Which apps can I install on my Android TV or Google TV?
Select to see which apps are currently installed on your TV or which apps can be installed:
Check for available apps for Android TV™ models
You can check which apps can be installed on your Android TV from the Google Play™ Store
- Google Play Store on the Android TV only displays apps that are supported by the TV, so apps that are not displayed are not supported at the moment. Not all apps for other Android™ devices such as smartphones can be used with the TV.
- Apps can be purchased through Google Play Store if you are logged in using your Google ID. You can also install apps you have already installed and paid for on your Android mobile devices for free if there is an Android TV equivalent.
There are two ways to determine which apps are available for your Android TV:
Check using the Android TV HOME menu
If you already own an Android TV, you can select the Google Play store app from the Apps menu. You can then search through all of the listed apps.
Check using a computer, tablet, or smartphone
Using a computer, tablet, or smartphone, visit the Apps for Android TV website for a list of the latest apps that are available for Android TV devices.
Check for available apps for Google TV™ models
There are two ways to determine which apps are available for your Google TV:
Check using the Google TV HOME menu
Select the Apps tab in the Home menu. To browse for apps, move up or down to find different categories. When you find a category you are interested in, move to the right to find items. You can also select a category from the App categories section.
- The Apps tab only displays apps that are supported by Google TV and those you can install. They may differ from apps for smartphones or tablets.
- You can easily search Apps by voice by pressing the Google Assistant (or MIC) button on your remote control or search using the on-screen keyboard. For details, refer to the How do I install apps on the Android TV or Google TV? article.
- If you chose Basic TV when you set up your Google TV, only pre-installed apps on your TV are available. You can't install other apps. When you press the HOME button on the remote control, you can find all pre-installed apps on the Home menu. If you want to install other apps, you need to log in to your Google account and switch from basic TV to Google TV. To switch the TV to Google TV, from the Home screen, scroll to the Google TV banner, and select Set up Google TV.
Check using a computer, tablet, or smartphone
Using a computer, tablet, or smartphone, visit the Apps for Android TV website for a list of the latest apps that are available for Android TV devices.
Check which apps are currently installed on your Android TV or Google TV
- Open the
Settings screen.
- Using the
Quick Settings button (For models released in 2019 or later)
- On the remote control, press the
- Select
- On the remote control, press the
- Using the HOME button
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select
- Using the
- This step depends on your TV menu options:
- Select Apps → See all apps.
- Select Apps → Downloaded apps or System apps.
For other TV models
Follow these steps if you want to check all the apps in your TV:
- Make sure to connect your TV to an active internet connection.
- On the supplied TV remote, press the HOME button.
- Select All Apps, Applications or All Applications.
Note for 2014 models: All Apps is at the lower corner of the Apps menu screen.
Notes:
- Sony is not responsible for functionality of third party Apps. The availability of Apps can change.
- Some functions or services may not be available depending on the region/country.
- Installation / Uninstallation of applications is unavailable.
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