How to Access Dropbox Storage on Android TV

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If you wish to add Dropbox to your Android TV then, you are here at the right place. In this section, we are exactly going to discuss in-depth adding the Dropbox app. Dropbox is a very popular American-based file hosting company that was founded in 2007. Dropbox employs a special folder on your device to bring the files together. The contents of these folders are synchronized to Dropbox servers. So, you can access them on a different device by logging in to your Dropbox account with proper credentials.

Dropbox has a lot of cool features, which makes it popular. For instance, you can upload photos and videos automatically on Dropbox if you like. For this, we have the Camera Uploads folder on which you can upload photos and videos from cameras, tablets, and smartphones. Let’s find out more about adding Dropbox to your TV.

Pricing

Dropbox has a lot of different subscription options to choose from. Based on your requirements, you can choose the right one for you.

Plus (for individuals): $11.99 per month
Family (for families): $19.99 per month
Professional (for individuals): $19.99 per month
Standard (for small teams): $15 per user per month
Advanced (for larger teams): $25 per user per month

Dropbox on Android TV

There is no official Dropbox app for Android TV. Therefore, it is impossible to add the app from the Play Store. So, let’s find out other ways to access Dropbox.

Supported Android TVs

Sony Smart TV
Sharp Smart TV
TCL Smart TV
Hisense Smart TV
Philips Smart TV
MI Smart TV
Panasonic Smart TV

Supported Android TV Boxes

AirTV
AT&T TV
Epson
NVIDIA Shield TV
Mi Box and Mi Box S

How to Access Dropbox on Android TV with a Browser

You can access Dropbox from its website on your PC. Similarly, let’s make use of a browser to access Dropbox. Web browsers that support Dropbox include Chrome, Firefox, Edge.

1. Firstly, launch the required web browser on Android TV.

2. Next, visit Dropbox.com/login.

3. Login with your Dropbox username and password. You can also sign in with your Google or Apple account.

4. Next, click the Files Option on the left sidebar.

5. Now, you can access all your Dropbox files on your TV easily.

6. You can find a lot of useful features to access your files as follows.

Search: To search for files and folders.
Apps: To access Dropbox apps like Paper, Transfer, and App Center.
Home: To find suggested, recent, and starred files.

How to Add Dropbox on Android TV Via Sideloading

You can add Dropbox to your Android TV by sideloading it from a trusted third-party source. The process of sideloading involves the following steps.

Installing Downloader on Android TV
Enable Unknown Sources
Download Dropbox using Downloader

Installing Downloader on Android TV

To install third-party apps on your Android TV, you need the Downloader app. Downloader is already available in the Android TV Play Store for download. So, let’s download the app as follows.

1. Firstly, turn on your Android TV and launch the Google Play Store.

2. Click on the Search icon and type Downloader in the search bar.

3. Choose the Downloader app icon from the app search results and click the Install button to download the app.

4. Wait for a few minutes so that the app installation is complete.

Enabling Unknown Sources

With the default settings on your Android TV, you can’t install third-party apps. So, make the following settings alterations to install third-party apps.

1. Open the Settings app from the Android TV home screen.