VLC for Android TV
Plays everything, opens network shares, costs nothing.
Media players Play Store + Sideload
VLC for Android TV is the least fussy player you can put on a television. It opens local files, SMB and DLNA shares, and network streams without codec packs.
It is a good first app to install on a new box, because it proves the device can decode your files before you invest in a full media server.
How to install
- Install VLC for Android TV from Google Play.
- Grant storage permission on first launch.
- Browse to your SMB or DLNA share from the Network tab.
- Pin it in CleanYourTV if you use it daily.