How to Watch Movies from USB on TCL TV?

Yes, most of the modern TCL TV models allow you to play content from a USB storage device. However, first of all, you have to pay attention to what USB format TCL TV supports. Make sure your USB drive has been formatted with FAT32 or NTFS. In addition to that, the ROKU enabled TCL TV even supports FAT16, EXT2, EXT3, or HFS+.

Some people complained that their TCL TV failed to detect the USB drive. That's probably because USB drive requires more power than the TV can provide. Generally, USB 3.0 drives will work in USB 2.0 mode on your TV. Some USB 3.0 drives may not work due to insufficient power supply. As different drives have different power requirements, you can use a USB 2.0 extension cable or USB 2.0 externally powered hub to get around this restriction.

Plug the USB device into USB port of TCL TV, then press the Home button on your remote control. Next, select item Media Player on Home screen to go to the USB device. Now you can play video files saved in the USB device. You can also press the Options button on the remote when playing to set the video cycle mode, subtitles and audio tracks.

If you're using a TCL Roku TV, a pre-installed "Roku Media Player" is set to be automatically launched when a USB media device is inserted, so that you can directly access your USB device.

It all depends on your TCL TV model. As you know, in addition to the TCL Google TV and TCL Android TV, TCL also partnered with Roku, Inc. to roll out the TCL Roku TV.

So, you can download the Specification or Manual of your TCL TV and learn the details. And here's an official link of TCL Roku TV USB video formats.

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When the conversion is complete, just move the converted files to your removable USB drive. Then connect it to your TCL TV USB port for smooth video playback. That's the comprehensive answer to how to watch movies from USB on TCL TV. Additionally, if your TCL TV is capable of installing the third-party media player app, you can also give it another shot on some alternatives like VLC, Kodi, Plex, etc. Hopefully, this post is of some help to play unsupported video files on TV. Thanks for reading!

Q1: Can I play MKV files on my TCL TV?

A: Yes, most TCL TVs, including Roku models, can play MKV files. However, the codecs inside the MKV container should be compatible, such as H.264 for video and AAC for audio.

Q2: Why are my videos lagging or stuttering on my TCL TV?

A: Lagging videos can result from incompatible codecs or high file resolutions that your TV can't handle. Converting your videos to H.264 MP4 format with a resolution matching your TV should resolve this.

Q3: Does TCL TV support HDR content from USB?

A: Some newer TCL models support HDR (High Dynamic Range) content. Ensure the video file is in a compatible format and codec, and that your TCL TV is an HDR-capable model.

Q4: Can I play music or view photos using a USB on my TCL TV?

A: Absolutely! Besides videos, TCL TVs generally support common audio formats like MP3 and WMA and image formats like JPEG and PNG. You can use the media player to access these files directly from your USB.