Quick Answer
- Currently, the YouTube Music app is unavailable for Firestick or Fire TV. However, you can use the YouTube app on Firestick to listen to YouTube Music library.
- You can also use the Downloader app to sideload the YouTube Music app on Firestick.
YouTube Music is a premium streaming service that comprises 100+ million songs in different genres like rock, classic, Hip Hop, Pop, Country, and more. The dedicated YouTube Music app is not available on the Firestick’s Amazon App Store. But, with the pre-installed YouTube app on your Firestick, you can access the YouTube Music library and playlist with ease.
Apart from that, you can also sideload the YouTube Music app using the Downloader app on Firestick. In this guide, I will show you how to access YouTube Music on Firestick using YouTube and how to sideload the app.
How to Get YouTube Music on Firestick Using YouTube
1. Open the YouTube app on your Firestick.
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Note: In most cases, the YouTube app will be pre-installed on your Firestick. If not, install the YouTube app on Firestick from the Amazon App Store.
2. On the left pane, navigate to the Music section and tap on it.
3. Now, you will get the YouTube Music library.
4. Choose your favorite song and listen to them on your Firestick.
5. To get personalized recommendations, sign in with your Google account. Click the Sign In button on the top left corner.
6. You will get two options. Click the Sign in on your TV to enter your Gmail credentials directly on the Firestick.
7. Click the Sign In with a web browser button to get the activation code. Note down the code.
8. Take your smartphone or PC and go to the YouTube activation website (https://www.youtube.com/activate).
9. Enter the activation code and click the Continue button.
10. Then, sign in with your Gmail account to verify the activation.
11. Once the activation is verified, the YouTube app on your Firestick will be activated. Now, you can listen to music with personalized recommendations.
How to Get YouTube Music on Firestick using Downloader
If you are not satisfied with accessing YouTube Music via YouTube, you can sideload the dedicated YouTube Music app using third-party installers.
1. Install the Downloader app on Firestick from the Amazon App Store.
2. Tap the Settings icon on the home screen and click My Fire TV.
3. Select Developer Options under My Fire TV.
4. Select Install unknown apps and navigate to the Downloader app.
5. Hit the toggle button near the Downloader app to enable it.
6. Launch the Downloader app on your Firestick-connected TV.
7. Select the URL Box from the home page and enter the YouTube Music APK link (https://bit.ly/3NAwMX8).
8. Select the Go button to download the APK File.
9. Once the APK File is downloaded, select the Install button.
10. After the installation, you can select the Open button to launch the YouTube Music app.
11. Sign in to your YouTube Music account using the required login details.
12. Play any song on the YouTube Music app and stream it on your Fire TV.
Note: You can also sideload the YouTube Music app using the ES File Explorer app on Fire TV.
How to Screen Mirror YouTube Music on Firestick
YouTube Music app is available on the Google Play Store. So, you can screen mirror the Android Phone on Fire TV Stick and listen to YouTube Music content.
1. Hit the Settings icon displayed on your Firestick home screen.
2. Under Settings, select the Display & Audio option.
3. Then, select Enable Display mirroring.
4. Install YouTube Music on your Android phone from the Google Play Store.
5. Connect your Android phone and Fire TV to the same WiFi network.
6. Launch the YouTube Music app on your Android Phone.
7. Sign in to your account using the required login details.
8. Go to the Notification Panel on your Android Phone and tap the Cast icon.
9. From the pop-up menu, locate and tap your Firestick device name.
10. The Android Phone screen will now be mirrored on your Firestick.
11. Play any music on the YouTube Music app and stream it on your Fire TV.
YouTube Music: Subscription Plans
Currently, YouTube Music offers a 1-month free trial for all new users. The subscription plans for YouTube Music are listed below.
Plans | Price |
---|---|
Individual | $10.99/month |
Family (5 Users) | $16.99/month. |
Student | $5.49/month. |
Get any of these plans from the YouTube Music website.
3 Best Alternatives for YouTube Music on Firestick
The below-listed apps are the best alternatives to YouTube Music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. YouTube Music is free to use. But you will get ads while listening to music.
If the YouTube Music app is not working on your Firestick, check the Internet connection on Fire TV. Still, if the problem continues, restart your Firestick and open the app.
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