Paramount Plus is a premium streaming application that offers access to a vast collection of movies, TV shows, and exclusive SHOWTIME Originals. You can easily download Paramount+ from the Amazon App Store on your Firestick. If you’re new to the Paramount+ service, get a subscription to access its content on your Firestick. The price of the subscription plan starts at just $7.99 per month. This guide will walk you through the process of installing and setting up Paramount Plus on your Firestick.
How to Get Paramount Plus on Firestick
Before moving into the steps, visit the Paramount+ website and subscribe to the service.
1. Search and Download Paramount Plus
- Click the Find icon and enter Paramount Plus in the search bar.
- From the results, select the app and click Download or Get. The app will install within a few seconds.
- Once the installation is complete, click Open to launch the app.
2. You can activate the Paramount Plus app using three different methods: directly on your TV, from the activation website, and via the mobile app.
Activate Paramount Plus from TV
- Open the Paramount Plus app on your Firestick or Fire TV.
- Click Sign In, and choose On My TV.
- Type the email ID and password associated with your Paramount Plus account.
- Click Sign In to get into the app.
To Activate Paramount Plus from the Web
- Select the Sign in button to get a link and the activation code on your Firestick screen.
- Note down the code and visit the Paramount Plus Activation site (paramountplus.com/activate/firetv).
- Enter the code in the required field and click Activate.
- Sign in to your Paramount Plus account to complete the activation process.
Activate Paramount Plus from the Mobile App
- Open the Paramount Plus app on your Firestick.
- Select the On the App option from the login screen on your TV.
- Continue with the on-screen prompts to activate the app.
3. Stream Paramount+ on Firestick
- Once you have activated the Paramount Plus app on your Firestick, relaunch the app and enjoy streaming its content.
How to Sideload Paramount Plus APK on Firestick
You can also sideload the Paramount+ APK using the Downloader app on Firestick. If you haven’t installed the app, go to the Appstore on the home screen and install the Downloader app.
1. Enable Install Unknown Apps for Downloader
- Go to the Firestick home screen.
- Select Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options.
- Choose Install Unknown Apps.
- Turn on the Downloader app.
2. Install Paramount Plus APK
- Open the Downloader app.
- Enter the Paramount Plus APK URL (https://urlsrt.io/paramountplusapk).
- Click Go to download the APK file to your Firestick.
- Once downloaded, select Install to add the app to your Firestick.
- Now, launch the VPN app on Firestick and connect it to the US server.
- Launch the Paramount Plus app and sign in to your account to access the movies and TV shows.
Stream Paramount Plus on Firestick Via Amazon Prime Video
Paramount Plus is available as a channel addon on Amazon Prime Video. If you have a Prime Video membership and have already installed the Amazon Prime Video app on Firestick, subscribe to the Paramount+ channel addon on Prime Video and access its content within the app.
How to Fix Paramount Plus Not Working on Firestick
If you’re encountering problems with the Paramount Plus app on your Fire TV, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve them:
- Check your Region: If you can’t find the Paramount Plus app on your Fire TV Stick, it might be due to geo-restrictions. Try sideloading the app by following the steps provided earlier.
- Clear the Temporary Issues: If the Paramount Plus app crashes during playback or if you encounter glitches or slow loading, restart your Firestick to ensure optimal performance.
- Check the Internet Connection: If content fails to load, check your internet connection. If it’s weak, restart your WiFi router or internet source. Additionally, verify whether your Paramount+ subscription has expired or not. If it has expired, renew your subscription and try again.
- Update the Firmware: Ensure that your Firestick is updated to the latest firmware. Also, update the app on Firestick if it isn’t updated.
- Reset the Firestick: If these solutions don’t work, consider performing a reset on your Fire TV Stick.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you cannot directly cancel the service from the Firestick. You can cancel it only by visiting your Amazon subscription account webpage.
To update the Paramount+ app, go to the Apps section on your Firestick and highlight the app Paramount+ app. Press the Menu button and hit More Info from the right pane. Now, click on Update to update the app.