fuboTV is an American television streaming service where you can watch all popular sports channels, including ESPN, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, beIN Sports, CBS Sports Network, and more on your Firestick. With the fuboTV account on Fire TV, you can log in and stream entertainment from 25+ other apps.
fuboTV is a subscription-based service, and you need a membership to watch the content on your Firestick. The subscription plan starts at $79.99/month, and new users can get the free trial for 7 days. Visit the official website of fuboTV to sign up for an account.
In this article, you will learn all the possible ways to watch fuboTV on Firestick or Fire TV.
How to Install fuboTV on Firestick
1. Go to the home page on your Firestick.
2. Select the Find option from the home screen.
3. In the search bar, type the app’s name and pick the fuboTV app from the list.
4. On the next page, hit the Download button to install the app on Firestick.
5. After installation, tap the option Open to launch the app for activation.
How to Activate fuboTV on Firestick
1. Open the fuboTV app on your Firestick
2. You can either tap Sign in with Email and enter the fuboTV account details or tap Sign in with a Code to get the activation code.
3. If you choose Sign in with a Code, you can see an activation code on your TV screen.
4. Visit the fuboTV activation website on your Smartphone / PC web browser and enter the activation code. Then, tap Submit.
5. Now, sign in with your account credentials.
Once the activation process is done, relaunch the app on Firestick and stream fuboTV content.
How to Sideload fuboTV on Firestick
If you reside outside the US, you can’t find the fuboTV app on your Firestick’s Amazon App Store due to geo-restriction. In that case, you can sideload the fuboTV APK using the Downloader app on your Firestick. To sideload the APK using Downloader, you need to turn on the Install Unknown Apps option.
To do so, go to Settings → My Fire TV→ Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → enable the Downloader app.
After the installation, launch the downloader app on your Firestick. In the URL field, enter the fuboTV APK URL [https://urlsrt.io/fuboTV] and tap Go. Now, open the APK file and download the fubo TV app on your Fire TV. Launch the app and stream unlimited movies and series on your Firestick.
How to Screen Mirror fuboTV on Firestick
Alternatively, you can screen mirror the fuboTV content on Firestick from your Android smartphone. To do so, you need to enable the Display Mirroring option on Firestick.
To turn on Display Mirroring on Firestick, navigate to Settings → Display & Sounds → Enable Display Mirroring.
After that, install the fuboTV app on your Android smartphone from the Play Store. Now, connect your Android smartphone and Fire TV to the same WiFi network. Swipe up/down the Notification Panel and tap the Cast icon on your smartphone. Choose your Firestick from the list of available devices. Launch the fuboTV app on your smartphone and sign in to your account. Play any content and stream it on your big screen.
How to Fix the fuboTV App Not Working on FireStick
Sometimes, the fuboTV app takes a long time to load the content and freezes on a Fire TV Stick. If you face any issues while streaming on the fuboTV app, refer to the troubleshooting steps below to fix them.
- Check the internet connection: Check whether you have a good Internet speed to stream fuboTV content without any buffering issues. If not, connect the Firestick to a stable WiFi.
- Restart your Fire TV Stick: If the fuboTV app freezes on a black screen, force close the app and restart the Firestick device to resolve the problem.
- Update the fuboTV App: Ensure that you are using the latest version of the fuboTV app. If not, update the application on Firestick.
- Uninstall and Reinstall fuboTV: If the app crashes frequently, uninstall the fuboTV app from the Firestick and reinstall it again to fix the issue.
- Update Fire OS: If the Fire TV is outdated, the app will also have streaming issues. Check for updates and update the Firestick if it is available.
- Reset Firestick: If none of the methods work, the final troubleshooting method to try is to reset the Firestick. After resetting, install the app on Firestick again and stream content.
- Contact fuboTV Customer Support: If the problem persists, contact fuboTV support to resolve it.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I cancel the fuboTV subscription on Firestick?
Navigate to the My Account section on the fuboTV app and select Subscription & Billing. Then, tap Cancel Subscription and confirm it to cancel the fuboTV plan on Fire TV Stick.
2. Does fuboTV support multiview on Firestick?
No. fuboTV multiview feature for streaming four live TV channels simultaneously is supported only on Apple TV.
