Get Discovery Plus on FireStick with this guide

By Madhuri Potaju in FireStick Channels - October 25, 2022

Discovery Plus is one of the most recent streaming platforms, having debuted in the United States. The streaming service joins a slew of similar services, but the best thing about them is that they each have something unique to offer. So, what exactly is Discovery Plus? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Discovery Plus and show you how to get it on Firestick.

Overview of Discovery plus

Discovery, Inc. owns the streaming service Discover plus. It offers on-demand content from the Discovery family of networks, which means you can watch shows from Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Food Network, OWN, and HGTV all in one app. There’s also a lot of content acquired from other networks and original Discovery+ content.

The streaming service includes a streaming app that can be installed on most streaming-capable devices. When you install the app on your device, you can begin streaming for free; Discovery+ offers a 7-day free trial on all of its apps, so you can comfortably test out the app to see if it’s something you need.

Discovery plus charges $4.99 per month for an ad-supported version and $6.99 per month for an ad-free version after the free trial. There is also a Discovery plus for students plan available for $2.99 per month. But, student verification is required once a year to get that plan.

Key features of Discovery plus

  • Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV are among the streaming devices that support Discovery Plus. In addition to these, you can stream on the service’s official website.
  • Discovery Plus allows for up to 5 user profiles per account and up to 3 concurrent streams. Some content is available in 4K resolution for 4K-enabled Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV devices.
  • The majority of the Ultra HD content is available in the Nature & Animals collection of shows and specials, but you can also search for “UHD,” “Ultra HD,” and “4K” to see their complete selection. Keep in mind that you will require a stable network connection to watch 4k content.

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How to get Discovery plus on Firestick:

To get Discovery Plus on Firestick, you must first subscribe to it because it is a premium service that you must pay for (except in one case). If you already have Discovery Plus, you can skip this section.

To subscribe, select the plan you want and then proceed to create your account. To sign in if you already have an account, enter your email address and password. While Discovery Plus is currently available on Amazon’s Fire TV, there are plans to make it available on Amazon Prime Video Channel as well. For the time being, all Amazon Fire TV users can access Discovery network content via the Discovery Plus app.

Ways to Watch Discovery Plus on Firestick: 

There are two methods for watching Discovery Plus on your Fire TV or Fire TV stick. You can install the Discovery Plus app directly on your device, or you can cast content from the Discovery Plus app or web on your mobile phone or PC to your device. Let’s look into both possibilities. In both methods to watch Discovery Plus, you have to download and install the app. Here’s how to get Discovery Plus content to stream on Fire TV:

Install Discovery plus on Firestick or Fire TV device: 

  • Turn on your firestick and connect to a stable network.
  • Navigate to the home screen and from there choose the Find option.
  • Now you must go to the Search option Using the onscreen keyboard.
  • Then in the search bar enter “Discovery Plus.”
  • From the list of search results choose the Discovery plus app.
  • You will be taken to the app’s home page after selecting Discovery Plus.
  • You can also conduct a voice search. Hold the microphone button down and say “Discovery Plus.” This will also take you to the app. 
  • You can then get or download the app from there.
Get Discovery Plus on Firestick
Get Discovery Plus on Firestick
  • You can use the app after it has been downloaded and installed.

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Install Discovery plus app from Amazon:

Amazon has a Discovery plus app for your Fire TV here is the procedure to get it on your Firestick device e. You can add the app from Amazon in addition to getting it directly on your Fire TV device.

  • Go to Amazon.com and type in “Discovery Plus.”
  • Click on the Discovery Plus app once it appears on the results page.
  • You can select the device you want to install the app on the right side of the screen.
  • Now, open the Discovery Plus app on your phone, or visit discoveryplus.com on PC/Mac, and play any video. 
  • Now, tap on the cast icon on your phone/PC.
  • Now, select the Fire TV device.
  • Once you do that, the video will start playing from your phone to your PC. That’s it, you are Done.

Wrap up:

Discovery Plus is a fantastic video streaming service that focuses on reality-based programs with no fiction. It primarily covers the content of other natural reality-based factual channels such as Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, Investigation Discovery, and so on. We’ve outlined the steps you’ll need to take to install and watch Discovery Plus on Fire Stick. This way, you won’t have any problems installing the Discovery plus app on your Fire Stick. Hope you enjoyed our blog and do share your comments in the box below. See you around.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is Discovery Plus available for free on Firestick?

Discovery Plus is a subscription-based service, so it cannot be obtained for free. Discovery Plus has a $4.99 monthly subscription fee. You will, however, receive a 7-day free trial. 

Is Discovery Plus available on Firestick?

Yes, you can install the Discovery Plus app on your Firestick directly from the Amazon App Store.

How do I activate Discovery Plus on my Firestick?

You must go to the Discovery Plus official website. To watch movies and TV shows, you must subscribe to the Discovery Plus plan and sign in.

Why isn’t the Discovery Plus app working on the Firestick?

If Discovery Plus isn’t working on your Fire TV Stick, make sure you have an active subscription and restart the app.

Why isn’t the Discovery Plus app available on my Firestick?

The Discovery+ app may not yet be available in your country. You can, however, connect to a VPN and sideload the Discovery Plus app to gain access to it.