Quick Answer
Android TV and Google TV custom app launchers usually use package names as app IDs. If an app is missing from Remote Control for TV, copy its package name and optional icon URL from the Android TV custom app IDs page, add it as a custom app, and test it on the saved Android TV device.
Last updated: May 7, 2026.
Common App ID Problems
| Problem | What to Check |
|---|---|
| App ID does not launch | Confirm the app is installed on the Android TV or Google TV device |
| Package name looks right but fails | Some TV apps use different packages from phone or tablet apps |
| Icon is missing | Add an icon URL from the custom app IDs page |
| Launcher works on one device but not another | Package names and installed apps can vary by device, country, and store |
| App opens a store page or does nothing | The target app may not be installed or may block direct launch |
How to Add a Custom Android TV App
- Open the Android TV custom app IDs page.
- Find the app you want to launch.
- Copy the app ID, usually an Android package name.
- In Remote Control for TV, add a custom Android TV app launcher.
- Paste the app ID.
- Optionally copy and paste the app icon URL.
- Save and test the launcher while the TV device is awake.
Works With / Does Not Work With
| Works With | Does Not Work With |
|---|---|
| Installed Android TV or Google TV apps with known package names | Apps that are not installed on the TV device |
| Android TV package names from the custom app ID table | Phone-only package names when the TV app uses a different package |
| Optional icon URLs for easier launcher recognition | Icon URLs that are blocked, deleted, or not reachable |
Android TV App ID FAQ
What does an Android TV app ID look like?
It is usually a package name with dots, such as com.google.android.youtube.tv.
Where can I find more IDs?
Start with the Android custom app IDs page. Community projects and Android TV device dumps can also reveal package names, but always test them on your own TV device.
Can Siri launch custom Android TV apps?
Siri Shortcuts can launch apps where the saved Android TV device and app configuration support the launch action.