How to download apps to your SONY KD55XD8505BAEP
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 SONY KD55XD8505BAEP 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 SONY KD55XD8505BAEP. We will see first the Smart TV, then the Android TV, and finally the Zappiti 4k player.
Smart TV on SONY KD55XD8505BAEP
Smart TV via SONY KD55XD8505BAEP 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 SONY KD55XD8505BAEP, please go to the next paragraphs.
To download applications via Smart TV on your SONY KD55XD8505BAEP, 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 SONY KD55XD8505BAEP.
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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Android TV via your SONY KD55XD8505BAEP
The Android TV is a connected television device, created by Google.
It can be included to your SONY KD55XD8505BAEP or can be accessed by an Android TV box.
Here’s how to download apps on your SONY KD55XD8505BAEP 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 SONY KD55XD8505BAEP 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 SONY KD55XD8505BAEP
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 SONY KD55XD8505BAEP via Zappiti 4k player. Start by turning on your SONY KD55XD8505BAEP 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 can I add more apps to my Sony TV?
– From the Home menu, select Google Play Store.
– Find the app you’re looking for through categories or by searching the app’s name.
– Select the app that you want to install.
– Select Install.
– Select Accept to start the installation process.
– After the app has installed it will appear on the Home menu.
How do I find the App Store on my Sony TV?
On your remote control, press the (Quick Settings) or Home button. Select Settings.
Select Apps → See all apps → Google Play store.
How do I add apps to my smart TV that are not listed?
– Press the Smart Hub button from your remote.
– Select Apps.
– Search for the app you want to install by selecting Magnifying glass icon.
– Type the Name of the application you want to install.
Then select Done.
– Select Download.
– Once the download completes, select Open to use your new app.
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Do TVS have an App Store?
Your TV will have an “App Store” app on the Home page if you have the ability to download extra apps.
Why can’t I find certain apps on my Samsung Smart TV?
To find and access an app, you will need to visit “Internet @TV.” There should be an “Internet @TV” button on your remote control.
If there isn’t one, then you need to press the “Content” button and then proceed to the “Internet @TV” icon on your TV.
All the available apps are sorted there.
How do I add apps to my smart TV that are not listed?
Press the Home button to open the Home screen menu.
If the app isn’t listed on the Home menu, use the directional pad to select Apps, and then select the app you want.
How do I update apps on my older smart TV?
1 Press the Home button to open up the TV’s Home screen menu. 2 Navigate to APPS, and then select the Settings icon in the top right corner.
3 Next, navigate to Auto Update.
Why wont my Samsung TV find apps?
Check for software updates Updating your Samsung TV will provide bug and security fixes for your device and may get your apps working again.
To do so, press the Settings button on your remote, then select Support > Software Update > Update Now.
How do I get new Apps on my older smart TV?
Downloading new apps to an old Samsung TV works the same way as downloading apps on a newer TV, but you may have to push a Smart Hub or Internet @TV button on your remote instead of the Home button. From there, you can select Apps or My Apps, select the app you want, and select Install.
How do I add Apps to my older Samsung smart TV?
– From the Home screen, navigate to and select Apps and then select the Search icon in the top-right corner.
– Enter the app you want to download, select it, and then select Install.
– Press the Home button to open the Home screen menu.
Can you install apps on a smart TV?
Keep in mind that your television must be connected to the Internet in order to download apps.
Press your remote’s Home button. On some remotes, this button will have a picture of a house on it instead of the word “Home.” Navigate to Apps and press the “Select” button.
Can you add apps to your smart TV?
1 Install App Press the Smart Hub button from your remote.
Select Apps.
Search for the app you want to install by selecting Magnifying glass icon.
Type the Name of the application you want to install.
How do I add apps to my Sony Smart TV that are not listed?
– On your remote control, press the Input button.
– Select +Edit, and then locate and select Google Play store.
The Google Play store app is added to the available options, and you can now access it by pressing the Input on your remote and selecting Google Play store.
How do I add Apps to my Samsung smart TV that are not listed?
Go to the top of the screen and select Settings (the small gear icon).
Move around the ribbon menu and highlight an app that you want to add. Select Add to Home from the drop-down menu.
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