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Some Users Can Now Install Android TV Apps From Their Phone

No official rollout has been announced yet

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on November 15, 2021 01:10PM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Google Android TV users have reported installing apps on their TV using their phones thanks to a new Play Store function. The feature was first spotted by a Reddit user on Sunday. According to the user, they were able to download an app to their Android TV using a new install option in the Google Play Store. The new install button appears when browsing an app’s store page on an Android device connected to the same account, one running Android TV OS. Jonas Leupe / Unsplash The ability to install apps remotely isn’t exactly new for Google. The company has offered similar options on the Play Store on desktop, as well as on mobile devices when installing apps for Wear OS devices. Having it on your smartphone will be convenient, though, as most of us usually have our phones with us when watching TV or sitting in the living room. Also, being able to install apps to your Android TV device will also end much of the headache that comes with using voice controls or having to find the app on Google TV. Reddit / u/avigi It looks like the feature isn’t available on many devices just yet. Comments on the original Reddit thread report that it isn’t appearing for them yet, and I was unable to get it to pop up on my Pixel 4a 5G when I tested it on Monday. We’ve reached out to Google for more information on an official rollout but have not yet received a response. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Chromecast Jumps to Android 12, Adds Security and 4K Support The 8 Best Android Emulators for Windows 10 and Windows 11 How to Connect a Phone to a TV Wirelessly How to Share an App on Android How to Get Peacock TV on Firestick The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know How to Get iPhone Emojis for Your Android How to Set Up a New Android From an Old Phone Is Google Play Safe? How to Install Kodi on Android How to Connect an Android Phone to a Roku TV How to Delete Apps on an Android Phone How to Install Google Play on Kindle Fire How to Transfer Your Contacts From Android to iPhone How to Tether Your Smartphone with PdaNet+ Google TV vs Android TV: What’s the Difference? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies