Discovery+ is highly popular for offering non-fiction content related to Food, True Crime, History, Relationships, Paranormal, and more. To access Discovery Plus on Firestick, you need to purchase its subscription plan from the official website. The subscription plans cost $4.99/month (With ads) and $6.99/month (Without ads).
The added advantage is that the Discovery+ app offers a free 7-day trial for all of its plans to test whether the service is worth buying. With this app on Firestick, you can stream a plethora of content from famous channels such as Food Network, Animal Planet, TCL, Lifetime, and many more. This article covers the installation and activation of Discovery Plus on Firestick.
How to Install Discovery Plus on Firestick
1. Connect your Firestick to the HDMI port of your TV and turn it on.
2. Press the Home button and hit the Find icon.
3. Search for the Discovery Plus app using the virtual keyboard.
4. Choose the Discovery+ app from the search results and go to the app info page.
5. Now, click the Get button to install the app on your Firestick.
6. Once downloaded, open the app and launch it on your device.
How to Use Discovery+ on Firestick
1. Once the app is downloaded, open the Discovery Plus app under the Your Apps & Games section.
Quick Tip: You can also move the app to the Firestick Home page for easy access. For that, navigate to the app under Your Apps & Games section and click the Menu button. Then, choose Move to Front in the pop-up. You can now access the Discovery+ app from the home screen.
2. You can find the Sign In button on the Discovery Plus app. Click it. If you are a new user, you must sign up for the service by clicking the Start Free Trial button.
3. Enter the login credentials of the Discovery Plus app in the required field and click Sign In.
4. Once done, play your desired Discovery+ content and enjoy streaming it on your Fire TV Stick.
How to Sideload Discovery Plus APK on Firestick
If you cannot find the Discovery Plus app due to geo-restrictions, you can sideload the Discovery Plus APK file using a third-party APK installer app called Downloader on Firestick. Also, you need to grant the necessary permission to install third-party apps.
To do it, go to Settings → Tap My Fire TV tile → Click Developer Options → Select Install Unknown Apps → Toggle the button near Downloader app.
Open the Downloader app, click the Home tab on the left pane, and enter the Discovery Plus APK link (https://urlsrt.io/Discovery-Plus-on-Firestick) in the URL box. Then, click the Go button. The Discovery+ APK file will be downloaded to your Fire TV Stick. Finally, select the Install button to get Discovery+ on Firestick. Launch the Discovery+ app after installation and log in to the account to watch content.
How to Screen Mirror Discovery Plus on Firestick
If you occasionally use the Discovery Plus app on your TV, you can screen mirror the app from your Android smartphone. This can ultimately save memory space on your Fire TV stick.
To enable screen mirroring on Firestick, you need to turn on the Enable Screen Mirroring option. Press and hold the Home button on your remote -> Select the Screen Mirroring option.
Then, connect your Android Phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Firestick. Download Discovery+ from the Google Play Store on your phone. Now, open the Notification panel and click the Cast icon. The entire screen of your smartphone will be displayed on Firestick. Then, open the Discovery Plus app, log in to your account, and play any content to view it on your Fire TV Stick.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why can’t I download the Discovery+ app on Firestick?
You cannot download the Discovery Plus app if there is insufficient storage space. So, try to free up storage or extend storage on Firestick and install the app again.
2. How to fix the Discovery Plus app not working on Firestick?
The Discovery Plus app might not work without an internet connection, so connect your Firestick to a high-speed connection. If the issue persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. You can also try restarting your Firestick device.
3. How do you get Discovery Plus on Firestick for free?
You can access Discovery Plus for free by availing of its free trial for 7 days.
4. Is it possible to cancel Discovery Plus on Firestick?
Yes. You can cancel Discovery+ on Firestick by navigating to the device’s Account & Profile Settings.
5. Can I watch the Discovery channel on my Fire TV without cable?
Yes. By installing live TV streaming apps, like Hulu, fuboTV, Sling TV, etc., you can watch the Discovery channel on your Fire TV.
