This wikiHow teaches you how to download apps for smart TVs using the television app store. Keep reading this article to use this handy feature.
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Method 1 of 5: On Samsung Smart TV
Step 1. Turn on the television
Keep in mind that your television must be connected to the internet in order for you to download the app.
Step 2. Press the Home button on the controller
On some controllers, this button has a home icon.
Step 3. Select Apps and press "Select" button
Use the directional buttons on the controller to move to the “ Apps ” and the colorful “Select” button to select an option.
Step 4. Select the app category
At the top of the television screen, you can see tabs such as “ What's New " and " Most Popular, as well as tabs " Search ” in the upper right corner of the screen.
You can use the tab " Search ” to search for apps by name.
Step 5. Select the app you want to download
After that, you will be taken to the application page.
Step 6. Select Install and press the "Select" button
This button is below the app name. After selecting Install ”, the application will be downloaded immediately.
- For paid apps, you'll see app prices on this page.
- After the download is complete, you can select the " Open ” to open the app directly from its page.
Method 2 of 5: On LG Smart TV
Step 1. Turn on the television
Keep in mind that your television must be connected to the internet in order for you to download the app.
Step 2. Press the SMART button on the remote control
You will be taken to the main page.
Step 3. Select the profile icon
It's a human icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Step 4. Enter your LG account details and select Sign In
Account details that need to be entered include the account email address and password.
Step 5. Scroll up using the television controller
After that, the main page will shift to the right so you can see the different categories of apps.
Step 6. Select the app category
On the main page, there are several cards containing the names of the categories (eg “ GAMES WORLD ”) in the top left corner. Select a category to view relevant applications.
Step 7. Select the app you want to download
After that, you will be taken to the application page.
Step 8. Select Install
This button is below the app name.
For paid apps, you'll see a price tag instead of a “ Install ”.
Step 9. Select OK when prompted
The app will be installed soon. After the download is complete, you can select the Launch ” previously occupied button “ Install ” to run the application.
Method 3 of 5: On Sony Android Smart TV
Step 1. Turn on the television
Keep in mind that your television must be connected to the internet in order for you to download the app.
Step 2. Press the HOME button on the remote control
After that, you will be taken to the main page of the television.
Step 3. Scroll to the “Apps” segment
Swipe down on the touch surface of the remote control to pan the screen.
Step 4. Select Store and tap on the touch surface of the controller
“ Store ” is the colorful Google Play Store icon that appears at the far left of the " Apps " section.
Step 5. Browse existing apps
You can swipe right to see apps on the " Entertainment " tab, or swipe down to select a more specific category, such as “ TV Remote Games ”.
You can also swipe up on the selection to select the magnifying glass icon, then type a search entry
Step 6. Select the app you want to download and touch the controller
After that, you will be taken to the application page.
Step 7. Select INSTALL and touch the controller
This option is below the application name.
For paid apps, you can see the price of the app
Step 8. Select ACCEPT
It's on the right side of the screen. Once selected, the application will immediately be downloaded to the television. You can select the button OPEN ” to open the app immediately after it's installed.
Method 4 of 5: On Apple TV
Step 1. Turn on the television
If it's the primary input, Apple TV will activate immediately.
- If it's not already set as your primary input, you'll need to change the input before you can use the Apple TV unit.
- If your television is not connected to the internet, you cannot add applications.
- You can't add apps to your Apple TV if you're using a 3rd generation model or earlier.
Step 2. Select the App Store and tap on the touch surface of the remote control
App Store apps are marked by a dark blue icon with a white “A” formed from a writing tool. Once touched, the App Store will open immediately.
If you're using the Apple TV app on your iPhone, you'll need to open the app first
Step 3. Browse the selection of apps available in the App Store
By default, the App Store will load a " Featured " page that allows you to view popular apps.
- You can switch to the “ Search ”, touch the control device, and type the name of the application to search for a specific application.
- Select tab " Categories ” to display the different application categories.
Step 4. Select the app you want to download and touch the controller
After that, the application page in question will be opened.
If you are on the tab “ Categories ”, select a category first.
Step 5. Select INSTALL and touch the controller
It's in the middle of the app page. After that, the app in question will be downloaded to Apple TV.
- For paid apps, this button will display the price of the app.
- You may be asked to enter your Apple ID password for paid apps.
Method 5 of 5: On Amazon Fire TV
Step 1. Turn on the television
If a Fire Stick device is attached as the primary input (or last used input), the Amazon Fire TV home page will be displayed.
- You'll need to change your input before you can use the Fire Stick if you haven't already.
- If your television isn't connected to the internet, you can't add apps.
Step 2. Open the sidebar
Just use the left side of the remote control directional dial to scroll left until a sidebar appears from the left side of the screen.
Step 3. Select Apps and press "Select" button
This circular button is in the center of the directional dial. Option Apps ” is around the bottom half of the sidebar.
Step 4. Select an application filter
You can swipe the screen to select the tab Spotlight ” and view featured apps, for example, or touch the tab “ Top Free ” to browse free apps with high ratings.
If you just want to browse all apps, select the “ Categories ” and select the category of interest.
Step 5. Select the application and press the "Select" button on the controller
After that, the application page will open immediately.
Step 6. Select Get and press the " Select " button on the controller
You can see the button Get ” at the bottom right side of the app icon. After that, the selected app will immediately be downloaded to Amazon Fire TV.
- For paid apps, you can see the price of the app instead of the “ Get ”.
- On older Amazon Fire TV devices, the “ Get " may be replaced by a button " Download " or " Install ”.
