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How to Install MLB on Chromecast with Google TV

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6 months ago

June 21, 2023

Are you a baseball fan? Then, MLB is the must-have app for your streaming devices. MLB being officially available on the Play Store, Google TV users can enjoy the thrill of live baseball games and comprehensive analysis right at their living rooms. By installing the app on your Google TV, you no longer need to rely on broadcasting networks for game updates.

With MLB, you can catch up on the game highlights, key moments, and top plays from recent matchups right at your fingertips. Scroll through the guide and follow the algorithm, and you will never miss a single moment of live events.

MLB Plans & Pricing

Given are the plans and pricing details of the MLB TV. Those new users of MLB TV will get a 7-day free trial.

Plans	Pricing
ALL TEAMS MONTHLY	$24.99
ALL TEAMS YEARLY	$119.99
SINGLE TEAM MONTHLY	$19.99
SINGLE TEAM YEARLY	$104.99

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

2. Select the subscription that you want and click the Buy Now button. If you want a free trial, click the Try Free or Free Trial button.

3. Provide the email ID or password to create an account.

4. Complete the payment to activate your account.

How to Install MLB on Google TV from Play Store

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

1. Select the Search icon on Google TV and search for the MLB app. Ensure you are done with the Google TV remote pairing.

2. Select the MLB app from the search result.

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

4. Then, tap the Open button to launch the app on your TV.

5. Go to the Settings menu and tap the Log In button.

6. Enter your subscribed credentials and complete the Sign In process.

7. After that, you can stream all the MLB games on your Google TV.

Can I Cast MLB to Googe TV?

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

Cast from Android Smartphone

1. Connect Google TV to a home WIFI.

2 After that, connect your Android/iOS smartphones to the same network as your Google TV.

3. Install the MLB app on your smartphone from Google Play Store/App Store.

4. Launch the MLB app on your device and log in.

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

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

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

To Cast from Google Browser:
- Visit the official website of MLB 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 MLB 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 MLB

Yes. You can sideload MLB as an APK file using the Downloader app on Chromecast with 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 TV, and upon purchasing it, one can install/watch TBS on the TV.

Hisense Google TV
Sony Google TV
TCL Google TV

Is MLB Geo-Restricted

Yes. MLB 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 MLB.

Can I Cancel MLB Subscription/Free Trial

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

If you still have MLB free 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 MLB as of now.

Customer Support

In unfortunate cases, the MLB 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 MLB customer support for general and technical help.

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

FAQ

1. Is MLB available on Google TV?

Yes. You can install the MLB app on your Google TV by navigating to Home Screen → Apps → Search icon → MLB → Install

2. Can I get MLB for free on Google TV?

Yes. You can install the MLB app for free on your Google TV. On the contrary, it requires a premium subscription to access the content on MLB.

3. Can I watch MLB TV for free with T-Mobile?

Yes. If you have an active subscription to T-Mobile, you can redeem your free subscription for MLB TV at no cost.

4. Is MLB available on Prime Video?

Yes. After installing the Prime Video app on Google TV, you can navigate to the Channels section and add the MLB channel as an add-on.

5. How to fix MLB not working on my Google TV?

If the MLB app is not working properly, you can follow the below fixes:
Check the internet connectivity.
Restart your Google TV.
Update Google TV to the latest version.
Check if the subscription is expired.
Clear cache files on Google TV.
Reset your Chromecast with Google TV.