



If you are on Android TV here is some apps to upgrade to a better experience, from launcher to stores, tools from alternatives clients you will have everything you need
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A great lightweight FOSS Launcher for Android TV with no ads. Based on the default Android TV launcher prior to Google TV.
Another FOSS launcher based on
FLauncher - Android TV that brings more customizability features.



Another FOSS launcher based on
FLauncher (osrosal's fork) that seems to be a bit more active.




Another FOSS launcher forked from
LTvLauncher that take some inspirations from Apple TV UI (from the hardware OS, not the service)

A freemium clean (no-ads)and very good looking proprietary launcher for Android TV with great privacy policy.







Official Android marketplace for apps, games, books, movies, and more accessible via Android devices and web browsers with user reviews for each item.




Not an ideal UX for Smart TV but this app allow you to get official apps directly from Google Play Store without any account.




Your independent app store for Android TV and set top boxes. All free apps with no restrictions!

The ultimate home for modded apps. OrionStore offers instant access to YouTube ReVanced, Spotify Premium, and essential open-source tools without the clutter. No servers, no tracking, just a beautiful, modern gateway to the apps you love.




In an effort to make things easy, and maybe even fun, AndroidPolice.com created APK Mirror. Over the past several months, they've been working to build a smooth, reliable, trust-worthy site to host the downloads users love.








Keyboard integrates Google Search, GIFs, emojis, and Glide Typing, allowing instant sharing of results, web content, images, and videos from the keyboard.














Free open-source media system alternative to proprietary options, supports Chromecast, 4K streaming, plugin extensions, with privacy focus.




Open-source media player supporting Linux to iOS, highly customizable with plug-ins, supports 4K and diverse formats, privacy-centric and ad-free.




Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.




Versatile media player supporting multiple video formats, wide codec range, subtitles, hardware acceleration, OpenGL output, and intuitive CLI controls.



Fermata Media Player is a free, open source audio, video and TV player with a simple and intuitive interface. It is focused on playing media files organized in folders and playlists.


If you have an Immich server for your pictures you can install the Android TV app to display and search them.




NOVA is an open source video player for Android. It consists in a fork of the original
Archos Video Player Community Edition.




Android video player based on ExoPlayer library. It uses ExoPlayer's ffmpeg extension with all its audio formats enabled (it can handle even special formats like AC3, EAC3, DTS, DTS HD, TrueHD etc.).


YouTube modded client with ad-block and
SponsorBlock support
Worth mentioning:
SmartTube


Media center supporting movies, series, YouTube, and smartTV casting via DLNA/Chromecast. Offers HD, subtitles, add-ons, with no registration needed. Notice of new episodes.




Stream movies and TV shows in HD on Android TV with no ads, multiple subtitles, instant playback resumption, daily updates, and no account required.

CloudStream is an open source Android application to watch free content from various provider.




Need something to watch? We’re on it. Plex combines free movies & TV with the best free streaming services, so there’s always more to discover.




Enjoy streaming thousands of movies and TV shows globally in stunning 4K quality, with offline viewing options to watch anytime.




Enjoy movies, series, originals, and more from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and more, including downloads for offline viewing and multiple device support.




Continue to watch your favorite shows and movies, discover new content, and find new video apps. With the Apple TV App, you can do it all in one place.




Stream the largest anime library with subs and dubs, simulcast episodes, exclusive originals, and offline viewing on multiple devices ad-free with premium.




Stream Amazon Originals, popular movies, and shows across multiple devices with optional offline downloads and data control.




Peacock is an American video streaming service owned and operated by the Television and Streaming division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, named after the NBC logo.






Interactive platform for live gaming streams, esports, music, and creative arts with chat integration, monetization options, and a global community.








Zattoo streams TV content live or on demand over the internet on your TV device. Limited to Germany, Switzerland and Austria.




M3U is a free stream media player on android devices, which made of jetpack compose. Android 8.0 and above supported.



