To view Facebook videos on Android TV and Google TV, simply use a smartphone and the integrated Chromecast function of these platforms that allows you to project them on the big screen. This is a very simple operation that also works for YouTube videos, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and many other compatible apps, including a variety of IPTV services.
However, the Facebook application itself has been unavailable for a long time in the Google Play Store for Android TV and its version customized by Google, that is, Google TV, thus preventing you from being aware of the activities of the user account and access the other Facebook features from those TV models.
This situation puts at a disadvantage those who do not have a phone or computer at certain times, or find it more convenient to access Facebook from the television, since the Facebook app is available on other smart television platforms, for example, WebOS.
How to get Facebook on Android TV and Google TV?
Fortunately, there is a way to get the Facebook app back on Android TV and Google TV. Everything consists of installing the alternative Aptoide TV store and through it installing a fully functional version of Facebook. The steps to follow to access the Facebook account on an Android TV and Google TV are as follows.
Download Downloader from the Google Play Store and open the app.
Once this is done, enter your built-in web browser and enter the official page of Aptoide TV https://aptoide-tv.es.aptoide.com/app.
Download Aptoide TV APK file and install this alternative app store on your Android TV or Google TV. You may need to enable permissions to install third-party apps from Downloader first. If so, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Once this is done, browse through the available applications to find the Facebook app or do a direct search. Then install Facebook and use it as normal. However, for better performance, the use of a mouse is necessary, although a DualShock controller for the PS4 console connected to the television by Bluetooth is also useful, since this device has a touch panel that allows you to move comfortably around the screen