Watch Live TV on Fire TV

You can watch live TV on supported apps and browse what's airing from the Fire TV home screen.

Note: Some apps require a paid subscription.

To watch live TV on your device:

  1. Download apps that offer live TV content from the app store.
    Note: If you have a Fire TV Smart TV, you can connect a live TV source (like a digital antenna) to your device. To learn more, visit Connect a Live TV Source to Your Fire TV Smart TV.
  2. Scan for channels:
    1. Go to Settings from your Fire TV menu.
    2. Select Live TV .
    3. Select Channel Scan.
    4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Choose a show that you'd like to watch. To browse what's currently airing, go to the On Now row on your home screen or use the Guide button on your remote.
    You can also go to Live from your home screen.

You can customize or favorite channels on your Fire TV. To add a favorite or manage channels on your Live TV:

  1. While watching a channel, select the Left or Guide button on your remote to open Channel Guide.
  2. Select the Menu button on your remote.
  3. Select Add to Favorite Channels or Add & Manage Channels to customize your channel preferences.

For more help, try our Amazon Fire TV forum.

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