Fire TV Stick setup

An HDMI streaming stick held in front of a television

Fire TV Stick setup

Written for Amazon Fire TV Stick. You will need the username, password and server URL from your welcome message.

  1. Open Settings then My Fire TV then Developer options, and turn on Install unknown apps for the Downloader app.

  2. From the Fire TV home screen, search for and install the free Downloader app.

  3. Open Downloader and enter the player link we sent you, then press Go.

  4. Install the player when prompted, then open it.

  5. Enter the username, password and server URL from your welcome message.

  6. Wait for the channel list and guide to load. This can take a minute or two the first time.

Worth knowing

Keep the Stick on an HDMI extender rather than pushed flat against the back of the TV. Heat and signal interference are the two most common causes of stuttering on this device.

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