Android is a very flexible platform, and it can be used on a large variety of devices. Android TV, for example, is a unique flavor of Google's operating system that is specifically modified for TVs and digital media players. The whole Android TV experience differs from regular Android mainly through its interface, which focuses a lot on voice search and content discovery. Imagine having the ability to translate that same experience into desktops and laptops running on Intel (or AMD) processors. That’s where Android TV x86 comes in.

Here is the list of known bugs at this time:

  • Stuck on "Detecting Android TV..." on non-EXT4 partition
  • Chromecast built-in doesn't work without having DRM support
  • Netflix is only working on the mobile version

In addition, due to lacking Widevine L1 certification, don't expect HD video streaming from services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. The Google Chromecast with Google TV and other Android TV streaming media devices definitely provide a better media streaming experience, but this is totally free if you already have an unused PC lying around.

You can download the installer ISO from the official website of this project. Take note that the ROM already has Google apps included, so you don’t need to flash a separate ZIP file to get the Google Play Store. The XDA thread is linked below which includes a full list of features, known issues, and all the changelogs. Make sure to check them out before installing the OS on your PC.

Android TV x86: Download || XDA Thread