How To Set Up Firestick & Install Free Streaming Apps (2023) October 2, 2023 / Fire TV The following step-by-step guide will show you How to Set Up Firestick and turn your device into a powerful streaming machine. We also provide steps to set up a Firestick or Fire TV device with tons of Streaming Apps that serve up free content. This includes options for Movies, TV Shows, Live TV, Games, and much more. If you recently purchased a new Amazon Firestick, then this is the perfect tutorial to help you get started. The Amazon Firestick is arguably the most popular streaming device on the market. This is due to its low price point, jailbreaking abilities, and integrated Amazon technology. We will be discussing jailbreaking and other ways to optimize your Firestick or Fire TV later in this post. First, however, we will need to set up your Firestick for use. This little device can work in several ways to get you tons of content including Movies, TV Shows, Live TV, Games, Music, and more. Because of its low price point and optimal power, it is a great choice for any media streamer. In 2023, Amazon released the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max. This device is capable of streaming 4k Movies and TV Shows along with numerous other features including 16 GB of internal storage. At a price tag of $59.99, this powerful device has turned into a media streaming giant. Amazon also has several other variations of Firestick including the Fire TV Stick 4K as well as the Fire TV Stick Lite. These are priced at $49.99 and $29.99, respectively, and a cheaper option to get streaming with the Amazon Firestick. The following guide will show you how to set up any Firestick or Fire TV device which includes the Fire TV Cube. By purchasing an Amazon Firestick, millions of users have found that they can now cancel their expensive cable or dish packages. The following steps and information will guide you through setting up a Firestick in under two minutes. How To Set Up Firestick – Step-by-Step Guide The guide below will show you How To Set Up Firestick on the Fire TV Stick Lite. However, these steps will be similar to the Fire TV Cube, Firestick 4k, or any other Fire TV device. Your Firestick or Fire TV upon purchase includes the following items: Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote with 2 AAA Batteries Power Cord HDMI Extender (not included with Fire TV) You will also need to prepare the following: A compatible HDTV with an HDMI port Stable internet connection Active Amazon account to be used for the setup Step 1Remove contents from the package and insert the two AAA batteries into the remote. Step 2Plug the power cord into an outlet and into your Firestick. Step 3Choose an HDMI port and plug the Firestick into your TV. If you have an HDMI port that is difficult to get to, use the provided HDMI extender. IMPORTANT: It is NOT recommended to use a USB port on your television as the power source for the Firestick. You should use the provided power adapter and plug it into an actual power outlet to avoid problems with the device. Step 4Select the HDMI Input with the television remote that you plugged your Firestick into. Step 5Press the Play button to begin setup. Step 7Choose your language. In this example, English (United States) is selected. Step 8Choose the wireless network you want to connect your Firestick to. Step 9Enter your network password and click Connect. Step 10 Your device will check for updates. Step 11 It will then begin downloading the latest software. Step 12After the latest software has been installed, you will be prompted to sign in to Amazon. If the device recognizes you, click Continue. Or, you can use a different Amazon account by clicking Change Account. Step 13 If you already have a Firestick device you will be prompted to Restore Fire TV to the same settings. Click Skip or Restore. Step 14 You are then prompted to select your brand of TV. Step 15Click Next. Step 16Toggle up and down volume buttons on your remote and click Yes after heaering the music from your TV. Step 17Your remote is now successfully set up. Click OK. Step 18If you are not a Prime member, you can Try Prime FREE for 30 days. Or click Not now. Step 19You are then given the option to purchase Amazon Kids+. Click Start or No Thanks to skip. Step 20 We are now prompted to select our preferred streaming apps. Choose Get Started or No Thanks to skip. Step 21You can select any streaming services that you prefer. (If you are going to jailbreak your device, there is no need to install any available apps.) Step 22 After making your apps selection click Finish. Step 23 You can now select your Parental Controls. Click Enable or no Parental Controls. Step 24You will now encounter the Firestick home screen. Step 25 Step 26 You are then presented with the Firestick home screen. Firestick Setup is now complete. Enjoy! How to Set Up Firestick – Jailbreaking As mentioned previously, one of the best ways to get the most out of your Firestick or Fire TV is by “jailbreaking” the device. By removing restrictions imposed by Amazon, you can start installing applications that are not available in the Amazon App Store. These apps will provide tons of free content including Movies, TV Shows, Live TV, and more. “Jailbreaking” your Firestick will give you access to: Stream free content and download various apps from third-party providers that offer the content you can’t find on the Amazon App Store. High-quality movies, music, and other content Personalize your entertainment by downloading your preferred apps Watch live TV with the latest news, sports events, and more for the entire family Play the latest online games Our popular jailbreak guide instructs you to side-load apps that allow for unlimited free content: How To Jailbreak a Firestick After jailbreaking the Firestick many users install Kodi and other APKs (Android applications) for accessing free movies, TV shows, Live TV, and more. How to Install Kodi on Firestick/Fire TVBest Streaming APKs VPN For Firestick/Fire TV One of the most important tools for a Firestick owner, especially if the device is “jailbroken”, is a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Why would you want to set up a VPN for your Amazon Firestick or Fire TV? Using a VPN on your Firestick/Fire TV will make it impossible for 3rd party app developers, hackers, site operators, and your ISP from logging your activity. Another reason to use a VPN on your Firestick or Fire TV is to have the option of “unblocking websites” or streams that are only available to people in certain geographical regions. Check out our popular guide below for more information on VPNs and how to install the best VPN on a Firestick/Fire TV. How to Install VPN on Firestick/Fire TV How to Set Up Firestick – Remote and Alternatives Although the Firestick Remote is better than most, there are still limitations and several issues that can occur over time. And once you jailbreak your device, you’ll notice that some apps are not optimized for the Firestick remote control. The solution? Troubleshoot your Firestick remote problems or look into alternatives. Oftentimes many use an application like Mouse Toggle, but these 3rd party remote control apps are not always reliable. We suggest viewing our firestick remote alternatives guide below where we list popular options like wireless keyboards, air mouses, remote apps, and much more. Firestick Remote Alternatives How To Set Up Firestick – Bonus Tutorials TROYPOINT offers numerous tutorials so you can get the most out of your Firestick or Fire TV. The links below will help with troubleshooting, installation, and much more to make your Fire TV device the best it can be. Firestick Buffering If you start to experience buffering on your Firestick, we suggest going through our tutorials below. How to Stop Buffering on FirestickFirestick Ethernet Adapter Firestick Storage Each model of the Firestick contains only 8GB of internal storage, which isn’t much. We receive hundreds of storage-related questions and that’s why we put together this in-depth tutorial below. How to Expand Storage on Firestick Restarting & Resetting Firestick Experiencing Issues with your Firestick? Perhaps it’s necessary for a quick restart or reset of your device. How to Restart FirestickHow to Reset Firestick Live TV In addition to the Movie and TV Show apps we mentioned above, there are several Live TV or IPTV options available for the Firestick. Refer to our IPTV guide below. TROYPOINT IPTV Guide Music Music apps on the Firestick allow you to stream music for free, play songs for offline playback, create your own beats, and more. Best Firestick Music Apps Retro Games <img class=" Was this answer helpful? Yes No