Send files to TV

Send files to TV transfers media and documents between devices on a local network without requiring internet connectivity. It serves as a bridge between Android smart televisions, Android mobile devices, and personal computers, enabling seamless content sharing across multiple platforms in home and office network environments.

The application uses a peer-to-peer file transfer model. It automatically discovers other devices running the same software on the local network, presenting them as transfer destinations without requiring manual configuration or address entry. Devices appear ready for transfers as soon as the app is running and network conditions permit.

The application transfers multiple file types, with particular emphasis on media content. Movies and television shows can be sent to Android smart televisions or other devices, directing entertainment content to different screens throughout a household. Beyond video content, Send files to TV also supports documents, photographs, archives, and other file types, extending its utility beyond media-focused scenarios to broader household and office file-sharing needs.

The application is available for Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux. This cross-platform support allows files to transfer between devices running entirely different operating systems without compatibility barriers or format conversion. A Windows computer can send files to an Android television, an Android phone can receive from a macOS machine, or a Linux system can share with any other supported platform, with all transfers transparent to the user.

Operating exclusively over local network connections provides meaningful advantages. File transfers require no internet access and function when external connectivity is unavailable or restricted. All transfers remain within the user's network infrastructure rather than being routed through external servers or cloud services. This local-only operation improves privacy and reliability, as files never reach third-party systems and performance depends only on local network infrastructure, not external bandwidth constraints or service availability.

Installation of Send files to TV is required on each device that participates in file transfers—including the smart television and each source device. The installation requirement applies across all supported operating systems. Once installed, automatic network discovery begins whenever the application runs.

Users can configure through application settings where transferred files are stored on each device. This customization directs incoming files to specific locations based on device storage structure and organizational preferences.

Automatic discovery of connected devices operates continuously whenever the application runs on systems connected to the local network. As devices power on and the application launches, they immediately become available for file transfers without requiring manual refresh, list updates, or connection re-establishment. Real-time detection enables automatic response to changing network conditions and device availability.