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Sony Android and Google TV

57western — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:23:48 GMT

I am thinking about buying a new sony and have looked at Bravia 7 K55XR70PU

and XR 55A80L

However neither seem to have Google play store. My old TV has quite a few Apps

which I downloaded from Play store.

I went to see the K55 XR in my local Currys but the assistant had difficulty getting the

apps to stay on the screen and couldnt connect the internet Browser (which on my

old TV won't download some apps directly from the internet and need 'the downloader'

app).

Can anyone tell me how I can download other internet TV apps and gaming apps

on the new models I have mentioned.

With many thanks

Re: Sony Android and Google TV

LightFoot — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:02:08 GMT

Hi @57western

You may have to show Currys, how easy it is to bring up the Google Play Store on a Sony Google TV.

Simply press the Input Source button (looks like an arrow pointing right into a TV shape box) on the Remote and move across to the Google Play Store.

Edit: I should mention that I would be surprised if their demo models are actually connected to the internet, so asking for an internet demo is unlikely to be a true representation of the internet functions.

Re: Sony Android and Google TV

LuFredi_59 — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:57:48 GMT

Those models actually run on Google TV, which is like Android TV's cooler cousin. Good news - you can still get tons of apps, including from the Google Play Store. It's just accessed differently now.

If that Currys guy was struggling, it might've been a display unit issue or he just wasn't familiar with the new interface.

For downloading apps:

Go to the Apps section on your home screen
Look for the Google Play Store there
Browse and download like you're used to

For stuff not on the Play Store, you might need to sideload apps. It's a bit trickier, but doable if you're tech-savvy.

Don't sweat it too much - these TVs are pretty flexible with apps. You should be able to get most of what you want.

Re: Sony Android and Google TV

57western — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:14:00 GMT

Thanks Guys - All is good,I have found everything I needed including downloader which apparently Google removed

from its store but is now back (Its to be found in the list of Apps).

I am grateful for all helpful replies and the fact that its also a cracking TV

Thanks again guys.