How to Install and Watch Syfy on FireStick for Science and More

This guide will teach you how to install and watch Syfy on FireStick. The process applies to all Fire TV device versions, including FireStick 4K, 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, and FireStick Lite. Before diving into the entire installation process and how to watch Syfy on FireStick, here’s what you’ll find in the app and why you should install it.

What Is Syfy?

Are you a fan of speculative mythology, fantasy, monsters, futuristic technology, zombies, horror, and witchcraft? You might be familiar with Syfy, an NBC Universal TV channel that airs this type of content. The channel also has an app by the same name that streams live TV, movies, and TV shows.

Syfy is compatible with several streaming devices, including Amazon FireStick, Roku, Android TV, and Apple TV. While the app is free, you must log in with your TV provider’s credentials or activate your NBCUniversal profile to watch content. These TV providers include:

• Xfinity
• Dish TV
• DirectTV
• Cox
• Spectrum
• Xtream
• Optimum
• Sparklight
• Suddenlink
• AT&T U-verse
• Verizon
• Wow TV
• And many others

When you create an NBCUniversal profile, you can save shows and customize your watchlist across several devices. The option to pause a show and return to it later makes it more convenient than live TV. Additionally, the app avails the latest TV show episodes one day after they air on TV. 

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

Syfy App Overview

The Syfy app streams NBC Universal-affiliated live TV, movies, and shows. I love the app because: 

• It lets you save the video-on-demand (VOD) content when you create an NBC Universal profile
• It provides the latest episodes of TV shows one day after they air on TV
• You can pause content and return to watch it later
• It has a user-friendly interface 
• You can mark your favorite content for easy access to new episodes
• It gives you access to other popular content from the NBC Universal family of networks like E!, USA, and Telemundo
• You can filter shows by genre or network when looking for content to stream

How to Install Syfy on FireStick

Syfy is free to download from the Amazon App Store. The installation process is outlined below:

1. Click Find.

2. Click Search.

3. Type Syfy in the search box, then select Syfy in the results section on the screen.

4. Click the Syfy app tile.

5. Click Download and wait for the app to install.

6. When the installation is complete, click Open.

SyFy app has been installed 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.

How to Use Syfy on FireStick

If you’re going to use the FireStick regularly, I suggest you add a shortcut to the home screen. Here is our comprehensive guide detailing how to create shortcuts on FireStick.

Syfy has a straightforward user interface that is easy to navigate. The home screen has a main menu with six categories. These are:

• Home
• Shows & Movies
• Live 
• Networks
• More
• Peacock

Each category lets you find the content you are looking for easily and in an orderly manner. For instance, the Home category displays trending content, the latest episodes of TV shows, new original movies or shows, and live content. As you scroll through, the content is fragmented into genres such as Horror, Witches, Zombies & Ghosts, Action and Adventure, Creature Features, and Animated Series.

The Shows & Movies category opens to more subcategories that let you quickly access your favorite content. These subcategories include A-Z, Popular, Movies, and Series. For example, the A-Z subcategory enables you to browse movies and TV shows alphabetically. 

The Popular section contains the trending and most watched VOD content. To filter the content to only show movies, select the Movies subcategory. Similarly, to see only the available TV shows, click on Series.

The Network category comprises the NBC Universal family of Networks, including NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, Peacock, Bravo, Oxygen, Telemundo, E!, UniversalKids and USA. When you select a channel, you get access to older and latest episodes of shows that air on that particular channel. For instance, you’ll see a list of the latest episodes of true crime programs on the Oxygen network.

Clicking on More reveals the following subcategories: My Profile, App Language, FAQs, Contact Us, and About Us. These sections are self-explanatory. For instance, the FAQs section provides a link to NBCUniversal help resources. The App Language section lets you switch languages to either English or Spanish.

My Profile section has two sub-sections; NBCUniversal Profile and TV Provider. If you’re already an NBC Universal user, click the Sign in button and enter your credentials. For a TV subscription with another provider, click on Link and input the TV provider’s credentials.

You’ll also find a search icon that offers a direct way to search for your favorite content. 

FAQ’s

Can I Watch Syfy on My FireStick?

Yes, the Syfy app is compatible with FireStick. You can install the app from the Amazon App Store and watch live TV, movies, and TV shows.

Do You Have To Pay To Install the Syfy App?

Installing the Syfy app does not require payment. However, you must activate an NBCUniversal profile or use your cable TV provider’s credentials to watch content on Syfy.

How Can I Install Syfy on FireStick?

To install Syfy on FireStick, follow the procedure below:

1. Click Find.
2. Click Search.
3. Type Syfy in the search box.
4. Select Syfy from the results that appear.
5. Click the Syfy tile.
6. Click Get/Download.
7. Click Open once the installation is finalized.

What Shows Are on the Syfy App?

The Syfy app streams popular and original sci-fi TV shows. Shows currently streaming on Syfy include:

• Resident Alien
• Killjoys
• The End is NYE
• Wynona Earp
• Futurama
• Van Helsing
• Astrid & Lily Save The World

Which App Can I Use To Stream Sci-Fi Content on FireStick?

The Syfy app on FireStick is one of the apps that offer sci-fi movies and TV shows.

Winding Up

Syfy is a free app from NBCUniversal that streams sci-fi, witchcraft, horror, and futuristic technology content. You can watch live TV, movies, and shows on the app with an active NBCUniversal Profile or cable TV subscription. Besides the Sci-fi content, you also access content on other NBC Universal networks like E!, Peacock, Bravo, and Telemundo. 

We hope that this article helped you install and watch Syfy on FireStick. Have you installed the app on your FireStick? If so, please leave a comment and let us know about your experience.

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