New Smart TV no play store

jimmynokia

I have Two smart TVs in the house that have the play store on them but picked up and LG TV ex display which has (LG OS/ Web OS) on it. It has some apps there like you tube and rte player,netflix and all that but no google play store app.. it is a smart tv similar to this https://www.did.ie/lg-49-full-hd-flat-led-smart-tv-black-49lk5900pla-49lk5900pla-prd?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjbveBRDVARIsAKxH7vk75TC2rnfIRuMLQNrqhQI5130C6tiUQniOfcQXtCSlh746dnLzkUYaAs5wEALw_wcB#fo_c=1898&fo_k=67049512b180957b5e820e3521a2c540&fo_s=gplaie

Is it a matter of sideloading via USB with apk on board and work away from there or is there more to it. Or could I just use and Android box.Thanks in advance

SteM

Google play store can't run on a TV not running android as far as I'm aware. The TV won't run android apps.

jimmynokia

SteM wrote: »

Google play store can't run on a TV not running android as far as I'm aware. The TV won't run android apps.

That dont sound good I was wondering if on a prerequisite basis it would work

SteM

Nope. Won't run.

jimmynokia

SteM wrote: »

Nope. Won't run.

Back to the shop so..Thanks

Darren 83

As far as I know only Sony have Android, lg have their own Web Os, where was the tv bought?

jimmynokia

I got it in power city. Supposed to be a smart TV lol. Its LG not smart enough.

Darren 83

jimmynokia wrote: »

I got it in power city. Supposed to be a smart TV lol. Its LG not smart enough.

Which Powercity store? Did you ask for Android tv or just smart tv?

fritzelly

Doesn't mention Android or Play in the description - good luck with the excuse for returning it.
Should they refuse buy a cheap tv box.

jimmynokia

Darren 83 wrote: »

jimmynokia wrote: »

I got it in power city. Supposed to be a smart TV lol. Its LG not smart enough.

Which Powercity store? Did you ask for Android tv or just smart tv?

Smart TV

tedpan

jimmynokia wrote:

Smart TV

Smart TV just means it can play movies from external storage devices, will have some apps like Netflix and YouTube, most will have a casting feature.

Android TV is like having an android box installed in the TV.

Wheety

Is there a particular app you're looking for?

ongarite

jimmynokia wrote: »

I got it in power city. Supposed to be a smart TV lol. Its LG not smart enough.

LG WebOS is far far superior and more responsive than the crippled Sony Android TVs.

jambofc

ongarite wrote: »

LG WebOS is far far superior and more responsive than the crippled Sony Android TVs.

can you download apk's on the webOS ?

im looking for an android tv if anyone can recommend ?

The high horse brigade

Customer: I'd like to buy a smart TV
Salesperson: yippee, we've got another live one here!!

Smart TV is the latest buzz word. Having a smart TV means for are at the mercy of the TV manufacturer for app updates. You are always better to ignore it and just buy the TV with the picture quality you are happy with and add an external box like a MiBox or Shield that has decent horsepower and gets support and updates.

jambofc

Mr.S wrote: »

You can’t install APK’s on WebOS. What apps are you looking for though, WebOS might have you covered.

Your best best to buy an external device running Android TV, like a Mii box or Shield.

streaming apk's not sure if im allowed to mention them.....

nim1bdeh38l2cw

jambofc wrote: »

can you download apk's on the webOS ?

Can you install exe's on MacOS? Can you install dmg's on Windows?

I doubt PowerCity will entertain your reason for returning. LG's WebOS is far superior to embedded Android.

DopeTech

I'll give you €200 for it!

how.gareth

jambofc wrote: »

streaming apk's not sure if im allowed to mention them.....

You can download an app called smartiptv on the LG’s, Cost’s €6 or a free one called OTT

DANG333

Get Amazon Fire stick, and put Aptoide on it.
It's has all play store apps and more !!!
You tube it for directions.
Black Friday coming soon on Amazon so u should get a good deal.

The high horse brigade

DANG333 wrote: »

Get Amazon Fire stick, and put Aptoide on it.
It's has all play store apps and more !!!
You tube it for directions.
Black Friday coming soon on Amazon so u should get a good deal.

Is a fire stick good enough for glitch free IPTV though?

how.gareth

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Is a fire stick good enough for glitch free IPTV though?

Yep a brother of mine uses one and says it’s great, you iptv supplier is the important bit for glitch free viewing. But yeah the op is better off with an android box if he wants to access google play

colm_mcm

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Customer: I'd like to buy a smart TV
Salesperson: yippee, we've got another live one here!!

Smart TV is the latest buzz word. Having a smart TV means for are at the mercy of the TV manufacturer for app updates. You are always better to ignore it and just buy the TV with the picture quality you are happy with and add an external box like a MiBox or Shield that has decent horsepower and gets support and updates.

I would’ve thought it would be pretty hard to buy a non smart tv nowadays. More likely the salesperson is thinking “yippee, now I can try and sell a €90 HDMI cable or €200 wall bracket”

Riesen_Meal

If you are looking for smart IPTV app it is available for LG OS AFAIK...

The high horse brigade

colm_mcm wrote: »

I would’ve thought it would be pretty hard to buy a non smart tv nowadays. More likely the salesperson is thinking “yippee, now I can try and sell a €90 HDMI cable or €200 wall bracket”

And don't forget the "extended" 2 year warranty that EU consumer law covers the product for anyway

colm_mcm

Fieldog wrote: »

If you are looking for smart IPTV app it is available for LG OS AFAIK...

Tried googling this but am still not clear. What exactly is this app and what does it do?

how.gareth

colm_mcm wrote: »

Tried googling this but am still not clear. What exactly is this app and what does it do?

It’s not something that can be spoken about in too much detail on boards so google is your best bet

SteM

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Is a fire stick good enough for glitch free IPTV though?

I would be looking at adding an ethernet port to it or a wired alternative to be honest.

how.gareth

SteM wrote: »

I would be looking at adding an ethernet port to it or a wired alternative to be honest.

Yep big time, wireless IPTV is asking for trouble imo

DANG333

The high horse brigade wrote: »

Is a fire stick good enough for glitch free IPTV though?

Ye definitely, just type fire stick & IPTV into Google and you will see it's capabilities.

The high horse brigade

DANG333 wrote: »

Ye definitely, just type fire stick & IPTV into Google and you will see it's capabilities.

I have and I've seen nothing but complaints for fire TV sticks. My attitude is if you're going to do IPTV get a wired device or one with usb so you can add an Ethernet adapter, it's one less variable to deal with

Stoner

Mr.S wrote:

If you want to run proper apps, smoothly you're better off getting an external device that runs Android TV, like an Nvidia Shield or Mii Box. Smart TV's are always underpowered and will be quickly outdated.

I'd would have agreed with you but I'm happily running my Sony android tv now for a year. All the apps I need are on it, including kodi, plex, STB emulators etc

There's a lot to be said for have just the one remote control too

Google assistant working too, wireless keyboard and Chrome, with a built in Chrome cast and 4 K Netflix.

BTW I don't play many android games on my TV, just PS4. That might be a deal breaker for some wrt Sony android TV power. Although the PS4 controller pairs very well, I haven't pushed gameplay

Sony are great with updates too. I've been getting decent updates regularly enough

Stoner

The high horse brigade wrote:

I have and I've seen nothing but complaints for fire TV sticks. My attitude is if you're going to do IPTV get a wired device or one with usb so you can add an Ethernet adapter, it's one less variable to deal with

Not a firestick fan either. I found fire TV to be far superior and well worth the extra money.

They are a great way to add a casting function to an older TV though. A cheap but limited upgrade.

mafitz

Huge fan of the fire stick, used various one over the last few years, currently using 2 at home one for IPTV since July no issues and the other in the attic using kodi and some other apps, picking up my WiFi from the front room. they are reasonably cheap, no real problem updating with the newer version each year.

picking up the G4 one on Saturday looking forward to setting it up

The high horse brigade

Wireless is a shared medium and half duplex, ie your wireless router will only send or receive packets from or to one device at a time. Having a static device demanding a continuous few Mbit is not ideal and could have drastic effects on the quality of wireless for other devices. Likewise having a smartphone demanding a few Mbit to stream YouTube or Netflix videos could cause problems for the Fire stick.