YouTube is the perfect streaming app for your Firestick streaming device. It has a vast library of videos and titles. With YouTube, you can watch any videos for free. If you want, you can download videos to view them in offline mode as well. YouTube app is officially available on the Amazon App Store and the app is developed especially for Firestick. So, the navigation between icons can be done easily with the remote.
YouTube on Firestick
The availability of YouTube for Firestick is always a cat and mouse game. Initially, the YouTube app was available on the Amazon App Store and can be installed on Fire TV. Then, in 2018, the app was removed from the store and stopped supporting Firestick devices. And then after a year, in April 2019, the app was released again on the Amazon App Store and made available for Firestick. In turn, Amazon Prime has built-in Chromecast support. A conflict between Google and Amazon is the reason for this. But now it is available on Amazon Firestick.
How to Install YouTube on Firestick?
Step 1: On the home screen, click the Search icon using the Firestick Remote.
Step 2: The on-screen keyboard will appear. Type YouTube and search for it.
Step 3: Select YouTube from the list of apps displayed on the Apps & Games category.
Step 4: Click the Download or Get icon to install the app on your Firestick.
Step 5: Wait for the download to complete.
Step 6: Now, click the Open icon to launch YouTube on your Firestick.
Step 7: Sign in with your Google account and start using YouTube on your Firestick.
Related: How to Chromecast YouTube Videos to TV
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is YouTube available on Fire Stick?
Yes, YouTube is available for Fire Stick and officially listed in the Amazon App Store.
2. How much is YouTube on Fire TV?
YouTube app is available for free and you can watch all the videos for free but with ads. To get ad-free streaming, YouTube Premium costs $11.99 per month.
3. Is YouTube Free on Amazon Prime?
No, with Amazon Prime you will get free services only from Amazon. But Youtube videos are free to stream if you are watching with ads.
Decider
Install the YouTube app on your Amazon Firestick device and watch all the videos. YouTube is the perfect time killer app to pass your spare time. If you have any difficulties in the above steps, tell us in the comments section. We will guide you.