Viaplay is a Sweden-based streaming app that offers 1,000+ on-demand content, including movies, TV series, and documentaries in multiple genres. To access Viaplay content on Firestick, you need to purchase its subscription plan, which starts from $5.99/month, from its official website.
The best part of this app is that you can connect up to five devices, and it supports concurrent streams of two devices simultaneously. You can avail of its free trial period for 7 days and watch its content for free on Firestick. In this article, I have explained the steps to install and activate Viaplay on Fire TV Stick.
How to Get Viaplay on Firestick
1. Press the home button on your remote.
2. Click the Find icon on the home page.
3. Type and search for Viaplay. (If you are using an Alexa Voice remote, you can just press and hold the Alexa button and say “Viaplay”).
4. Pick the Viaplay app from the search results and click the Get/Download button.
5. Wait for the app to download. Open the app to launch it and proceed with the activation process below.
How to Activate Viaplay on Firestick
1. Open the Viaplay app on your Fire TV Stick.
2. Click the Sign In With Activation Code option.
3. You will see a Viaplay activation code on the TV screen. Make a note of it.
4. From your PC or smartphone, go to the activation website (www.viaplay.se/activate).
5. Enter the login credentials of the Viaplay account and click the login button.
6. Enter the Viaplay activation code and click the Send button.
7. The Viaplay app will now be activated on your Fire TV Stick. Now, you can stream your favorite movies and TV series on a big screen.
How to Sideload Viaplay APK
If you cannot find the Viaplay app on the Fire TV Stick due to geo-restrictions, you can sideload the Viaplay APK file by installing a third-party APK installer called the Downloader app on the Firestick. After installing the app, you need to enable the installation of unknown apps for the downloader.
For that, head to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Toggle ON downloader app.
Open the Downloader app and click the Home tab on the left pane. Then, enter the APK URL of Viaplay [https://urlsrt.io/Viaplay] on the URL box and tap Go to download the APK file. Once downloaded, click the Install button. Launch the Viaplay app after installation and log in to stream your desired movies.
How to Cast ViaPlay Content to your Firestick
If you use the Viaplay app occasionally on your TV or if you cannot install the app on Firestick due to insufficient storage space, you can cast the content to your Firestick from your Android phone.
1. Connect your smartphone to the same Wi-Fi as your Firestick.
2. Download the Viaplay app from the Play Store.
3. Open the Viaplay app on your phone and play any content.
4. You will find the cast icon in the top right corner. Click on that.
5. Choose your Fire TV Stick from the list of available devices for pairing.
The video will play on your TV.
FAQs
1. Can I access Viaplay for free on Firestick?
Yes, new users can watch Viaplay content for free on Fire TV Stick by availing of the free trial for 7 days.
2. Why is the Viaplay app not working on Firestick?
The Viaplay app will not work on the Firestick for multiple reasons, like unstable Internet connection, outdated software, excess app cache, and temporary glitches on the Fire TV Stick.
3. Does updating Viaplay resolve the issue of the app not working on Firestick?
Yes. Updating the app on Fire TV Stick resolves the issues on Viaplay.
