Apple TV is a home for streaming live MLS games, Apple Original series, documentaries, and movies. The Apple TV app is natively available in the Amazon appstore, so you can directly get in on Firestick. Optionally, you can sideload the Apple TV APK using Downloader on Fire TV. This article guides you through the possible ways to stream Apple TV content on your Firestick.
Note: Since it is a paid streaming service, you should have a monthly membership to Apple TV+ ($9.99/month) to use the app. Visit this website to create a new account and activate the Apple TV+ plan.
How to Download Apple TV on Firestick
To begin the app installation, connect your Firestick to WiFi once it is turned on.
1. Install the Apple TV App
- Navigate to the home screen using the remote’s Home button.
- Hit the Find tab and click on the Search tile.
- Type Apple TV using the on-screen keyboard and select the app from the results.
- On the app’s description page, click Get or Download to initiate the installation.
- Once installed, select Open to launch the Apple TV app.
2. Sign in or Create an Account
- After opening the app, click Start Watching.
- Navigate to Settings at the top-right corner and select Accounts.
- Choose Sign In and follow the on-screen prompts.
- Sign In On This TV: Log in using your Apple ID credentials.
- Sign In On Mobile Device: Visit the activation link or scan the QR code to finish the activation process.
- Create Apple ID: If you don’t have an account, you can register one via the app or a web browser.
Once signed in, you can explore and stream your favorite content.
Steps to Sideload Apple TV on Firestick
If the Apple TV app is unavailable in your region’s Amazon Appstore, you can sideload it using the Downloader app. Here’s how:
1. Install Downloader
- Tap the Find (magnifier) icon on your Firestick home screen and search for Downloader.
- Select the Downloader application and tap Get or Download.
2. Enable Installation of Unknown Apps
- Go to Settings My Fire TV > Developer Options.
- Select Install Unknown Apps and enable Downloader by clicking on it.
3. Sideload Apple TV
- Open the Downloader app and enter the Apple TV APK URL. Click Go.
- Once the APK file is downloaded, select Install.
- After the installation, launch the app and follow the activation process as mentioned earlier.
- Once done, start watching your favorite films and hit series.
FAQ
Yes, if you sign up for Apple TV+ for the first time, you will get a 7-day free trial to test the service. If you are a student, you can subscribe to the Apple Music Student Plan at $4.99/month to get Apple TV+ at no extra cost.
