Are you wondering how to stream live TV channels on your Amazon Fire TV Stick device? YouTube TV might be the best solution for you. Just like the YouTube app, the YouTube TV app is also available on the Amazon App Store to install the app on your Firestick streaming device. On the YouTube app, you can watch over 100 live TV channels that stream live news, sports events, reality TV shows, and more. Users can also explore the vast collection of on-demand content which includes top-hit movies and popular TV series.
YouTube TV suggests content that you may like based on your watching habits. With a single subscription, you can create multiple profiles for each of your family members to have a separate watchlist. YouTube TV also provides unlimited DVR storage, which lets you record your favorite content and watch it anytime you want.
Subscription
Here are the subscription plans available on YouTube TV. If you’re subscribing for the first time, you will get a free trial to try out the service.
| Plans | Price per month |
|---|---|
| Base | $72.99 |
| Spanish | $34.99 |
How to Sign Up for YouTube TV
1. Head to the official website of YouTube TV.
2. Click on the Try It Free option.
3. Sign in with your Google account.
4. Select a subscription plan.
5. Enter your payment details to complete the signup process.
How to Watch YouTube TV on Firestick
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 YouTube 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 Install YouTube TV from Amazon Website
Using the Amazon App Store website, you can download apps on your Firestick 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 YouTube 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 YouTube TV account.
How to Sideload YouTube TV on Fire TV Stick
Downloader is the best tool to sideload apps on Firestick. 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 download the Downloader on Firestick.
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 YouTube TV APK file URL in the input/text box and select Go.
9. Click Install and choose Open to start using the YouTube TV app immediately.
How to Activate YouTube TV on Firestick
1. After installation, launch the YouTube TV app and select Sign In.
2. You will get the activation code.
3. Open any browser on your smartphone or PC and visit the YouTube TV activation website – tv.youtube.com/start.
4. Provide the Activation Code and select Continue.
5. Sign in to your YouTube TV account.
6. Set up YouTube TV on your Firestick device and stream the live TV channels.
How to Screen Mirror YouTube TV from an Android Smartphone
Using the Display Mirroring feature on Fire Stick, you can mirror your Android smartphone screen. With that, you can easily screen mirror the YouTube 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 YouTube 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 YouTube 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 feature on Fire Stick to mirror the YouTube 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 YouTube 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.
FAQs
Yes, the YouTube TV app is available for Amazon Fire Stick.
If the YouTube TV app is not working on your Firestick, follow the troubleshooting steps below to fix the issue.
[1] Check the internet connection.
[2] Restart the YouTube TV app.
[3] Reboot your Firestick / Fire TV.
[4] Upgrade the YouTube TV app on Fire TV.
[5] Update the Fire TV Stick to the latest firmware.
Select the content to record and choose Add. The Add icon changes to the recording icon. To access the recorded content, head to the Library to find the recorded shows using DVR.
To enable CC on YouTube TV, tap the Menu button on the Fire TV remote → Subtitles → Choose OFF → Enable it.
Yes, you can enable the PIP feature on YouTube TV. Select the Profile picture → Settings → Select Picture in Picture.