Unlock Access to UK Streaming Content on Your Google TV Streamer
Discover How to Unleash UK Streaming Content on Your Google TV Streamer
If you're like me, and you just bought a Google TV Streamer and are left wondering why it hasn't got any popular UK streaming apps (minus ITVX), look no further! I've got a solution for you.
The omission of the BBC iPlayer app from the Streamer is pretty confusing, since the previous Chromecast with Google TV has it available right now.
I'm guessing the BBC iPlayer app is on its way; they probably need to update their Google Play listing to add the new device to the allowed list.
The UK's streaming scene is booming, and it's all thanks to apps like BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and the Channel 4 app. These platforms have transformed the way we consume television content, offering convenience, vast content libraries, cost-effectiveness, and much more. But there's a catch - not all devices can access these apps due to licensing agreements and digital rights management (DRM) policies.
These apps are designed to work on specific devices and platforms that meet the required DRM standards set by the content providers.
This ensures that the copyrighted content is protected from unauthorized access and distribution. Some common reasons why certain devices may not be compatible with UK streaming apps include: Device Operating System, Hardware Limitations, Geographic Restrictions, Platform Exclusivity, and Outdated Software/Firmware.
But don't fret, there's a workaround. The beauty of Android TV, you can sideload apps that aren't available officially, something that the Apple TV lacks (for now).
Instructions
- Download and install 'Send Files to TV' from the Google Play store on an Android Phone or Tablet and your Google TV Streamer.
- Download the Channel 4 app and or the BBC iPlayer from below, on to your Android Phone or Tablet.
- Open the 'Send files to TV' app on your Google TV Streamer and your Android Phone or Tablet.
- Choose the "Receive" option on your TV.
- Choose the "Send" option on your Android Phone or Tablet, navigate to your downloads folder (the destination you chose when you downloaded the apps earlier).
- Select one of the apps (it can only send one at a time for now).
- You should see your Google TV Streamer if all the steps were followed, select the Google TV Streamer and it will send it almost immediately to the device.
- On the Google TV Streamer, you should see the name of the APK, select it using the remote and select open.
- You'll be prompted to allow the App to install APKs from unknown sources, do that, and the APK will install.
Yay! Your Google TV Streamer is ready to go - you can now watch all that awesome UK content. Get comfy, grab your snacks, and settle in for a serious binge-watching session!