In this article, you will learn how to download Hotstar for PC on Windows 10, 11, & Mac. I will be using an Android Emulator to install Hotstar on Windows & Mac. But Before we proceed let me give you an overview on Why Install Android Apps on PC, Is it worth it? Does it work like smartphones? What are the requirements?
Tons of Android and iOS apps should be available on Windows and Mac. But since nowadays smartphones are the most used gadgets, every developer put their efforts to make apps for Android and iOS devices.
I have seen many users asking how to install Android Apps on Windows or Mac, apparently, there is no way you can install Android and iOS apps on your Windows & Mac. However, I have heard that Windows 11 is working with the Amazon app store and you will be able to install most of the Android Apps on your Windows PC. But not all the apps because Amazon App Store does not have all the apps. So we are left with very few options, among all those options there is one that I have used and it’s working perfectly for me.
Today in this article, I will show you how you can download Android Apps on your Windows 11, 10, & Mac. Keep reading and you will get to know.
How To Download Android Apps on your PC:
As I have mentioned before, there is no direct way to install Android Apps on your Windows & Mac PC. Since you cannot provide Android Eco-System on Windows or Mac. However, using an Android Emulator on Windows and Mac PC could let you install Android Apps directly. If you don’t know about Android Emulator, please read the following. I will provide a brief review and reference that will help you understand an Android Emulator.
What is an Android Emulator, Does it really work on Windows & Mac:
First, you need to understand the term Emulator and then you can understand the Android emulator.
What is Emulator?
In computing, an emulator is a hardware or software that enables one computer system (called the host) to behave like another computer system (called the guest). An emulator typically enables the host system to run software or use peripheral devices designed for the guest system. Emulation refers to the ability of a computer program in an electronic device to emulate (or imitate) another program or device.
What is Android Emulator?
The Android Emulator simulates Android devices on your computer so that you can test your application on a variety of devices and Android API levels without needing to have each physical device. The emulator provides almost all of the capabilities of a real Android device
Does it work on Windows & Mac?
Yes, it does work perfectly on Windows and Mac. Moreover, there are tons of Android Emulators available in the market. In the article, I will tell you how to download Android Apps using Android Emulator. Let’s begin now and first I’ll give you a brief overview of Hotstar and will explain all the features.
About Hotstar
Install the latest version of the Hotstar app, which we have released as a new app (with a new app_ID), on your Android device!
Hotstar is your go-to video streaming app for the best of Indian entertainment, TV shows, LIVE cricket, news and movies. Enjoy unlimited access to your favorite Star India TV shows, 200 days of LIVE cricket, exclusive Hotstar Specials from India’s best filmmakers and storytellers, blockbuster movies, and LIVE news in 7 Indian languages.
What you’ll love on Hotstar:
A. LIVE Cricket: Enjoy the best of cricket LIVE on Hotstar anytime, anywhere with a host of features including an exclusive Dugout commentary feed, pre-match and post-match analysis, regional and expert commentary in six languages, original cricket shows, and behind the scenes action.
Stream these tournaments LIVE on Hotstar:
• India vs South Africa
• India vs Bangladesh
• India vs West Indies
• Ranji Trophy
• India vs Australia
• VIVO IPL 2020
• And much more
B. Best of Indian Entertainment: Can’t get enough of your daily dose of Indian entertainment? We’ve got you covered! Watch your favorite serials and shows including Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Yeh HaiMohabbatein, Super Singer, Karthika Deepam, and more even before India watches them. Shows are available on-demand from these Star India channels:
• Star Plus
• Star Bharat
• Star Maa
• Star Jalsha
• Star Pravah
• Star Utsav
• Star Vijay
• Star Suvarna
• Asianet
C. Blockbuster Movies: Our curated movie library includes the latest hits, evergreen favorites, documentaries and critically-acclaimed films across languages.
• Super 30
• De De Pyaar De
• India’s Most Wanted
• Badhaai Ho
• Saamy 2
• Baahubali 2
• Neerja
• Mangalyaan: India’s Mission to Mars
• And much more
D. Hotstar Specials: Our EXCLUSIVE slate of BIG, bold and authentic stories from India’s most acclaimed storytellers including Shekhar Kapur, Kabir Khan, Nikkhil Advani, Ram Madhvani, Venkat Prabhu, Sudhir Mishra, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Nagesh Kukunoor, and more. Our current titles include:
• Roar of the Lion
• City of Dreams
• Hostages
• Criminal Justice
• The Office (S1 & S2)
E. LIVE News: Stay up to date with LIVE news from leading Indian channels
• Republic TV
• NDTV 24×7
• NDTV India
• Polimer News
• Asianet News
• TV9 Telugu
• TV9 Gujrati
Privacy policy: https://www.hotstar.com/us/privacy-policy
Terms of use: https://www.hotstar.com/us/terms-of-use [Source: @ Google Play Store]
Download Hotstar for PC Using Android Emulators:
To download Hotstar on PC, you will require an Android Emulator. Use the links provided below to download the Android Emulator of your choice. I have provided you the top 3 Android Emulators. All of these work perfectly on both Windows & Mac. I have tested and then sharing it with you guys.
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Heed the instructions provided In the links given above and install the Android Emulator on your Windows or Mac. After that, you will follow all the instructions to install any Android app at the same link.