In this modern century, every one of us has started using smart TVs and online streaming services. Using a good media player matters the most than opting for better streaming services. A good media player alone can provide a better watching and sound experience on your smart TV. So I’m here to provide some methods on how to install the MX player on a smart TV? You can use the latest version as both a media player and a streaming service. The interesting app right? Come, let’s get into the content.
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What is MX Player?
MX Player is an Indian video streaming and on-demand service developed by MX Media & Entertainment. Initially, the MX layer was only a mobile media player application. But now it has turned out to be one of the best Indian online streaming platforms with over 280 million active users. This app is completely free to install and use. MXPlayer earns its revenue by running ads in between the videos. It is available on Android, iOS, and the Web.
Features
The significant features of the MX Player app are given below. Have a look at it.
- Best offline video player
- Advanced hardware acceleration
- Multiple decoding modes
- Easy to use interface
- Different languages with subtitles
- Multiple device compatibility
How to Install MX Player on Android Smart TV
As I said earlier the MX Player app is available on Android-based devices. If you have the latest model of Android smart TVs, it comes with a built-in Google play store. Meaning you can directly install the MX Player on your smart TV by following the below-given steps.
STEP1: Initially, Turn on your smart TV.
STEP2: Navigate to the Google Play store.
STEP3: Search for the MX Player app using the on-screen keyboard.
STEP4: Click on the Install button and wait for some time.
STEP5: The app will get installed on your device within a few minutes.
You can use it as a media player and simultaneously as a streaming service to play your favorite movies/TV shows.
How to Screen Mirror MX Player on Smart TV
Doesn’t your smart TV support the Google Play Store? No need to worry. There is an alternative to it. Your Android smartphone definitely supports the Play Store. In this method, we are going to screen mirror MX Player on a smart TV. Let’s see how to do it in the following steps.
STEP1: Download and install the MX Player app on your Android smartphone from Google Play Store.
STEP2: Open the Settings app and tap on the Other wireless connections option.
STEP3: Choose Screen casting or wireless display option from the list.
STEP4: Enable Screen Mirroring on your smart TV.
STEP5: Your smartphone will scan for the available wireless devices for screen mirroring.
STEP6: From the list, select your smart TVs name.
STEP7: Once the pairing is successful, you can view the interface of your mobile on your smart TV screen.
Now, open the MX Player app on your mobile and start watching your favorite videos on a big screen.
How to Chromecast MX Player on Smart TV
Your smart TV doesn’t even support the screen mirroring facility? No problem. Here is the alternative method to it. This part of the content deals with the methods to Chromecast MX Player to your smart TV. Continue with the following steps.
STEP1: Set up your Chromecast and make sure that your Chromecast and smartphone are connected to the same WiFi network.
STEP2: Install MX Player and Google Home applications on your smartphone from the Google play store.
STEP3: Open the Google Home app and tap on the Cast screen/audio option.
STEP4: Your device will scan for the available Chromecast devices.
STEP5: Select your Chromecast from the list.
STEP6: On a successful pairing your entire device will get casted to your smart TV.
STEP7: Now open the MX Player app and start playing any video of your wish.
How to Cast MX Player on Smart TV from PC/Laptop
This method deals with the steps to cast MX Player to your smart TV from PC/laptop. Let’s get into the steps.
STEP1: Navigate to the official site of MX player using Chrome browser on your PC/laptop.
STEP2: Tap on the three-dotted menu icon at the top right corner of the screen.
STEP3: Click on the Cast option from the list.
STEP4: Now select your Chromecast device from the displayed list.
STEP5: Select Cast Tab option from the Sources menu.
STEP6: Once the pairing between the devices is successful, the content on your browser will get displayed on your Chromecast connected smart TV.
The video that you chose will start playing on your Chromecast connected smart TV. This is how you can install MX Player on your smart TV.
Conclusion
That’s all. This is all you need to know about the methods of installing MXPlayer on a smart TV. I hope this content will be useful and satiate. MX Player is one of the powerful media players that is available in the Google Play store. I have discussed all the possible methods to get MX Player on your smart TV. It is entirely free to install and use on your smart devices. Use the above-given methods accordingly.
FAQ
Is MX available for smart TVs?
Yes, it is available for all Android-based smart TVs for free.
Do I need to Sign up to use MX Player on a smart TV?
The MX Player app is completely free to install and use. No subscription or registration is needed. Install and start using the app on compatible devices.