what to know
- On Fire Stick: Search for Apple TV > Select Apple TV > Select Get .
- On the Amazon Appstore: Search for Apple TV > Select Apple TV > Select Fire TV device > Click Get App .
- The Apple TV app on the Fire Stick is free, but you'll need an Apple TV+ subscription or purchase the videos to play.
This article explains how to get Apple TV on Fire Stick and watch Apple's streaming service on Amazon's flagship streaming device.
Here's how to get Apple TV for free on Fire Stick:
From the Fire TV main menu, select the magnifying glass icon or search.
Use the on-screen keyboard to type Apple TV , then select Apple TV from the search result suggestions.
Select the Apple TV app from the search results.
Select Get .
If you already got the Apple TV app on any other Fire TV device, this box will say "Download."
Wait for the app to download and install.
Select Open .
Select to start watching .
Select "Send to Apple" if you want to share your data, or select "Don't send" to keep your data private.
The Apple TV app is now available, but you'll need to log in if you want to use Apple TV+. To log in, select the gear icon.
Select account .
Select Login .
Select Sign in on this TV .
If you have a mobile device or computer, you can select "Sign in on mobile" and follow the on-screen prompts.
Enter your Apple ID and select Continue .
Enter your Apple password and select Sign In .
Select the Apple TV+ icon and press the controller.
Select the show you want to watch.
Select an episode to play .
Your Apple TV+ shows will play on your Fire Stick.
If you prefer, you can use the App Store on Amazon's website or app to get the Apple TV app and queue it for download. Here's how to do it:
Navigate to the Amazon Appstore, enter Apple TV in the search field, and press Enter.
Click "Apple TV" in the search results.
Click the "Delivery" drop-down menu.
Click on the Fire TV device you want to use with Apple TV.
Click to get the app .
If you already have the Apple TV app installed on any other Fire TV device, this option will say "Transfer."
The Apple TV app will be downloaded and installed on your Fire TV.
If you want to use Apple TV+, you still need to log into the app. To do this, open the app on your Fire TV device and follow steps 8-14 in the previous instructions.
You can't get the Apple App Store on the Fire Stick. You can access the Apple Store website through a browser on your Fire Stick, but the Apple App Store is only available on Apple devices.
You can install the Apple TV app and watch the Apple TV+ app on your Fire Stick, but Amazon has its own app store for Fire TV devices. Since Fire TV devices are based on Android, you can also sideload most Android apps.
The Apple TV app and Apple TV+ streaming service are available on Fire TV devices, including Fire Stick. The Apple TV app on the Fire Stick is free, but the Apple TV+ service is not, so you'll need to sign up for Apple TV+ if you want to use it.
If you already have an Apple TV+ account, you can download the app directly to the Fire Stick using the Fire Stick itself, or you can get the app from the Amazon website and have it automatically installed when the Fire Stick is connected to the Internet. Otherwise in use.
If you can't access Apple TV on Fire Stick, make sure to update your Fire Stick and try again. An outdated Fire Stick will often prevent you from completing the login process, so if you're having trouble logging in or verifying your account, be sure to try updating.
Apple TV is not compatible with some Fire TV devices, so you may also have an incompatible device.
If you see an error message when you try to transfer an app to your Fire Stick through the Amazon website, or you don't see the app when you perform a search directly on your Fire Stick, your device may not be compatible. Check the Apple TV app compatibility list to see if your device can work with the app.
To turn off subtitles in the Apple TV App, use your remote control to select Subtitles > Off . If you have closed captions turned on in Fire Stick settings, turn off subtitles on your Fire Stick via Settings > Subtitles > Off .
The Apple TV app for Fire TV devices does not allow in-app purchases. Instead, open the Apple TV App on your iOS device or Mac > select a show > then choose Buy or Rent . You can watch purchases made with the same Apple account in the Library tab of the Fire Stick's Apple TV app.
