Android companion app

RelayTV for Android adds native share targets and media controls while embedding the complete RelayTV Web UI for browsing and queue management.

Requirements

• Android 8.0 or newer
• A reachable RelayTV server on a LAN, VPN, or trusted HTTPS URL
• Optional _relaytv._tcp mDNS for automatic discovery
• The server API token when authentication is enabled

Install

1. Download the latest APK from GitHub Releases.
2. Allow installation from the browser or file manager used for the download.
3. Open RelayTV and select Scan LAN, or add the server URL manually.
4. Enter a token only when RELAYTV_API_TOKEN is enabled on the server.
5. Save the server after the health and authentication checks pass.

The app is distributed through GitHub Releases; do not expect a Play Store listing unless the project announces one.

Share from Android

Android exposes two targets for compatible links, video, and audio:

Target	Behavior
RelayTV Play	Start immediately
RelayTV Queue	Apply smart queue behavior

Local files are uploaded to RelayTV for server-side validation and playback.

Verify

• The selected server reports healthy.
• The Web UI loads inside the app.
• Lock-screen and quick-settings controls reflect current playback.
• A shared URL reaches the intended screen.
• A protected server rejects an incorrect token.

Canonical source: RelayTV for Android README and privacy policy. Reviewed 2026-08-29.