Although Twitch is one of the most used platforms worldwide for live streaming (especially video games), the truth is that it does not always work well on Android TV.
This is because it has several limitations, which lead to desynchronization problems between audio and video, delays in transmission of five to ten seconds, the interface is uncomfortable, etc.
Therefore, if you like live streaming, there are some alternatives for Twitch that will give you a better user experience on Android TV. In addition, all options are designed for the large screen of a smart TV, which means that the interface will be useful and comfortable.
These are the best alternatives to Twitch on Android TV
The platforms that make up this list offer a stable and efficient service, they are ideal for enjoying live streaming on smart televisions with Android TV.
SmarTV Client for Twitch
First of all, the system is made to navigate comfortably with the D-Pad of the TV remote, you will not need any other implement. When tuning into a broadcast you will have several options to improve system performance, such as low latency mode, resolution type, chat customization, button to follow the streamer, etc.
Within the platform you will find recordings of past broadcasts, clips with chat and short videos of the day's highlights from the channels you follow.
It also has support for emoticons, that is, they can be sent from the chat, which is available on the TV. SmarTV Client has a self-cleaning function that prevents the app from becoming saturated due to cache memory or data accumulation.
S0undTV
The S0undTV user experience is adapted to large screens so that navigation on the platform is simple and direct. Likewise, from the television you will have access to previews of the broadcasts so that you can review the channels that interest you without having to enter them.
From the TV you can use live chats to send messages and these have support for BTTV and FFZ emoticons. An advantage of the app is that it automatically splits streams by language to make it easier to find streamers. It also informs you when your favorite streamers are live and offers a shortcut for you to enter the channel directly.
Purple TV
Purple TV is a Twitch TV mod that is available as an APK file. It has several advantages, such as: it has no advertisements (they will not appear when you change the channel) and there are no banners, it allows the customization of BTTV, 7TV and FFZ emoticons, you can adjust the video resolution and it gives access to channel statistics .
In terms of platform efficiency, Purple TV is a stable APK made to run on Android TV competently. All you have to do is install the APK on your smart TV so you can tune in to your favorite streamers on the system without any type of limitation.
