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YTV Player APK is a simple video player where you can add links, and play videos of any format without interruptions. YTV Player APK is one of the best video players on Android TV, as it has multiple features compared to other players like XPlayer and Potplayer. Since it is a third-party app, you must sideload it using installers like Downloader to install YTV Player APK on Android TV. If you can’t be able to download the app, you can even cast the content from your smartphone to TV by downloading the APK from a trusted source on the internet.
How to Sideload YTV Player APK on Android TV
The YTV Player APK is yet to be available for Android TV. To use the YTV Player, you need to sideload it using the Downloader app.
1. Install the Downloader app on your Android TV from the Play Store.

2. Click the Settings icon on your Android TV.
3. From the options, go to Device Preferences → Security & Restrictions.

4. Click Unknown Sources → Turn on the Downloader toggle.
5. Now, open the Downloader app on Android TV from the home screen.
6. Tap Allow to accept the storage permissions.
7. Choose Home from the left pane, and enter the download link of YTV Player APK in the URL field.

8. Click Go to download the YTV Player APK on your Android TV.
9. Once the file is downloaded, open it and click Install.
10. Click Open to launch the app and watch the content by pasting the link.
How to Cast YTV Player APK on Android TV
If you don’t want to sideload the app, you can screen mirror the YTV Player APK from your Android smartphone.
1. Connect your smartphone and Android TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Next, sideload the YTV Player APK on your Android smartphone.
3. Once installed launch the app and paste the link.
4. Play the video content on the app.
5. Go to the Notification Panel and tap the Cast icon.

6. Choose your Android TV. Now, the video content will appear on your Android TV.
YTV Player APK Features
- A simple and cool interface, where users can use the app without hassle.
- The player lets you stream any videos in high quality.
- You can copy and paste the links from any source like YouTube, browser, etc., to play the video.
- YTV Player allows users to download videos and play offline anytime.
- Supports multiple video formats, like MP4, MKV, FLV, and more.
- It lets you choose the subtitle for videos.
Supported Android TVs
- Sony Smart TV
- TCL Smart TV
- OnePlus Smart TV
- Sharp Smart TV
- Vu Smart TV
- Philips Smart TV
- Xiaomi Mi Smart TV
- Hisense Smart TV
Supported Android TV Boxes
- AirTV
- AT&T TV
- Epson
- NVIDIA
- Mi Box and Mi Box S
- Mecool Android TV Box
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can’t install the YTV Player APK on Google TV as it is unavailable on Google TV.
VLC Media Player and MX Player are the best video players for Android TV.