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How to Install YouTube TV on Fire TV / Firestick?
In 2017, Google launched a new entertainment service called YouTube TV. Offering free live TV, you can stream TV channels from more than 70+ networks. The service also has a cloud-based DVR with unlimited storage to record the favourite media for offline access. The service comes at a rate of $49.99/month with the support of 6-simultaneous connections. Despite the rift between the Amazon and Google, users can install YouTube TV on Fire TV/Firestick with the help of the sideloading method. To sideload android apps on Amazon Firestick, you need to turn on the Apps from Unknown Sources on the settings.
Navigate to Settings -> My Fire TV -> Developer Options -> Apps from Unknown Sources -> Turn On.
How to Install YouTube TV on Fire TV/Firestick?
Like the YouTube app, YouTube TV is not accessible through the Amazon App Store. Fire TV or Firestick users need to download other tools like downloader app, ES File Explorer or Aptoide TV to download YouTube TV. For demonstration purpose, we have used the downloader app.
#1: Launch the downloader app.
#2: Type the following URL in the URL box and tap go.
Source URL: http://bit.ly/2ToUkBb
#3: The URL will redirect you to the Apkpure website.
#4: Tap Download Apk (17.7 MB) to download the installer file. (The file size may vary depending on the version)
#5: YouTube TV installer file starts to download on your Firestick.
#6: Once it downloaded, click INSTALL to start the installation process.
#7: Wait for YouTube TV app to install on your Fire TV or Firestick.
#8: Once installed, click OPEN to launch the YouTube TV app.
NOTE: YouTube TV app is only accessible in a few countries. Other country users can install NordVPN to access YouTube TV.
Activate YouTube TV on Fire TV
#1: Launch YouTube TV and click SIGN IN to get the activation code. (Click TRY IT FREE for a new account)
#2: Now, visit https://tv.youtube.com/start/ on your mobile/PC browser.
#3: Enter the activation code and click Next.
#4: Select your Google account and tap Allow.
#5: After successful activation, YouTube TV on Firestick / Fire TV will display live TV contents.
Final Thoughts
YouTube TV is the best way to watch live TV service on Firestick. As we said earlier, Fire TV users can also use ES File Explorer to download this live TV streaming application. Now, you can watch movies, live sports, TV channels, news and many more on your Firestick.
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