A Fire TV Stick is the cheapest way to turn any television into a streaming box, and setup runs to about five minutes. Amazon hides the sideloading option in two different places depending on your stick, so both are written out below. The channel lineup lists what you get once it is running.
Get the Downloader App on Firestick
- 1. Open the FireStick home screen and go to Find > Search.
- 2. Type "Downloader" using the virtual keyboard and select it from suggestions.
- 3. Choose the orange-background Downloader app and click Get / Download.
Enable Apps from Unknown Sources
Version 1 (most Firesticks):
- 1. Press the Home button, then open Settings (gear icon).
- 2. Go to My Fire TV > Developer Options.
- 3. Enable "Apps from Unknown Sources".
Version 2 (newer models):
- 1. Open Settings > My Fire TV > About.
- 2. Tap "Fire TV Stick" 7 times to unlock Developer Options.
- 3. Go to Developer Options and enable ADB Debugging.
Download and Install an IPTV App
Open Downloader, enter the app URL provided after your subscription, and install. We recommend one of these:
Advanced features: recording, Picture-in-Picture. Supports up to 5 devices per subscription.
Stream live TV, movies, and on-demand. 7-day free trial then a one-time payment. Included free for a full year with the 12 month plan, which also adds 2 months extra.
Free app to watch live TV, Movies and Series on your Firestick.