The Apple TV app for Firestick offers a truckload of video content. It is a premium video streaming platform that costs $9.99 per month. In addition to Apple TV+ content, you can buy or rent movies from different providers and watch them on your Firestick. If you are into sports, you can get the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ and watch live MLS games on your Fire TV Stick. Get a subscription from the official website.
Here, I have mentioned all the possible ways to download Apple TV, sign in, and watch its content on Firestick. The guide is suitable for installing the Apple TV app on all Fire devices from the first generation to Firestick 4K and Fire TVs.
How to Download Apple TV on Firestick Directly
1. Open its Home page by pressing the Home button on its remote control.
2. Then, go to the Find option and select the Search tab. Type Apple TV and search for the app.
3. After locating, click Download/Get and get the app on your Fire device.
4. When the installation is over, the Open button will appear. Click on it and launch the app.
How to Add Apple TV on Firestick from Amazon App Store Website
1. Head to the Amazon App Store website from the smartphone or PC browser.
2. Log in to the website with your Amazon account credentials.
3. After signing in, select the Search box at the top and search for Apple TV.
4. When you find the app on the search results, select it and reach the app info page.
5. Then, use the drop-down menu and select the Fire device linked to your Amazon account.
6. Now, click on the Get App option and wait till the downloading is over.
7. After the downloading process, turn on your Firestick/Fire TV. When you go to the Apps section, you can find the Apple TV app there.
How to Activate and Watch Apple TV on Firestick
1. Open the Apple TV app installed on your Fire TV Stick or Fire TV device.
2. Then, select the Start Watching option.
3. Now, click the cog wheel icon in the right corner and open the Settings option.
4. Select the Accounts option on the top.
5. On the next screen, click on the Sign In option.
6. Now, you’ll get two different options to log in: Sign In on your Mobile Device and Sign In on This TV.
7. If you select the Sign In on This TV option,
- Enter your Apple ID and password on the consecutive screen using the on-screen keyboard.
- After entering, click on the Sign In option.
8. If you select the Sign In on Mobile Device option,
- An activation website and an activation code will appear on the screen.
- Open a PC or mobile browser and visit the activation website [https://activate.apple.com/]. Alternatively, scan the QR code on your mobile and head to the website directly.
- Enter the displayed activation code on the website and click Continue.
- Now, sign in to the website with your Apple account.
- Refresh the Apple TV app on your Fire TV Stick.
Now, you’ll be logged into your Apple TV account. Select the Apple TV+ logo on the app and start watching the app’s holdings.
What should I do if I can’t find the Apple TV app on Firestick?
On some rare occasions, you can’t locate the Apple TV app on the Amazon App Store. Or, the Apple TV app you have downloaded won’t work properly on your Fire device. In such times, you can sideload the Apple TV app on Fire TV Stick with the help of sideloading tools like Downloader. In the upcoming points, I’ll guide you to get the Downloader app on Firestick and install the Apple TV app using it.
1. Select the Find tab and the Search field on your Firestick Home page.
2. Using the virtual keyboard, type and search for Downloader.
3. Once found, click the Download/Get option and install the Downloader app on Fire device.
4. Now, you must permit Downloader to install third-party apps on your Firestick. So, return to the Home screen and select the Settings icon in the corner.
5. On the next screen, select the My Fire TV tile and go to the Developer Options.
6. Then, select the Install Unknown Apps option.
7. A list of applications will appear on the screen. Select the Downloader app and turn on its toggle.
8. Now, launch the Downloader app from the Apps section on your Firestick.
9. Select Allow to all the permissions asked. After setting up the app, click the Home tab in the left pane.
10. A URL field will appear. Enter the Apple TV APK URL (https://urlsrt.io/appletv) and click the Go button below.
11. Now, the Apple TV APK file will be downloaded to your Firestick. Select it and click on the Install option.
12. By doing so, the Apple TV app will be downloaded and added to your Fire device.
13. You can launch it and log in to your respective Apple TV account to watch content.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do you subscribe to Apple TV on Firestick?
It is not possible to subscribe to Apple TV+ directly on Firestick. You need to use a smartphone or PC to manage the subscription.
2. How do I fix the Apple TV Verification Failed error message on my Firestick?
If you are getting the Verification Failed error message, the activation code might have expired. Close the app and do the activation process from step one to fix the issue.
