How to Install Funimation on Google TV

Want to stream the best anime content on your Google TV? Get the Funimation app from the Google Play Store to stream the endless anime series on your TV. It offers ad-free streaming of anime content in various genres. You can watch Japanese anime with adequate subtitles. It also provides dubbed content for almost every anime. The anime content is available in HD streaming quality. It has an offline streaming option.

Funimation Plans & Pricing

Given are the plans and pricing details of the Funimation we found on the official website.

Those new users of Funimation will get 14 days of free trial.

• Premium Plan costs $7.99/month
• Premium Plus Plan costs $9.99/month

Currently, Crunchyroll has taken over Funimation. Therefore, you can purchase the Crunchyroll Premium subscription to stream the Funimation content. It also offers a 14-day free trial for all its plans.

• Fan – $7.99/month
• Mega Fan – $9.99/month
• Ultimate Fan – $14.99/month

How to Sign Up for Funimation

1. Visit the official website of Funimation from your PC browser.

2. Provide the Email ID and Password for your account.

3. Accept the Terms and Conditions. Click CONTINUE.

4. Complete the payment process, and now you can access Funimation on Google TV.

When you can’t access the Funimation website, you can go to the Crunchyroll site to sign up for its subscription or free trial.

How to Install Funimation on Google TV from Play Store

You will find the Funimation on your Google TV Play Store officially, and to install it,

1. Press the Assistant button on the remote and say the Funimation. / Select the Search icon on the Google TV Home to search for Funimation. Make sure to know how to pair Google TV remote.

2. Select the Funimation app from the search result.

3. Click Install to download the app on your Google TV.

How to Activate Funimation Account [https://www.funimation.com/accounts/activate]

1. Launch the Funimation on your Chromecast with Google TV to get the activation code.

2. Visit the Funimation activation website [https://www.funimation.com/accounts/activate] from a browser.

3. Enter the activation code and the necessary login details if prompted.

4. Select Activate and load the channel on your Google TV.

Can I Cast Funimation on Google TV?

Yes. Those who prefer not to install Funimation on Google TV can use the built-in cast feature and watch the desired titles. You must learn how to cast to Google TV using both a smartphone and a PC.

Cast from Android Smartphone

1. Connect Google TV to WIFI and use the same WIFI on Android/iOS smartphones.

2. Install the Funimation app on your smartphone from Google Play Store/App Store.

3. Launch the Funimation app on your device and log in.

4. Choose to play a title and click on the Cast icon.

5. Select your Google TV name and watch the content on your TV.

If you are using iPhone or iPad, you can enable the AirPlay setup on your Google TV to cast the media content.

• To Cast from Google Browser:
  • Visit the login page of Funimation from the Chrome browser on your PC. Log in and choose content to play.
  • Select the Cast icon from the media playback screen.
  • Choose your Google TV and watch the same content on TV.
• To Cast from Microsoft Edge Browser:
  • Those watching Funimation on PC via the Microsoft Edge browser can select Three vertical dot icons → Choose More Tools → Select Cast media to device → Tap on your Google TV.

Can I Sideload Funimation

Yes. You can sideload Funimation as an Apk file using the Downloader app on Google TV. For this to work, you have to enable Unknown Sources on the TV Settings as the pre-requisite.

Compatible TVs

The following are the TV brands that manufacture Google TVs. Upon purchasing it, one can install Funimation on the TV.

• Hisense Google TV
• Sony Google TV
• TCL Google TV

Is Funimation Geo-Restricted [Accessible Outside USA]

Yes. Funimation is available only to US residents. Users from outside the USA can rely on the best VPN for Google TV, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN, to unblock the geo-restrictions of Funimation.

Can I Cancel Funimation Subscription/Free Trial

Yes. You can cancel the Funimation subscription or the free trial at any time. Visit the Funimation account page from a browser > Login > Go to the My Accounts section > Select Subscription > click Cancel Subscription.

If you still have a Funimation trial or billing period remaining, then you can access the service until the end of the billing period. There is no refund or return policy available from Funimation as of now.

Customer Support

In unfortunate cases, the Funimation may not work on Google TV. The cause may vary, and it can be fixed upon performing basic troubleshooting. However, when they don’t give you a hand, you may reach out to Funimation customer support via Funimation Help for general and technical help.

Upon following the instructions, you may be able to stream Funimation on Chromecast with Google TV without issues.

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