topic Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer in Android TV

How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

pierslawson — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:26:47 GMT

So my 49X8309C has Android TV and the Featured Apps section has a Sony Select area. In there are the iPlayer app, itv app etc. and they work just fine... but how do I install them so they are on my App menu? They are not available through the Google play store.

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:28:44 GMT

Hi there

These apps are already installed on the TV (i.e. iPlayer) - just open the up and they should work. They will not go in the normal app area.

Cheers

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

pierslawson — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:52:52 GMT

So what will happen if Sony decide they are no longer "Featured apps"? On a previous Sony TV I could move them into "my apps" area so they would always be easy to find.

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

DorsetRed — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 12:26:54 GMT

Is there any more info on this?

Also, I don't have a working aerial connection, so rely on Sky and internet connected content. After setting up my 49x8305c at the weekend, if I go to ITV Hub or 4OD it just tries to send me to YouView, but that doesn't work because I don't have an aerial? Is there no way of using the standalone On Demand Apps as normal apps?

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

TheVoice — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 23:59:19 GMT

Just enable YouView, skip the service search when it asks, and the apps will become available. No idea why you need YouView enabled to use them, another bizarre Sony quirk it seems.

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

DorsetRed — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 13:09:50 GMT

I've tried this and it automatically goes into the channel search and when it comes up with 0 services, there is no option to progress, only to go back?

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

TheVoice — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 13:27:10 GMT

Weird, on mine it asks if you want to start auto-tuning, then I just select Cancel.

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

DorsetRed — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 13:39:26 GMT

And if you press cancel on the auto-tuning what happens then? If I don't auto tune when I go to any of those on-demand apps they just say to enable youview to use them? Apart from iPlayer.

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

TheVoice — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 14:14:55 GMT

It just takes me to the "YouView set-up complete" screen and then lets me use the other apps as normal.

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

DorsetRed — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 19:50:54 GMT

Just tried again, cancelled the search and it takes you back to the home screen. But clicking on the apps just brings up the screen saying activate YouView to use these.

Just to confirm, you don't have an aerial connection in, yes?

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

DorsetRed — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 19:32:16 GMT

Has anyone else managed to get this working without an aerial? Seems impossible to me!

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

Anonymous — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 19:48:01 GMT

I understand that if you can at least tune in some channels, then itv hub/all4 will work without an aerial connected - but you must go through the tuning first. Try taking the tv to a friend or neighbours, or purchase a cheap indoor aerial.

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

DorsetRed — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:34:37 GMT

That's what I thought to be fair, it was only because the guy on this thread said it was possible without an aerial that I tried.

I did buy an indoor aerial but still no signal. I might take it to the neighbours but it's wall mounted so a bit of a pain. I do have Sky, so not the end of the world, I just like to know that I have the option!

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

godboy_uk — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:59:30 GMT

I have got the same issue. I can not skip the channel scan on you view set up and I want to use the on demand services. Frustrating Grrrrr

Re: How to install Sony Select Featured apps like iplayer

deemo156 — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 12:54:52 GMT

ITV Hub