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As you know, the Play Store on Android TV has all the required apps for us. However, we may find an absence of certain apps which are not officially available on the Play Store of your Android TV. Now, it is possible to download them by installing the APKTime app on your Android TV. The application is similar to Aptoide TV on Android TV. Since it is an illegal platform, you cannot find the app in the Google Play Store of Android TV. But you can install the app by sideloading via Downloader or ES File Explorer. By installing APKTime on Android TV, you can find all apps in a single place instead of searching and downloading the APK files from different platforms on the internet. You can also access APKTime directly from its official website by using a web browser on your Android TV.
How to Sideload APKTime on Android TV
The APKTime app is not officially available for Android TV. To use the APKTime app, you need to sideload it using the Downloader app.
1. Install the Downloader app on your Android TV from the Play Store.
2. Click the Settings icon on your Android TV.
3. From the options, go to Device Preferences → Security & Restrictions.
4. Click Unknown Sources → Turn on the Downloader toggle.
5. Now, open the Downloader app on Android TV from the home screen.
6. Tap Allow to accept the storage permissions.
7. Choose Home from the left panel, and enter the download link of APKTime APK in the URL field. Make sure that the APK link is received from reliable sources.
8. Click Go to download the APKTime APK on your Android TV.
9. Once the file is downloaded, open it and click Install.
11. Then, click Open to launch the app and start using APKTime to download your required apps.
How to Watch APKTime Using a Browser
APKTime has a dedicated website to download various applications. Using the site through the best web browser on Android TV, users can explore and download tons of apps from the APKTime website.
1. Open a web browser on your Android TV.
2. Enter the URL [https://APKTime.com] in the address bar and go to that website.
3. The home screen of the APKTime website will appear on the TV screen.
4. Search and select the APK that you need to download on your Smart TV.
5. Click on the Official Website button or select any downloading platform under Alternative APK Locations.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the APK on your TV.
7. Finally, install the APK file on your TV to access the application.
How to Use APKTime to Install Apps on Android TV
1. Launch the Settings app on your TV and select the Device Preferences option.
2. Choose Security & Restrictions and click on Unknown Sources.
3. Now, locate and select the APKTime app and toggle the button to enable permission.
4. Go back to the home screen and launch the APKTime app on your Android TV.
5. Select the Search icon on the top right corner and search for your desired app.
6. Choose the app from the list of apps and hit the Download button to download the APK on your TV.
7. Now, open the downloaded APK file and hit the Install button.
6. Finally, click the Open button to launch the app on your Android TV.
Supported Android TV Models
- Sony Smart TV
- TCL Smart TV
- Panasonic Smart TV
- Sharp Smart TV
- Skyworth Smart TV
- JVC Smart TV
- Philips Smart TV
- Mi Smart TV
- Hisense Smart TV
Supported Android TV Boxes
- Nvidia Shield TV
- Mi Box 4K
- AT&T Box
- Ematic Android TV Box
Frequently Asked Questions
No, APKTime is not available on the Play Store of Android TV.
Sideloading is the only way to install the APKTime app on Android TV. You can sideload via USB or by using sideloading tools like Downloader or ES File Explorer.
