In this guide, I will show you how to install Apple TV on FireStick and Fire TV devices.
What is Apple TV?
Apple TV is an over-the-top streaming service from Apple Inc. Started on October 24, 2019, the popular Apple TV app is available on also very popular streaming device FireStick. This comes as great news for people like me who enjoyed streaming on FireStick but were dearly missing the Apple TV experience.
Apple TV app has a large library of content including Movies, Shows, and more. You can install Apple TV on Fire TV Stick from the Amazon Store and get access to all of it.
You will be required to sign in with your Apple ID. If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one. I have briefly touched upon signing in and creating the Apple ID later in this guide.
Apple TV app has a great-looking and intuitive interface for FireStick. The neat and clutter-free experience makes streaming an even better experience. Apple TV app also gives you access to Apple TV+.
Attention, FireStick Users!
Governments and ISPs constantly monitor your online activity, and accessing copyrighted content on your Fire TV Stick could lead to serious trouble. Currently, your IP is visible to everyone. I strongly recommend getting the best FireStick VPN to mask your IP address and securely stream your favorites.
I personally use ExpressVPN, the fastest and most secure VPN available. Not only is it easy to install on any device, it comes with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee. Plus, if you're not 100% satisfied, you can always get a refund. ExpressVPN is currently also offering a whopping 3 extra months free on their annual plan!
Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick
How to Install Apple TV App on FireStick
You can easily download and install the Apple TV app on Amazon FireStick and Fire TV from the official Amazon App Store. Follow the steps below:
1. Go to the home window of the FireStick or Fire TV. Click Find > Search.
2. When this window is displayed, type the name of the app, which is Apple TV. When Apple TV shows up in the search results, go ahead and click it.
3. Apple TV app icon can now be seen in the second row on the next screen in the Apps & Games section. Navigate to the icon and click it.
4. Now, you want to click the option Download to start downloading and installing Apple TV App on FireStick.
Note: You may see the Get button instead of the Download button.
5. Allow it a minute to download and install the Apple TV Amazon Fire TV app.
6. When the app has downloaded, you can click the Open option and start using.
If you intend to use the app later, follow the next step to access it from the home screen of FireStick.
So, this is how you install the Apple TV App on FireStick.
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How to Stream on FireStick Anonymously
As soon as you install the right apps, your FireStick is all ready to stream your favorite content. However, before you start, I would like to warn you that everything you stream online is visible to your ISP and Government. This means, streaming free movies, TV shows, Sports might get you into legal trouble.
Thankfully, there is a foolproof way to keep all your streaming activities hidden from your ISP and the Government. All you need is a good VPN for Fire Stick. A VPN will mask your original IP which is and will help you bypass Online Surveillance, ISP throttling, and content geo-restrictions.
I personally use and recommend ExpressVPN, which is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is compatible with all kinds of streaming apps and is very easy to install on Fire TV / Stick.
We do not encourage the violation of copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.
So, before you start streaming on your Fire Stick / Fire TV, let’s see how to use ExpressVPN to keep your streaming activities hidden from prying eyes.
Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it free for the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.
Step 2: Power ON your Fire TV Stick and go to Find followed by Search option.
Step 3: Now type “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results.
Step 4: Click Download to install the ExpressVPN app on Fire TV / Stick.
Step 5: Open the app and enter the login credentials that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click Sign in.
Step 6: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.
You can also read more detailed info on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.
How to Use Apple TV on FireStick
You can now start with the Apple TV app. Let me quickly tell you how to access it from your FireStick home screen.
Hold down the Home button on the FireStick remote for a few seconds and click Apps when this window pops.
Now, when this window with the list of all your installed apps is displayed, scroll to the bottom and click the Apple TV App
If you need to access Apple TV on FireStick frequently, move it to the home screen. Press the menu key on your remote and then Move on your TV screen (bottom right corner). Drag the app to the top row.
Wait while the Apple TV Fire TV app loads up
When this window is displayed, go ahead and click Start Watching
On this window titled Device Analytics, choose whether you would like to share the app analytics data with Apple. If you choose the option Send to Apple, crash reports and other app related data will be sent to Apple.
I am choosing Don’t Send for now. You can always change it later in the Apple TV FireStick app Settings
This is the main screen of the Apple TV app for Amazon Fire TV Stick and other Fire TV devices.
There is a menu bar on the top with the following options:
- Watch Now
- Movies
- TV Shows
- Library
- Search
- Settings (gear icon)
To start watching, the first thing you need to do is sign in with your Apple ID.
Select Settings in the top menu bar
Next, click Accounts
Click Sign In
You may click View Subscriptions but you will need to be signed in for that
Now, here are your sign-in options:
- Sign In On Mobile Device
- Sign In On This TV
- Create Apple ID
If you choose Sign In On Mobile Device, the following screen is displayed on your FireStick
Follow the instructions to sign in with your mobile device.
If you chose Sign In On This TV option, you see the following window. You can sign in with your Apple ID
If you don’t have an Apple ID yet, go ahead and create the option Create Apple ID. Follow the instructions you see on the next window
Features of Apple TV app for FireStick
Apple TV is a popular streaming platform and now it is available on your FireStick. Here are some of its top features:
- Loads of content including Movies, Shows, Documentaries, and more
- Access to content from the popular cable-tv channels like HBO, CBS, ShowTime, Starz, Cinemax, and many more
- An incredibly easy to use interface designed for an amazing experience
- Syncs your streaming history and other information across Apple TV apps on all your devices
Wrapping Up
So, this is Apple TV on FireStick for you. I am really glad that this incredible app finally made its way to my most favorite streaming device. Apple TV is an incredibly popular entertainment platform and now it gets even easier to use it. How are you liking Apple TV on Fire TV? Feel free to let us know via the comments section below.
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Im still baffled by this!! I don’t have an option of Computers app! Where is this? On my Mac or on the fire stick?
Hi Carol. The “computers” icon should be on your Apple TV homescreen.
I have Apple TV app downloaded on my Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD with Alexa Voice Remote | streaming media player, and have signed in with my Apple ID. Unfortunately I cannot see my home movies, and saved films that I previously had. Is there something I have done something wrong? I have all my family videos on apple movies and now cannot access them on the fire stick tv anymore, only on my phone or Mac. Any suggestions please?
Hi Carol. To view Home Sharing Content from the Mac on Apple TV, use the “Computers app” on Apple TV.
I downloaded the Apple TV plus app on my to Toshiba Amazon fire TV and when I go to access the sign in screen it just circles and circles and never comes back
Hi Donald. Here is our guide on how to stop buffering on FireStick.
I am using the Apple TV app on the Firestick 4k to watch content on a Samsung 4K TV. I had the Firestick display settings set to auto. Unfortunately, content on Apple TV seemed way over digitized, resulting in highlights (whites of eyes, teeth, grey hair, etc.) appearing almost iridescent or glowing. The only way I have been able to lessen the issue is to drop the Firestick display resolution to 1080P. This helped, but now I really can’t take advantage of the 4k. Is this a known issue and am I stuck having to downgrade Firestick display resolution whenever I want to watch Apple TV?
Hi David, FireStick 4k does support 4k through the Apple TV app. I suggest returning the resolution to 4k and messing with the display settings to try to tone down the highlights.
Paul, having the same issue. Were you able to resolve it?
When I do the search on my Fire TV Stick, Apple+ does not show up.
Hi Paul, what’s your country of residence?
Wow. I have been combing through this entire website over the weekend and following these tutorials. They are very easy to follow and super helpful. Thank you for everything you do!
How do i get a paid subscription
Hi Lizz, you can sign up at https://tv.apple.com
Yes me too! I was able to watch shows and then gone! Said sign on to iTunes? Still paying a monthly fee.
Hi Jackie, uninstall and reinstall the app and try again. If it doesn’t work, please contact Apple Support.
After downloading and installing the Apple TV +, I get banner “to watch this content, sign in to the ITunes Store:’ although I have a Apple T+ account. Apple support was not able to help me.
I started to watch a show….2 episodes…for the 3er one asks me to conect the Apple tv Device
Hi Sylvana, please log out and log back into your Apple TV app.
Why can i watch some episodes of shows on my apple tv app but not others? I watched the first episode of “Servant” and clicked to watch the second episode but a msg came up “in-app purchases are not allowed on this device.To watch here, you must have subscribed to apple tv + on an apple device” I thought I had subscribed though. What is going on with this?
Hi Craig, please contact Apple TV support for help. Here is the official page that might help: https://support.apple.com/en-in/apple-tv
This happens for me as well, I’ve searched through ‘Apps & games’, ‘movies and tv’ and ‘search in apps’ it’s nowhere
Apple TV does not appear on my Firestick, I made sure the software is up to date, I restarted and still can not locate it anywhere.
Hi Jennifer, hold down the Home button on your remote. When the popup is displayed, click Apps. You will find the installed apps on the next window.
I have an Apple account and can sign on to the app on all devices but the fire stick won’t allow me to watch shows that I should have access to.. I can watch them on every other device. I am signed in on the fire stick to my Apple account.
I am getting a message that says it has to bought on an apple device. I bought it in my iPhone. And it still won’t let me watch shows. Any suggestions??
Hi Tina, I am not quite sure why would this happen. Please contact Apple TV customer support.
I just got a fire stick 4k and when I try to open Apple Tv I get a notice that I need to install the latest update on my stick. How do I do that and I thought being a 4k it would have the latest version.
Hi Cesar, Amazon Store apps like Apple TV should update automatically. Go to Settings > Applications > Appstore and enable Automatic Updates. However, you may need to uninstall and reinstall any existing apps to update them.
Hi there,
I have a firestick 4k. I found the apple tv app however it does not let me download it – it says it’s unavailable.
What should I do?
Hi Sivan, what’s your location?
Is this the same as the Apple TV+ that Apple is offering for free to anyone that has purchased a device within the last 3 months
Hi Tonia, yes, this is the Apple TV app for FireStick. You can use your existing Apple TV+ subscription with this app.
Apple TV does not appear on my Firestick, I made sure the software is up to date, I restarted and still can not locate it anywhere. This is strange! Someone, please help.
Hi Stephanie, what region/city do you have in your Amazon account?
Is Apple TV a free service through my Fire Stick?
Hi Randy, Apple TV is free to download. However, you need a paid subscription to use it.
Hi. I sideloaded the APK on my Cube 2. It does not show up in Apps on Home screen. It does show up in Settings->Apps. It also shows up in an alternative launcher AppStarter. It runs too. How is it being blocked?
Hi Richard, you don’t need to sideload Apple TV App onto Fire TV devices anymore. It is available through the Amazon Store. Nevertheless, the recently installed apps may not appear on your home screen. Hold down the Home button on your remote and after about 5 seconds click Apps on the window that pops up. Scroll down, select Apple TV App, press the menu key on the remote, click Move on the popup window in the bottom-left corner, drag the app to the first row. It will start appearing on the home screen.
I have searched for Apple TV, and when I click, —3: Apple TV app icon CANNOT now be seen in the second row on the next screen in the Apps & Games section. It isn’t there.I have restarted the Fire Stick, and started over, and it still does not appear.
Hi Marsha, sometimes it appears in the first row. Did you check that?
What about installing on Android TV’s???
Hi Rene, no, not yet. Sadly.