To install BeeTV on Android TV, you sideload the app's APK file by first enabling unknown sources and then using the Downloader app from the Google Play Store. This method works on Android TV and Google TV devices like Sony, TCL, Hisense, and Nvidia Shield, but not on Samsung Tizen or LG WebOS televisions, where you must install 3rd party apps on LG smart TV webOS through alternative means, if your LG model runs webOS, you can instead install APK on LG smart TV by using a different approach tailored to that platform.
Before you begin
This guide is for Android TV and Google TV only. If your TV runs Android TV or Google TV, the steps below will work. However, if you own a Samsung TV with Tizen OS or an LG TV with WebOS, sideloading an APK is not supported. Samsung and LG TVs require different, more complex methods, so check the specific instructions for those platforms before proceeding. Ensure your TV is connected to the internet before starting, as the download and installation require an active connection.
Step 1: Enable Unknown Sources on your Android TV
Because BeeTV is not available on the Google Play Store, your TV must allow installations from outside the official store. This is a one-time setting that grants permission for third-party apps.
- Open the Settings menu from your Android TV home screen.
- Navigate to Device Preferences (or System on some models).
- Select Security & Restrictions.
- Find the Unknown Sources option and toggle it to On.
- If a warning appears, confirm that you understand the risk and enable it.
This setting is essential for installing streaming apps on a smart TV because it unlocks the ability to run APK files that are not distributed through the Play Store.
Step 2: Install the Downloader app from the Google Play Store
You need a file downloader tool to fetch the BeeTV APK directly onto your TV. The Downloader by AFTVnews is the most reliable option for this task and is available officially on the Play Store.
- From the home screen, open the Google Play Store.
- Select the app from the search results.
- Click Install and wait for the download to finish.
Once installed, you will find the Downloader app in your app list, ready to fetch the BeeTV APK.
Step 3: Download the BeeTV APK using the shortcode
This avoids typing long URLs and reduces the chance of errors.
- Launch the Downloader app on your Android TV.
- Click Go or press Enter on your remote.
- The app will automatically fetch the latest BeeTV APK file.
- Wait for the download to complete; the progress bar will show when it is done.
Using the shortcode ensures you get the most current version of BeeTV without manually hunting for a valid download link.
Step 4: Install BeeTV on your smart TV
After the APK file is downloaded, the installation process begins. This step is straightforward and takes only a few seconds.
- When the download finishes, the Downloader app will display a prompt with the APK file.
- Select the file and click Install.
- If the TV asks for additional permissions, accept them to proceed.
- Wait for the installation to complete.
- Click Done or Open when the confirmation appears.
Once installed, return to your home screen and locate the BeeTV icon in your app list. Launch the app to start streaming. Keep in mind that sideloaded apps like BeeTV may require manual updates in the future, so you may need to repeat the download process when a new version is released.
