CinePlus on Android TV and Smart TV: How to Install
CinePlus installs on any TV running Android TV, whether that’s a dedicated box, a built-in Android TV smart TV, or a Chromecast with Google TV. If your TV runs a different system like Samsung’s Tizen or LG’s webOS, it won’t work, and no download page should tell you otherwise. Here’s the exact install process for the devices it actually supports.
CinePlus TV App Info
| Detail | Info |
| App Name | CinePlus (Android TV) |
| Latest Version | v1.0.1B |
| File Size | Around 16MB |
| Compatible With | Android TV boxes, Android TV smart TVs, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield |
| Not Compatible With | Samsung Tizen TVs, LG webOS TVs, Roku, Fire TV Stick Select |
| Root Required | No |
| Price | Free |
Which TVs Can Actually Run CinePlus?
CinePlus needs Android underneath it to run, since it’s an APK file, not a universal app. That means it works on:
- Android TV boxes like Xiaomi Mi Box, MECOOL, or generic Android TV boxes.
- Smart TVs built on Android TV, common in newer Sony, Philips, TCL, and Hisense models.
- Nvidia Shield.
- Chromecast with Google TV.
It does not work on Samsung, LG, or Vizio smart TVs unless that specific model happens to run Android TV under the hood, which most don’t. Check your TV’s settings menu under About or System to confirm which OS it’s running before you start.
How to Install CinePlus on Android TV or Smart TV
1. Check your TV supports app installs from unknown sources
Go to Settings, then Device Preferences or Security, and look for an option to allow installs from unknown sources. Turn it on. Without this, the install will get blocked before it starts.
2. Install the Downloader app
Open your TV’s app store (Google Play Store on Android TV) and search for Downloader. Install it, it’s free and it’s the standard tool for sideloading on these devices.
3. Open Downloader and enter the CinePlus link
Launch Downloader and type the CinePlus APK download address into the URL field. If typing on a remote is a pain, search for the link on your phone first and shorten it before entering it on the TV.
4. Let it download and install
The file downloads quickly given its small size. Once it finishes, tap install on the prompt that appears and wait a few seconds.
5. Delete the APK file
Downloader will ask if you want to remove the installer file after setup. Confirm yes, it just clears space and there’s no reason to keep it around.
6. Open CinePlus from your apps list
Go back to your TV’s home screen, find CinePlus under your installed apps, and open it. You’re ready to stream.
If you want to use CinePlus on an Amazon Fire TV device, check our guide on CinePlus on Firestick for the installation steps.
Is CinePlus Safe on Android TV?
CinePlus hasn’t shown up flagged in the malware scans we checked, and the Downloader install process doesn’t request anything unusual. The one thing to actually watch is where you’re pulling the APK link from, since sideloading skips the review process an app store would normally run. Stick to a source you trust.
Also worth knowing, some download pages list Roku as a supported device. It isn’t, and it never will be through this method. Roku’s system doesn’t allow sideloading at all, regardless of what any page claims.
What You Can Watch Through CinePlus on TV
Movies:
Full catalog sorted by genre, navigable with your TV remote’s D-pad.
TV Shows:
Season and episode tracking carries over the same as mobile, pick up where you left off.
Live Channels:
Live TV streams directly inside the app, no extra channel guide needed.
Anime:
Kept as its own separate row, apart from general TV shows.
Fixing Common CinePlus TV Install Issues
Install button greyed out or unresponsive: Double check unknown sources is enabled specifically for Downloader, not just toggled generally somewhere else in settings.
Downloader can’t find the Play Store on my TV: Some non-Android TVs disguise their interface to look similar. If Downloader isn’t available through your app store search, your TV likely doesn’t run Android TV at all.
App installs but won’t open: Restart the TV once after install. This clears up most first-launch issues on Android TV boxes.
Links won’t play after installing: This is a source issue, not an install issue. Switch to a different link inside the app rather than reinstalling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
Grab the file above, run through the Downloader steps, and you’ll have CinePlus running on your TV in a few minutes. Works the same whether you’re on a dedicated Android TV box or a smart TV that happens to run Android underneath.