Set-top boxes and smart Televisions are practically useless without the right applications. Fortunately for us, Android TV is home to a huge library of streaming services and games we can enjoy on our big screen, and getting them installed is as simple as heading to the Play Store. See the answer to your How Do I Install Apps And Games On My Android TV question:
How Can I Install An App On My Android TV?
- Make use of the D-pad on your remote to choose “Apps” at the left of the Home screen. A menu will be visible on the right with the list of applications on your device. Choose “Get More Apps” or “Google Play Store.”
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- On the main page of the Google Play Store, you will have access to a few rows of suggested applications. Once more, use the D-pad on your remote to choose “Apps” and “Games” and “My Apps.”
- Here, users will be able to organize the Store by apps or games. To search for a particular app, tap “Search.”
- Enter the name of the application or game you wish to look for in the Search box (results will begin to show as you type). Use the D-pad to tap the application you want when you see it.
- On the app listing page, simply choose “Install.” You can even use the D-pad to swipe down and view screenshots of an application before downloading it.
- A bar will then reveal the progress of the installation. When it is done, choose “Open” to launch the application.
That is that. You can now open the application on your Android TV Home screen anytime you want.
How Can I Uninstall An App On My Android TV?
If you are not using an application anymore, you can simply uninstall it from your Android TV to free up some storage space. The process is not complicated and it can be done straight on your Android TV Home screen. See how:
- Make use of the D-pad on your remote to choose “Apps” on the left.
- Highlight the application or game you wish to uninstall.
- Hold down the “Select” or “Enter” button on your remote, and then choose “Uninstall” in the pop-up menu.
- This will grant you access to a new interface. Choose “OK” when your Android TV prompts to know if you wish to uninstall the app.
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You are done.
