How to send files to your Android TV faster over Wi-Fi
Want to send large files to your TV? Well, there are a number of ways to do this, but some are slow and some require specific functionality and connectivity ports. And if your TV doesn't have these features, well, there's an app that will do the job. This app called “Send Files to TV” can send files to Android TV via WiFi at faster speed. All you need to do is download the app to your TV and to the device you want to transfer the data from. Here's how the process will work!
Send files to Android TV
Send Files to TV app works on Windows, Android smartphone and Android TV OS from now on. You can easily transfer files between machines running different operating systems. Follow the steps below to do the same. You can download the app from the following links.
Download for Android
Download for Windows
Note: The app is not yet available for iOS devices.
1] Download and install the app on your TV and mobile device. Make sure both devices are connected to the same wifi network.
2] Once you have installed the app on both devices, look for the Send tab on your mobile and Receive tab on your TV.
3] Now select the file on your mobile device after pressing Send and select your Smart TV from the list.
4] The file will be transferred to the TV. You will notice the transfer progress displayed on the TV.
Once the transfer is complete, you can access the file directly from the app and play it using a video player on your Smart TV.
Other method
Mirroring is another way to watch content from your mobile or PC on your TV. You can mirror your mobile device to your TV if you just want to play the videos or see the pictures on the big screen. Note that this will not transfer the file to the TV.
For mirroring, you need to connect your TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network, find the streaming option on your mobile device, tap on it and recognize your smart TV in the list of connected devices.
It will mirror your device to the TV and you will be able to play the movie on your smartphone, which will then play on the TV. Read our in-depth guide on How to mirror your Android or iPhone screen to Chromecast or Firestick.
However, there is a downside to mirroring. It is unreliable due to connectivity issues and it can keep fluctuating.
Here are the ways by which you can watch your mobile content on your TV or send files to Android TV. For more tips and tricks, stay tuned with the gadgets to use!
