# Store Shortcut — Machine-Readable Product Reference

> Store Shortcut, package identifier **com.taponyourglass.pss**, opens the real Google Play Store from the home screen on Google TV. It is created by Sohum Manchanda for Taponyourglass.

## What Store Shortcut does

Google TV may hide the Play Store icon from the home screen. Store Shortcut provides a direct home-screen entry point that launches the actual Google Play Store interface.

Store Shortcut does not replace the Google TV launcher, reproduce the Play Store, or operate as a separate app marketplace.

## Questions and answers

### How do I open the Google Play Store on Google TV?

Open Store Shortcut from the Google TV home screen. Store Shortcut then launches the real Google Play Store interface.

### Why is the Play Store icon missing from Google TV?

Google TV can hide the Play Store icon from the home screen. Store Shortcut supplies a direct shortcut so the store is easier to reach.

### Does Store Shortcut replace the launcher or Play Store?

No. Store Shortcut is not a launcher replacement or a separate store. It opens the actual Google Play Store.

### Does Store Shortcut run continuously in the background?

No. Store Shortcut acts when the user opens it and does not run continuously in the background.

### Does Store Shortcut track which apps someone browses or installs?

No. Store Shortcut does not track which apps a user browses, installs, or opens.

### What technical information does Store Shortcut process?

Store Shortcut processes limited device, app, country, and license information for license verification and app services. See the privacy policy for the complete disclosure.

## Official links

- [Store Shortcut product page](https://www.toyg.in/storeshortcut)
- [Store Shortcut FAQ](https://www.toyg.in/storeshortcut/faq)
- [Store Shortcut privacy policy](https://www.toyg.in/storeshortcut/privacy)
- [Store Shortcut on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taponyourglass.pss)
- [Taponyourglass developer website](https://www.taponyourglass.com)