How to install Plex on Firestick: A beginner’s tutorial
In this article, we will show you how can install Plex on Firestick and Android TV boxes with a layman approach. Before we explore more about Plex let’s commence with our first step to install plex on firestick.
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What you need to do before you install Plex on Firestick and Android TV box
Before we install Plex on the two devices, it is important that we first sign up for the Plex account for which you have to follow the below steps:
- From you, laptop, phone or any internet-connected device visit their official website at the URL https://www.plex.tv.You can also the Amazon’s silk browser if you don’t want the trouble of accessing the website from any other device.
- Then, select ‘sign up’.
- Now, you will have to enter your existing Google, Facebook or apple credentials. In case you don’t have one you can create them afresh with an email address.
- Now, in the next window, you will be displayed with Plex subscription plans, which is not mandatory for you to avail of. However, just to keep you informed here are the Plex plans:
- $4.99 per month
- $39.99 per year
- $119.9 for a lifetime
With all these steps completed, you have successfully signed up to your Plex account. The best part about Plex is that the server (your PC) and clients (such as a FireStick or mobile device) do not need to be on the same wireless network. You can leave your computer at home and still watch videos stored on your hard drive on your mobile device from a friend’s house.
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How to install Plex on Firestick
Plex is available on the Amazon app store and is absolutely free to download. This saves you the trouble of sideloading it via a third-party app, for which the process would have been a little extensive. So, to install it in the simplest manner on Firestick, here is what you need to do:
Step 1: Search for the Plex app
Go to the search menu from your home screen and type ‘Plex’ to install Plex on Firestick. This can be done through the on-screen keyboard that will be provided to you. You can also get the desired results by using the voice command.
Step 2: Get the app by pressing the ‘Get’ button
For the purpose of installing the app, you have to now click the ‘Get’ button, lying next to the Plex icon.
Step 3: Install Plex on Firestick
Under ‘ Your apps and channels section’ Plex would be there, now simply Install Plex on Firestick. To sum up, the next step after you have installed the app would be to launch or start it.
How to install Plex on the Android TV box
Now, Android TV boxes can be of two kinds. One comes with Android OS while the other with a true Android TV OS. But, the difference between them is not pertinent to this guide in as much as they both support Google Play Store. Because that’s where we will be installing Plex from on our Android TV box.
For both types of boxes, the below steps should cater.
- Firstly, you will have to open the Google Play store.
- Then, open the Google Play store. You can either type it or use the voice command if permitted.
- From the search results, select the Plex icon.
- After that, select ‘install’
- Then, simply open or launch the app.
With these steps, you have successfully installed Plex on your Firestick device.
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How can I Install Plex on Firestick Safely?
The value of internet privacy cannot be understated if you are a supporter of cord-cutting. Your ISPs won’t protect your privacy. You must therefore defend yourself against internet threats. A VPN can be useful in this situation. You can mask your internet locations and deter online hackers by using a VPN service.
When consuming any media, you have every right to keep your identify private. The communication between Plex and your device is also protected with top-notch security. You can avoid man-in-the-middle attacks as a result, which reveal your personal information when you stream media.
By doing this, you may firmly lock down the Fire TV Stick Plex software.
Conclusion
Installing Plex on Fire TV devices can be an easy task if you follow the above steps carefully. The app indeed is utilitarian and we hope that you have the same good time as we did while being on the app.