Use this reference when Remote Control for TV does not show an app you want to launch. Custom apps are supported for Samsung TV and Android TV or Google TV devices.
Quick Answer
Use the Samsung TV custom app IDs page for numeric Samsung launch IDs. Use the Android TV and Google TV custom app IDs page for package names, launchable URLs, and deep links. In Remote Control for TV, open your saved TV, open Apps, tap Custom Apps, then enter the app name, ID or URL, and optional icon URL.
How to Add a Custom TV App
In the app, open your saved TV, open Apps, tap the Custom Apps button, then enter:
- App name
- App ID or URL from the Samsung or Android TV page
- Icon URL, if you want one
The icon is optional. You can leave the icon field blank, or copy the link address from an icon in the platform table.
Choose Your TV Platform
- Samsung TV custom app IDs - Numeric Samsung app IDs for supported apps, with optional icon links.
- Android TV and Google TV custom app IDs - Package names, URLs, and deep links that Android TV devices can handle.
Tips
- Add custom apps only for Samsung TV and Android TV or Google TV. Other TV platforms do not show the Custom Apps button.
- For Samsung, use numeric IDs from the Samsung TV custom app IDs page.
- For Android TV, use a package name, URL, or deep link from the Android TV and Google TV custom app IDs page.
- Custom apps are saved per TV. Add the same custom app again if you want it on another saved TV.
- App availability varies by country, TV model, firmware, and installed app version.
Custom Apps FAQ
Which custom app page should I use?
Use the Samsung page for Samsung TVs. Use the Android page for Android TV and Google TV devices.
Can I add an app that is not listed here?
Yes. On Samsung TV, add the Samsung app ID if you know it. On Android TV or Google TV, add a launchable URL or deep link that the TV app can open.