How to Install and Watch Crave on Android TV

by Natalie
Official Link To DownloadGoogle Play Store
Download Linkhttps://urlsrt.io/Crave
Official Webpagehttps://www.crave.ca
CategoryEntertainment
 Size18.8 MB
Price$9.99/Month
Latest VersionNA
Last Updated23-February-2024

Crave is the premium streaming service available only in the Canada. With Crave, you can stream the popular movies, TV shows, originals, and more. With the Crave app, you can stream content from HBO, Max, French Originals, and more. Fortunately, the Crave app is officially available on the Play Store of the Android Smart TV. Besides installing the app, you can also stream its content by using the browser on your TV and casting the content from your smartphone. From this article, you will learn the various methods to stream Crave on Android Smart TV.

How to Install Crave on Android TV from the Play Store

1. Go to the home screen on your Android TV and click on Apps.

2. Open the Google Play Store and click the Search icon.

Launch the Play Store to download the Crave app on Android TV

3. Enter Crave in the search bar and locate the app.

4. Select Crave from the suggested results.

5. Click Install to get the app on your Android TV.

6. Once the app is installed, click Open to launch the app.

How to Activate Crave on Android TV

After the installation process, you need to activate the app with a Crave account to stream the videos.

1. Open the Crave app on your Android TV.

2. You will get the activation code. If you are not getting the code, click the Sign In button to get it.

3. Now, go to Crave’s activation website [https://www.crave.ca/androidtv] on your smartphone or PC.

4. Sign in with your account credentials and enter the code shown on the app.

5. Click the Submit button to complete the activation.

Enter the code to activate Crave on Android TV

6. Now, the Crave will be activated on your Android TV. You can access all the content.

How to Install Crave on Android TV Outside of Canada

If you can’t find Crave in the Play Store, it must be geo-restricted. Therefore, you need to sideload its APK file using the Downloader on Android TV.

1. Turn on your Android TV and connect it to a standard WiFi connection.

2. On the home screen, tap the Apps section to launch the Google Play Store.

3. Search for “Downloader for TV” and select the app that comes with the following logo.

Select the Downloader app

4. On the application information page, hit the Install button.

Click the Install button to download the Downloader for TV app on Android TV

5. Wait for a while to install the app on your device.

6. Once the app is installed successfully, press the home button on your remote.

7. Now, navigate to the Settings icon from the home page.

8. From the options, go to More SettingsSecurity.

Choose Security

9. Click Unknown Sources → Turn on the toggle for the “Downloader for TV” app.

Toggle the button to enable Downloader for TV to download the app

10. Now, go back to the home screen and launch the “Downloader for TV” app.

11. Accept the storage and other permissions asked by the app on your TV.

12. Choose Home from the left pane, and type the below-mentioned URL in the required field.

Download link for the latest version of Crave TV APK: https://urlsrt.io/Crave

13. Click Download to download the APK file on your Android TV.

Search for the Downloader for TV app

14. Once the file is downloaded, click Install from the popup.

Click Install

15. After the downloading process, return to the homepage and navigate to the Apps section.

16. Now, you need to install any of the VPNs on your Android TV, like NordVPN or ExpressVPN, and connect to the Canada server.

16. Then, click Open to launch the Crave app and watch your desired media content.

How to Watch Crave Using Browser

Crave has a dedicated webpage that includes an extensive media library of numerous movies/shows/series. As the simplest way, you can access the Crave platform on your TV through its web version. For that, you have to use any of the best web browsers on your Android TV.

1. Open a web browser on your Android TV.

2. Enter the URL (https://www.crave.ca) in the address bar and go to that website.

3. The website’s home screen will appear on the TV screen.

Stream Crave from the browser on your Android TV

4. Click the Sign In button and enter your credentials.

5. Then, you can access your favorite content on your Android TV.

How to Cast Crave on Android TV

If you aren’t interested in sideloading the Crave APK, you can cast the app from your Android smartphone to your TV. Fortunately, the Crave is compatible with the built-in Cast support. With that, you can easily cast the Crave from your smartphone to Android TV if you don’t want to sideload the app.

1. Install the Crave from the Google Play Store.

2. Connect Android TV to a WiFi network. On the other hand, connect your smartphone to the same network.

3. Open the Crave on your smartphone and log in with your account if needed.

4. Click the Cast icon from the app homepage.

5. Choose your Android TV from the list of available devices.

Select your TV to stream Crave on Android TV

6. Now, Play whatever content you want on the app. Then, you can notice that the content will appear on your TV.

Supported Android TVs and Boxes

Smart TVsSmart TV Boxes
Sony Smart TV
TCL Smart TV
OnePlus Smart TV
Sharp Smart TV
Vu Smart TV
Philips Smart TV
Xiaomi Mi Smart TV
Hisense Smart TV
Nvidia Shield TV
MXQ Pro 4K
Mi Box 4K

How to Fix Crave Not Working on Android TV

If the Crave app is not working properly on your Android TV due to the issues like 1,2, and 3, you need to perform the troubleshooting fixes listed below to resolve those problems.

  • Make sure that your Android TV and the app get the proper internet speed.
  • Check the server outage of Crave using the Downdetector platform.
  • Reboot your TV to resolve the temporary bugs associated with the device and app.
  • Clear the app cache files for Crave accumulated on your device.
  • Update your Android TV firmware and the app to the latest version.
  • Reset your Android TV to solve the major problems for both the device and the app.
  • As a last solution, contact Crave’s customer support to get help.

Crave Alternatives

If you feel that Crave isn’t for you or if you are unsatisfied with the service it provides, you can switch over to some other platform to stream the content. Here are the best options you can choose as an alternative solution to Crave.

AppsPrice
Netflix$6.99/Month
Prime$14.99/Month
Max$9.99/Month
Apple TV+$9.99/Month

FAQ

1. Can I stream Starz on Crave?

Yes. You can stream Starz on Crave by including it as an add-on.

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