topic Download an app in Android TV

Download an app

steve170261 — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:33:46 GMT

I have a Bravia TV that has Google TV. The model number is XR-55A80J and was bought in 2021 (I think)

I go into Google Play to find an app (Racing TV) and it says it isn't there or can't be found ? It IS in Google Play as I have installed on my phone from there.

In my desperation I decided to let 'remote support' have a go....but, I've got to get through to the call centre first !! Can I find a number !!? ......Nooooo. I google to find a number and it's not recognised, then I go on 'Live chat' and it says it will connect to somebody. That takes me to a 'website is down for engineering' message !!

I despair of the whole thing. Something I thought was so simple doesn't appear to be so. HELP please.

Rif.: Download an app

rooobb — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:50:46 GMT

A phone is not a tv, if the app is not compatible with google tv you won’t find it in the google playstore of your tv

Rif.: Download an app

steve170261 — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:16:19 GMT

Hi. Thanks for your answer. I didn't realise that, I thought an app was an app wherever. I don't do many apps, probably got about 5, and then only on my phone. I'd better try and find out the compatibility then. Friends of mine have it on their TV, but I think they go through SKY, which I don't have and can't afford.