In this guide, we present a smart method to install the Apple TV app on your Android device. Despite its absence on Android devices, tablets, and Chromebooks, the app is exclusively designed for Android/Google TV users. While accessible on the Play Store, it’s restricted to Android/Google TV.
And it’s not just that you could sideload the APK from a third-party site because the Cupertino giant hasn’t even developed the app for this platform in the first place. Therefore, the process of installing the Apple TV app on your Android device raises questions about compatibility and workarounds that we need to explore. So, how could you then install the Apple TV app on your Android device? Let’s delve into the specifics and find out.
How to Install Apple TV App on Android
Well, we are excited to share that we will be guiding you through the process of installing Apple TV on your Android device as a Progressive Web App. This innovative approach involves creating a slightly enhanced version of the website tv.apple.com, where we refine the user experience by eliminating the top and bottom menu bars, as well as the address bar and tab switcher. As a result, you can expect a more polished and immersive viewing experience compared to the standard website setup. Get ready to elevate your streaming experience to a whole new level!
Please be aware that PWAs come with some limitations. For example, on Apple TV, you won’t have offline downloads or picture-in-picture functionality. If you’re okay with that, let’s guide you through creating and installing this app.
- Open Chrome and navigate to tv.apple.com.
- .Next, click on the overflow icon and choose “Install App”.
- Proceed by tapping on “Install” within the prompt that shows up.
- You can now access it from the app drawer or the home screen. Left: Website | Right: PWA
That concludes the installation steps for the Apple TV app on your Android device. If you have any questions about the steps mentioned above, feel free to share them in the comments. We will respond promptly with a solution.