Android and Google TV are both from Google, but it’s not easy to transfer files between the two platforms. Maybe Google expects that you won’t need such functionality because there’s no built-in solution as of writing. Thankfully, there are different third-party options that you’re able to use if you want to transfer files between Google TV and your Android phone.
In this article, we’ll show you how to do it via the Send Files to TV app, available across both platforms. We’ll also show you some alternative ways of transferring files across an Android phone and Google TV.
Install and Set Up the Send Files to TV App
Send Files to TV allows you to move files to your Google TV from an Android phone and vice versa. This app is handy in different situations, for instance, if you want tosideload apps on your Android TV.
First, you need to install and set up the app on both devices. you’re able to achieve this on your Android device via the Google Play Store app. Alternatively, you canremotely install the app via Google’s Play Store website. Here, we’ll show how to do it via the Play Store app.
Before you begin, connect your Android phone and Google TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Otherwise, the app will not work.
Follow these steps:
That’s it. You’re ready to transfer files between your Android phone and TV.
How to Send Files From Your Android Phone to Google TV
Now that you have the app on both devices, follow these steps to transfer files from your Android phone to Google TV:
The transfer process may be fast or slow, depending on the file size. Once done, the files you transfer will be in aDownloadfolder on your TV’s built-in storage.
How to Transfer Files From Google TV to Android
To send files from your TV to your Android phone, follow these steps:
Once the process is complete, you will find the file in theDownloadsfolder on your device. You canfind downloads on Androidusing a file manager of your choice.
Other Ways to Move Files Between Android and Google TV
The Send Files to TV app is the best you can get right now in terms of simplicity. But other ways of transferring files between Android and Google TV exist. Another app you can use to get the job done is the similarly-named Send Files to TV—File Share by Wisdomlogix, which has nearly the same process as we’ve looked at.
You can also use apps like X-plore File Manager and Solid Explorer with FTP and SFTP support for file transfer. The two also support popularfree cloud storage serviceslike Google Drive and Dropbox, allowing you to transfer files via the cloud between your TV and Android phone.
Download:Send Files to TV—File Share(Free)
Download:Solid Explorer(Free, in-app purchases available)
Download:X-plore File Manager(Free, in-app purchases available)
Easily Copy Files Between Your Android Phone and Google TV
Transferring files between your Android phone and Google TV shouldn’t be difficult. you’re able to make it happen in no time by using the Send Files to TV app and following the steps above.
Make sure you grant the app the necessary permission first. The setup is only a one-time thing, so once you’re set, you can seamlessly send files to your Google TV from Android and vice versa in the future.
