How to Remotely Install Apps on Other Android Devices Using the Play Store App

Google’s been offering the ability to remotely install apps on Android phones through the Play Store website for a while. But to make it more practical, it has also added the ability to remotely install apps on Android devices using the Play Store app.

So now, you no longer have to use a browser and sign in to your Google account every time you need to install an app on your other Android devices remotely.

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Here’s how you can use this feature to install apps on your other Android devices remotely.

Install Apps on Other Android Devices Remotely Using the Play Store App

The remote installation feature in the Play Store app lets you install apps and games on all the Android-enabled devices that are linked to your Google account. This includes your other Android phones,an Android TV, a Chromecast, and a Wear OS watch.

To use this method, first, make sure that your target devices are connected to the internet and on the same Google account as your primary device (i.e., the device through which you wish to initiate installation). After which, you need to follow these steps to install an app or game remotely on your other Android device:

Install option in the Play Store app

The Play Store will now begin installing the app on your chosen target device(s). You can see the progress in the app or status bar. As well as this method, you can also continueinstalling apps via the Play Store website.

Remote Installation Is Useful in More Ways Than One

Play Store’s remote installation feature can come in handy in different situations. For instance, you can use it to urgently install an app on an Android device that you can’t access.

Likewise, it can also be useful when you want to install multiple apps on your smartwatch without fiddling with its tiny screen. Or to avoid interacting with your Android TV’s finicky typing experience when you need to install a bunch of apps on it.

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