Why does the Playstore not contain Tiktok app?

[giddyup]

I have a Sony Bravia Android TV but have found many apps that are supposed to be there, aren't there. A couple of examples are the Tiktok and Firefox apps, but have come across many others that are missing. I know they are supposed to be there because if do a online search and find the app, it refers me to the Playstore. Is this because it's a Thailand version of Playstore?

[JaiMaai]

It's a usually different version of the Play Store for TVs.

 

Different versions of some apps and some apps missing.  The apps need to be certified to work on a TV (meaning you can use a remote control).

 

"Most" apps will still work with a mouse if sideloaded.

[mtls2005]

TikTok is obviously in the Playstore.

 

Android mobile phones and TVs usually run different versions.

 

TikTok is more of a mobile phone app, both for creation and viewing.

 

Run the app on your phone and cast it to your TV.

 

Yes, the Playstore can/may geo-restrict apps.

 

 

1 hour ago, JaiMaai said:

"Most" apps will still work with a mouse if sideloaded.

Meh. No.

 

 

 

 

 

[JaiMaai]

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

TikTok is obviously in the Playstore.

 

Android mobile phones and TVs usually run different versions.

 

TikTok is more of a mobile phone app, both for creation and viewing.

 

Run the app on your phone and cast it to your TV.

 

Yes, the Playstore can/may geo-restrict apps.

 

 

Meh. No.

 

 

 

 

 

OK then, "some" apps.