How To Download Apps On Chromecast Tv

Download the apk you want to sideload.

How to download apps on chromecast tv. Apks are like exes for windows if you re familiar. Unfortunately doing this on devices like the chromecast with google tv isn t as easy as opening the play store but we ll walk you through it. Using either your phone or computer download the apk installation file for the app you wish to load.

To install an app simply choose the app or game and select the install button. You do this by navigating to settings apps security rescrictions unknown sources. A great source for these is apkmirror but you can always check an app s website for a manual download.

Go to file commander and select your google drive select the apk that you want to install and select to install once installed some apps do not display under the apps tab on google tv to access go to settings apps and click to open the app. Devices like the chromecast with google tv have access to android apps made for. From there select downloader to flip the setting to allowed now you can launch downloader.

Do so by finding the icon at the end of the your apps list on the for you screen or the apps screen.