How to Install HGTV on Android TV

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HGTV stands for Home & Garden Television. This American television channel is owned by Discovery Inc. Being under the same network, HGTV has cool sister channels including Discovery, Cooking Channel, and others. Similar to these sister channels, HGTV has its official Android TV app, the HGTV GO. On the app, you can stream HGTV live all day on your TV. Furthermore, you can enjoy watching all episodes of the current HGTV shows on the app.

Shows to look for on HGTV GO includes Flip or Flop, House Hunters, Fixer to Fabulous, and Bargain Mansions. HGTV channel streams in America, Australia, Canada, India, England, Spain, and a few other countries. However, the HGTV GO app is available only in the US. If you have a Discovery Plus subscription, you can enjoy streaming shows from HGTV on the app.

Pricing

There are no subscription plans for HGTV alone. All you need is a subscription with the right TV provider. Get HGTV with Hulu, YouTube TV, Philo, Sling TV, fuboTV, Vidgo, and DirecTV Stream.

HGTV on Android TV

Just like the other channels from Discovery, HGTV has its official app on the Android TV platform. In this section, let’s explore different ways to access HGTV on your TV.

Supported Android TV

Sony Smart TV
Sharp Smart TV
JVC Smart TV
TCL Smart TV
Panasonic Smart TV
Hisense Smart TV
Philips Smart TV
Skyworth Smart TV

Supported Android TV Box

AirTV
AT&T TV
Epson
NVIDIA
Mi Box and Mi Box S

How to Add HGTV on Android TV

1. Firstly, launch your Android TV and connect to the internet.

2. Next, select the Apps tab and then launch the Google Play Store.

3. Further, click on the Search icon.

4. Search for the HGTV GO app.

5. Select the HGTV GO app from your search results.

6. Click on the Install button and start downloading the app.

7. As the download ends, open the HGTV GO app.

8. Note down the Activation Code on your screen.

9. Visit the HGTV Activation website on your phone or PC.

10. Enter the activation code in the box provided.

11. Click on the Activate button and then enter the TV provider subscription details.

12. Finally, start streaming the HGTV shows on your TV.

How to add HGTV on Android TV outside the US

Since the HGTV GO app is only available in the US, you can’t download the app outside the US. So, you need to sideload the app from a trusted site. It involves the following three steps.