ATV-STOREFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about distributing and installing apps on Android TV and Fire Stick with ATV Store — the PIN, supported devices, sideloading, IPTV use, the API, and content policy.
Getting started
What is the 6-digit PIN for?
Each workspace gets a unique 6-digit PIN. Users enter it once in the companion app to unlock your private catalog. You can rotate it at any time and the old PIN stops working immediately.
Do you host the APK files?
No. ATV Store stores your app metadata and the URL you point us at; your binaries stay on your own hosting. The companion app downloads them directly.
Do I need the Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore?
No. ATV Store distributes apps outside both stores — there's no review process and no public listing. Your catalog is private to PIN holders.
Is ATV Store free to start?
Yes — you can create an account and set up a catalog for free. Higher account tiers raise the limits on PINs and the number of apps you can publish.
Devices & installing
Which Android TV, Fire Stick, and Google TV devices are supported?
Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, NVIDIA Shield, Google TV devices, Android TV boxes running Android 7.0 or newer, plus Android phones and tablets. See the full supported devices list.
How do I sideload apps without a computer?
Install the ATV Store companion app on your device, enter your 6-digit PIN, and install apps in one click — no ADB, no Downloader codes, no computer. See Android TV sideloading or Fire Stick sideloading.
How do updates work?
Push a new build to the same app and every device picks it up automatically. You can also send an alert so users know a new version is available.
For resellers, operators & developers
Can IPTV resellers use ATV Store as their own app store?
Yes — it's popular with IPTV resellers and operators who want a private, branded catalog handed out behind a 6-digit PIN.
Can I use ATV Store to distribute apps to my customers?
Yes. ATV Store is built for app publishers and service operators distributing apps to their own users.
Is there an API I can integrate with?
Yes — a REST API at /api/v1 with API-key authentication, so you can add, update, and remove apps from CI/CD pipelines.
What can I host on ATV Store?
Only apps you have the legal right to distribute. ATV Store is a distribution tool — it is not for pirated, cracked, or otherwise unauthorized content.
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