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- You can install & use a web browser on Philips TV models such as Android TV, Google TV, and Saphi TV.
- On a Philips Roku TV, you can screen mirror a browser from another device.
Are any of the streaming apps on your Philips Smart TV not working? Until they are fixed, you can use a web browser on your TV to visit that streaming service’s official website and watch your favorite content. This article will walk you through the steps to access a browser on different Philips Smart TV models.
How to Access a Web Browser on Philips Android/Google TV
The Philips Android and Google Smart TVs might be different models, but the method of accessing a web browser is the same on both TVs. The only difference is the interface. So, follow the below steps.
- Start by turning On your Philips TV running on Android or Google OS. Then, locate the Google Play Store on the home screen and launch it.
- Select the Search icon and look for the BrowseHere app or any other browser that is available on the Play Store.
- Once you find the app, select it and click the Install button. On some TVs, this app will be pre-installed, so just click the Open button to launch the app.
![Install the BrowseHere browser on Philips Android TV](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Philips-TV-web-browser-BrowseHere.png?resize=755%2C353&ssl=1)
On Philips Google TVs, you can also navigate to the Apps tab → App Categories section → Tools and select the BrowseHere app or any other browser.
How to Access a Web Browser on Philips Roku TV
It is not possible to use a web browser on Philips Roku TV models. The Roku OS doesn’t offer a built-in browser, and none are available to download from the Roku Channel Store. However, there is an alternative method to use a browser on your Philips Roku TV and it involves screen mirroring from your smartphone or PC. To do this, follow the below instructions.
Preparation
- Connect your Philips TV to the WiFi used by your casting phone or computer.
- To screen mirror to Philips TV from Android mobile & Windows PC, first, you have to navigate to the Settings menu and select System → Screen mirroring → Screen mirroring mode → Always Allow.
- If you are using an iPhone or Mac, you have to enable AirPlay on your Philips TV.
How to Screen Mirror Browser Content to Philips TV
- From your Android Phone: Pull up the Quick Settings/Notification panel on your phone and select Screen Cast. Then, tap on your TV name & click Start Now.
![Select Screen Cast option to screen mirror a web browser](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Philips-TV-Web-Browser-Screen-cast.png?resize=407%2C339&ssl=1)
- From iPhone/Mac: Open the Control Centre and select Screen Mirroring. Choose your TV → Enter the AirPlay passcode displayed on your TV screen to start screen mirroring.
- From Windows: Tap the Windows & K keys simultaneously to open the Cast window in the bottom-right corner. Then, select your TV from the available devices to start mirroring.
- Once your smartphone or PC screen starts appearing on your TV screen, open a browser on your device and start browsing. Everything you do on the phone or PC will be reflected on the Philips Roku TV.
How to Access a Web Browser on Philips Saphi TV
Philips Saphi Smart TV models come with a built-in web browser called Internet Browser, and you can’t use any other browser other than this. To access the browser, follow these instructions.
1. Once you turn On your Philips Saphi TV, select the Apps tab on the home screen.
2. Find the Internet Browser tile among the list of apps and select it.
![Select Internet Browser on Philips Saphi TV](https://i0.wp.com/smarttvbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Philips-TV-web-browser-Saphi.png?resize=755%2C406&ssl=1)
3. Once you open the browser, you can see some tiles that indicate the most popular websites. You can click one of them to quickly access the web page or website. On the top, click the Search icon to pull up the URL address bar and search for the website you want to visit. There are other features and settings you can use on this browser, so continue to explore them.
There you have it! Those are all the methods available on a Philips TV to access a browser. A web browser on a smart TV can be useful if you want to save some storage on your TV or if you don’t want to install an app temporarily. So, if this sounds like a cool feature, delve into it right now.