Silk Browser is one of the pre-installed apps on Firestick. Like other browsers, you can use the Silk browser to get answers to all your queries. Having a browser on Firestick would be more convenient as it helps people surf online and stream content. Among the various browsers on the list, Amazon’s own Silk Browser is the perfect choice for getting on your Firestick.
As mentioned earlier, all Firestick devices come pre-installed with the Silk Browser. If you are unable to find it, you can install it on your device using the procedure below.
How to Get Silk Browser on Firestick
1. From the Home page, tap the Find icon.
2. In the Search bar, type Silk browser. (You can also press and hold the Alexa button and say “Silk Browser” to open the app info page).
3. Select the browser application from the list of apps displayed.
4. Hit the Get or Download button to install the app on your Firestick.
How to Use Silk Browser on Firestick
The Silk Browser uses the Bing Search engine by default. You can customize the search engine, cursor speed, saved passwords, accessibility, and parental controls by using the browser’s settings menu.
1. Once the app gets installed, launch the app by clicking Open.
2. A pop-up will be displayed stating the Terms & Conditions. Hit Accept terms.
3. Now, a short tutorial on how Silk Browser works will stream through the TV.
4. On the Search bar, type the desired website’s URL and hit Go.
5. You can also search by using the Alexa button on the remote.
6. Silk Browser offers plenty of interesting quick settings, including Bookmarks, Desktop view, Private mode, and so on.
7. Videos on the Silk browser will play in full-screen mode. You can move the cursor using the Fire TV remote to have control over the playbacks.
8. The Settings option will be available at the bottom of the home screen.
9. The Silk browser also pops up the last visited page, even when you launch the app after some time. This will help you access the website easily.
Is it possible to Uninstall Silk Browser on your Firestick?
Silk browser might be a pre-installed app, but Firestick allows you to uninstall it from your device. Here are the ways to uninstall an app on your Firestick.
1. From the homepage, go to the “Your Apps & Games” section.
2. Hover over the Silk browser and press the Menu on your Firestick remote.
3. Scroll down and choose the uninstall option.
4. Click on uninstall again to delete the app from your device.
FAQs
1. How do you view the history on the Silk Browser?
To view the history on the Silk browser, launch the Silk browser→ click the Menu option → select History to view your browsing history on Fire TV Stick.
2. Is Silk browser free on Fire TV Stick?
Yes, the Silk browser is free to access on your Fire TV Stick.
3. How do you change the search engine in the Silk browser?
To change the search engine, launch the Silk Browser → Navigate to Settings → Advanced → Search Engine → choose the Search engine you want.
4. How to fix the Silk browser not working on Firestick?
You can try restarting the Fire TV, clearing the cache on the browser, or uninstalling and reinstalling the Silk browser app to fix the browser not working issue.
