The Amazon Fire TV Stick works great out of the box, offering instant access to Amazon’s movies, shows, and music. But its real value comes from how much more it can do.
Discover new ways to watch, listen, and explore with a range of free Fire Stick apps, featuring movies, TV, news, and personal media streaming options. Below are some of the best to try.
Stream hundreds of live TV channels and thousands of free movies and shows.
What We Like
Access live TV without a subscription.
TV shows and movies in a variety of genres.
The interface makes browsing easy.
Pluto TV is a completely free live television streaming app. Use it without signing up for an account. Or, create a free account to unlock more channels and customize your viewing experience.
While Pluto TV may not have some of your favorite channels, it does host a variety of free live and on-demand shows and other content, including family-friendly entertainment.
Free news and weather from 400+ channels.
Haystack TV Inc
What We Like
Access local news for any location.
Trusted local, national, and international sources.
The Haystack free Fire Stick app aggregates news from sources all over the world and provides you with an easy way to find content from local, national, and international sources that interest you.
Find news on politics, business, entertainment, finance, technology, current events, and more, and follow your favorite sources or news topics.
The free Haystack Fire TV app allows you to customize your newscast by designating specific topics, sources, and categories to follow. It’s a great way to watch curated news on your Fire TV Stick or other Fire TV device.
Track the weather in multiple locations.
MacroPinch
What We Like
Free to download and use.
Accesses GPS to relay accurate weather conditions.
Weather condition animations are fun.
This Amazon Fire TV Weather app is a simple, functional, and useful addition to any app collection. Weather is intuitive and easy to use, supporting geo-positioning to give you an accurate weather reading.
Set up widgets for various locations, and get weekly and hourly forecasts. The app’s climate animations make weather come alive.
Stream movies, shows, and live TV, all for free.
Plex, Inc.
What We Like
Organize and stream your personal media to a TV.
Thousands of free movies and TV shows.
Personalized news streams available.
Available without a subscription.
The Plex app lets you stream movies, TV shows, and music from your computer to your Fire TV device, as well as watch several hundred channels of free live programming.
The great thing about Plex is the ability to stream your personal media content, including photos, movies, and shows. Plex also lets you add descriptions and artwork. To stream personal media, you’ll need to set up a free Plex Media Server.
The free Fire Stick app has phenomenal features, or upgrade to a Plex Pass to unlock more functionality.
Stream videos from your phone or tablet.
2kit consulting
What We Like
Stream web video on HDTV displays.
Use an iOS or Android device to stream.
Comes with an integrated browser for searching.
The Video & TV Cast app for Fire TV lets you browse the web and stream any video, movie, or live stream using your iOS or Android device. Stream videos from your camera roll, as well.
There’s no limit to how many videos you can watch and how long the videos are. This free app is a great addition to your Fire TV app collection.
Free movies, shows, and live TV.
Tubi, Inc
What We Like
Free movies and television; no subscription required.
Start watching without an account.
Includes movies that aren’t available elsewhere.
What We Don’t Like
App prompts account setup, though it’s unnecessary.
Must sit through lots of ads.
Tubi is like Netflix, but you don’t need a subscription. Start watching as soon as you download the app without making an account.
Like Netflix, you’ll find a library of on-demand movies and television shows that you can watch when you want. This free Fire Stick app also lets you watch live news, sports, and more.
The downside is that Tubi is ad-supported, so you have to watch commercials during every video. Still, it’s an easy, free, and enjoyable way to watch free movies on your Amazon Fire TV.
World news, covered 24/7.
Euronews
What We Like
Latest world news from multiple networks.
Available in several languages.
Correspondents offer varied perspectives.
Euronews provides daily breaking news with a European perspective, utilizing more than 400 reporters and correspondents with varied cultural backgrounds.
If you’re looking for world news from sources with differing worldviews, this free Fire Stick app is a great way to keep up to date. It’s available in several languages.
All your subscriptions and favorites, available on your Fire Stick.
Google LLC
What We Like
Best way to watch YouTube content on a Fire device.
Play videos from phone and send videos to a TV.
Works with voice commands.
The YouTube app for Amazon Fire TV devices helps you enjoy your favorite videos on the big screen, supporting multiple accounts and letting users easily browse video options or search by voice.
You can also play YouTube videos on your phone and send videos to your TV to enjoy with family and friends.
Livestream multiplayer games and esports.
Twitch Interactive
What We Like
Watch favorite games and streamers on your TV.
Also has cooking, crafting, chatting.
The Twitch app is the best way to watch game streams on your Fire Stick or other Fire TV device. The app doesn’t have all the features found on the Twitch website, but it does have an easy-to-navigate interface that makes finding what you’re looking for simple and intuitive.
In addition to game streams, watch interactive live shows presented by Xbox, Blizzard, and more, as well as special events.
Podcasts and music on the big screen.
Spotify AB
Fire TV devices come with Amazon Music, but if you don’t have an Amazon Prime or Amazon Music subscription, Spotify is an excellent option.
Listen to music and podcasts for free, see cover art and artist pages on your screen, and control the app with your remote control. Upgrade to premium if you prefer an ad-free experience.
Watch your favorite HISTORY TV shows.
A+E Networks
If you’re a fan of A&E’s HISTORY division, this app is a must for your Amazon Fire TV. Watch Pawn Stars, The Curse of Oak Island, Vikings, American Pickers, and more, and access new, original content.
The app is free to download and use. However, content is limited unless you have credentials for a supported TV provider.
Live events, documentaries, on-demand content, and more.
ESPN Distribution, Inc.
There are a lot of Fire TV apps that let you watch live and prerecorded sports, but the amount of free accessible content is limited. The ESPN app offers live streaming access to top sporting events as well as shows, films, highlights, and other content.
ESPN for Fire TV is free to download and use. If you subscribe to ESPN+, you’ll access more live events and content without needing a cable login.
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