Part 1: Preparing FireStick to Install VLC Playerġ.
This method involves sideloading the app through the Downloader app, which is available for free on the Amazon App Store and does not show annoying advertisements.įor those not yet initiated, the Downloader app allows FireStick users to download files from the internet easily and hassle-free.
How to Install VLC Player on FireStick via Downloader Click Download to install VLC on FireStick. Select VLC for Fire under Apps and Games.ĥ. Search VLC Player and select it from the suggestion list.Ĥ. How to Install VLC on Firestick via Amazon App Storeģ. In this method, I am going to take you through the step to install VLC Player on Firestick using the Amazon app store. Here is why you must use a VPN all the time. ExpressVPN also has a special deal where you can get 3 months free and save 49% on annual plan. If you don't like their service, you can always ask for a refund. Also, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. It is very easy to install on any device including Amazon Fire TV Stick. I use ExpressVPN which is the fastest and most secure VPN in the industry.
If you use third-party streaming apps on your Fire TV Stick, you should always use a good FireStick VPN and hide your identity so that your movie viewing experience doesn’t take a bad turn. Currently, your IP is visible to everyone. Governments and ISPs across the world monitor their users' online activities. If you are a new user, who just bought the FireStick, you can install the VLC player in two ways – directly downloading it from the Amazon app store and sideloading it using the Downloader app. VLC for FireStick can be installed easily from the Amazon App Store. It’s not just an app, it’s a digital savior. VLC is intended for everyone, is totally free, has no paid features, no ads, no spying and is developed by passionate volunteers. It is free, supports all file formats (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, MKV, WebM, WMV, MP3), can optimize audio and video playback based on the device, supports integration with streaming services. The same player is now available on Amazon Fire TV Stick too. Many users on all platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS, Unix, iOS, Android) consider VLC Player their go-to app for playing any kind of media. Before getting into the process, let’s see what is VLC Player is all about. The same method is applicable to all the FireStick products, including Fire TV Stick Lite, FireStick 4K, and even Fire TV Cube.
Support for network streams, including HLS, MMS or RTSP.Play MKV, multiple audio tracks (including 5.1), and subtitles tracks (including SSA!).Play all files, in all formats, including exotic ones, like classic VLC media player.
VLC offers support for advanced subtitles including full SSA compatibility, multi-track audio, and playback speed control. It allows file synchronization with Dropbox, GDrive, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive, iTunes, direct downloads and through WiFi sharing as well as streaming from SMB, FTP, UPnP/DLNA media servers and the web. It can play all your movies, shows and music in most formats directly without conversion. VLC for Mobile is a port of the free VLC media player to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.