The Best File Manager for Android TV
AnExplorer is the only file manager built for the living room. Fully D-pad optimised, every menu, dialog, and file operation is reachable by remote control — no keyboard, no mouse, no tapping on glass.
Available on the Google Play Store (Android TV, Google TV, Nvidia Shield, Sony Bravia, Samsung Tizen-Android) and Amazon Appstore (Fire TV), AnExplorer runs on every major smart TV platform.
Features Available on Android TV
| Feature | Works on TV | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi Transfer | ✅ | Phone → TV wirelessly |
| USB OTG | ✅ | Hub required on Fire TV Stick |
| SMB / NAS Share | ✅ | Connect to home server |
| FTP Client | ✅ | Browse any FTP server |
| Dropbox | ✅ | Full read/write |
| OneDrive | ✅ | Full read/write |
| Box | ✅ | Full read/write |
| Archive Manager | ✅ | ZIP, RAR, 7z |
| APK Installer | ✅ | Sideload Android APKs |
| PDF / Image Viewer | ✅ | Remote-navigable |
| Root File Manager | ✅ | Rooted Shield TV only |
| Google Drive | ✅ | Full read/write |
Supported TV Platforms
AnExplorer works on every Android-based TV platform:
- Amazon Fire TV — Fire TV Stick (all gen), Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Edition TVs
- Google TV — Chromecast with Google TV, Sony Bravia XR, TCL Google TV
- Nvidia Shield TV — Shield TV and Shield TV Pro (2019+)
- Samsung Smart TV — Samsung Tizen models with Android app support
- LG Smart TV — LG webOS models via Play Store sideload
- Sony Bravia — Bravia XR and older Android TV models
- Xiaomi Mi Box — Mi Box S, Mi Box 4K, Redmi TV Stick
Transfer Files from Phone to TV
The fastest way to get files onto your TV is WiFi Transfer — no cables, no cloud, just your local network.
- Open AnExplorer on your Android phone and tap WiFi Share
- Select the files or folder you want to send
- On your TV, open AnExplorer → Network → WiFi Receive
- Accept the incoming transfer — files arrive in seconds
Transfer speeds reach 50–100 MB/s on a modern dual-band router. See the full guide: Transfer from Phone to Android TV
Browse USB Drives on TV
Plug in a USB drive to access photos, videos, and documents on the big screen:
- Fire TV Cube — USB-A port is built in; plug and browse immediately
- Fire TV Stick — Requires a USB OTG hub (power + data)
- Nvidia Shield TV Pro — Two USB 3.0 ports built in
- Google TV Streamer — USB-C with OTG adapter
- Sony Bravia XR — USB-A port on rear panel
AnExplorer auto-detects the drive and displays contents sorted by type: photos, videos, music, documents.
Connect to NAS or Home Server
Use AnExplorer's SMB file manager to mount a Synology, QNAP, or Windows shared folder directly on your TV:
- Open AnExplorer → Network → Add Storage → SMB
- Enter your server IP, username, and password
- Browse shares and play media without transferring a single file
FTP and WebDAV are also supported. See the full guide: Network Storage on Android TV
How to Install AnExplorer on Android TV
Google Play Store (most Android TV devices)
- Open the Play Store app on your TV
- Search for AnExplorer
- Select and install — takes about 30 seconds
Amazon Appstore (Fire TV)
- On your Fire TV, open the Appstore
- Search for AnExplorer
- Install and launch — developer options not required
Manual Sideload (any Android TV)
If your TV lacks a Play Store, use the APK Installer workflow:
- Download the APK from anexplorer.io/download
- Transfer to TV via USB drive
- Install with AnExplorer's built-in APK installer