How to Install and Use WhatsApp on Firestick

WhatsApp hardly requires any introduction, as it is the most popular social media app. It is used by millions of users to share instant messages. The great part is that it uses your internet connectivity to deliver messages reliably. Thus, you don’t have to spend any additional costs. With WhatsApp, you can chat one-on-one or with a group of people. This application can be used for both personal and business needs.

Besides texting, users can chat over video or voice calls and share documents, files, photos, videos, etc. While WhatsApp is available for different devices, you will not find an official version on Amazon FireStick. But you can sideload WhatsApp on Firestick using the Downloader or ES File Explorer app.

How to Download WhatsApp on Firestick

#1. Power ON your Firestick-connected TV and connect the Firestick to a stable Wi-Fi connection.

#2. Look for the Find tab on the home screen and click it.

#3. Tap the Search tile and type Downloader using the virtual keyboard.

#4. Locate and select the Downloader app from the search suggestions.

#5. Hit the Get button or Download icon to install the downloader app on Firestick.

#6. Hit the Home button on your Fire TV stick remote.

#5. On the home screen, click the Gear-shaped icon.

#6. Navigate to the bottom and select the option My Fire TV.

#7. Tap Developer Options on the next screen.

#8. Select the option Install unknown apps and enable the Downloader app.

#9. Go to the Apps section on Firestick and launch the Downloader app.

#10. On the URL box, enter the WhatsApp APK link and select the Go button.

#11. The APK file will start to download. Once downloaded, you will see the WhatsApp installation screen.

#12. Hit the Install button to download the app on Firestick.

#13. Open WhatsApp and sign in to the app to chat with your friends on a big screen.

Alternative Way to Install WhatsApp on Firestick

#1. Install the ES File Explorer on your Firestick-connected TV. Then, navigate to Firestick Settings and enable the Install unknown apps option for ES File Explorer. To enable it,

Go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install unknown apps → Enable ES File Explorer.

#2. Launch the ES File Explorer app after installation and grant access to the required permissions.

#3. Click the Downloader option on the ES File Explorer home screen.

#4. Hit the +New icon exhibited at the bottom.

#5. On the pop-up menu, fill in the WhatsApp APK link in the path field and type WhatsApp in the name field.

#6. Then, tap Download Now and wait for the file to download.

#7. Once downloaded, hit the button Open File and tap Install.

#8. Again, select the Install button on the installation screen.

#9. WhatsApp will begin to install on your Firestick.

#10. Launch the app and log in to your WhatsApp account.

#11. That’s it. Enjoy chatting with your friends on your TV.

How to Use WhatsApp on Firestick

#1. Launch the WhatsApp on Firestick.

#2. Tap Agree and Continue after reading the terms and agreement.

#3. Tap your country and enter your Phone number using the on-screen keyboard.

#4. Complete the verification process to proceed further.

#5. Then, give access to the necessary permissions.

#6. Type your Profile name and select Next.

#7. Now, chat with your desired person on a larger screen.

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