Best File Managers for Android TV

In this roundup, we’ve selected six solid file managers, each with its own features — from minimalism to advanced cloud functionality.

FX File Explorer

A convenient, advanced, and yet uncluttered app. FX File Explorer works great on both smartphones and TVs: it lets you open, move, delete, and rename files easily using just your remote.

Support for a wide range of formats — from images and videos to documents — is built in, so there’s no need to install anything extra.

A big plus is full compatibility with popular cloud services. You can also connect to shared folders on your PC or NAS without leaving the couch. Power users will appreciate the built-in server, which lets your TV "share" its files with other devices on the network.

X‑plore File Manager

The X‑plore interface may not look modern, but its functionality is impressive.
X‑plore handles external drives and cloud storage with ease. It also displays a memory map, so you can immediately see what’s taking up the most space.

Bonus features include support for FTP and SMB, wireless file transfer, video streaming via DLNA, and bookmarks for quick access — all right on your TV.

Total Commander

A familiar name for anyone who used to explore the depths of Windows. Total Commander hasn’t lost its edge on Android TV — in fact, it feels right at home.

The key advantage is its dual-panel mode, which is implemented even more conveniently here than in X‑plore. All popular file transfer protocols are supported. You can work with your TV or media box’s internal storage, as well as with network folders and cloud services.

Built-in viewers, archive support (ZIP, RAR, TAR, and more), a text editor — it’s all there, and it all works.

Solid Explorer

A modern, visually appealing app. Solid Explorer looks great on the big screen, and its clean design keeps it pleasant to use.

Out of the box, it supports all popular archive formats and can copy, move, and organize files. Users with root access can even dive into system folders. It includes a built-in image viewer, music player, and simple text editor.

Owlfiles

If your TV is mostly used as an access point to files stored elsewhere, this is the app for you. Owlfiles easily connects to PCs, NAS devices, Macs, and popular cloud services.

Its interface is minimal but functional: opening, renaming, deleting, bookmarks, moving — it’s all there. It’s especially convenient if you rarely store anything directly on your TV and prefer browsing external folders as needed.