How to download and install applications for Smart TV Philips

Smart TVs
support the ability to install programs that allow you to expand their functionality .
Philips TVs come with few pre-installed apps and widgets. But the user can independently select the desired applications and install them.

How to find free unofficial apps on Philips Smart TV

You should start searching for applications in the App Gallery or Play Market (Google Play) programs. These applications can be found pre-installed on the device. There is an unofficial ForkPlayer store through which you can install more applications than from official stores. You can search for widgets for smart TVs on sites such as w3bsit3-dns.com. If developers post applications on the official website, then you can download the archive from there. Even though the TV runs on the Android TV system, not everything designed for smartphones will fit a smart TV. For use on a different type of device, the application must be adapted by the developer and support the control features of the TV. Not all developers are involved in transferring programs to TVs, so there are fewer applications for them than for smartphones.

What are the applications for Philips Smart TV

The user can expand the functionality of his TV in several directions. The first is directly related to the functions of the TV. Applications allow you to add channels or use the features of IPTV and
satellite TV services . You can use applications for
online cinemas, streaming services and other video platforms for which applications are developed. They will allow you to run videos without using your phone or having to transfer materials on a flash drive. In addition to the standard use of the TV to watch movies or TV shows, there are applications for calls and social networks. You can receive messages on your TV screen or use your device for video calls. There are also games for TVs. Many of these programs have been ported from smartphones. You can take advantage of the big screen for more than just watching videos. There are widgets that display the weather forecast, exchange rates or messages from social networks. Applications can be divided into free and those that you need to buy or use a subscription. Among free applications, you can find many games, social networks and other programs familiar to users. Online cinemas are more likely to require a subscription or offer to buy movies. Widgets for Philips Smart TV – where to download, how to install and configure Forklmod example on Philips TV: https://youtu.be/gR0A3wnoDDA

Popular apps on philips smart tv

There are several categories that are popular with users. Popular apps for watching channels are:

• ViNTERA TV (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.vintera.smarttv.v2) – contains different channels and allows you to create playlists .
• Wink (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.rt.video.app.mobile&hl=ru&gl=US) is an online cinema with the ability to view channels from Rostelecom .

To watch movies are often used:

• IVI (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.ivi.client&hl=ru&gl=US) is an online cinema that has a huge collection of films in Russian.
• Kinopoisk (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.kinopoisk&hl=ru&gl=US) is a service with a large number of movies and series.
• Cinema 3D (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cinnmma.vidcinema&hl=en_US&gl=US) is a platform for watching movies in 3D in English. Glasses are required to use.

Popular games include:

• Angry birds (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rovio.baba). This game is often found on various devices, smart TVs are no exception.
• Red Ball 4 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.FDGEntertainment.redball4.gp). The adventure of a ball that has to overcome difficult traps.

Popular programs for connecting with people:

• Skype (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider) is a calling app.

To watch streams and videos are used:

• Youtube (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube) is a popular platform for videos and streams.
• PTV Sports Live (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.raidapps.ptvsportslive.liveptvsportshd&hl=en_US&gl=US) is a service for watching various sports broadcasts.

Popular players:

• VLC (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc) – The program can be used to play movies or music. Supports many formats.

Browsers for TV:

• TV Bro (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phlox.tvwebbrowser) is a TV-optimized browser.
• Firefox (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox) – This popular browser has also been ported to Android TV .
• Google Chrome (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome) – will be convenient for those who are used to using google services.
• Quick Browser (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=quick.browser.secure) is a browser with a smart search bar and the ability to sync bookmarks across devices.

Useful Widgets:

• Gismeteo (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.gismeteo.gismeteo) – used to display the weather forecast.
• Philips TV Remote (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tpvision.philipstvapp2) – allows you to control your TV from your smartphone.

How to download apps and widgets on Philips Smart TV – step by step guide: https://youtu.be/SUmHUDFRyN8

How to install apps via App Gallery Philips Smart TV and/or Google Play

Many popular apps can be found in the App Gallery or Play Market. This is convenient for users because installation from these sources guarantees the user a compatible and secure application with the device. For example, you can install the movie search application from the Play Market. Users have multiple installation paths. You can use the application store, the ForkPlayer service, or transfer the desired program on a USB flash drive. The user selects the appropriate option for installing programs.

App Gallery to add and install widgets for Philips Smart TV

The gallery icon is located on the main menu. This is Philips’ official widget adder. The list of available apps varies by region. Instruction:

1. In the Smart TV menu, find the App Gallery icon and launch it.
2. If the region has not been set before, the application will prompt you to select it before starting work.
3. Select an application and add it to your start page, from where you can later launch it.

Google play on Philips TV

Installed on most TVs, AndroidTV allows users to use the familiar Play Market to install applications. The use of this program is familiar to the user of most smartphones.

ForkPlayer for installing third party apps

This method is more complicated than installing from the official store, but it allows you to install a large number of programs produced by different developers. To use this method, install the Megogo application in advance.
You need to change the settings in the “Network settings” section

1. Set a static IP address. This can be done from the TV menu through the “Network Settings” item.
2. In the same place, change the value of the DNS1 field to “046.036.218.194”, “085.017.030.089” or “217.079.190.156”.
3. Wait until the TV reconnects to the network. If the connection fails, you can set the DNS2 value to “8.8.8.8” and try again.
4. After quiet actions, when launching the Megogo widget, the user will see the ForkPlayer application.
5. The user can use the ForkPlayer features to find and install new widgets.

Installing the IPTV app on your Philips Smart TV: https://youtu.be/C7Z4a-lXw8c

Transfer applications on a flash drive

If the application cannot be installed using the above means, then you can use a USB flash drive. Download the archive with the application to your computer. Next, you need to prepare a flash drive. Its recommended to use the FAT32 format for the media. Create a “userwidget” folder on the drive and place the downloaded archive with the application there.
Start the TV and connect the flash drive to it. The system will recognize the devices and automatically start installing applications. After the application is installed, it will become available for launch. After the installation is complete, it is recommended to remove the flash drive. This method will also help you install the application without connecting your Philips TV to the network. This can be useful if the connection speed is slow or there is no connection. At the same time, it is important to consider that there are applications whose operation depends on stable access to sites or services. Examples of such applications are streaming services, weather widgets, online cinemas, and many others.

How to find the app on your Philips Smart TV

Work with applications is available in Smart TV mode. When using smart TV features for the first time, the user will be prompted to read the license and agree to the terms of use for the software. Work with applications and use of device functions is possible from the main page. All installed applications are located here, you can also get to the App Gallery or see recommended widgets from this page. To get to the start page, you need to press the “Smart TV” button, which shows four rhombuses, or enter the utilities through the main menu and select the “Smart TV” item there. Using smart TV features may require registration with the Philips Club service. Whether registration is required depends on the TV model and the apps you use. The principle of operation is no different from creating an account in Google or Apple services. You can use these accounts to create an account with MyPhilips.

How to uninstall apps

The user can clear the device of unnecessary applications that were previously installed by him. To do this, open the start page of the smart TV. Select the application and click the delete button.