How to Install Google TV on a Windows PC
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Installing Google TV on your Windows PC is a bit of a workaround, but this video offers a step-by-step method using an Android TV device alongside your Windows system. While you can't natively install Google TV as a standalone app directly on Windows, you can bring the Google TV experience to your Android TV setup and control it from your PC. This guide walks you through downloading the necessary APK files and using apps like Solid Explorer and Home Screen Launcher to transform your Android TV interface into the new Google TV UI.
Before starting, make sure your Android TV is running at least Android 9. You’ll need two specific APK files: the Google App for Android TV and the Google TV (also known as Launcher X). The video explains how to safely install both using Solid Explorer, which is available directly from the Android TV Play Store—no sideloading required for that one. After enabling installation from unknown sources for Solid Explorer, you'll move both APKs onto your Android TV.
Once you have the files on your device, you'll install each APK through Solid Explorer. After installation, a key part of the process involves downloading "Home Screen Launcher for Android TV" from the Play Store. Once opened, it will automatically detect the new Launcher X (Google TV), allowing you to activate the fresh interface instantly.
The end result is a fully functional Google TV experience with all key features like the new Google Assistant integration and content recommendations. Though this method centers around Android TV, it’s a useful approach for users seeking to manage or configure their setup via Windows, especially when transferring files or managing installations.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:06 Install Google TV on Android TV
0:44 Enable unknown sources and transfer APKs
1:13 Install Google App and Google TV APK
1:22 Set Google TV as default launcher
1:40 Conclusion
Hashtags:
#GoogleTV #AndroidTV #WindowsPC #LauncherX #GoogleTVSetup #TechGuide #APKInstall #SolidExplorer #HomeScreenLauncher
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