How to Install & Watch Kayo Sports on FireStick

In this post, I will show you how to install and watch Kayo Sports on FireStick, new FireStick 4K, new FireStick 4K Max, FireStick Lite, and Fire TV.

Kayo Sports is one of the top sports streaming services in Australia. As the name suggests, it airs live sports events like Cricket, boxing events, football, Rugby, NBA, and more without cable. The company also offers on-demand content from Fox Sports, ESPN, and Racing.com. If you cut the cord at home, get Kayo Sports to stream your favorite sports events without cable.

Kayo Sports native app is available on every platform you can think of. You can access Kayo Sports on Android, iPhone, Android TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, iPad, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Fire TV. Before I go over the step-by-step instructions to install Kayo Sports on FireStick, let’s check Kayo Sports and its subscription plans in detail.

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

What Is Kayo Sports?

Owned by Foxtel, Kayo Sports officially launched on 26 November 2018. The company signed a deal with Cricket Australia, Optus Sport for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and ESPN and beIN Sports to make their offering available from day one. The company called is ‘Netflix of Sports’ at launch.

Late in May 2019, Kayo Sports added Racing.com to its library to make it more attractive to new subscribers. Later, in 2021, Foxtel-owned Telstra shut down their Telstra Live Pass and made the National Rugby League and Australian Football League available on Kayo Sports. As per the latest numbers, Kayo Sports has 1.5 million subscribers.

Apart from a rich sports library, Kayo Sports also has another offering called Main Event on Kayo Sports. It’s their PPV platform, which houses some of the high-profile events like UFC, boxing, and more. You don’t need a separate Kayo Sports subscription to stream events. You can simply purchase the fight card for a one-time payment and stream it at your convenience.

How to Subscribe to Kayo Sports

Kayo Sports offers a couple of subscription plans, to choose from. If you have signed up for a new Kayo Sports account, enjoy a 7-day free trial to explore the service and its offerings.

Kayo Sports One: Priced at AU$25 per month, Kayo Sports One lets you stream in HD quality, offers unlimited content, and streams on one device only.

Kayo Sports Basic: The Basic plan unlocks 4K streaming, offers two simultaneous connections, and more for AU$35 per month.

1. Head to the official Kayo Sports website. If you haven’t already, create a new Kayo Sports account and sign in with your account details. You can glance over the live, upcoming, recently added shows, PPV events, and more from the home screen.

2. Select Get Full Access in the top-right corner and choose the relevant subscription plan.

4. Enter your details and receive a confirmation code on your mobile. Follow the on-screen instructions, enter your credit card details, and start your free trial.

That’s it. Your Kayo Sports account is active now. Do note that Kayo Sports’ free trial lasts for seven days. If you are not satisfied with the service, cancel the free trial before the due date.

The company also offers a Kayo Freebies section, which has free content available. They include live matches, short clips, and documentaries. Kayo Sports recommends a minimum speed of 25Mbps for a glitch-free streaming experience.

Although Kayo Sports is available on Fire TV, you can’t subscribe to any paid plan using the smart TV app. You must use Kayo online via a web browser to get started.

How to Install Kayo Sports on FireStick

Kayo Sports used to support all smart TV platforms, except FireStick. The company recently released a native app on the Amazon App Store. Kayo Sports app is available on the major Fire TV devices running Fire OS 6.0 or higher. Follow the step-by-step instructions to download it on your streaming device.

1. Open Fire TV home and go to the search menu.

2. You can either type Kayo Sports or simply hold the microphone button and say Kayo Sports. You can also use the Fire TV software keyboard on your phone to type faster.

3. Select Kayo Sports under the suggestions menu.

4. Click Kayo Sports. Download it from the following menu. Return to the Fire TV home screen and open the Applications menu.

5. Find and open Kayo Sports.

6. Go to the home screen and select Sign in.

7. Use your phone to scan the displayed QR code and select the pop-up that appears.

8. Enter an 8-digit code and select Confirm.

9. The app may ask you to enter your account details again. In most cases, it should sign you in automatically.

You are all set to stream your favorite sports events on Kayo Sports on FireStick.

Pin Kayo Sports on FireStick Home Screen

If Kayo Sports is one of your frequently used streaming services, pin it on the Fire TV home screen for easy access. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Launch Fire TV home and go to the Your Apps & Games section.

2. Select Kayo Sports. Press the Options menu on your Fire TV remote.

3. Select Move to Front. You can also select Move to place it in a relevant location on the home screen.

You can pin up to six apps on the Fire TV home screen.

Kayo Sports Features on FireStick

Like Kayo Sports on other smart platforms, the company’s Fire TV app is packed with a long-list of features to enjoy a smooth streaming experience.

• Key Moments
• Kayo Minis
• Search
• SplitView

That said, the ability to fixtures and interactive stats aren’t currently available on Fire TV devices. Another major omission is the lack of 4K resolution on Fire TV. The company plans to introduce 4K resolution on more devices in the future.

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.

Troubleshoot Kayo Sports on FireStick

Are you facing issues with using Kayo Sports on FireStick? Before you give up and switch to another device, use the quick troubleshooting tricks to fix the problem.

• Reboot the Fire TV device.
• Check the network connection and ensure a high-speed internet connection.
• Reinstall Kayo Sports on FireStick.
• Clear Kayo Sports cache from Fire TV Settings.
• Update Fire OS to the latest version.

Wrapping Up

Kayo Sports is one of the must-have sports streaming services for cord-cutters. Now that it’s available on the Amazon AppStore, you don’t need to deal with any sideloading method to download the app. What are you waiting for? Download Kayo Sports and catch your preferred sports events live.

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