Android TVs and browsing are always a struggle for many users. Android TVs and TV Boxes from all the brands don’t have a built-in web browser. In the integrated Play Store, only a handful of browsers are available. If you want to use a powerful browser like Brave on your Android TV, you need to sideload it using the APK file. Using the Downloader app on Android TV, you can sideload the Brave browser with ease.
Features
- Using the Brave browser, you can block ads using the built-in ad blocker.
- As the browser has cross-platform access, you can sync your browsing records with your smartphone, PC, and TV.
- If you want, you can change the search engine on Brave to get accurate search results.
- Brave browser offers Crypto tokens as rewards and stores them in a secured wallet.
- The browser also offers a built-in VPN for a secure connection.
How to Sideload Brave Browser on Android TV
As mentioned above, you can’t install the Brave browser on your Android TV from the Play Store. You need to use the Downloader app.
1. Install the Downloader app on your Android TV from the Play Store.
2. Then, open the Settings menu on your TV.
3. On the Settings menu, choose the Device Preferences menu.
4. Tap the Security & Restrictions option on the next screen.
5. Now, click the Unknown Sources option and choose the Install Unknown Apps feature.
6. You will get a list of apps. Select the Downloader app and enable the Install Unknown Apps toggle.
7. Now, open the Downloader app and click Allow if any prompts appear.
8. In the Search bar, enter the Brave browser APK link (bit.ly/44OR9GG) and click the GO button.
9. Download the APK file and click the Install button.
10. Then, tap the Open button to launch the web browser on your TV.
How to Use Brave Browser on Android TV
When you open the Brave browser, you will get the Welcome screen. Tap the Continue button. Pass the on-screen prompts like Brave Privacy Reports and Default Browser prompts. Then, you will get the Brave browser’s home screen.
Click the Search bar and enter a URL or search query to surf the internet. If you want to customize the settings, click the three-dotted icon and tap the Settings menu. To sign in to your existing Brave account, click the Profile icon and enter your account details. Within seconds, your bookmarks, browsing history, saved passwords, and more will be synced.
FAQ
No, the Brave browser is not available for Android TVs and TV Boxes. You need to sideload the browser using third-party installers.
Yes, you can cast the Brave browser on your TV using your smartphone.
Considering the performance, accessibility, and features, Mozilla Firefox is the best browser for Android TV.
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