Hotstar is the most popular online streaming app that can be used on the Amazon Firestick. It is now referred to as Disney+Hotstar. Fire TV users can use Hotstar to watch movies, TV shows, serials, live sports, news, etc. The app has content for both the general audience and the sports fanatics. It is a cord-cutter for Firestick that aims to give a unique video experience, not like any other service. With Hotstar on Fire TV Stick, you can access your region-specific content at any time without needing to depend on a cable or satellite TV subscription. In this article, let us see how to install Hotstar on Amazon Fire Stick, Fire TV 4K & Fire TV Cube.
Hotstar has been downloaded more than 350 million times globally and has more than 150 million active monthly users. Apart from streaming, you will be able to download any content to watch it offline mode.
Features of Hotstar on Firestick
- The adaptive video streaming technology of Hotstar will automatically choose the best video quality, and you will experience seamless playback.
- Hotstar has a smart search option that will quickly bring what you are looking for at a lightning-fast rate with minimal navigation.
- Watch match replays or get live scores of various sports like Cricket, Tennis, Hockey, Badminton, Football, Formula 1 Racing, and more.
- Hotstar app has an up-to-date movies list, and the user can stream movies in different categories, genres, languages, etc.
- With a Hotstar VIP subscription, watch Star channels before the shows are premiered, get unrestricted access to the live sports content, etc.
- By subscribing to Hotstar Premium, you can watch the latest American TV shows, Hollywood movies, and more without ads.
How to Install Hotstar on Firestick
Quick Guide: On Firestick home > click Search under Find category > Search for Hotstar > select Get > Click Open to launch.
#1: Power on the Firestick and click on the Search icon under the Find category from the Fire TV home.
#2: Type and search for Hotstar by using the on-screen virtual keyboard.
#3: You should click on Hotstar from the search result. Now, click the Get or Download button to start downloading it on Firestick.
#4: When the Hotstar app completes its downloading process, click on the Open button.
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How to Activate Hotstar on Amazon Fire TV
#1: When you open the Hotstar app, you will get an activation code.
#2: Go to the Hotstar activation website on your PC or smartphone.
#3: Sign in with your Hotstar account or phone number.
#4: Enter the Hotstar activation code and click the Continue button.
#5: After the activation, you can stream all the video content from Hotstar on Amazon Fire Stick.
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Hotstar is an added advantage to those Firestick users out there. Under one roof, the users can choose to stream various content like live TV, movies, TV serials, Hotstar originals, etc. The sports videos on Hotstar are available in many regional languages, which no other service provider has. The added advantage is the database of the Hotstar app is updated on a daily basis, and thus, you will never miss any latest episodes.
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FAQs
To fix the Disney+ Hotstar not loading issues on Firestick, check for the internet connection and update the latest version of the app. If it doesn’t fix the issues, sign out from Firestick and Hotstar. Then, relaunch the app sign in again. You can get more help with Hotstar customer support.
You can stream Hotstar for free with a free trial for 30 days.
You can stream Disney+ Hotstar in the USA, UK, and from other countries using a VPN service.