How to install TikTok on Fire TV? Achieve it with these methods

For some time now we have known what it is like to enjoy multimedia content on the big screen. In fact, most Smart TV models allow us to install applications like TikTok, which were initially created only for mobile phones. Now, can you do the same if you use a Fire TV Stick? Yes that's how it is, How to install TikTok on Fire TV? Let's see.

There are at least two ways to install TikTok on Fire TV: through the official store and through the APK of the TV application. The first will depend on the region you are in. We will explain why later. The second method is available anywhere in the world. Next, let's take a closer look at this matter.

How to install TikTok on Fire TV?

In previous posts we analyzed how see TikTok on TV with Fire TV, but this time we will focus on how to install TikTok on Fire TV. And, to watch TikTok on a TV, just duplicate the mobile screen on the TV. Now, having the application installed on the Fire TV is different. Today we are going to show you how you can achieve it.

By using a Fire TV Stick we can see that they are available platforms and applications that we usually use daily like Netflix or YouTube. It even allows us to install games or social networks like TikTok. Thanks to this feature, it is not mandatory to buy a Smart TV just to use these apps on your TV.

Your location is important

At the beginning we said that to install TikTok on Fire TV you must take into account the region in which you live. What does your residence have to do with downloading an application? Well, the truth is that TikTok has been available on the Amazon appstore since 2021. However, only released for the following countries:

• U.S.
• for immigration to Canada.
• Germany.
• United Kingdom.
• France.

This means that if you are in countries like Spain, you will not find the TikTok TV application in the Amazon appstore. However, This does not mean that you will not be able to install the app. There is a little trick that we will tell you about later.

How to install TikTok from the official Fire TV Stick store

However, you may currently be in one of the countries mentioned above. Therefore, we are going to tell you how install TikTok on Fire TV through a completely transparent process and simple. The native application is called TikTok for TV and you will find it in the Amazon appstore.

Next, we leave you the steps to install TikTok on Fire TV:

1. Go to the start of Fire TV.
2. Enter the appstore.
3. Search with the TikTok for TV control.
4. Click on Download and wait for it to install on your device.
5. Done. Now you can see it on the home screen along with the other applications.

Install TikTok using its APK

Now, how to install TikTok on Fire TV if you are not in one of the countries where it is enabled? If you searched for TikTok TV in the app store, chances are you haven't seen it. In that case, you have to follow a slightly longer procedure but just as simple as the previous one.

Step 1: Grant download permissions on Fire TV

The first thing you should do is grant installation permissions for applications from unknown sources. For what purpose is this done? Typically, Amazon only allows you to install native apps that are in the appstore. But, by enabling the installation of apps from unknown sources, you can install any app in APK format, even though it is not in the official store.

With this point clear, here we leave you the Steps to enable the installation of apps from unknown sources on Fire TV:

1. Go to the Fire TV home and select Settings.
2. Next, tap on the My Fire TV section.
3. Then choose Developer Options.
4. Activate the “ADB Debugging” and “Apps of unknown origin” options.
5. Ready. This way your Fire TV will be free to install what you need.

Step 2: Download a native app in the appstore: Downloader

The second step you must take to install TikTok on Fire TV is to download an app that you can find in the appstore, it is called Downloader. To do this, go to the app store and type 'Downloader', select it and click on 'Get'. Wait for it to install and press 'Open' and you will be ready to take the last step.

Step 3: Download TikTok TV APK via Downloader

Now that you have the Downloader app on your Fire TV, you can use it to find and download the TikTok APK for TV. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Enter the Downloader application.
2. Go to the sidebar and enter the 'sectionWeb Browser'.
3. There you will find a browser like any other, use it to search 'apkmirror.com' which is a very safe site to download the APK of many applications.
4. Once inside, search TikTokTV. It is mandatory that you set TV so that the application you download works correctly on your Fire TV.
5. Now, download the latest available version of TikTok TV.
6. When you have downloaded the APK, you will see a pop-up window where you will have to press 'Install'.
7. Finally, tap OK for the app to install on your device.
8. Ready. Once the steps are completed you should have TikTok TV in the Fire TV app drawer.

What you should keep in mind when installing TikTok on Fire TV

If you managed to install TikTok on Fire TV using its APK, there is an important factor that you should keep in mind. The truth is that when we download applications from an “unofficial” site, the updates are not carried out automatically. This means that you must be careful to uninstall the old version and install the most recent version that is available.

However, we could say that this is the only drawback of downloading apps using this means. After all, you can enjoy the same benefits than if you got it from the official store.