From Orchard to Fire: Getting Started with Apple TV Streams on Fire Stick

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What to Know

• On your Fire Stick: Search forApple TV > selectApple TV > SelectGet .
• On the Amazon Appstore: Search forApple TV > selectApple TV > Select aFire TV device > ClickGet App .
• The Apple TV app is free on Fire Stick, but you need to subscribe to Apple TV+ or purchase videos to stream.

This article explains how to get Apple TV on a Fire Stick and how to watch Apple’s streaming service on Amazon’s flagship streaming device.

How to Get Apple TV on Fire Stick

Here’s how to get Apple TV on Fire Stick for free:

1. From the main Fire TV menu, select the magnifying glass icon orSearch.
   
2. Use the on-screen keyboard to typeApple TV , and selectApple TV from the search result suggestions.

3. Select theApple TV app from the search results.

4. SelectGet .

This box will sayDownload instead if you’ve already obtained the Apple TV app on any other Fire TV device.
5. Wait for the app to download and install.

6. SelectOpen .

7. SelectStart Watching .

8. SelectSend to Apple if you want to share data, orDon’t Send to keep your data private.

9. The Apple TV app is now ready to use, but you’ll need to log in if you want to use Apple TV+. To log in, select the gear icon.

10. SelectAccounts .

11. SelectSign In .

12. SelectSign In on This TV .

If you have a mobile device or computer handy, you can selectSign In on Mobile Device and follow the on-screen prompts instead.

13. Enter your Apple ID and selectContinue .
    
14. Enter your Apple password, and selectSign In .

15. Select the Apple TV+ icon, and pressdown on your controller.

16. Select the show you want to watch.

17. SelectPlay Episode .

18. Your Apple TV+ show will play on your Fire Stick.

How to Get Apple TV on Fire Stick Using the Website

If you prefer, you can use the app store on the Amazon website or app to obtain the Apple TV app and queue a download. Here’s how to do it that way:

1. Navigate to the Amazon Appstore, typeApple TV into the search field, and press enter.
   
2. ClickApple TV in the search results.
   
3. Click theDeliver to drop down.

4. Click the Fire TV device you would like to use with Apple TV.

5. ClickGet App .

This option will sayDeliver if you’ve already installed the Apple TV app on any other Fire TV device.
6. The Apple TV app will download and install on your Fire TV.

You will still have to sign in to the app if you want to use Apple TV+. To do so, open the app on your Fire TV device and then perform steps 8-14 from the previous instructions.

How Do I Get the Apple Store on My Firestick?

You can’t get the Apple App Store on your 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 Apple TV+ apps 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.

Is Apple TV on Fire Stick Free?

The Apple TV app and Apple TV+ streaming service are available on Fire TV devices, including the Fire Stick. The Apple TV app is free on Fire Stick, but the Apple TV+ service isn’t, so you 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 your Fire Stick using the Fire Stick itself, or you can get it from the Amazon website and have it installed automatically whenever your Fire Stick is connected to the internet and not otherwise in use.

Why Can’t I Get Apple TV on My Fire Stick?

If you can’t get Apple TV on your Fire Stick, make sure to update your Fire Stick and then try again. An out-of-date Fire Stick will often prevent you from completing the sign-in process, so make sure to try an update if you get stuck while signing in or verifying your account.

Apple TV is not compatible with some Fire TV devices, so it’s also possible you may have an incompatible device.

If you see an error message when you try to deliver the app to your Fire Stick via the Amazon website, or you don’t see the app when you perform a search directly on the Fire Stick, then you may have an incompatible device. Check the Apple TV app compatibility list to see if your device works with the app.

How to AirPlay to Fire Stick

FAQ

• How do I turn off subtitles on Apple TV on Fire Stick?
  To turn off subtitles in the Apple TV app , use your remote to selectSubtitles >Off . If you turned on closed captioning from Fire Stick settings, turn off subtitles on your Fire Stick fromSettings >Subtitles >Off .
• How do I buy shows on Apple TV from my Fire Stick?
  The Apple TV app for Fire TV devices doesn’t allow in-app purchases. Instead, open the Apple TV app on your iOS device or Mac > select a show > and chooseBuy orRent . You can watch purchases made with the same Apple account from theLibrary tab in the Apple TV app for Fire Stick.

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