How to Install KickoTV on Android Smart TV

Updated on: September 22, 2025

KickoTV is a free sports streaming app that allows you to watch live cricket, football, tennis, basketball, and more. Since KickoTV is not available on the Google Play Store, it cannot be installed directly on your Android TV. However, you can sideload the KickoTV APK using the Downloader app.

Follow these steps to install KickoTV on your Android Smart TV:

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Step 1: Install Downloader App

From your Android TV home screen, open the Apps menu.
Launch the Google Play Store.
In the search bar, type “Downloader by AFTVnews” and select it from the results.
Click Install to download and install the Downloader app.

A screenshot of the Google Play Store with 'aftv' typed in the search bar, highlighted by a red outline. Below, related results display app tiles including Downloader, Sideload Launcher, Puffin TV Browser, Google, and Android TV Launcher.

Step 2: Enable Unknown Sources

Go back to your home screen and open Settings.
Navigate to Security & Restrictions > Device Preferences > Security & Restrictions.
Find Downloader in the list and toggle Allow from this source to enable installation from unknown sources.

A screenshot of Android device settings under 'Security & restrictions.' Options shown are 'Unknown sources,' which allows installation of apps from outside the Play Store, and 'Verify apps,' with a blue toggle switched on to disallow or warn before installing harmful apps,

Step 3: Download and Install KickoTV

Open the Downloader app.
Enter the KickoTV APK download link: KickoTV APK Link
Click Go to begin downloading the APK.
Once downloaded, click Install.
After installation is complete, click Open to launch KickoTV.

Watch KickoTV on Android Smart TV

Now you can enjoy live sports streaming on a bigger screen with KickoTV on your Android TV or Smart TV Box. Access cricket, football, tennis, basketball, and more in HD quality, with multiple servers and daily updates.