Send files to TV

Move files between your phone, TV and computer

Send files to TV is a file-transfer tool for people who want to move videos, photos or other files between Android devices on the same local network. It can be useful when you want to send something from your phone to an Android TV, or between a phone and a computer, without relying on a cloud service.

What you need for it to work

The app discovers other devices running Send files to TV on the local network. The receiving device needs the app too: for example, install it on both your Android phone and Android TV before trying to transfer between them. The service also has versions for Windows, macOS and Linux, so a computer can be part of the transfer. According to the app information, an internet connection is not required for transfers over your local network.

Questions to consider first

This app is for moving files between devices, not for browsing or streaming a library across the internet. Check that the devices you want to use are compatible and connected to the same local network. If you only need to send a file once, consider whether installing an app on the receiving device is worthwhile. You can also check the app’s settings for where received files are saved.

As a local-network tool, it needs to find other devices on that network. Before using it, consider whether you are comfortable with that access and whether you want the app available on each device involved. The supplied information does not spell out specific permissions or data practices, so check those details on the app listing and on your device before deciding.

Who makes it, and how widely is it used?

Send files to TV is published by Yablio in the Tools category. It has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from about 98,000 ratings, and the listing reports more than 10 million installs. Those figures indicate broad use, but they do not tell you whether it will suit your devices or how it handles your data. Take a moment to weigh the convenience against the need to install it on the devices you plan to connect.