest services for Android and if it continues to enjoy full health it is mainly because of everything it allows (rather than its somewhat outdated design) , SO It will be interesting for users and advanced users.
Thus, it has functions such as its disk map with a tree diagram, FTP/SMB, SSH, it integrates with the cloud, it allows adding subtitles for videos, among others. Despite this aspect, “bookmarks” are useful for opening folders and files without having to manually navigate eternal paths.
File manager (AnExplorer)
DWorkS File Manager is another great candidate to install on your TV and whose assets is its “intelligent library” of all files, where it is classified according to whether it is photos, videos, APKs, documents, etc. It also has a bookmark function for quick access when we are browsing, two functions that speed up use.
Other great features are that it can be used with an FTP server to quickly transfer files from Android TV to computer and it supports major cloud services. If you connect a USB drive to your TV, you will be able to play media files from the app. Finally, it should highlight its clear and simple interface, one of the safest we’ve tried.
solid explorer
If you are looking for a file explorer for Android TV that is visually well optimized for this device, Solid Explorer is what you are looking for, because its the aesthetics are neat and its operation is agile and intuitive.
It offers a two-panel interface, file preview, cloud viewing, and most interestingly, SMB connection via LAN. Features such as support for FTP, SFTP, WebDav, SMB/CIFS clients, extraction of ZIP, 7ZIP, RAR and TAR files and access to storage from commercial cloud solutions are not lacking.
FX File Explorer
FX File Explorer is a file explorer for Android TV known for its commitment to security, even if you’re using the free version. No ads or tracking cookies in the app.
With a fairly modern design and support for dark and light themes, it offers smart categorization of files into apps, videos, music; to better view the content. As it also has the split view interface, you will be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. IThe free version lacks network tools such as SMB, FTP or cloud integration.
TV Explorer
This file manager is exclusive for Android TV, since it does not have a version for mobile devices, which has the advantage of being able to be fully adapted to this type of screen. This, yes, the tasks it allows to do are rather basic, but it’s great if you’re looking for something simple: changing app names, extracting compressed files, accessing storage from cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox. If you are looking for a basic manager, this is a very interesting candidate.
CX File Manager
CX File Explorer stands out for its efficiency when it comes to managing and organizing the files on your TV in its simple interface. Thus, it allows you to copy, move, rename, delete and share files without much complexity. Moreover, you can also manage files stored in external storage and in the cloud. One thing that’s quite alluring is that it scans your Android TV’s storage to help you remove apps that aren’t very useful.
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