How to Install Apps on a Firestick
Installing apps on a Fire TV Stick is done through the Fire TV app store. Search for the app, select it, and press Get or Download. The app will install automatically and appear in your app library.
Method 1: Search and Install
From the home screen, go to Find
Navigate to Find in the top menu bar, then select Search.
Type the app name
Use the on-screen keyboard or press the Alexa button and say the app name.
Select the app from results
Scroll through the search results and select the correct app.
Select Get or Download
On the app's page, select Get (free apps) or the price (paid apps). If you already have the app installed, an Open button will show instead.
Wait for installation
The app downloads and installs automatically. Installation takes a few seconds to a couple of minutes depending on app size.
Open the app
Select Open to launch the app immediately, or find it in Your Apps and Channels from the home screen.
Method 2: Browse the App Store
Go to Your Apps and Channels
From the home screen, select Your Apps and Channels.
Select App Store
Scroll to the right and select the App Store option.
Browse categories
Choose a category — Entertainment, Music, Games, Lifestyle, etc.
Select and install
Choose an app and select Get or Download to install it.
How to Install Apps Remotely via Amazon Website
You can also install apps on your Firestick remotely via the Amazon website on a computer or phone:
Visit amazon.co.uk/appstore
Search for the app you want on Amazon's website.
Sign in to your Amazon account
Use the same account that is registered on your Firestick.
Select Deliver to [your device]
Click the Get button and select your Firestick from the dropdown.
App installs automatically
The app will appear on your Firestick within a few minutes.
Where Are Installed Apps on a Firestick?
Installed apps appear in Your Apps and Channels on the home screen. Recently used apps appear in the Recent section at the top. You can pin frequently used apps to your home screen: hover over the app icon, press the Menu button (three lines), and select Move to Front.
How to Update Apps on a Firestick
Search for the app and open its app store page. If an update is available, an Update button will appear. You can also enable automatic app updates in Settings → Applications → Appstore → Automatic Updates. See our full guide on how to update a Firestick.
How to how to uninstall apps on a Firestick
Find the app in Your Apps and Channels
Navigate to Your Apps and Channels from the home screen.
Hold over the app icon and press Menu
Press the Menu button (three lines) on your remote.
Select Uninstall
Choose Uninstall and confirm.
Installing IPTV Apps on Firestick
If you have an IPTV subscription from FirestickHub, we will advise the best compatible player app for your setup and walk you through entering your credentials via WhatsApp. The IPTV player installs the same way as any other app — via the Fire TV app store. Our IPTV for Firestick guide covers the full setup.
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Shop Firestick PackagesFrequently Asked Questions
Go to Find → Search on the home screen, search for the app, select it, then press Get or Download.
Via amazon.co.uk/appstore — sign in, find the app, and select Deliver to your registered Firestick device.
They appear in Your Apps and Channels on the home screen. Recent apps also appear in the Recent row at the top.
Yes — most apps are free. Some require subscriptions to access content, but the apps themselves are free to install.