How to Download Apps on Philips Smart TV?

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This article introduces four methods on how to get apps on Philips TV.

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How to Download Apps on Philips Smart TV?​


Philips TVs have a good reputation for smart TVs. Due to the different systems, downloading or adding software on Philips TVs becomes a problem. In this article, we will explain how to download apps in Philips NET OS, Android OS and Roku TV OS. and also transfer apps from an external device.

How to install Apps on Philips Android TV?​

If your Philips TV is running the Android operating system, you can install apps that are not installed with your Smart TV through the Google Play store. before doing so, please make sure that your TV is connected to an available internet connection and that you are logged into an available Google account.

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1. Use the buttons on the remote control to open the "Home".

2. Navigate to the Google Play Store icon and press "OK".

3. Browse apps by category or use the search function to quickly find a specific app.

4. Select an app in the store and press the OK button on the remote.

5. Select "Install" and press "OK" on the remote control to download and install the app on your TV.

5. Once installation is complete, the application can be launched from the main menu.

How to install Apps on Philips Roku TV?​


Many Philips TVs also run Roku TV, and the following will help you add and install apps on your Philips Roku TV. Make sure your TV is connected to an available internet, then follow the steps below.

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1. Click the Home button on the Philips Roku TV remote control.

2. Scroll down to and go to the Streaming channels option.

3. Select your favorite app in the streaming channel or enter the name in the search bar to search for a specific app.

4. Add the channel standalone and install it on your Philips Roku TV.

These are the steps to add channels on Philips Roku TV. There are also another two methods to get apps: visit Roku site, get the Roku mobile device. Please refer to How to Download Apps on Roku TV.

How to install Apps on Philips Saphi TV?​


Philips Saphi TV refers to the "Saphi" operating system, widely used in Philips' more affordable European TVs. The following steps will lead you to download and install apps on your Philips Saphi TV.

How to install Apps on Philips Saphi TV


1. Press the Home button on the Philips Smart TV remote control to enter Philips Home.

2. Scroll and navigate to the App Gallery and press OK to open it.

3. Click the search icon and enter the application you want to install.

4. Select from the search results and click Download to install the application.

5. Once the installation is complete, the app will appear on your Philips Smart TV homepage.

How to Sideload Apps on Philips Smart TV?​

If you don't find your favorite app in the app store that comes with your Philips Smart TV, another way is to sideload third-party apps on your Philips TV via Downloader/ES File Explorer. Especially for those older Philips TVs, this method still works.

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1. Download Downloader from your Philips TV app store and install it on your Philips TV. (Please refer to the method of downloading apps for Philips Smart TV again above)

2. Then, go to Settings and turn on Unknown source access for the Downloader app.

3. Open the Downloader app and go to the search menu.

4. Enter the URL of the application you want to download on your Philips Smart TV.

5. Then, follow the steps on the screen to download the APK file and install it.

These are the ways to download apps on Philips Smart TV. Please select the corresponding steps according to your Philips TV model and system. If you wish to get apps that are not available in the app store, please sideload them.
 
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