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.

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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

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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.

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steve170261 — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:22:44 GMT

Just looked it up and they say they have a large screen app which can be found in Google Play and is for Android TV.

Nothing's ever simple.

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LightFoot — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:03:08 GMT

@steve170261 wrote:
Just looked it up and they say they have a large screen app which can be found in Google Play and is for Android TV.
Nothing's ever simple.

Hi @steve170261

It is clearly not available on Google TV but I have just checked my Fire TV plugged in to one of my HDMI ports and it is there. If you wait until the Black Friday sales it will probably be dirt cheap on Amazon.

It may also be worth asking Racing TV why their App is not available on Sony Google TV, a waste of time asking Sony. But obviously this will not be a quick solution (if at all).

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LightFoot — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:07:02 GMT

Hi @steve170261

Just checked my old Apple TV box 1st Gen 4K (you may be able to pick up a second hand box on eBay).