How to Use a USB Drive With Android TV
Most Android TV devices have a USB port, but the TV home screen gives you no obvious way to see what’s on a drive. Here is how to get at your files, and what to check when the drive doesn’t show up. 1. Plug it in Connect the drive directly to the TV or streamer. Avoid unpowered USB hubs, since many TVs can’t supply enough power for a hub plus a drive. A portable hard drive that needs more power than the port gives may not spin up at all; a flash drive almost always works. ...