How do I install apps on my Sony's Android TV?
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Before you start
- This article is for Android TV™ models only. If your TV is not an Android TV, refer to this other article for which apps are available on your TV.
- You can only download apps that are compatible with TVs. These apps may differ from apps for mobile devices.
- Check if the app you want to download is available for your Android TV.
- Make sure your TV is connected to a network with an active internet connection.
- You must have a Google™ account to download apps from the Google Play™ store.
How to download and install apps
- On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
- Under Apps, select the Google Play Store.
- On TVs with Android™ 8.0 Oreo™ operating system (OS), if you don't find it in the Apps Favorites section, select the Apps
icon, then select the
icon or Google Play Store.
- On TVs with Android™ 8.0 Oreo™ operating system (OS), if you don't find it in the Apps Favorites section, select the Apps
- On the Google Play store screen, select the search
icon.
- The search appears and the microphone icon turns red
.
- To search for the name of the app, say the name of the app using the Voice search feature of your TV.
- If you want to use the on-screen keyboard, press the right arrow button to display it.
- The search appears and the microphone icon turns red
- Select the app.
- Select Install.
How to launch an installed app
- Press the HOME button.
- Under Apps, select the app that you installed.
- On TVs with Android 8.0 Oreo OS, select the Apps
icon to display the list of installed apps.
- On TVs with Android 8.0 Oreo OS, select the Apps
How to uninstall an app
- Press the HOME button.
- Under Apps, select Google Play Store. You'll be asked to log into your Google account if you haven't logged in yet.
- On TVs with Android 8.0 Oreo OS, select
Apps and then select Google Play Store.
- On TVs with Android 8.0 Oreo OS, select
- On the left pane, select My Apps.
- Select the app you want to uninstall.
- Select UNINSTALL.
- Select OK to confirm.
You can't uninstall a pre-installed app.