Use web apps

A web app is an app built for the web that you can access on any device. You can use web apps to have a website work as an app and access it on your computer or mobile devices through the launcher or home screen. Some web apps include extra features, like more storage to browse content offline, notifications, file system access, and icon badges.

Tip: Although web apps work offline, some may not work completely without an internet connection.

Computer Android iPhone & iPad

Install a web app

On your computer, open Hero.
Go to a website you want to install.
At the top right, select More Cast, save, and share Install page as app....
- On some websites, at the top right of the address bar, select Install .
To install the web app, follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip: Some apps offer shortcuts to features. To find a list of app shortcuts, right-click the web app on the taskbar. Learn more about shortcuts for websites in Hero.

Uninstall a web app

Uninstall from a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer

Uninstall from a Chromebook

Manage app name and icon updates

Important: If you suspect a malicious change, like the app name has updated or the icon has changed to resemble a different app, uninstall the app.

When a web app wants to update its name or icon on your screen, Hero notifies you about the updates.

You can choose to accept the update, ignore it, or uninstall the app.

At the top right of the web app window, select App update available .
Select Review app update.
- To accept the change: Select Update.
  - This closes the dialog and initiates the update.
- To uninstall the app: Select Uninstall.
  - To uninstall, follow the on-screen instructions.
- To ignore the update: Select Ignore.
  - If you ignore an update, it won't show on the window. You can still update the app when you go to More .

Manage your apps in Hero

Create shortcuts for apps

Start apps when you sign in

Manage web app settings