Although there is already an integrated multimedia player to be able to watch videos on Android TV or Google TV, the truth is that it is quite simple and besides, if you usually have a very diverse library of series and movies, sometimes you find yourself with an unpleasant surprise that it is not compatible and therefore you cannot open it. Among the list of basic applications there are several multimedia players for Android TV, but there is one alternative to the legendary Kodi and VLC. It conquered me for its simplicity and ability to withstand anything..

A simple, functional, ad-free and easy-to-use player

The app in question is Just (Video) Player, and the truth is that it lives up to its name: Only It’s a video player, but what kind of player? For starters, it’s available for free on the Google Play Store and has no ads, which is no small feat. Also, according to the application’s information document, lacks tracking and monitoring methods and permissionsit basically only requires (logically) access to the device’s multimedia content and files.

The second biggest asset it owns is Simple but functional. In fact, the overall appearance is so simple that it attracts attention: a completely black screen with a few icons in the bottom area. The truth is that its interface needs a few explanations; This is admirable for those of us who don’t want to complicate things and are looking for something that doesn’t require reading tutorials.

But be careful, just because it’s so visually simple doesn’t mean it’s not. hide many interesting functions. Thus, the first icon of the folder is used to navigate through the files (as well as on connected USB sticks or hard drives) until we find the video we want to play, integrate subtitles from the corresponding icon and from there change the color of the video. The text, which is opaque or in the background, and in the general settings, sound options or playback speed.

Its advantages do not end there: it is compatible with high dynamic range formats such as HDR10+ or ​​Dolby Vision, synchronizes the audio between the headphones and the file being played, and does not require an internet connection to work. At the level of experience, handling is completely fluid and agile.

Best: Plays (practically) anything

Just (Video) Player application developed as open source and based on ExoPlayerAs a result, it does not contain annoying elements as we saw above and shines with its wide compatibility. Yes, there are also less common ones; The full list of formats it can play:

• Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, ALAC, PCM/WAVE (μ-law, A-law), MP1, MP2, MP3, AMR (NB, WB), AAC (LC, ELD, HE; ​​xHE on Android) audio Supports formats 9+), AC-3, E-AC-3, DTS, DTS-HD and TrueHD.
• Supports video in H.263, H.264 AVC (Basic Profile; Main Profile on Android 6+), H.265 HEVC, MPEG-4 SP, VP8, VP9 and AV1.
• Supported file types: MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, Ogg, MPEG-TS, MPEG-PS and FLV.
• Supports subtitles in SRT, SSA, ASS, TTML and VTT.

Only (Video) Player

A simple, functional video player that can handle it all

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