How can I play Jackbox TV on my smart TV?

Answered by Robert Flynn

To play Jackbox TV on your smart TV, there are a few different options depending on the type of smart TV you have. If you have an Amazon Fire TV, you can easily purchase the Jackbox app from the Amazon Appstore and start playing directly on your TV.

To get started, go to the Amazon Appstore on your Fire TV and search for the Jackbox app. Once you find it, simply click on the “Get” or “Buy” button to purchase and download the app. Once the app is installed, you can open it from your Fire TV’s app menu and start playing Jackbox games.

If you have an Android TV, the process is slightly different. You can purchase the Jackbox app from the Google Play Store on your Android TV. To do this, navigate to the Play Store app on your TV and search for “Jackbox.” Once you find the app, click on it to view the app details. From there, you can click on the “Install” button to download and install the app on your TV.

Once the Jackbox app is installed on your smart TV, you can open it from your app menu and start playing. The app will have a variety of Jackbox games available for you to choose from, such as Fibbage, Quiplash, and Drawful. Simply select the game you want to play, follow the on-screen instructions, and enjoy the fun with your friends and family.

It’s worth mentioning that playing Jackbox TV on your smart TV requires a compatible internet connection. The games are designed to be played with multiple players using their smartphones or tablets as controllers. To join a game, players will need to connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the smart TV and enter a unique room code displayed on the TV screen.

In my personal experience, playing Jackbox TV on a smart TV can be a lot of fun, especially when you have a group of friends or family members gathered together. It’s a great way to engage in interactive and hilarious multiplayer games without the need for additional gaming consoles or controllers.

In summary, to play Jackbox TV on your smart TV, you can purchase the app from the Amazon Appstore for Amazon Fire TV or from the Google Play Store for Android TV. Once the app is installed, you can open it and start playing a variety of Jackbox games using your smartphones or tablets as controllers. Just make sure all players are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and enter the provided room code to join the game.