Check out the top-notch gear for your living room: Mi TV Stick and Android TV boxes. These awesome gadgets do it all as media players, video players, photo viewers, and even gaming consoles. But here’s the catch: they don’t come with a built-in web browser.
Google doesn’t really want you using Google Chrome on your TV, but don’t sweat it. Despite any frowns from the Google Play Store crew, you can still get yourself a web browser app for your TV and enjoy all its perks.
Install Chrome on MIBOX S GEN 2 Google TV (Android TV 12/Google TV 12)
Installing Chrome on Google TV is a bit different; you’ll need to enable developer mode first. Watch this video to learn how.
If you’re having trouble finding it in the Google Play Store, try searching with this keyword instead: com.tvdevfactory.s2x and com.tvdevfactory.sideloadfolder
How to sideload install chrome to Mi TV Stick, MiBox and Android TV
Since the Mi TV Stick doesn’t have a USB port, installing Chrome can be a bit tricky. Check out this tutorial video to see how it’s done.
If you’re having trouble finding it in the Google Play Store, try searching with this keyword instead: com.tvdevfactory.smarttvapkdownloader
How to sideload install chrome to Google TV
You can also install Google Chrome on Chromecast with Google TV. Just watch this tutorial video to learn how.
If you’re having trouble finding it in the Google Play Store, try searching with this keyword instead: com.tvdevfactory.smarttvapkdownloader and com.tvdevfactory.sideloadfolder
Installing Chrome through USB port on TV (MIBOX S / for Android TV below v11)
The simplest method is to download the Chrome APK file and install it via USB. We recommend watching this tutorial video for step-by-step guidance. Alternatively, you can download the APK from the web and sideload it onto your Android TV using the MiBox APK installer. However, selecting the appropriate APK for your TV’s architecture can be a bit challenging. Make sure to download the armeabi-v7a version specifically for Mi Box.
If you’re having trouble finding it in the Google Play Store, try searching with this keyword instead: com.tvdevfactory.miboxapkinstaller
By Tim.
