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Opera GX for Smart TV - Here’s How To Safely Install It
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Updated onJune 28, 2024
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Can you get Opera GX for smart TV or is it available on the Android TV app store? Unfortunately, it’s not natively available for smart TVs butyou can still sideload it and install it if you follow my guide.
This popular gaming browser stands out for its resource utilization monitoring, quick streamingextensions, picture-in-picture streaming mode, and more.
You can get it easily for yourWindows PC, Mac, iOS, and Android smartphones. But what if you also want it on your smart TV?
I’ve tested the browser on my Android smart TV for a few days to create this first-hand guide. So, let’s jump right in!
Is Opera GX Available for Smart TVs?
Opera GXisn’t natively available for smart TVs just yet. It’s designed for phones and computers, not for your living room screen. It has cool features like managing how much computer power it uses (not super helpful on a TV) and a special bar for Twitch and Discord (which you’d normally use on a computer).
Opera GX for Smart TV – UI, UX, and Performance
If you’re expecting the same user interface, experience, and features for the smart TV edition, the browser will slightly disappoint you.
The Android TV versionlacks many features, like the Opera GX Sidebar, GX Control, GX Cleaner, Aria, Player, etc. Its design is also simpler and lacks the modern and stylish look.
It offers the following features:
Speaking of the app performance, it’ll depend directly on your TV’s embedded hardware configuration.
I’ve tested the app on a smart TV running the latestAndroid TV 14 OS. The device is capable of streaming up to4K resolution videoswithout any lag.
I didn’t experience any lag or slow response in the app. I accessed theOpera Twitch TVextension and streamed HD videos seamlessly.
Also, I played one of the instant games available onGX.Games, namedGary, and it ran smoothly.
How To Get and Run Opera GX for Smart TV
Since Opera GX isn’t natively available on any smart TV and Android TV app stores, you mustside-load it using the official APK file.
The process is a bit risky, though. You mustdownload virus and malware-free APK files for the app from a trusted server. Otherwise, you might infect your device with malware which can steal your personal data.
Luckily, I’ve installed and tested the Opera GX APK file that I’m going to suggest below. It doesn’t contain any harmful code that might put your device at risk. Follow these steps without any worries:
Browsing in Opera GX on a Smart TV
Viewing Resource Usage in Opera GX for Smart TV
You can’t view the figures forCPU Limiter,RAM Limiter,Network Limiter,Hot Tabs Killer, etc., in its smart TV edition. The feature is there but it doesn’t function.
You can howeverview your daily usageof the web browser.
Click on theright arrowin the middle of theright-side edgeof the Opera GX display.
It’ll open the Opera GX Control interface which shows the following details:
Summary
Opera is yet to launch Opera GX for smart TV officially. However, you can use the methods explained above to get it from a third-party source for yourAndroid-based smart TVs.
If the article helped you or if you want to share suggestions, feel free to comment below.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
