Twitter is a popular social media site in the world. Moreover, this is often referred to as a microblogging site where everyone shares their thoughts as short posts called Tweets. Many of us would have created the account to follow our favorite celebrities and influencers, as most of them are on Twitter. And we all like to take everything on the bigger screen. And with Firestick, you can stream Twitter on your TV and scroll it on the big screen. Now, let us see how to install Twitter on Amazon Firestick and use it.
Can I Get Twitter on Amazon Fire Stick
No. For Firestick, Twitter has developed a specific app, Twitter on FireTV. Although it is an official app available on the Amazon App Store, it isn’t the same as Twitter. i.e., Twitter on Fire TV gives access to free live Video, Timeline, Moments, Periscope, and Vines, even without authentication or account. You cannot search, create a personalized channel, access the menu, etc.
How to Install Twitter App on Firestick
Quick Guide: On Fire TV, select Find > choose Search > search for Twitter on Fire TV >> click Get > select Open.
1). Turn on your Firestick and connect to the internet.
2) On the Amazon home screen, hover over to select the Search tile under the Find menu.
3). Then, use the on-screen virtual keyboard and remote to navigate, type Twitter, or Twitter on FireTV.
4). Select Twitter on Fire TV from the search results.
5). On the app info screen, click on the Get or Download tab.
6). The app will be downloaded. Choose Open to launch the app.
7). Login with your account credentials.
How to Install Twitter on Firestick using PC
1). On any of the web browsers on a PC, go to the Amazon App Store website (https://www.amazon.com)
2). And login to your Amazon account, the same account you logged in to Amazon Firestick.
3). On the Search bar, type Twitter or Twitter on FireTV.
4). In the app installation screen, click the Get App button on the right side of the screen.
5). Now, the Twitter for FireTV app will be installed on your Fire TV.
6). Login with your account credentials and use the Twitter app on Fire TV.
Now you can watch various Twitter videos on your Fire TV Stick. Share your thoughts about the Twitter app in the comments below.
Related: How to Install and Use Instagram on Firestick
How to Install Twitter on Firestick using Downloader
Carry out the below steps on your Fire TV after the installation of Downloader on Firestick.
1). From the Fire TV home, select the Search icon on the menu bar.
2). Select My Fire TV >> choose Developer Options >> select Install Unknown Apps >> choose Downloader >> select Turn On.
3). Press the Home button on the Fire TV remote and select Apps >> App Library >> Downloader.
4). Accept the terms and conditions on the welcome screen.
5). Click on the Home tab on the left pane and select the URL field.
6). Use the screen keys to type the Twitter apk URL and press GO.
7). Select the Next button followed by Install.
8). If you get the App installed notification, select Open to launch it.
9). Provide the Twitter login details to access your account from Fire TV.
Note: If you find any complications with using Twitter on the TV interface, you shall get Mouse Toggle on Firestick to navigate its interface easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. Twitter has its own Firestick app called Twitter on FireTV. You can install the app from the Amazon App Store.
When you open Twitter on FireTV app for the first time, you will get the Sign In button. Once you sign in with your Twitter account, you can use the app.
you shall launch it from the home screen or app section, log in to your account, and use it on Fire TV. However, unlike the smartphone versions, you cannot use Twitter on Firestick to the fullest. i.e., You will find limited feature access.