The Short Answer
Yes, iWantTFC and Vivamax are both available directly on the Google Play Store, so an Android TV projector with full Play Store access can install and run them like any other app. Some other regional Filipino apps aren't Play Store listed and need sideloading instead, which carries the same certification caveats as any sideloaded app.
International reviews and specs sheets for Android projectors almost never mention Filipino streaming apps, which leaves a real gap for local buyers who care more about catching the newest teleserye or a Vivamax exclusive than another Hollywood franchise. If your household's actual viewing habit is iWantTFC on a Sunday afternoon, that's a fair thing to check before buying, not an afterthought.
The Wanbo Cube 1 runs Android TV 11 with Widevine L1 certification and access to 7,000+ Play Store apps, which matters specifically because both iWantTFC and Vivamax are officially listed apps, not sideload-only.
What's Actually Available on the Play Store
- iWantTFC (ABS-CBN's streaming app) is listed on Google Play under the developer ABS-CBN, and installs directly on any certified Android TV or Google TV device the same way Netflix does.
- Vivamax is also listed on Google Play as its own app, giving direct install access on certified devices without sideloading.
- Viu and most major regional streaming apps popular with Filipino audiences are similarly Play Store listed, since these platforms actively target the Android TV ecosystem.
Do I need to sideload anything to watch local content?
Not for the major platforms above, provided your projector is a certified Android TV or Google TV device with full Play Store access. Sideloading becomes necessary only for smaller, niche, or region-locked apps that specifically choose not to list on the Play Store, and that's a much smaller set of content than most buyers assume.
Certified vs Uncertified: Same Rule as International Apps
| App | Play Store Listed | Works on Certified Android TV | Works on Uncertified Android Projector |
|---|---|---|---|
| iWantTFC | Yes | Direct install | Often missing, requires sideloading |
| Vivamax | Yes | Direct install | Often missing, requires sideloading |
| Viu | Yes | Direct install | Usually available, spotty on some units |
| Region-locked niche apps | No | Sideloading required regardless | Sideloading required regardless |
This mirrors exactly the same certification logic covered in our Netflix compatibility guide, the app-store restriction isn't specific to international platforms. An uncertified budget projector can just as easily hide iWantTFC from its app list as it hides Netflix, since the underlying cause is the same missing certification.
What About Web Browser Access Instead of the App?
Most Android TV projectors include a browser option, which technically opens iWantTFC's website directly if the app itself has an issue. This works as a fallback but isn't ideal for remote-based navigation, the app interface is built for TV-style remote control, while a browser interface assumes a mouse or touchscreen.
Will these apps run smoothly, or will the projector struggle with local streaming quality?
App performance depends more on your home wifi speed than the projector's specs, since these are streaming apps pulling data over the internet, not locally processed video. A certified Android TV 11 projector like the Cube 1 handles the app interface itself without lag, the video quality you get depends on your internet connection.
We tested iWantTFC and Vivamax both installing and playing directly from the Play Store on the Cube 1 with no sideloading required, confirming both are genuinely Play Store native rather than requiring workarounds. To be fair, we can't guarantee every smaller regional app behaves the same way, and app availability can change over time as platforms update their distribution choices.
Have a specific streaming app you want to confirm compatibility for before buying? Ask through VMIDirect's contact page. Check the refund policy as well in case a specific app you rely on turns out to be unavailable after purchase.
