Alex Ruben
How To Install the Amazon Prime Video App on Your Google TV 4K Streamer Easily
Getting Amazon Prime Video onto your Google TV Streamer 4K can be a bit of a process, especially if you’re not super familiar with navigating Android TV interfaces. Sometimes the app doesn’t show up in the usual search, or you run into random errors. The good news is, there are a couple of pretty straightforward methods to get it installed, so you can start binge-watching your favorites faster. After following these steps, Amazon Prime Video should be up and running, making your streaming setup a whole lot better.
How to Fix Amazon Prime Video Not Showing Up on Google TV
Method 1: Installing via the Apps Section
This is the easiest way if the app pops up nicely in search results. Basically, you go through the main interface and find it there.
- On your Google TV home screen, navigate to the Apps tab, usually found at the top or side menu.
- Scroll until you see the Search bar or icon.
- Type
Amazon Prime Videousing the on-screen keyboard — or if your remote has voice search, just say it. - If the app appears in the search results, select it.
- Hit the Install button—this usually just installs directly from the Google Play Store if it’s available.
If the app doesn’t appear, don’t sweat — skip to Method 2 below.
Method 2: Installing Through the Google Play Store Manually
This is the fallback if Prime Video isn’t showing up in search or the app search is flaky. It involves going into the Play Store directly, which sometimes gives more control and might bypass weird search bugs.
- Press the Home button on your remote to go back to the main screen.
- Navigate to Settings (usually a gear icon in the top right or a dedicated menu).
- Scroll down and select Apps, then go into See all apps.
- Next, choose Show system apps; this reveals apps like the Google Play Store if they’re hidden.
- Find and select Google Play Store.
- Open the store, then click the Search icon (top right), and type
Prime Video. - Once the Prime Video app shows up, select it, then click Install.
This method is kinda more direct, and on some setups, it works where the search method doesn’t—though I’ve seen it fail sometimes too, so it’s a bit hit or miss.
Extra Tips & Troubleshooting
Sometimes, things go sideways, especially if your device hasn’t been updated recently or if your internet is acting up. Here’s what else to check:
- Make sure your device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and that the internet isn’t spotty.
- Try restarting your device—power it off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. Seems goofy, but often that clears up weird app issues.
- Check for system updates via Settings > About > System Updates. Running the latest version of Android TV can prevent a bunch of weird bugs.
- If all else fails, sometimes clearing the Play Store cache helps: go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear Cache. Strange, but works sometimes.
Wrap-up
Once Amazon Prime Video is installed, just find it in your apps list and log in with your account info. If the app still refuses to show up, it might be worth checking your device’s software version or even factory resetting (not ideal, but sometimes necessary). Usually, one of these methods does the trick.
Summary
- Use the apps section or search in the Google Play Store to find and install Prime Video
- Check your internet connection and system updates if things glitch out
- Try clearing cache or restarting if installation bugs pop up
Fingers crossed this helps
Getting apps onto Android TV can be kinda frustrating sometimes—you think it should be simple, but nope, not always. Hopefully, this shaves off a few hours for someone. Usually, these little tricks get it done, even if the app stubbornly refuses to show in the usual places.