How to Install Google Chrome on Android TV

Dec. 22, 2020



Android TVis not meant for browsing the web so Google has done little to optimize its browser for the TV platform. In fact, Google Chrome is not even available on Android TV’s Play Store. However, there are users who rely too much on Chrome and want to access webpages on the bigger screen once in a while. So if you are one of those users and want to installGoogle Chromeon Android TV then this guide will take you right home. Here, we have explained the steps in a simple tutorial so you can use Chrome on Android TV without any issue. On that note, let’s begin.

Here, we have described why you should install Google Chrome on Android TV and what are the steps needed to get it working. You can click on the link below to move to the steps easily.

Let me put this straight: Chrome is not optimized for Android TV and it does not work properly with Android TV’s remote. The target fields are not recognized by the remote navigation and you would be often stuck in a UI loop. Having said that, the good part about Chrome on Android TV is that itworks flawlessly with a mouse.

You can click on any UI elements just like your desktop Chrome, scroll webpages, and open the menu and settings page. It also supports password autofill andsyncs all your Chrome dataon Android TV. In case, you are still not wooed by Chrome then you can find thebest browsers for Android TVfrom our dedicated article.

  1. To install Google Chrome on Android TV, you need to sideload the APK as Chrome is officially not available on Android TV’s Play Store. So go ahead anddownload the APKfromAPKMirror(Free) on your computer or smartphone.

  2. After downloading the APK, you cantransfer the APK to your Android TV wirelesslythrough the SFTV app. If SFTV is not working for you then you cantransfer using cloud serviceorsimply import the file using a thumb drive.

  3. Once the APK is transferred, install theSolid Explorer app(Free, offers in-app purchases) from Android TV’s Play Store.

  4. Next, go to Android TV’s Settings -> Device Preferences -> Security & Restrictions -> Unknown Sources ->Enable the toggle for “Solid Explorer”. This permission is required for third-party app installations.

  5. After that, open Solid Explorer andlocate the APKfile. It should under the Downloads folder.

  6. Next, open the Chrome APK on your Android TV andinstall it right away. And that’s how you can install Google Chrome on Android TV.

  7. Now, you need toconnect a wireless or wired mouseto your Android TV. After that, Chrome works flawlessly on Android TV.

You can use the above steps to install Google Chrome on any of the following popular Android TVs. Note that this is not an exhaustive list. I have added the list only to show you that the steps work with any modern Android TV.

Explore the Web on Android TV Using Chrome

Explore the Web on Android TV Using Chrome

So that was a short guide on how to install and set up Chrome on Android TV. As I have mentioned above, the installation is without any glitches and you don’t need to fiddle with any ADB commands to get it working. However, you will have to use a mouse to properly navigate through the webpages.

Anyway, that is all from us. If you want to findAndroid TV appsthat are optimized for the larger screen then go through our linked article.  And if you are facing any issue then comment down below and let us know.

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