How to Install & Watch Freeview on Android TV

by Natalie
Official Link To DownloadGoogle Play Store
Download Linkbit.ly/3TSj2ec
Official Webpagehttps://www.freeview.co.uk/
CategoryEntertainment
 Size12 MB
PriceDepends on the service you choose
Latest Versionv2.6.2

Freeview is the best streaming option to watch UK-based content, especially for Android TV. You can get this Freeview Play app on your Android TV from the Play Store as it is officially available. With Freeview, you can watch various media content offered by ITVX, My5, All 4, UKTV Play, and BBC iPlayer on Android TV. In case your Android TV doesn’t support Freeview, then you can sideload the app or visit its official webpage to access it.

In this article, you will learn how to access Freeview on Android TV using four different techniques.

How to Install Freeview on Android TV from Play Store

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

Select Apps

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

Select Play Store

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

4. Select Freeview from the suggested result.

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

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

7. When the home screen appears, play your favorite content.

How to Watch Freeview Using Browser

Freeview has a dedicated webpage with an extensive media library of numerous British-based media content. You can access the Freeview website using any of the best browsers on your Android TV.

1. Open a web browser on your Android TV.

2. Visit the official website of Freeview through the browser.

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

Watch Freeview Play on Android TV

4. Navigate to the Find and watch TV section.

5. Select the media content you choose and sign in with the credentials for the chosen platform.

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

How to Sideload Freeview on Android TV

If you can’t find Freeview in the Play Store in your country other than the UK, 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 head to the Apps section.

2. Locate the Google Play Store and launch it.

3. Click on the Search icon and type Downloader in the required field.

4. Locate the Downloader app developed by AFTVnews and hit the Install button.

Install Downloader on Android TV

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

6. Once the Downloader 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 Device Preferences → Security & Restrictions.

Select Device Preferences

9. Click Unknown Sources → Turn on the Downloader toggle.

10. Now. go back to the home screen and launch the Downloader 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 Freeview APK’s latest version: bit.ly/3TSj2ec

Enter JioCinema APK link to download on Android TV

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

14. Once the file is downloaded, open it and 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 UK server.

17. Then, click Open to launch the Freeview app and watch your desired media content.

How to Cast Freeview on Android TV

If you don’t want to sideload the app/access the website on Android TV, then you can screen mirror its app from your Android smartphone to your TV screen.

1. Connect the Android TV to a WiFi network in which your smartphone is connected.

2. Download Freeview from the Play Store on your Android smartphone.

3. Launch the app and log in with your credentials if needed.

4. Play the video content on the Freeview app.

5. Go to the Notification Panel and tap the Cast icon.

Select Cast

6. Choose your Android TV. Now, the video content will appear on your Android 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 Not Working Issues of Freeview on Android TV

If the Freeview app is not working properly on your Android TV due to issues like a black screen, app freezing, and more, then 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.
  • Reboot your Android TV to resolve the temporary bugs associated with the device and app.
  • Clear the app cache files for Freeview accumulated on your Smart TV.
  • If there is a new version available for Freeview, uninstall the current one and sideload the latest version.
  • Update your Android TV firmware.
  • Reset your Android TV to solve the major problems, then set up your Smart TV to install the app again.

FAQ

1. Can I get Freeview on Android TV?

Yes. The Play Store of Android TV includes the Freeview app in its library. So, you can easily get the app for your Android TV.

2. What HD channels can I watch on Freeview?

Freeview offers premium HD channels, such as BBC One HD, BBC Two HD, ITV HD, Channel 4HD, and more to stream.

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