Are you looking for a live TV streaming service that offers only prime channels? You can try Sling TV on Firestick. The Sling TV app is compatible with Fire TV Stick and can be downloaded from the Amazon App Store. The subscription packages on Sling TV are well-categorized based on the genre. In addition to the regular subscription packages, you can add premium networks as add-ons, like Starz, AMC+, etc.
You can even download the content using the cloud DVR feature and can watch it anytime on your Firestick. Like Freevee on Prime Video, you can try Freestream on Sling TV to watch live TV channels for free. Before you start, go through our installation guide and choose the suitable method to get on-board Sling TV on your Fire TV Stick.
Subscription
Sling TV offers three subscription plans to users. As Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, you need to purchase a membership mandatorily to stream the content.
| Subscription Plans | Pricing Per Month | Total Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | $40 | 31 |
| Blue | $40 | 41 |
| Orange & Blue | $55 | 47 |
How to Sign Up for Sling TV
1. Head to the official website of Sling TV on a PC or smartphone browser.
2. Click Try Us Today on the home page.
3. Create an account using your email address and zip code, and set a password.
4. Choose the subscription plan and select add-ons if needed.
5. Head to the checkout page and complete the payment.
How to Get Sling TV on Firestick and Fire TV
1. Click the Home button on the remote to get the home screen. Tap the Find icon on the home screen.
2. Scroll down to the Search bar.
3. Search for the Sling TV app and select the app from the search results.
4. On the next screen, tap the Get or Download button to install the app.
5. Then, click the Open button to launch the app on your Firestick.
How to Download Sling TV from Amazon Website
Using the Amazon App Store website, you can install apps on your Firestick from your PC remotely.
1. On your PC, go to the Amazon website.
2. Sign in with your Amazon account that you are using on your Firestick or Fire TV.
3. Go to the Search bar and search for the Sling TV app.
4. Select the app from the results.
5. On the next screen, click the Get App button and choose your Firestick device.
6. Within a minute or two, the app will be installed on your Firestick.
7. Open the app and sign in with your Sling TV account.
How to Sideload Sling TV on Fire TV Stick
Downloader is the best tool for Firestick to sideload apps. It is completely free to download and use.
1. On the Fire TV Stick home screen, go to Find > Search.
2. Type Downloader and select it from the suggestions.
3. Click Get or Download to install Downloader on Firestick 4K.
4. Go to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options.
5. Enable Install unknown apps and turn on the option for Downloader.
6. Open Downloader from the home screen or the Your Apps & Channels section.
7. Allow the app the necessary permissions and enable JavaScript in the Downloader’s settings.
8. Enter the Sling TV APK file URL in the input/text box and select Go.
9. Click Install and choose Open to start using the Sling TV app immediately.
How to Activate Sling TV on Firestick
1. After installation, launch the Sling TV app and select Sign In to get the activation code.
2. Open any browser on your smartphone or PC and visit the Sling TV activation website
3. Provide the Activation Code.
4. Sign in to your Sling TV account.
5. Set up Sling TV on your Firestick device and stream the content.
How to Screen Mirror Sling TV from an Android Smartphone
Using Screen Mirroring on Fire TV Stick, you can mirror your Android smartphone screen. With that, you can easily screen mirror the Sling TV to your Firestick.
1. Initially, enable the Screen Mirroring feature on your Firestick. Go to Settings → Display & Sounds → Enable Display Mirroring.
2. Now, connect your Android smartphone to the Firestick’s home WiFi network.
3. Open the Sling TV app on your Android smartphone. If you don’t have the app, install it from the Play Store.
4. Login with your account and play any video content on the app.
5. Go to the Notification Panel on your smartphone and tap the Cast icon.
6. From the list of devices, choose the Firestick device.
7. Now, the video content from your smartphone will appear on your Firestick device.
8. To stop the mirroring, tap the Cast icon from the Notification Panel and click the Disconnect button.
How to AirPlay Sling TV on Fire TV
If you are a Fire TV user, you can AirPlay media content from your iPhone or iPad. Unfortunately, the AirPlay feature is not available for Firestick streaming devices. Turn on the AirPlay on Fire Stick to mirror the Sling TV app from your iPhone.
1. Turn on the AirPlay feature on your Fire TV. Go to Settings → Display & Sounds → Apple AirPlay & HomeKit → Turn on AirPlay.
2. Then, connect your iOS device to the Firestick’s home WiFi network.
3. Open the Sling TV app on your iPhone. If you don’t have the app, install it from the App Store.
4. Login with your subscribed account if needed and play any video content.
5. Now, go to the Control Center and tap the Screen Mirroring icon.
6. From the list of AirPlay-compatible devices, choose your Fire TV.
7. The video content from your iPhone will appear on your Fire TV.
8. To stop the mirroring, tap the AirPlay icon and choose iPhone from the Devices list.
FAQ
The Sling TV app is available on Fire TV Stick. You can download the app for free and acquire a subscription to stream the content.
If your Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube OS is outdated, you can’t install the Sling TV app, as the platform is compatible with devices after 2016 or later.
Yes, the Sling TV app is compatible with the Fire TV Stick 4K devices.
To update Sling TV, head to Settings → My Fire TV → About → Check for Updates. If there is a new firmware update, install it.