Quick Answer
- The Google Drive app is not available for Apple TV.
- You can install the TV Client for Google Drive on Apple TV to access the Drive files.
- You can also use the Google Drive API key to access the files on your Apple TV.
You can’t install the Google Drive app on your Apple TV from the App Store. The app is available only for iPhones and iPads. If you want to access the Google Drive videos or other files on your Apple TV, you can install the TV Client for Google Drive app.
Google Drive is one of the safest destinations to store and access your files on multiple devices. With an active Gmail account, you will get 5GB of free storage on Google Drive. Though Apple has its own iCloud storage, some Apple users are still using Google Drive.
This article explains how to install the TV Client for Google Drive app on your Apple TV. We have also included a separate guide on how to set up the Google Drive API key and how to access it on your Apple TV.
How to Install TV Client for Google Drive on Apple TV
TV Client for Google Drive is a paid app that costs $1.99 (lifetime). The app is available only for Apple TV. With the app, you can sign in with your Google account and access all the Google Drive files.
1. Click the App Store icon on your Apple TV.
2. Now, go to the Search icon on the App Store and tap on it.
3. Search for the TV Client for Google Drive app.
4. Select the app and complete the payment to install the app.
5. Open the app and sign in with your Google account. If prompted, verify the sign in process using your smartphone.
7. After the sign in, you can access all the Google Drive videos and other media files on your Apple TV.
Google Drive On Apple TV
If you have stored videos in Google Drive, you can access them on your Apple TV and enjoy streaming. You can categorize it under these 4 steps.
- Create a Google Drive API key
- Get the sharing link
- Get the GoogleAPI Streaming link
- Access the videos from the drive using VLC Player
Step 1: Create a Google Drive API key
You need to start by creating a Google Drive API key. It will help you order and indicate that drive.
1. Open Google Cloud Console and sign in with your Google Account.
2. Find the project icon in the Google Cloud Dashboard and select it.
3. Next, select the New Project option from the top right corner of your screen.
4. Type in the new project name and select the location to save the project.
5. Confirm creating the new project by clicking on the Create option.
6. Select the icon with three horizontal lines from the top left corner of your screen.
7. Next, select the APIs & Credentials option, followed by the Library option.
8. From the API Library page, open Google Drive API.
9. Turn on Google Drive API by selecting the Enable button.
10. Next, select the Manage option and the Credentials tab.
11. From the drop-down menu, choose Google Drive API.
12. Select the User Data option and then select Done.
13. Find the + Create Credentials option to produce the API key.
Step 2: Get The Sharing Link
Now, you need to get the sharing link as follows.
1. Start by selecting the media file you wish to stream in Google Drive.
2. Right-click on this particular file.
3. Select the Get Link option from the drop-down menu.
4. Next, select the Anyone with a Link option.
5. Click the Copy Link button to copy the link for the video.
6. Next page, this link to copy the file ID.
7. Finally, save it.
Step 3: Get the GoogleAPI Streaming Link
1. Open Notepad and enter the Google API URL as https://www.googleapis.com/ drive/v3/ files/FileID?alt=media&key=APIKey.
2. In the File ID field, enter the copied File ID and the new API key in the respective field.
3. Next, copy the Google API link.
Step 4: Access the Google Drive on Apple TV Using VLC Player
Finally, you can play the videos from your Google Drive on the VLC Media Player.
1. Open the App Store on your Apple TV and search for the VLC app.
2. Install the VLC app on Apple TV and then open it.
3. Select the Network Stream option and enter the Google Drive API URL in the respective field.
4. Finally, you can play the video from Google Drive on your device.
Alternative Method: Access Google Drive on Apple TV using Infuse 7
Another working method to access Google Drive is by using Infuse 7.
1. Start by installing the Infuse 7 app on your iOS device from the App Store.
2. Open the app and select the Settings option.
3. Next, select the Add Files option.
4. Select the Cloud Services section and then choose Google Drive.
5. Log in to Drive using your Google Account.
6. You can add folders to your favorites list by selecting the tab icon next to them.
7. Open the App Store on Apple TV and install the Infuse 7 app.
8. Open the app and sign in to your Google Account.
9. This will sync the Google account from your phone to your Apple TV, and you can access the files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can access Google Drive on your TV with the help of AirPlay.
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