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The Amazon Fire TV Stick and other Fire TV devices work right out of the box. However, you’re limited to the movies, TV shows, and music available through Amazon.
Broaden your entertainment horizons with Amazon Fire Stick apps for movies, television, news, and music, and stream your digital media collection to your TV. Here are our favorites.
Some of these apps require a subscription to use or to unlock all content and features. Many offer a free download or trial period.
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Access to live streaming sports for free.
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Extensive college sports streaming available.
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No cable subscription required.
Stadium is the best free sports streaming app on Fire TV devices. It’s worth downloading if you’re looking for more live sports options, especially college sports.
Stadium has original, live programming in addition to streaming games, classic game replays, highlights, and more. Like the rest of the sports apps, a premium upgrade is required for some games and content.
The Jackbox Party Pack 8 app for Fire TV is great for hosting game night, whether your fellow gamers are playing locally or streaming remotely. The question-and-answer game Fibbage is a favorite, letting you guess weird facts about your friends.
The game pack is $29.99 to download and use.
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Massive library of TV shows, movies, and more.
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Exclusive Netflix Originals.
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Includes 4K content.
Netflix is a premium streaming service with tons of shows and movies, and its Amazon Fire TV app is a great way to enjoy Netflix entertainment on your television instead of on your computer.
Watch blockbuster movies and favorite TV shows. You’ll also discover Netflix Originals, including Stranger Things and Orange Is the New Black, that you can’t watch anywhere else.
If you’re a Netflix subscriber, this is the first app you should download for your Fire TV Stick or other Fire TV device. If you aren’t a subscriber, you’ll need to sign up to use this app on your Fire TV.
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Free movies and television; no subscription required.
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Start watching without an account.
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Includes movies that aren’t available elsewhere.
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App still prompts account setup, though it’s unnecessary.
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Must sit through a lot of ads.
Tubi is like Netflix, but you don’t need a subscription. Start watching as soon as you download the app without making an account. Like Netflix, you’ll find a library of on-demand movies and television shows that you can watch when you want.
The downside is that Tubi is ad-supported, so you have to watch commercials during every video. Still, it’s an easy, free, and enjoyable way to watch free movies on your Amazon Fire TV.
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Watch favorite games and streamers on your TV.
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Also has cooking, crafting, chatting.
The Twitch app is the best way to watch game streams on your Fire Stick or other Fire TV device. The app doesn’t have all the features found on the Twitch website, but it does have an easy-to-navigate interface that makes finding what you’re looking for simple and intuitive.
In addition to game streams, watch interactive live shows presented by Xbox, Blizzard, and more, as well as special events.
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Access live TV without a subscription.
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TV shows and movies in a variety of genres.
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The interface makes browsing easy.
Pluto TV is a completely free live television streaming app. Use it without signing up for an account. Or, create a free account to unlock more channels and customize your viewing experience.
While Pluto TV may not have some of your favorite channels, it does host a variety of free live and on-demand shows and other content, including family-friendly entertainment.
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Free access to many popular shows.
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Build a personalized watch list.
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App exclusives let you see premiere episodes.
If you’re looking to get your cartoon fix on your Fire TV device, the Cartoon Network app is a great option. Watch many Cartoon Network favorites, including Teen Titans Go!, Steven Universe, Infinity Train, and more.
The Cartoon Network Fire TV app is free to download and use. However, you’ll gain access to more episodes if you have a valid TV provider subscription from sources like AT&T, Charter Spectrum, or Xfinity.
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Latest world news from multiple networks.
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Available in several languages.
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Correspondents offer varied perspectives.
Euronews provides daily breaking news with a European perspective, utilizing more than 400 reporters and correspondents with varied cultural backgrounds.
If you’re looking for world news from sources with differing worldviews, this free app is a great way to keep up to date. It’s available in multiple languages.
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Access local news for any location.
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Trusted local, national, and international sources.
Haystack aggregates news from sources all over the world and provides you with an easy way to find content from the local, national, and international sources that interest you.
Find news on politics, business, entertainment, finance, technology, current events, and more, and follow your favorite sources or news topics.
The free Haystack Fire TV app lets you customize your newscast by designating topics, sources, and categories to follow. It’s a great way to watch curated news on your Fire TV Stick or other Fire TV device.
There are a lot of Fire TV apps that let you watch live and prerecorded sports, but the amount of free accessible content is limited. The ESPN app offers live streaming access to top sporting events as well as shows, films, highlights, and other content.
ESPN for Fire TV is free to download and use. If you subscribe to ESPN+, you’ll access more live events and content without needing a cable login.
Fire TV devices come with Amazon Music, but if you don’t have an Amazon Prime or Amazon Music subscription, Spotify is an excellent option.
Listen to music and podcasts for free, see cover art and artist pages on your screen, and control the app with your remote control. Upgrade to premium if you prefer an ad-free experience.
Facebook is ubiquitous, accessible on computers and phones. So, why not access it on your TV via the Amazon Fire TV app?
This app is great for watching Facebook videos and Facebook Live content, as well as Facebook Watch original programming, such as Red Table Talk.
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Animated favorites from yesterday and today.
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New episodes of Scooby-Doo Guess Who?
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All content is family-friendly.
Cartoon fans of all ages will love the Boomerang app for Fire TV, featuring shows with Scooby, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, the Smurfs, the Flinstones, and many more. There’s also a slew of new, original cartoons. Enjoy your cartoons ad-free, and download cartoons to watch on the go.
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Watch exclusive Disney content.
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Original content from big-time creators.
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Watch on four screens at once.
Disney+ arrived amid much fanfare and publicity for exclusive shows like The Mandalorian and special events like Hamilton. If you’re a fan of classic Disney shows and movies, or if you love the Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars franchises, this app is a must-have for your Fire TV.
While the app is free to download, you’ll need to sign up for a Disney+ subscription for $7.99 (with ads) or $13.99 (no ads) per month.
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Stream web video on HDTV displays.
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Use an iOS or Android device to stream.
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Comes with an integrated browser for searching.
The Video & TV Cast app for Fire TV lets you browse the web and stream any video, movie, or live stream using your iOS or Android device. Stream videos from your camera roll, as well.
There’s no limit to how many videos you can watch and how long the videos are. This free app is a great addition to your Fire TV app collection.
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Hundreds of workouts for all fitness levels.
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Closed captioning and multiple languages.
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Most workouts don’t require equipment.
If you have a Beachbody subscription, getting the BODi app for your Amazon Fire TV will be a great addition to your workout options. Choose from hundreds of workouts that range from easy to professional, and create a personal fitness library.
If a move is too difficult, the app shows you easier equivalent moves. Many workouts are 30 minutes or less and require no extra fitness equipment.
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Free to download and use.
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Accesses GPS to relay accurate weather conditions.
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Weather condition animations are fun.
The Amazon Fire TV Weather app is a simple, functional, and useful addition to any app collection. Weather is intuitive and easy to use, supporting geo-positioning to give you an accurate weather reading.
Set up widgets for various locations, and get weekly and hourly forecasts. The app’s climate animations make weather come alive.
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Best way to watch YouTube content on a Fire device.
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Play videos from phone and send videos to a TV.
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Works with voice commands.
The YouTube app for Amazon Fire TV devices helps you enjoy your favorite videos on the big screen, supporting multiple accounts and letting users easily browse video options or search by voice.
You can also play YouTube videos on your phone and send videos to your TV to enjoy with family and friends.
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Organize and stream your personal media to a TV.
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Thousands of free movies and TV shows.
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Personalized news streams available.
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Available without a subscription.
The Plex app lets you stream movies, TV shows, and music from your computer to your Fire TV device, as well as watch more than 250 channels of free live programming.
The great thing about Plex is the ability to stream your personal media content, including photos, movies, and shows. Plex also lets you add descriptions and artwork. To stream personal media, you’ll need to set up a free Plex Media Server.
The free app has phenomenal features, or upgrade to a Plex Pass to unlock more functionality.
If you’re a fan of A&E’s HISTORY division, this app is a must for your Amazon Fire TV. Watch Pawn Stars, The Curse of Oak Island, Vikings, American Pickers, and more, and access new, original content.
The app is free to download and use. However, content is limited unless you have a TV provider’s credentials to enter.
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