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Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 4:21 AM

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Can the direct tv stream app be loaded onto a google-tv such as a tcl tv with a google-tv interface

I am looking to buy a new TV but was advised a Google-tv does not allow the directv-stream app

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1 year ago

I'm looking at Series 6 TV's.  I already have an external ROKU stick which did figure into my dilemma.  I researched a little further and found different issues with various TV's using the Google-tv platform.  Since Directv-stream is my priority I elected to get the TCL Series 6 ROKU tv.  (So I guess you could say I took your advice!)  Thanks for all the help.  It is appreciated!

 

ACE - Expert

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1 year ago

Not in their list of compatible devices.

https://www.directv.com/support/stream/article/KM1200941/ 

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1 year ago

Just to confirm, do you mean an actual ‘Google’ TV or an Android-based TV operating system? If your not sure, post the TV model number here. I’m sure in the worst case scenario you can sideload DIRECTV STREAM onto your TV by downloading an APK online (from a trusted website.)

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1 year ago

Thanks!  I'm looking at a TCL 65 inch Model:65R646.  It operates under the "Google-tv" platform as opposed to the "Roku" platform.   I did look up the compatible devices and "Google-tv" is not on the list.  I'm thinking I can use the "Roku Streaming Stick 4k"  to run the "Roku" platform which (of course) runs DirecTV-stream.

ACE - New Member

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1 year ago

Why don't you buy the TCL 65 inch version with Roku included in/with the tv? Then you won't need an external device.

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1 year ago

Good point! Price difference of $300 is the reason I'm looking at Google-tv!

ACE - New Member

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1 year ago

Then you are going to have to also buy an external device to use Dtv Stream. If you go to Best Buy it is only a 100 dollar difference. Might as well pay extra 100 for the Roku tv since you are going to have to buy an external device with the google tv.

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ACE - New Member

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1 year ago

@edc1026 

Glad you were able to get one. Keep us posted and let us know how everything goes for you. (you don’t have to)

ACE - New Member

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1 year ago

We do all the work--then OP accepts his own reply as the solution lol

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1 year ago

I think you can Chromecast it as many other apps can be cast on Google TV via Chromecast.

ACE - Expert

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9 months ago

As you can now install the app on a Google TV, so this thread is now obsolete, and it picked up some spam, I am closing the thread.


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