The Best File Manager for Amazon Fire TV
AnExplorer is the most complete file manager available for Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Cube. Designed with a full TV-optimised interface, it works seamlessly with your remote control's D-pad for easy navigation on any screen size.
Why AnExplorer on Fire TV?
Amazon Fire TV runs on Android under the hood, which means AnExplorer's full feature set works on your TV — including wireless file transfer, cloud storage access, and USB drive support.
Features available on Fire TV:
- WiFi Transfer — Send files from your phone to Fire TV wirelessly on the same network, no cable required
- USB OTG — Connect a USB drive or SD card reader to your Fire TV via the USB port and browse files directly
- Cloud Storage — Access Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box files directly on your TV
- Network Share (SMB/FTP) — Mount a NAS drive or home server and play media files directly
- Archive Manager — Open ZIP, RAR, and 7z files without a computer
How to Install AnExplorer on Fire TV
- On your Fire TV, go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options and enable Apps from Unknown Sources
- Search for "AnExplorer" in the Amazon Appstore, or sideload the APK via Downloader app
- Open AnExplorer and start managing your Fire TV storage
Direct download: Get AnExplorer on Amazon Appstore
Transfer Files from Phone to Fire TV
Use AnExplorer's WiFi Share feature:
- Open AnExplorer on your Android phone
- Tap Share and select a file or folder
- On your Fire TV, open AnExplorer → Network → WiFi Receive
- Accept the incoming transfer
Files transfer at full WiFi speed — typically 50–100 MB/s on a modern router.
Compatible Fire TV Devices
AnExplorer works on all Fire TV devices:
- Fire TV Stick (all generations)
- Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max
- Fire TV Cube
- Fire TV smart TVs (built-in)
- Echo Show (with screen)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AnExplorer work on Fire TV without sideloading?
Yes — AnExplorer is published on the Amazon Appstore and can be installed directly without enabling developer options.
Can I play media files directly from a USB drive on Fire TV?
Yes. Connect a USB drive to your Fire TV Cube (or use a USB hub on Fire TV Stick), and AnExplorer can browse and open media files via its built-in media viewer.
Is AnExplorer free on Fire TV?
AnExplorer has a free tier. Pro unlocks unlimited cloud and network storage access.