Most Sharp Smart TV models come with a built-in web browser, making it easy to browse the internet on a big screen. If your Sharp Android or Google TV doesn’t have a pre-installed browser, you can still manually download it from the Play Store. What if the browser you are looking for is unavailable? In that case, use Downloader on your Sharp TV to sideload the APK file. This article explains using a web browser on Sharp TVs and includes other ways to get a third-party browser.
How to Use Web Browser on Sharp Aquos TV
Sharp AQUOS TV is the only model with a pre-installed web browser. Here are the instructions for accessing the web browser on the latest and old Sharp Aquos TVs.
Sharp Aquos TV [6, 7 & 8 Series]
Sharp Aquos TV (6, 7, and 8 series) models have a dual-core architecture that provides a really fast browsing experience.
1. Grab the physical remote and press the Power button to switch on your Sharp TV.
2. Press the Smart Central button, and a Menu tab will open. From there, you can access the web browser in two ways.
- Method 1: Side scroll the Smart Central section → Select Web Browser → Follow the Instructions → Start using a browser.
- Method 2: Go to the Smart Central section → Press Enter → Screen Mode → Web Search → Web Browser → Run the app → Use the Yellow button to enter a URL → Allow the Prompt → Start browsing.
Tips! Use the Yellow button, and you can explore the features of the internet and add Favorites for quick access.
Sharp Aquos TV [New Models]
1. Go to the home page of your Sharp Aquos TV.
2. You can use any of these two methods to run a browser.
- Method 1: Press the Browser button → Launch the desired Browser → Begin the browsing.
- Method 2: Press the Menu button → Locate and select Browser → Click OK → Enter a URL in the address bar → Use the navigation keys to scroll a web page → Enjoy browsing.
Can’t Install Browser on Sharp TV – What’s Next?
If your Sharp TV lacks a web browser, there’s no need to worry. You can still access a browser on your Sharp Android/Google TV using any of these methods.
- Direct Download: You can install a preferred browser on your Sharp Android/Google TV by visiting the Google Play Store.
- Sideload Browser using APK: Install Downloader on Sharp Android/Google TV and enable the installation of apps from unknown sources. Then, download the preferred browser APK using the Downloader app and install it on your Sharp TV.
- Using a USB Drive: Copy the browser’s APK to a USB drive and connect it to the Sharp TV’s USB port. Locate the APK file on your TV and install it on your Sharp TV.
- Using Screen Mirroring: You can perform screen mirroring on Sharp TV to enjoy web browsing wirelessly. If you use an iPhone or iPad, enable AirPlay on Sharp TV. Now, visit any webpage on your smartphone and project the device’s screen to the TV.
FAQ
Puffin TV Browser is the best browser for Sharp TV powered by Android TV.
If the browser doesn’t work, update the Sharp TV firmware and clear the cached data.
Yes. Open Downloader on your Sharp Google TV. In the search bar, enter https://urlsrt.io/jajOj and tap Go. Later, open the downloaded APK file and install it.
No. Sharp Roku TV is incompatible with sideloading a web browser.
