Telegram for Android TV. Built for watching.
TeleV is a free Telegram app for Android TV and Google TV. It turns the videos and live streams in your Telegram channels and chats into a lean-back TV experience, navigated entirely with your remote.
Free · Android TV & Google TV · Android 8.0+
Follow TeleV on Telegram
New features, releases and announcements, first. Join the official updates channel.
Everything you follow on Telegram, on the big screen
No casting, no phone in hand. A real TV app for the channels you already watch.
Sign in from the couch
Scan a QR code with Telegram on your phone, or use your phone number. Two-step verification is supported.
Live streams
Watch channel and group live broadcasts in real time, and flip between active streams with the remote.
Smooth video playback
Videos stream straight from Telegram with smart caching, so even very large files play without filling your TV's storage.
Continue watching
Pick up any video right where you left off. Adjust playback speed when you want to go faster.
Favorite channels
Hold OK on a channel to pin it as a favorite, so it always shows first on your home screen.
Search & archive
Find public channels and browse their video history. Archived chats get a screen of their own.
Made for the remote
Every screen is designed for D-pad navigation and readable from across the room.
Up and running in a minute
Install TeleV
Find TeleV in the Google Play Store on your TV, or install it from Google Play on the web.
Scan the QR code
On your phone, open Telegram → Settings → Devices → Link Desktop Device (Log in on Computer), and scan the code on the TV.
Start watching
Your channels and chats appear as rows of videos. Pick one with the remote and press OK.
Read the full step-by-step guide → · Supported devices · Live streams on TV · Cast or mirror Telegram to TV · Telegram APK for Android TV
Frequently asked questions
What is TeleV?
TeleV is a free Telegram app for Android TV and Google TV. It shows the videos and live streams from your Telegram channels, groups and chats on your TV, with full remote control navigation.
Is there an official Telegram app for Android TV?
No. Telegram doesn't offer an official app for Android TV or Google TV. TeleV is an independent, unofficial app built on TDLib, Telegram's official open-source library.
How do I watch Telegram on my TV?
Install TeleV from Google Play on your Android TV or Google TV, then scan the QR code on the screen with the Telegram app on your phone. Your channels and chats appear on the TV. See the step-by-step guide.
Is TeleV free?
Yes, TeleV is free to download and use.
Which devices does TeleV support?
Any Android TV or Google TV device running Android 8.0 or newer, including Chromecast with Google TV, Google TV Streamer, Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box, and Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips smart TVs. See the full list of supported devices.
Can I watch Telegram on a Samsung or LG TV?
Not directly, because Samsung and LG TVs can't run Android apps. Connect a Chromecast with Google TV or a Google TV Streamer and install TeleV on it.
Can I watch Telegram live streams on TV?
Yes. TeleV plays live streams and video chats broadcast in channels and groups in real time, and you can switch between active live streams with the remote. How to watch live streams.
Is my Telegram account safe?
TeleV is built on TDLib, Telegram's official library. Your data goes directly between your TV and Telegram's servers, and TeleV doesn't collect personal data. See the privacy policy.
Can I send messages from TeleV?
No. TeleV is built for watching. It doesn't send messages and never uses the microphone or camera.
What languages does TeleV support?
TeleV is currently available in English and Hebrew. More languages are on the way.
Your Telegram channels deserve a bigger screen
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