How to Download Apps on TCL Smart Android TV?

2022-01-07

2022-01-07

 

As we know, Android TV is open source, providing its users with hundreds of online downloadable streaming media resources and applications to obtain the ultimate entertainment experience. TCL is a well-known TV brand, producing intelligent Android TV equipped with an Android system. If you already own a TCL TV or are considering buying one but have no ideas on how to install apps on TCL TV, you are at the right place. This post will explain a simple seven-step method for you. 

 

However, before you get into how to download apps on TCL smart screen, it is necessary to first learn about the TCL TV brand and what applications TCL TV provides so that you are clear with what applications you can get.

 

(Alt text: Download Apps on TCL smart screen)

 

 

TCL TV Brand and the 10 Most Popular Apps on TCL TVs

TCL is a Chinese TV brand that has built a reputation for creating an abundance of affordable products. Compared to the other TV brands, TCL TVs offer the best bang for your bucks with the similar features as the ones offered by its competitors at only around half the price. So it is no wonder why so many people are opting for TCL worldwide.

 

Now that you know what TCL is, let’s get into the variety of apps and streaming options you are available to download on TCL TVs. You’re probably thinking now, “Can I really download apps on TCL smart screen?” Well, the answer is a resounding yes! You can download any app available on the Google Play store to your TCL TV.

 

The ten most commonly downloaded apps on TCL smart screen are:

  1. Netflix: 73% of all TCL devices

  2. YouTube: 51% of all TCL devices

  3. Amazon Prime Video: 36% of all TCL devices

  4. Pandora: 32% of all TCL devices

  5. Hulu: 30% of all TCL devices

  6. HBO GO/ HBO Now: 27% of all TCL devices

  7. Spotify: 24% of all TCL devices

  8. WatchESPN: 17% of all TCL devices

  9. Disney Channel: 17% of all TCL devices

  10. NBC: 16% of all TCL devices

 

So whether you like to Netflix and chill, watch videos on YouTube, or enjoy sports on ESPN, you can do it all as you can download apps on TCL smart screen through the Google Play store.

 

(Alt text: Popular Apps on TCL Android TV)

 

 

A 7-Step Method to Download Apps on TCL Smart Screen

For those of you who are wondering how to download apps on TCL Android TV, here is a simple seven-step method.

  1. Go to the Android TV Home screen and then navigate to “Apps”.

  2. Select the “Get more apps” or “Get more games” option. You will be directed to the Google Play store where you can browse or search for apps and games.

  3. For browsing, you can press the up arrow and down arrow to view different categories. When you find a category that you are interested in, you should then press the right arrow to view all available apps in that category. For searching, you have to select the search icon that is located at the top of the screen. Once you have selected it, use the on-screen keyboard to type the name of the app you are looking for.

  4. Once you have selected an app or game that you want to install on your TCL TV, simply click on the install button displayed right next to the icon of the app.

  5. For paid games, you have to follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase. Once the transaction is finished successfully, you will get the option for installation.

  6. Once an app or game has been installed, you will get the option to open it right away.

  7. To launch the app in the future, you will have to open the Home screen of your TCL TV and then navigate to “Apps”. All of your apps will be stored in that directory. 

 

Using this simple method, you can download, install, and launch any app that is available on the Google Play store with your TCL Android TV.

 

(Alt text: TCL Android TV)

 

 

Conclusion

People are no longer satisfied with several conventional streaming media resources and applications that are pre-installed on smart TV. They hope to explore more applications that are novel on a smart TV to enjoy more fun. In this case, a smart Android TV came out. With the cooperation between major TV manufacturers and the Android system, people can now explore more applications and streaming media resources online. 

 

TCL is one of the TV brands to cooperate with the Android system and launch the TCL Android TV, providing users with 700 + downloadable applications. In addition, following the above steps to download apps on TCL smart screen is a simple task for people of any age. Therefore, if you want to buy a TV with rich streaming media resources and applications at a relatively low price, TCL TV will be your choice.

 

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