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You can only download apps that are compatible with TVs. They may differ from apps for smartphones/tablets. Google Play on the Android TVs, or Search for apps on the Google TVs, only display apps that are supported by the TV. To see if apps are or can be installed on the TV, refer to the article What apps are available for my TV?.
An Internet connection and Google Account are required to install apps. If you do not have a Google Account or want to create a shared account, create a new account by accessing the Google homepage. We recommend that you create a Google Account on a computer or mobile device.
About paid apps: There are free apps and paid apps. To purchase a paid app, a prepaid Google Play gift card code or credit card information is required. You can purchase a Google Play gift card from various retailers.
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How to install
Select Your TV type.
Google TV
Android TV
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Your Google TV or Android TV offers more than just watching regular TV. Like on your smartphone, you can install third-party apps from your favorite service providers, organizations or game studios.
Google TV devices can access Android TV apps, but non-TV apps must be sideloaded manually. Sideloading on Google TV is easy using the "Send Files to TV" app to transfer APKs. Not all apps may work correctly on Google TV, so testing is necessary after sideloading.
Google TV is the latest smart TV version that was launched in 2020. It can personalize your TV's home screen based on your watching preferences and history. It has a more content-centric screen in comparison to Android TV. It automatically suggests trending content and new shows.
How many apps are available on Google TV? Google TV is one of the most popular mobile app vendors on the planet, offering 8,491 apps. Find out how many apps are available on other app stores.
Unknown sources: As part of the Android Operative system, there is a restriction that blocks installing applications outside the Google Play Store. If you have a phone running Android Oreo or higher, you won't see a setting to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.
One can make multiple user profiles on Google TV to stream their own personalized content. You can also Live TV option to view what is streaming on the live TV, this option is unavailable on Android TV. All in all, Google TV is smarter and more advanced than Android TV.
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