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New Smart TV no play store

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    SteM
    Registered Users Posts: 6,617 ✭✭✭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.


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    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭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


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    SteM
    Registered Users Posts: 6,617 ✭✭✭SteM


    Nope. Won't run.


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    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    SteM wrote: »
    Nope. Won't run.

    Back to the shop so..Thanks


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    Darren 83
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    As far as I know only Sony have Android, lg have their own Web Os, where was the tv bought?


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    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


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


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    Darren 83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,685 ✭✭✭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?


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    fritzelly
    Registered Users Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭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


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    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


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    Wheety
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    Is there a particular app you're looking for?


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    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭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.


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    jambofc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭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 ?


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    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭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.


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    jambofc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭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.....


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    nim1bdeh38l2cw
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    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.


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    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,777 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    I'll give you €200 for it!


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    how.gareth
    Registered Users Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭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


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    DANG333
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭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.


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    The high horse brigade
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    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?


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    how.gareth
    Registered Users Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭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


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,429 ✭✭✭✭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”


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    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


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


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    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭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 :D


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,429 ✭✭✭✭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?


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    how.gareth
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    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


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    SteM
    Registered Users Posts: 6,617 ✭✭✭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.


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    how.gareth
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    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


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    DANG333
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭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.


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    The high horse brigade
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    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


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