Watching Live TV on a Firestick
A Firestick can receive live TV in three main ways: free catch-up apps, paid streaming services like NOW TV, and IPTV subscriptions. Each suits different viewing habits and budgets.
Option 1: Free Live TV via Catch-Up Apps
Several free apps available on Fire TV include live channel streams:
- BBC iPlayer: Live BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, CBBC, and more
- ITVX: Live ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, and ITVBe
- Channel 4: Live Channel 4, E4, More4, and Film4
- My5: Live Channel 5, 5Star, 5USA, and 5Select
These are completely free to use and only require a UK internet connection and (for iPlayer) a valid TV licence.
Option 2: Live TV via NOW TV
NOW TV (Sky's streaming platform) offers live channel packages via a monthly subscription. Available packages include Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, Entertainment (Sky Atlantic, Sky Max, etc.), and Hayu. You can install the NOW app from the Fire TV app store.
Option 3: Live TV via IPTV
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) delivers live TV channels directly over your broadband connection. An IPTV subscription gives you access to a large number of live channels from the UK and internationally, often including sports, news, entertainment, and international content that free services do not carry.
Our FirestickHub Firestick packages include a 1-Year IPTV subscription with 25,000+ live TV channels. This is by far the most comprehensive live TV option available for a Firestick.
For a detailed IPTV setup guide guide, see our IPTV for Firestick guide.
How to Set Up Live TV via IPTV on a Firestick
Purchase a FirestickHub package
Our packages include the Firestick and a 1-Year IPTV subscription at one price.
Receive your IPTV credentials via WhatsApp
We send your server URL, username, and password the same day you order.
Install an IPTV player app
Install a compatible IPTV player app from the Fire TV app store. We recommend the best option for your setup.
Enter your credentials
Open the IPTV player, add a new playlist using the M3U URL or Xtream credentials we provide.
Load your channels
The app will connect to the server and load all your live channels, EPG, and VOD content.
Start watching live TV
Browse channels by category, use the EPG to see what is on, or search for specific channels.
Which IPTV Channels Are Available?
- UK free-to-air channels (BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5)
- UK premium channels (Sky Sports, BT Sport equivalent, Sky Cinema, Sky Atlantic)
- International news (CNN, BBC World News, Al Jazeera, Sky News)
- Sport from across the world including football, boxing, Formula 1, cricket, tennis, and UFC
- International entertainment channels from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas
- Movies and series via the VOD on-demand library
What Internet Speed Do You Need for Live TV?
- SD quality: 3–5 Mbps
- HD quality: 8–15 Mbps
- Full HD: 15–25 Mbps
See our guide on Firestick internet requirements for full details.
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Shop Firestick PackagesFrequently Asked Questions
Via free catch-up apps (BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4), via NOW TV, or via an IPTV subscription. IPTV gives the most channels.
Yes — via NOW TV (Sky Sports), via free apps where available, or via an IPTV subscription which often includes dedicated live sports on Firestick.
Yes. The BBC iPlayer app includes live streams of BBC One, BBC Two, and other BBC channels. Install it from the Fire TV app store.
IPTV delivers live TV channels over your broadband connection. An IPTV subscription gives you access to thousands of live channels via a player app on your Firestick.