Android TV

Many users face a common problem while playing .mkv or other video files on their smart TV, the video plays but there is no sound. Interestingly, the same file works perfectly on a laptop or smartphone. This usually points to an unsupported audio codec on the smart TV. Understanding the Problem Smart TVs, especially budget models, support a limited range of audio and video codecs. While formats like .mkv and .mp4 are widely supported, the underlying audio codec (e.g., AC3, DTS) may not be. Most Android TVs support AAC and MP3 audio codecs natively, but not AC3/DTS unless licensed. ...

Modern Smart TVs, especially Android-based ones, often allow users to plug in external storage like SSDs or USB drives. However, many users face a common problem: the TV doesn’t recognize drives formatted with exFAT. This article explains why that happens and how to solve it by formatting your drive to FAT32 using the terminal on Arch Linux. Why Doesn’t exFAT Work on Some Android Smart TVs? While exFAT is a modern file system that supports large files (over 4GB) and large storage capacities, not all Android Smart TVs support it. Here’s why: ...