Android TV is not meant for browsing the web so Google has done little to optimize its browser for the TV platform. In fact, Google Chrome is not even available on Android TV’s Play Store. However, there are users who rely too much on Chrome and want to access webpages on the bigger screen once in a while. So if you are one of those users and want to install Google Chrome on Android TV then this guide will take you right home. Here, we have explained the steps in a simple tutorial so you can use Chrome on Android TV without any issue. On that note, let’s begin.

Here, we have described why you should install Google Chrome on Android TV and what are the steps needed to get it working. You can click on the link below to move to the steps easily.

  • Why One Should Install Chrome on Android TV?
  • Set Up Google Chrome on Android TV

Why One Should Install Chrome on Android TV?

Let me put this straight: Chrome is not optimized for Android TV and it does not work properly with Android TV’s remote. The target fields are not recognized by the remote navigation and you would be often stuck in a UI loop. Having said that, the good part about Chrome on Android TV is that it works flawlessly with a mouse.

  1. To install Google Chrome on Android TV, you need to sideload the APK as Chrome is officially not available on Android TV’s Play Store. So go ahead and download the APK from APKMirror (Free) on your computer or smartphone.

  2. Next, go to Android TV’s Settings -> Device Preferences -> Security & Restrictions -> Unknown Sources -> Enable the toggle for “Solid Explorer”. This permission is required for third-party app installations.

You can use the above steps to install Google Chrome on any of the following popular Android TVs. Note that this is not an exhaustive list. I have added the list only to show you that the steps work with any modern Android TV.

Explore the Web on Android TV Using Chrome

So that was a short guide on how to install and set up Chrome on Android TV. As I have mentioned above, the installation is without any glitches and you don’t need to fiddle with any ADB commands to get it working. However, you will have to use a mouse to properly navigate through the webpages.