How to Stream Movies on Android TV: The Complete Guide

Phones and laptops are convenient, but movies were made for the big screen. Android TV and Google TV turn any modern television into a full streaming hub. Here is how to get a great experience, including installing NetMirror on your TV.

What you need

• An Android TV or Google TV device (built-in or a streaming box/stick)
• A stable internet connection — wired or strong Wi-Fi
• The NetMirror Android TV APK

Step 1 — Download the TV APK

Download the Android TV APK directly to your TV, or transfer it via a USB drive if your TV makes side-loading easier that way. The TV build is tuned for remote navigation and large displays.

Step 2 — Install and open

Install the APK, then open NetMirror from your apps row. Thousands of titles become available on the big screen, navigable entirely with your remote.

Optimizing playback on a TV

Use a wired connection when you can

Ethernet beats Wi-Fi for steady HD playback. If wired is not an option, place your router close to the TV or use a mesh node nearby.

Match quality to your bandwidth

If you see buffering, lower the streaming quality a notch. HD needs roughly 5 Mbps of stable throughput; higher resolutions need more.

On other devices? See our iPhone and Android install guides — the steps differ per platform.

A wired connection and the right quality setting solve nine out of ten big-screen buffering complaints.