I am not sure this is the right place to ask. I bought a Samsung TV a few months ago. I find the Tizen OS clunky, hard to navigate, apps hard to add. It seems logical I can replace it with android tv. What would be the simplest way? Google TV box? Brand? Is there a OS transfer like from a thumb drive? Or other options I haven't imagined. Been searching for days, with no satisfactory solutions. TIA! ( I love reddit!)
You can't do anything about that TV like replacing the firmware etc., however, you can hook up any of the certified Android TV devices below.
The Nvidia Shield and the Xiaomi Mi Box S are the most popular but they are NOT the only devices out there:
Certified Android TV devices WITH Netflix AND Prime Video certifications:
- Chromecast with Google TV
- AirTV Mini
- Ematic Jetstream
- Tivo Stream 4K
- Verizon Stream TV
- Xiaomi Mi TV Stick (1080p only)
Certified Android TV devices with ONLY Netflix certification:
- AT&T TV
- JBL Link Bar
Certified Android TV devices with ONLY Prime Video certification:
- Mecool KM1 (Available at mecoolonline.com )
- Mecool KM3 (Available at mecoolonline.com , where you can also download the NEW Android 10 firmware for this model)
- Mecool KM9 PRO (Available at mecoolonline.com , where you can also download the NEW Android 10 firmware for this model)
Certified Android TV devices WITHOUT Netflix AND Prime Video certifications:
- Channel Master Stream Plus (with ATSC dual tuner built-in but outdated Android TV version)
- Minix Neo T5 (With gigabit ethernet but remote control doesn't have a microphone)
For more info about all certified Android TV devices, head over to Android TV Guide website.
Don't try to flash any OS(Custom ROM) on the TV. Get a Android Box.
What you mostly use the TV? Streaming services like Netflix/Amazon Prime? If yes, then go for certified devices listed by latinriky78.
If you watch YouTube, movies from Thumbdrive/hard disk (Mostly offline) then I recommend H96 Max 4K Box. It has all ports (HDMI, USB, Micro SD Card, LAN) and fast enough. If you prefer semi-branded then get Mi Box.
Don't go for Fire stick or Chromecast if u want to watch offline content much.
Always use a tv box. Chromecast, Apple TV, or NvIdia Shield