How to download apps to your LG 49UH661V
Today, applications are just one click away from us.
They are available everywhere: on your smartphones, on your computers, on your tablets … And even on your LG 49UH661V television! No more playing on a tiny screen, your games and applications can be used on your bigger screen. Whether it’s Candy Crush, Netflix, Youtube or Facebook, you’ll have access to all your favorites.
We’ve written this article to help you to do so, by presenting the three easiest ways to download apps on your LG 49UH661V. We will see first the Smart TV, then the Android TV, and finally the Zappiti 4k player.
Smart TV on LG 49UH661V
Smart TV via LG 49UH661V is the set of all the latest flat screen models you can connect to a network, whether by wi-fi or ethernet cable.
If this is not the case for your LG 49UH661V, please go to the next paragraphs.
To download applications via Smart TV on your LG 49UH661V, turn on your TV, and press “Home” if you are not already automatically on your Smart TV menu.
Then, with the arrow keys, go to the “Smart Hub” or “Applications” section, and select “My Applications”.
There you will have access to all your pre-downloaded applications on your television.
All you have to do is select the one you want to use.
But if you want more, here’s how: Go to “Playstore”, which sometimes contains the word “Google” or the brand of your LG 49UH661V.
Thus, you are in a library of applications that you can download.
However, be careful! Some may be chargeable or require a subscription.
Make sure the application matches your wishes so you do not get ripped off.
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You are solely responsible for your purchases on your LG 49UH661V.
Android TV via your LG 49UH661V
The Android TV is a connected television device, created by Google.
It can be included to your LG 49UH661V or can be accessed by an Android TV box.
Here’s how to download apps on your LG 49UH661V via Android TV.
To get started, take the remote control of your Android TV, and go to the Google Playstore.
There, in the search bar, using the keyboard on your remote or on your LG 49UH661V TV screen, type the name of the application you want to download. Select and start the download.
However, be careful! Some are chargeable and you will have to pay for them.
Make sure you really want to pay for the chosen application if it is charging you!
Zappiti 4k player on LG 49UH661V
Zappiti 4k player is a box that allows you, through an interface, to watch videos you have downloaded as files before hand. But on top of that, you can download apps and use them on your television! Here’s how to download apps on your LG 49UH661V via Zappiti 4k player. Start by turning on your LG 49UH661V and your Zappiti player.
With the remote control of your television, press “Source” or “Input” until you see the Zappiti player screen.
Then take the remote control of the Zappiti box and select Google Playstore.
There, in the search bar, using the keyboard on your remote or on your TV screen, type the name of the application you want to download. Select there and start the download.
As said before, you must be aware that some are chargeable applications.
Please make sure you really want to pay for them if you do so!
How do I add apps to my LG Smart TV that are not listed?
– Press the Home/Smart button on your remote to bring up your launcher.
– Click the More Apps Button.
– Open the LG Content Store App.
– Choose Premium.
– Find your app in the LG Content Store, then choose Install.
How do I manually install apps on my LG TV?
– Press the Home button on the remote control.
– LG Content Store will launch.
– Select APPS category shown at the top of the screen.
The list of available apps in selected category will be shown.
– Select an app from the list.
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5 ancillary questions
What is the difference between webOS and Android TV?
What is the difference between LG WebOs and Android TV? Simply put, Android TV is the most widely distributed of the two operating systems.
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What are the advantages of WebOS TV?
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What operating system do most smart TVs use?
Android TV, probably the most common smart TV operating system, was succeeded by Google TV in 2022.
Although the underlying operating system is still Android TV, Google TV boasts a smoother interface with an emphasis on content recommendations.
It can also connect to smart home devices.
Is LG WebOS based on Android?
LG TVs are not Android TVs.
LG TVs are based on their proprietary operating system called WebOS which can be used only on LG devices.
However, you can turn your LG TV into an Android TV by connecting external devices such as Android TV Boxes or Sticks to one of the HDMI ports.
Which is better WebOS or Android TV?
Both platforms are designed to support streaming services, but Android TV offers a much more comprehensive selection of apps and services than WebOS. WebOS TVs may have limited access to certain apps, while Android TV offers more apps, including popular streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
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