How to Browse and Download New Apps on Your Fire TV Stick
The App section of the Fire TV Stick interface is organized by category. Follow these steps to download an app:
Connect your Fire TV Stick to the internet. Otherwise, it won’t be able to download apps. Navigate to the home screen of your Fire TV device. Press right on your remote until you reach the Apps section. Press down on your remote control to enter the Apps section, and then use the directional pad to find an app you’re interested in. With that app highlighted, press the button in the center of the directional pad to select the app. With Get selected, press the button in the center of the directional pad. Wait for the download to complete to launch the app, or return to the Apps section later to use the app at any time. The 8 Best TV Streaming Services in 2023
How to Use the Search Function to Find and Download Apps on a Fire TV Stick
If you don’t see the app you’re looking for in the App section of your Fire TV interface, use the search function to look for specific apps. You can also use this function if you have a broader category of app you want to download.
If you don’t remember the name of an app, but you can remember what it does or what type of content it has, you can also search for that.
Here’s how to use the search function on a Fire TV Stick, or any other Fire TV device, to find and download apps:
Navigate to the home screen of your Fire TV Stick, or any other Fire TV device. Press left on the directional pad to enter the search section. The search section is represented by a magnifying glass. If you have a Fire TV remote with a built-in microphone, you can also perform searches by pressing the microphone button on the remote. Use the directional pad to type the name of the app you’re looking for, and then select it from the list. You may not have to type the entire name of the app. If you see the app you’re looking for, and you’re not done typing, just press down on the directional keypad until you reach the name of the app you want. Locate the app you’re interested in, and press the button in the center of the directional keypad to select it. With Get selected, press the button in the center of the directional keypad to download the app. Wait for the app to download and then launch it, or return to the Apps section later to use it whenever you want.
What Kind of Apps Can You Download On a Fire TV Stick?
Fire TV Stick apps are primarily focused on delivering video content, and all of the major streaming services have apps. You can get apps for Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, HBO, and most other streaming services.
You will also find apps for music, like Spotify, apps for sports, news, and most other types of content that you can stream on a computer and other devices. There are even web browsers, like Firefox, that you can use on your Fire TV Stick, and some games as well.
Most Fire TV Stick apps are free, but there are some that require an up-front purchase, and others only work if you pay a monthly fee or have a cable subscription.
