{"id":92618,"date":"2020-10-19T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-install-apps-and-games-on-android-tv\/"},"modified":"2020-10-19T14:23:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T11:23:00","slug":"how-to-install-apps-and-games-on-android-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-apps-and-games-on-android-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Install Apps and Games on Android TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 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-6a29de464eda0\" 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-6a29de464eda0\" 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-install-apps-and-games-on-android-tv\/#Install_an_App_on_Your_Android_TV\" >Install an App on Your Android TV<\/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-install-apps-and-games-on-android-tv\/#Uninstall_an_App_on_Your_Android_TV\" >Uninstall an App on Your Android TV<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Install <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 and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game<\/a>s on Android TV&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688674 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xandroid-tv-install-hero.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.BPi9_XM3QE.png\" alt=\"A Download arrow icon with an Android TV menu in background.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Set-top boxes and smart TVs are only as good as the apps you can use on them. Android TV has a large library of streaming services and games you can enjoy on your big screen. Installing them is as easy as visiting the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_an_App_on_Your_Android_TV\"><\/span>Install an App on Your Android TV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use the D-pad on your remote to select \u201cApps\u201d at the left of the\u00a0Home screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xuninstall1-1.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.GXmOqHzThx.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;Apps.&quot;\" width=\"651\" height=\"202\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A menu will appear on the right with the list of apps on your device. Select \u201cGet More Apps\u201d or \u201cGoogle Play Store.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xinstall1.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Zws5YfDFVR.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;Get More Apps&quot; or &quot;Google Play Store&quot; on your Android TV.\" width=\"650\" height=\"209\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the main page of the Play Store, you\u2019ll see a few rows of suggested apps. Once again, use the D-pad on your remote to select the \u201cApps,\u201d \u201cGames,\u201d and \u201cMy Apps\u201d tabs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xinstall2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.b8r_mVtAwn.jpg\" alt=\"Select &quot;Apps,&quot; &quot;Games,&quot; and &quot;My Apps.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"287\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, you can organize the Store by apps or games. To search for a specific app, select the Search icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xinstall3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.m1SMCLUkwQ.png\" alt=\"Select the Search icon in the Google Play store.\" width=\"651\" height=\"206\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Type the name of the app or game you want to look for in the Search box (results will start to appear as you type). Use the D-pad to select the app you want when it appears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/650x213xinstall4.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.9TCifCspXh.png\" alt=\"Type the name of the app in the Search box, and then select it when it appears. \" width=\"650\" height=\"213\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the app listing page, just select \u201cInstall.\u201d You can also use the D-pad to scroll down and view screenshots of an app before you download it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xinstall5.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.V0eha-UXUK.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;Install.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"251\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A bar will show the progress of the installation. When it\u2019s complete, select \u201cOpen\u201d to launch the app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688661 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xinstall6.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.ZfXGSHk5Y9.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;Open&quot; to open an app from the Google Play Store.\" width=\"650\" height=\"251\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! You can now open the app on your Android TV Home screen whenever you want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Customize the Android TV Home Screen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstall_an_App_on_Your_Android_TV\"><\/span>Uninstall an App on Your Android TV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re not using an app anymore, you can\u00a0uninstall it\u00a0from your Android TV to free up some storage space. The process is easy\u2014you can do it right on your Android TV Home screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Uninstall Apps and Games on Android TV<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use the D-pad on your remote to select \u201cApps\u201d on the left.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/650x202xuninstall1.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.cbwF3rvbsA.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;Apps.&quot; \" width=\"650\" height=\"202\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Highlight the app or game you want to uninstall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688652 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xuninstall2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.0PrkZmXRIx.png\" alt=\"Highlight the app or game you want to uninstall.\" width=\"650\" height=\"257\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hold down the Select or Enter button on your remote, and then select \u201cUninstall\u201d in the pop-up menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688653 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xuninstall3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.MqeJ7iBZFE.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;Uninstall&quot; in the pop-up menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"285\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This opens a new interface. Select \u201cOK\u201d when your Android TV asks if you want to uninstall the app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-688654 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xuninstall4.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.5w75CgRYXW.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;OK.&quot;\" width=\"649\" height=\"213\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! 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