How to Install and Use Discovery Go on FireStick (2025)

This post shows how to install and use Discovery Go on FireStick. The steps in this guide work for various Fire TV devices, such as the FireStick 4K Max, TVs with Fire OS, the Fire TV Cube, the All-new FireStick 4K Max, the All-new FireStick 4K, and the Fire TV Lite.

What Is Discovery Go?

Discovery Go is a content streaming app focusing on nature and science. This app has a massive library of exciting nature TV specials like Monster Mako Fresh Blood, Shark vs. Snake: Battle of the Bites, Tropic Jaws, Deadly Sharks Paradise, and more. It has a modern, clutter-free interface with a well-sectioned library to make navigation and browsing seamless.

Besides documentaries and TV shows, Discovery Go has live channels about unexplained events, catastrophes, sea life, food, animals, travel, and other natural topics. Some channels featured on Discovery Go include Shark Week, Dead Silent, Cheap Eats, Mega Zoo, America’s Code Breakers, and others.

Discovery Go has an excellent streaming resolution. The on-demand content streaming links are fast and buffer-free, with a resolution between 720p and 1080p. The channels are also fast-loading with minimal lagging.

The good news is that Discovery Go is ad-free, meaning you don’t need to be concerned about ads interrupting your streaming.

The app receives regular updates. You can explore new content on the app by going to the New Episodes section. You’ll also find new releases and soon-to-be-added content in the app’s Coming Back After Shark Week section.

Other outstanding Discovery Go features include the uncomplicated and easy-to-use menu and the search function to find channels and show them directly instead of navigating the library. It also has a My List section to add your favorite episodes and channels. Discovery Go supports closed captions.

Note that Discovery Go is a payable service. However, the app is free for users with a supported TV service subscription. It offers a 7-day free trial to assess the app and its qualities before committing to a subscription.

Read: How to Install and Use the Best VPN for FireStick

Features of Discovery Go

Let’s discuss some of Discovery Go’s feature highlights:

How to Install Discovery: Go on FireStick

Discovery Go is a licensed content streaming app available on all popular app stores. Consequently, you don’t have to adjust your FireStick settings to install this app. Follow the installation steps below:

1. Click Find on your Fire TV home page.

2. Click Search.

3. Type Discovery Go on the Search box, then click Discovery Go from the suggested results.

4. Click on the Discovery Go tile.

5. Click Get or Download, depending on the option displayed on your screen.

6. Wait for the Discovery Go app download and installation to complete.

7. Click Open or hold down the Fire TV remote’s menu button to open.

Congratulations! Now, you can use the Discovery Go app on your FireStick.

How to Stream on FireStick with a VPN

Your internet provider and many websites/apps can see your IP address and some details about your connection. Using a VPN encrypts your traffic and masks your IP address, which helps protect your online privacy.

I recommend ExpressVPN. It’s a reputable VPN with strong encryption and fast connections, and it’s straightforward to install on Fire TV/FireStick and other devices.

Next, I’ll show you how to set up and use ExpressVPN on your Fire TV/Stick. 

Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it for 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 the 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 when you purchased 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.

Overview of Discovery Go

If you’re a nature, science, and tech content enthusiast and intend to use this app regularly, I recommend moving it to your home screen. Shifting the app or creating an app shortcut on your home page makes it easier to find and use the Discovery Go app whenever you wish.

When you launch Discovery Go, you’ll see a list of featured networks. If you wish to link the app to your TV provider, click Link TV Provider at the bottom. If you prefer to explore the app’s features before linking to your TV service, click the Maybe Later tab.

The first feature you notice on the Discovery Go app is the clean, clutter-free layout. You can begin exploring the app by flipping through the Start Watching window at the center of the home page.

The Discovery Go menu is on the left-side panel of your screen. Click the left navigation button of your Fire TV remote to reveal it.

As noted earlier, the app has a simplified menu with only six buttons. These include Home, Shows, Watch Live, Search, Account, and Sign in.

The first home button on the menu leads to the app’s home screen. The home screen comprises a Start Watching window and other content categories like Trending on Discovery, In Case You Missed It, Fin Favorites, New Episodes, and more.

The show button leads to the TV series library. You can select content from the trending category or filter via genre or chronologically. Use the network list at the top of the page to explore featured TV shows.

Next on the menu is Watch Live. This section provides access to live channels from over 15 networks featured on the app. Watch Now has two categories: On Now and Up Next.

The On Now tab shows the program airing at the time, while the Up Next section displays a schedule for upcoming live programming.

Explore live TV channels from other networks using the network tab at the top.

Note that live TV is only available to users with a linked TV service.

The button Watch Live is Search. Click Search when you want to enter a title directly instead of searching through the entire library.

Next on the menu is the Account button. Use this button to link a TV provider to your Discovery Go app. Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Click Account on the menu.

2. Click Link TV Provider.

3. Use your mobile phone or PC to go to go.discovery.com/link, then click Enter Activation Code.

4. Enter the 6-digit code displayed on your Fire TV screen.

After, follow on-screen instructions to complete activation. Besides linking the app to a TV service, you can use the Account button to go to the My List, Help, and About sections.

My List is the app’s favorite manager to add your regular shows and episodes.

The last button in the menu is the Sign in function. Like the Account button, Sign In redirects to a Discovery Go activation page to link to your TV provider.

Wrapping Up

Discovery Go is excellent for Fire TV users who enjoy science, nature, and tech content. This app has a simple menu, a clutter-free interface, and a vast library with the latest shows. There’s a lot to like about the Discovery Go app.

Some feature highlights include a search button, a favorites manager, and closed captioning support. Discovery Go is ad-free, with a streaming resolution of up to 1080p for some channels and shows.

I hope you have learned how to install and use Discovery Go on FireStick. Share any feedback, questions, or opinions in the comments section below.

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