DISH Anywhere comes bundled with DISH subscription, providing you with access to your favorite content on the go. Let see how to easily install it on your Fire TV devices.
How to Install DISH Anywhere on Firestick / 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 or click the Search tile.
3. Search for the DISH Anywhere 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 DISH Anywhere from Website
Using the Amazon App Store website, you can install 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 DISH Anywhere.
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.
How to Sideload DISH Anywhere on Firestick
Downloader is the best tool for sideloading any app 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 install the Downloader app 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 DISH Anywhere apk file URL in the input/text box and select Go.
9. Click Install to install DISH Anywhere and choose Open to start using DISH Anywhere immediately.
How to Activate DISH Anywhere on Firestick
1. After installation, launch the app and get the Activation Code.
2. Open any browser on your smartphone or PC and visit the DISH Anywhere Activation link [https://www.dishanywhere.com/activate].
3. Provide the Activation Code and select Activate Device.
4. Log in to your account and go to the DISH Anywhere app on Firestick.
5. Select the content for streaming on your Firestick.
How to Screen Mirror DISH Anywhere to Firestick from Android Smartphone
Using the Screen Mirroring feature on Firestick, you can mirror your Android smartphone screen. With that, you can easily screen mirror the DISH Anywhere 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 DISH Anywhere 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 DISH Anywhere 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 TV to mirror DISH Anywhere 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 DISH Anywhere 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, tap the AirPlay icon from the playback screen.
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.
How to Stream DISH Anywhere on Firestick Outside USA
The DISH Anywhere app is available only in the US. To access the app’s international content in your home location, you need to use VPN on your Firestick. NordVPN is powerful enough to bypass the geo-restrictions imposed by the app. Get a subscription from NordVPN and stream the video content without limitations.
1. Install NordVPN on Firestick from the Amazon App Store.
2. Open the VPN and sign in with your subscribed account.
3. Go to the Servers section and choose the US server.
4. Then, open the DISH Anywhere app and stream the video content.
5. Click the Connected button on the VPN app to disconnect from the VPN network.
FAQ
Yes, you can install the DISH Anywhere app on Firestick for free.
Go to Apps tile Firestick → select DISH Anywhere app → Menu → More Info → Update.
The DISH Anywhere app on Firestick may freeze due to various factors, including:
1. Weak or unstable internet connection.
2. Insufficient device resources (RAM, storage, etc.).
3. Outdated app version.
4. Compatibility issues with Firestick firmware.
5. Software glitches or bugs within the app.
You can log in up to DISH Anywhere on five devices using the same DISH Network credentials.
Troubleshoot DISH Anywhere not working on Firestick: stable internet, restart device, update app, clear cache, reinstall, update firmware, seek support.