ViMovies for Google TV & Chromecast

Google TV — the interface on Chromecast with Google TV and many recent Sony, TCL, and Hisense televisions — runs Android under the hood. That means ViMovies installs and runs perfectly, even though it isn't in the Play Store. Here's exactly how to set it up.

Download ViMovies for Google TV

Install ViMovies on Google TV

Method 1: Send Files to TV (easiest)

1. Install Send Files to TV on both your phone and your Google TV device (both are on the Play Store).
2. Download the ViMovies APK on your phone from the download page.
3. Send the file to your TV, open it with the built-in file manager, and install.

Method 2: Browser on the TV

1. Install a TV browser (such as TVWeb or BrowseHere) from the Play Store.
2. Visit this site on the TV, download the APK, and open it from Downloads.
3. Grant the unknown-sources permission when asked and install.

Want more detail on the general technique? Read our complete Google TV sideloading guide — it works for any app, not just ViMovies.

Chromecast Storage Tips

The Chromecast with Google TV ships with roughly 4 GB of usable space. ViMovies itself is tiny, but if you plan to use offline downloads:

• Connect a USB-C hub with power passthrough and attach a USB drive.
• Format the drive as device storage in Settings → System → Storage.
• Point downloads at the drive inside ViMovies settings.

What You Get

• HD streaming for movies, series, and anime with a remote-first interface.
• Watch-progress tracking so episodes resume where you left off.
• Zero cost — no account, no subscription. See the full feature list.