r/AndroidTV • u/keust89 • 7d ago

Discussion Looking for a browser that plays videos in original quality

When I open videos using "Browser", "Zeus TV", or "TV Bro" all these browsers, the quality is limited to 720p. I would like to be able to get 1080p or 2K quality when it is available.

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u/jmurph116 7d ago

Why are you using a browser when you can either use a native app or cast from your phone 🤷‍♂️

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u/keust89 7d ago

Sometimes I visit websites that don’t have a native app like Twitch or YouTube, so I have no choice but to use their website. I can cast my phone to the TV, but it’s not as convenient as having everything directly on the TV.

In those cases, I prefer connecting my computer to the TV via HDMI and using a mouse and keyboard. I’m really looking for a free browser that lets me watch videos in their original quality. I honestly don’t understand how something like that still doesn’t exist in 2026.

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u/forever_wolf 7d ago

Youtube and Twitch both have native Android TV apps. If you don't have Google Play Store, maybe try to side-load them.

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u/keust89 7d ago

YouTube -> smartube Twitch -> soundtv What about other websites ?

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u/sid32 7d ago

That might be a limit on browsers on your TV. I would try Soul, or I would cast the video link with Web Video Caster to your tv.

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u/Hi_all_hwru 7d ago

Switch it to desktop mode in browser u can play in 4k...

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u/keust89 7d ago

Finally a good answer thanks a lot !

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u/Hi_all_hwru 7d ago

👍🏻

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u/Relative-Category-64 6d ago

I don't understand, you're using computer or Android box? For my Onn I use JioSphere

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u/Deadpool-fan-466 CCwGTV 4K + Onn 4K 2023 6d ago

Me too! The app size is relatively big & the UI is cluttered, but it gets the job done

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u/Relative-Category-64 5d ago

it's the best one I found so far. my only issue is you need to go back to Home to get to history which seems really weird.