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Does anyone know what’s going on with Tailscale on Android TV devices? The official site says it’s available on the Google Play Store, but it is not. I’ve read people have successfully installed it by sideloading it. I’m just not sure how safe that is. Any help would be appreciated!

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[–] warmaster 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Sideloading is safe, as long as the source of the APK is trustworthy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Okay, do you recommend a certain app from the Google Play Store for sideloading? I’m only aware of the Downloader app by AFTVnews.com, and also F-Droid.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

You can get the Tailscale apk from F-droid: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.tailscale.ipn/

[–] warmaster 1 points 2 years ago

F-Droid and Aurora Store are the two places I trust the most. Tailscale is available on both.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What Android TV device are you using?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Chromecast with Google TV

[–] t3chskel 1 points 2 years ago

Hmm... It loaded just fine on my Nvidia Shield.