Why would anyone want to sideload apps on TV you might ask. Well, there could be some apps that might not be available in your region on PlayStore, or maybe the app is simply not on the PlayStore. This is where sideloading of apps comes into play. Maybe your Wi-Fi network is weak, slow, or just not available for a certain time, then sideloading apps is a good option. And if you have Hisense TV, you might be looking for a guide to install apps on the TV. So, read on to know how to sideload apps on your Hisense Android smart TV.
How to Sideload apps on Hisense Android Smart TV
Hisense Android TV has similar features as any other Android TV. It let you install apk file to get the app outside from PlayStore. You don’t need to connect your TV to the internet to install apps on Hisense TV. To begin the sideloading process you will need to have to install two apps that come in very handy for sideloading apps on your Hisense Android smart TV.
Enable install apps from Unknown Sources
This is the first and foremost step to install third-party apps on your Hisense smart TV. Just like an Android phone, you would need to allow your Hisense TV to install third party apps.
Method 1: Sideload apps on Hisense TV from a web browser
And this is one way to sideload apps on Hisense TV from the web browser. If there is an app that isn’t on the PlayStore and you want it on your Hisense TV, then follow the second method as it will help you in the same situation.
Method 2: Sideload apps on Hisense TV with APK Files
Check More Methods Here: How to Sideload Apps on Android TV Manually [3 Methods] For this method, you need can either download apk directly from a browser that is already available on your TV or you can use any valid way to transfer apks to your TV. Since most of the Hisense TVs run on Android OS, all you need is an APK file to manually install the app outside of the PlayStore. Hisense R series TV comes with Roku and to get apps on the R series, you can follow the method to install apps on Roku. And in this way, you will be able to sideload apps on Hisense Smart TV with the help of an APK file and an external storage device.
Conclusion
We hope this guide has helped you learn to sideload apps on your Hisense Android smart TV. If you have a Hisense smart TV that runs on RokuOS then you can follow this guide on how to install apps on a Roku-enabled TV. More TV Guides:
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