How to Add and Stream Hangouts on Android TV

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Google Hangouts has recentely rebarnded as Google Chat. The application lets you send messages, media files, GIFs, and more. Since it has been attached to Google apps, you can easily integrate with Google-owned apps like Google Meet, Sheets, Docs, and more. Even though the application is integrated with Google’s service, it is unavailable on the Google Play Store on Android Smart TV. You need to access its content only by sideloading the APK and screen mirror from your smartphone. You can also use the browser on your Android TV to access Google Chat (Hangouts) on Android Smart TV.

How to Sideload Google Chat APK on Android TV

As we mentioned earlier, the Google Chat app is not available for Android TV. So, to stream its content, you need to sideload its APK file with the help of 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.

Download the Downloader app to get the Hangouts 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 PreferencesSecurity & Restrictions.

Enable the Unknown Sources to get the Google Chat on Android TV

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.

Latest version Google Chat APK: https://urlsrt.io/Google-Chat

Enter the APK link to download the Hangouts 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. Then, click Open to launch the Google Chat app and log in with your Google account credentials.

17. Start using the Google Chat (Hangouts) app on your Android Smart TV.

How to Watch Google Chat Using Browser

Google Chat has a dedicated webpage that allows you to send and receive the message with ease. As the simplest way, you can access the Google Chat 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://chat.google.com) in the address bar and go to that website.

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

Use the Google Chat App from the browser on your device

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

5. Then, you can access the chats on your Android TV.

How to Cast Google Chat on Android TV

If you aren’t interested in sideloading the Google Chat APK, you can cast the app from your Android smartphone to TV. Unfortunately, there is no built-in cast support available on this provider, so you need to screen mirror the app using the casting feature of your mobile.

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

2. Install the Google Chat app on your Android smartphone from the Google Play Store.

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

4. Open your desired Chat on the Google Chat app.

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

Select the Cast option

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

Google Chat Alternatives

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

AppsPrice
WhatsAppFree
TelegramFree
SkypeFree
ViberFree

FAQ

1. Is Google Chats free to use on Android TV?

Yes, you can use the Google Chats app for free on Android Smart TV.

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