Need a free music streaming service with personalized radio stations? Pandora is an excellent choice. Installing the Pandora app on Sharp TV is a cakewalk since the app is natively available for all Sharp TV models. With Pandora, you can listen to over 40 million songs and 600,000 podcast episodes. This article unravels the process of installing and activating the Pandora app on Sharp TVs.
Installation of Pandora on Sharp TV
The Pandora app is basically free to install. For ad-free streaming, upgrade to Pandora Plus at $4.99/month or Pandora Premium at $9.99/month. Visit this website to subscribe to any of these plans and if you are a new subsciber, you will get a free trial for up to 60 days.
Sharp TV Models | App Installation Procedure |
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Android/Google TV | Click the Apps/Search icon on the home page → Open Google Play Store → Search for Pandora → Select the app → Click Install. |
Roku TV | Tap Streaming Channels on the home screen → Click Search Channels → Locate Pandora by searching for it → Hit Add Channel → Tap Go. |
How to Activate Pandora on Sharp Smart TV
1. Launch the Pandora application on your Smart TV.
2. Next, tap the Log In option so that the app generates the activation code.
3. On the TV screen, an activation code and a webpage URL are displayed. Note down the activation code.
4. Visit the Pandora activation webpage https://pandora.com/activate from a web browser.
5. Enter the Pandora activation code and click the Activate Now button.
6. Hit on the I have a Pandora account option and log in to your Pandora account with the required credentials.
7. This ends up activating your Pandora account. Re-launch the app on your TV and start listening to your favorite tunes.
How to Use Pandora on Sharp TV
Once landed on the app’s home screen, you can see four sections – Now Playing, My Stations, Search, and Settings. Click My Stations to overview the list of popular stations in your region. To search for a song, artist, or album, go to the left pane of the app, and there you can find what you need. If your Sharp TV comes with a voice-enabled remote, tap the Microphone icon on the Pandora app and start searching for songs using voice commands.
Alternate Way to Listen to Pandora on Sharp TV
Sometimes, you can’t install the Pandora app on your Sharp TV due to insufficient storage, device incompatibility, etc. Rather, you can Cast or AirPlay Pandora to your TV using your smartphone. If your TV is not Chromecast-compatible, externally connect a Chromecast device and set it up. For AirPlay, turn on AirPlay on Sharp TV. Ensure your phone and TV are connected to the same wireless network to make these processes work.
Streaming Protocols | Procedure |
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Cast | Go to the Play Store to get Pandora on Android → Run the app → Sign in → Play a song → Tap the Cast icon → Choose Sharp TV → Start listening. |
AirPlay | Visit App Store to install Pandora on an iPhone → Launch the app and sign in → Play a song → Hit the AirPlay icon → Tap Sharp Roku TV to stream. |
Why Should You Listen to Pandora?
The Music Genome Project is an analysis used by the Pandora app that aims to predict what kind of music users like to listen to. Based on your listening habits, the app automatically adjusts each radio station to different modes. This makes it easy to create playlists, which you can then share with your friends and family.
FAQ
How do you fix it if Pandora is not working on Sharp TV?
If the Pandora app fails to work, force close the app and relaunch it, update the Sharp TV software and the app, and restart the TV.