Summary

  • Sticking solely to the Google Play Store when looking for apps for your smart TV results in limited options and missing out on numerous useful apps
  • Smart TVs require apps to enhance their functionality, so the more the better
  • Four alternative app stores to the Google Play Store for smart TVs include:
    1. Aptoide - offering over 2,500 apps, both well-known and niche, free, and without the need for an account, with the added benefit of being able to choose the version of the app you want
    1. Uptodown - providing a massive catalogue of apps, and allowing downloads straight from the store, as well as scans for viruses and malware, for extra peace of mind
    1. F-Droid - providing a wide range of open-source apps that respect user privacy, with no large, data-intensive apps like Netflix or Spotify to be found

By Pankil Shah

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