How to Browse and Download New Apps on Your Fire TV Stick

The App section of the Fire TV Stick interface is organized by category. Follow these steps to download an app:

How to Use the Search Function to Find and Download Apps on a Fire TV Stick

If you don’t see the app you’re looking for in the App section of your Fire TV interface, use the search function to look for specific apps. You can also use this function if you have a broader category of app you want to download. If you don’t remember the name of an app, but you can remember what it does or what type of content it has, you can also search for that. Here’s how to use the search function on a Fire TV Stick, or any other Fire TV device, to find and download apps:

What Kind of Apps Can You Download On a Fire TV Stick?

Fire TV Stick apps are primarily focused on delivering video content, and all of the major streaming services have apps. You can get apps for Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, HBO, and most other streaming services.  You will also find apps for music, like Spotify, apps for sports, news, and most other types of content that you can stream on a computer and other devices. There are even web browsers, like Firefox, that you can use on your Fire TV Stick, and some games as well. Most Fire TV Stick apps are free, but there are some that require an up-front purchase, and others only work if you pay a monthly fee or have a cable subscription.