How to install WhatsApp on a TV with Android TV

Whatsapp is undoubtedly the most popular Android application. Practically everyone who has an Android mobile uses it on their smartphone. And there are also many who use the messaging tool from PC or tablet.

But what if you wanted to use this app from your TV? It is something that may not seem very practical, but it can be useful in certain circumstances. And it is possible to do so as long as you have a device with Android TV. AND

So yes, it is necessary to know the installation process, which is a bit tricky.

WhatsApp on TV? it's possible

A not so simple process

Android TV is a device that allows you to have Android applications on your TV. This is especially useful in apps to watch videos or in games.

However, keep in mind that, in principle, not all Android apps are available. The version of the Google Play Store for Android TV is much more limited than the one we can find for our smartphone.

Therefore, there are many applications that are not, and Whatsapp is one of them. Thus, the process to install the messaging app is a little more complicated than we would like.

Of course, what we can do is install any APK. This will allow us to be able to use any application that is not in its official store on our Android TV.

Keep in mind that these applications are not usually optimized to be used on a television. But we can always try to see how it works for us. And WhatsApp specifically has been tested with reasonably good results.

Steps to install WhatsApp on your TV

For this, you will have to install Android TV File Commander and Sideload Launcher. You will also have to download the app apk from APK Mirror.

You can download the apk on any other device and bring it to your TV using Google Drive. Then open it using Sideload launcher. At this time you will have to go through the entire process of logging in with your account, just like when you change your mobile.

Once you have opened it, WhatsApp will work smoothly on your TV. We recommend that you use a keyboard Bluetooth to make it more comfortable for you to write. Make sure you don't have problems with whatsapp on your mobile before doing this.

Keep in mind that WhatsApp only allows you to have an active account on the same device. Therefore, when you log in on the TV you will no longer have it active on your mobile. If you want to have the option to use your account on both sites, the only way to do so is by using WhatsApp Web.

If you have completed this process, you can tell us about your experiences in this regard in the comments section that you can find at the bottom of the page.


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