{"id":310669,"date":"2021-07-28T22:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T19:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-open-the-full-play-store-on-google-tv\/"},"modified":"2021-07-28T22:00:50","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T19:00:50","slug":"how-to-open-the-full-play-store-on-google-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-the-full-play-store-on-google-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Open the Full Play Store on Google TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40c6308c51f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40c6308c51f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-the-full-play-store-on-google-tv\/#Use_Your_Voice\" >Use Your Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-the-full-play-store-on-google-tv\/#Open_from_the_Settings\" >Open from the Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-the-full-play-store-on-google-tv\/#Remap_Remote_Buttons\" >Remap Remote Buttons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Open the Full Play Store on Google TV&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-743690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Google-TV-Play-Store.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Google-TV-Play-Store.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Google-TV-Play-Store.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Play Store logo on TV.\" width=\"1201\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>One of the quirky things about Google TV\u2014which is different than Android TV\u2014is the Play Store. It\u2019s still present, but Google has integrated it deeply into the home screen. We\u2019ll show you how to open it like normal.<\/p>\n<p>The Play Store on Google TV devices is hidden away in favor of an \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>s\u201d tab on the home screen. You still use the Play Store when installing apps, but not in the typical way. There\u2019s actually no \u201cPlay Store\u201d app that you can launch. It\u2019s still there, though. You just have to know how to find it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What&#8217;s the Difference between Google TV and Android TV?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Your_Voice\"><\/span>Use Your Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest method is to simply use your voice and the Google Assistant button on the remote. Hold the button down and say \u201cPlay Store\u201d when Assistant is listening.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-07-26_14-03-06.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Say &quot;Play Store&quot; to Google Assistant.\" width=\"651\" height=\"365\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The full Play Store will open. Easy as that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-07-26_14-00-59.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Play Store.\" width=\"651\" height=\"365\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_from_the_Settings\"><\/span>Open from the Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to speak out loud, you can also access the Play Store from the system settings. Use your remote to highlight your profile icon in the top-right corner of the home screen and select \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-07-26_14-05-06.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"245\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to \u201cApps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-07-26_14-05-53.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Scroll down to &quot;Apps.&quot;\" width=\"641\" height=\"226\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Find \u201cGoogle Play Store\u201d in the list. You might need to select \u201cSee All Apps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-07-26_14-06-43.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Find &quot;Google Play Store&quot; in the list. You may need to select &quot;See All Apps.&quot;\" width=\"651\" height=\"276\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, select \u201cOpen,\u201d and the full Play Store will launch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-07-26_14-07-35.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Now select &quot;Open&quot; and the full Play Store will launch.\" width=\"597\" height=\"245\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remap_Remote_Buttons\"><\/span>Remap Remote Buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most advanced method is to remap one of the buttons on your physical remote. This will change the action of the button to open the Play Store directly. We\u2019ll be using an app called \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=flar2.homebutton\">Button Mapper<\/a>\u201d for this.<\/p>\n<p>Start by navigating to the \u201cApps\u201d app and then selecting the \u201cSearch For Apps\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/navigate-to-the-apps-tab-and-select-the-search-for-apps-button.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Navigate to the &quot;Apps&quot; tab and select the &quot;Search For Apps&quot; button\" width=\"650\" height=\"494\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Either use the onscreen keyboard or hold down the Google Assistant button on the Chromecast remote to search for the \u201cButton Mapper\u201d app. Click the \u201cInstall\u201d button to download the app to your streaming device.<\/p>\n<p>Once it\u2019s installed, select the \u201cOpen\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/select-the-open-button-once-the-buttom-mapper-app-is-installed.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Open&quot; button once the Button Mapper app is installed\" width=\"650\" height=\"371\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With the Button Mapper app open, you\u2019ll need to grant some permissions so that it can detect buttons pressed. The app will help you navigate to Settings &gt; System &gt; Accessibility &gt; Button Mapper and enable the permission. Some buttons require you to unlock the full app for $4.99.<\/p>\n<p>You can now remap buttons on your Google TV remote. Choose one of the buttons or select the \u201cAdd Button\u201d option for \u201cNetflix\u201d or \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>\u201d buttons on your remote.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/select-the-add-buttons-option.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Add Buttons&quot; option\" width=\"650\" height=\"485\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, click the \u201cAdd Buttons\u201d item, and then press the \u201cNetflix\u201d or any other button on your remote. The button, shown below as \u201cButton_3,\u201d will appear on the list. Select the option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/select-the-add-buttons-option-press-which-button-you-want-to-map-and-then-choose-the-button-from-the-list.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Add Buttons&quot; option, press the button you want to remap, and then choose the button from the list\" width=\"650\" height=\"225\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can set the button to open the Play Store. Select \u201cApplications.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-07-26_14-17-37.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Applications.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! Now, when you press the button, you\u2019ll go straight to the full Play Store experience!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2021-07-26_14-00-59.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Play Store.\" width=\"651\" height=\"365\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These are the easiest methods for jumping straight to the Play Store, but there are some more advanced methods that you can find <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidpolice.com\/2021\/07\/21\/how-to-access-the-full-play-store-on-the-chromecast-with-google-tv\/\">outlined by Android Police<\/a>. 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