How to Get and Install Applications on a Sony Smart TV

One feature unites all smart TVs. They all require apps that allow you to watch your favorite TV episodes, movies, and live television. A good app store and a big variety of supported apps are essential. Users should also be able to sideload or install third-party programs to their TVs in addition to using the app store to install apps. Today, we’ll look at how to install apps on any Sony TV that supports app installation. Let’s get this party started.

Sony offers three kinds of smart TVs: Google TV, Android TV, and older Smart TVs. Google TV is now built into Sony televisions. Models released between 2018 and 2021 include Google’s Android TV. TVs released prior to 2018 come have in-house operating systems or older versions of Android, such as Marshmallow 6.0.1.

You may easily install apps on any TV by using the methods outlined below. We will go through all of the techniques for installing apps via the TV’s app store, as well as the several methods for sideloading apps into your Sony TV.

It should be noted that the sideloading method will only function with Google TV and Android TVs.

Let’s get right into it with the methods.

How to Install Apps on Sony TV [running on Android TV]

These instructions apply to Sony Android Televisions sold between 2018 and 2021. Because this is an Android TV, you can easily use the Google Play Store app, which is pre-installed on all Android Televisions.

1. Connect your Sony TV to the internet and turn it on.
2. Take hold of the remote and push the Home button.
3. Go to the home screen and search for the Google Play app icon, or select the Get More apps option.
4. The Google Play Store is now available.
5. Make sure your Google account is signed in to the Play Store.
6. Simply go to the search box and look for the app.

   

7. You can also say the app’s name after clicking the Microphone icon. If the app is available, it will appear in the search results.
8. Choose the Install button after clicking on it.
9. The app is now downloading and installing on your Sony Android TV.

How to Install Apps on Sony TV [running on Google TV]

The steps for the latest Sony TVs that come with Google TV are as follows. Certain older Sony televisions can be upgraded from Android TV to Google TV. Check to see if your TV is compatible with the Google TV upgrade.

1. Turn on your Sony Google TV and make sure it’s connected to the internet.
2. Go to the Apps tab on the TV remote to browse through the many apps that are recommended for download.
3. Choose the app you wish to install or search for it by name.

   

4. Alternatively, you can use Voice Search to find the app by clicking on the Google Assistant button.
5. When the app is discovered, you may immediately select it and install it on your TV.

How to Install Apps on Sony TV [Older Models]

These instructions are only for Sony Televisions that do not include Google TV or Android TV. Also, not all Sony old Televisions can install apps. As a result, ensure that your Sony TV can install apps.

1. Turn on your Sony TV and make sure it is linked to the internet.
2. Take out the TV remote that came with your Sony television.
3. On your TV remote, press the Home button.
4. Choose the All Applications option now.
5. You should now see a list of all the apps available for your Sony TV.
6. Simply choose the software you want and install it immediately.

How to Install Apps on Sony TV [using your Android Phone]

If you have an Android device, you can install apps directly to your TV without having to utilize the PlayStore on your TV. This procedure will only work if

• Your Sony television should be an Android TV or a Google TV.
• Your Android handset and your GOole or Android Sony TV are both signed into the same Google account.

Here are the methods for remotely installing apps on your Android or Google Sony TV.

1. On your Android device, go to the Google Play Store.
2. Now, look for the software you want to install.
3. You can select the device on which you wish to install the app in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Choose your Android or Google Sony TV by tapping on it.
5. When your Android or Google TV connects to the internet, the app will instantly install.
6. You can also access the Google Play Store on your Laptop, login in with the same Google account you use on your TV, and begin installing apps right away.

How to Sideload Apps on Sony TV [Android and Google TV]

Browsing through the Play Store on your TV, you’ll see that there aren’t many alternatives for TV apps. Furthermore, even if apps for TVs are available, they may not be available in your region. The best approach to solve all of these issues is to sideload Android apps. There are two approaches you may use to sideload Android apps onto your Google TV or Android TV.

Install APK Files via USB

This is the first and simplest technique for you or anybody else to sideload apps to their Sony Google or Android TV. But, you must ensure that Installing Applications From Unknown Sources is enabled. That option may be found under Settings, followed by Security and Limitations. This allows you to easily and rapidly install sideloaded programs.

1. On your PC, open your favorite web browser and head over to APKMirror.com.
2. Now, look for the software you want to install.
3. Once you’ve found the required app, save it to your Laptop.
4. Now, insert a USB drive and copy the APK file to it.
5. Connect the USB Drive to your Sony television.
6. If your TV lacks a File Manager, you will need to download ES File Manager.
7. Go to the USB drive using the file manager you installed and install the APK file you downloaded.
8. You can now install the app and use it on your TV without any issues.

Sideload Android Apps Using ADB Commands

You can also use ADB Commands to easily install and sideload Android apps on your Android and Google TV. This can be accomplished wirelessly. All you need is a PC and a TV that are both linked to the same wifi network.

1. First, get the ADB Tools on your PC. Download these tools from this link.
2. Now, on your Sony Google or Android TV, you must enable Developer Options.
3. Go to the Settings menu on your television.
4. Then click the About button.
5. Now, select the Build Number option and press the OK button seven times on your remote.
6. Return to the Developer Options panel and look for it.
7. Be sure to enable Developer Options before proceeding to the USB Debugging section.
8. Toggle the USB Debugging switch on.
9. Return to your Laptop and download the APK file you want to install on your TV.
10. Now, on your PC, launch the Command Prompt window from the ADB Tools folder.
11. Enter your TV’s IP address by going to the Network option in the Settings menu.
12. Take note of the IP address. Now, in Command Prompt, type Connect followed by the IP address of your TV.
13. Both your TV and computer must be linked to the same wifi network.
14. Accept the message dialog box on your TV stating that this computer should always be allowed to connect to the TV.
15. Simply put install followed by the apk file anime.apk into Command Prompt.
16. Press the enter key.
17. The app will now be installed on your TV and accessible from the primary home screen.

Conclusion

This brings us to the end of our guide on how to effortlessly install and sideload apps on your Sony Smart Google and Android TV. Apps can also be installed on earlier Sony TVs if the App Store is installed on the TV.

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