SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Install a streaming app

Find and add an app such as BBC iPlayer or Netflix.

Sony · Google TVAbout 3 minutes7 steps · 7 with pictures

Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 7

Press Home

Press the Home button on your remote.

An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted. — Your screen may look slightly different

Take your time. There’s no rush.

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STEP 1

Press Home

Press the Home button on your remote.

STEP 2

Open Apps

Move to the top of the screen and select Apps.

Example TV Home screen with Apps highlighted. — Step 2

STEP 3

Open Google Play Store

Select Google Play Store.

Example Apps screen with Google Play Store highlighted. — Step 3

STEP 4

Search

Choose Search and type the app name using the on-screen keyboard.

STEP 5

Check the result

Choose the correct official app.

Example Search results screen with Official app highlighted. — Step 5

STEP 6

Select Install

Example App page screen with Install highlighted. — Step 6

STEP 7

Wait for Open

Wait until the button changes to Open. The app is now installed.

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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