How to Install Hotstar on FireStick (2024)

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This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to watch Hotstar on FireStick, Fire TV, Fire TV Cube, and other Amazon devices.

Hotstar is an Indian streaming service with over 100,000 hours of TV content in 17 languages.

It also covers major Live Sports events including T20 Cricket World Cup, IPL, and popular Indian TV Series, Documentaries. Hotstar is also available in the United States, but many Indian Shows are unavailable in the US due to rights issues.

Also, the annual price of the Disney+ Hotstar US subscription is $9.99/mo (INR 750 approx.), whereas, the Indian Hotstar subscription only costs INR 299/mo ($4 approx). That’s a lot of difference!

Also, Indian Hotstar has done a partnership with Disney Plus, so you also get to enjoy Disney Plus content as well.

2 Ways to Watch HotStar on Firestick

I have mentioned two methods to watch Hotstar on Firestick. These methods are:

Hotstar is geo-restricted to India, you need to connect the Indian Server to Stream HotStar, it is strictly advised that you use a VPN on your FireStick device.

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Watch Hotstar on Firestick using Amazon Silk Browser

The Browser Method involves the Amazon Silk Browser to visit the official Streaming website of Hotstar service.

Before streaming from the official Hotstar website, make sure to install and use ExpressVPN on FireStick and connect Indian server to bypass the restriction if applicable.

Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open Firestick Home

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Step 2: Select the Find menu

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Step 3: Click on the Search option

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Step 4: Type “Internet Browser” and select it from the list

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Step 5: Select the Internet icon when the below screen appears

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Step 6: Click on “Download” and wait for the app to install

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Step 7: Wait until the download is completed

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Step 8: Select Open to access the installed browser

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Step 9: Once the browser opens, click on Accept Terms

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Step 10: By default, the Bing.com tab would be open

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Step 11: Type the URL https://www.hotstar.com/in and click GO

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Step 12: This is the Interface of the Official Hotstar Website

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Step 13: First of all Subscribe if you haven’t yet and Login. if you already have one then just Sign in. However, some of the content is free and does not require any log in

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Step 14: After Logging in, choose any program.

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Step 15: Click Play and enjoy streaming Hotstar

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Watch Hotstar on FireStick Using Official Ap Store

Hotstar app is easily available on the Amazon App Store so you don’t have to sideload it. Just don’t forget to install and use expressvpn as the service is only available in INDIA.

Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open FireStick Home

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Step 2: Click on the Find tab and then Click on Search Icon

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Step 3: Search by typing the name i.e. Hotstar and select the Hotstar app

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Step 4: Select the Hotstar app from below

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Step 5: Press the Download or Get button

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Step 6: Click Open once the download completes

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Step 7: The Hotstar app will now open

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How to Use Hotstar on FireStick in the USA for a Lesser Price

As I have discussed above, you would want to subscribe to Indian Hotstar for INR 299/mo despite paying $49.99 annually for lesser content. Here is the Indian subscription cost that includes Disney Plus content as well:

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Let’s see the US Hotstar subscription cost:

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That’s a huge difference, right? The easy and simplest way to get Indian Hotstar is by using a VPN. Here’s how to use it:

Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN and here’s how to install and use ExpressVPN on FireStick

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Step 2: Connect to an Indian server

Step 3: Open Hotstar app

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Step 4: If you click on any premium content, it will ask you to Sign Up and choose your plan

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Step 5: Enter payment method

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Step 6: Once you have created an account, click Sign In

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Step 7: Enter the Username/Password

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Step 8: Enjoy streaming!

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How to Watch IPL Without Hotstar (Free Method)

This is a free method to watch IPL without having a subscription to Hotstar. Since this method is free, you will need to install and use ExpressVPN on FireStick.

You can use this method on any device including Amazon Silk Browser. Follow these steps below:

Step 1: Open Firestick Home

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Step 2: Select the Find menu

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Step 3: Click on the Search option

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Step 4: Type “Internet Browser” and select it from the list

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Step 5: Select the Internet icon when the below screen appears

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Step 6: Click on “Download” and wait for the app to install

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Step 7: Wait until the download is completed

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Step 8: Select Open to access the installed browser

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Step 9: Once the browser opens, click on Accept Terms

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Step 10: By default, the Bing.com tab would be open

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Step 11: Enter this URL livetv.sx/enx

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Step 12: Once the website opens, on the left side menu, search for the IPL match

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Step 13: Click on the button to stream

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Is HotStar Safe to Use?

HotStar is a legally registered streaming app by the government of India and the content it provides has copyright clearance, which makes it a safe and secure streaming app.

Moreover, for the US it has expanded its content and allows accessibility, but the difference in the price of the subscription is very much.

So for a better streaming experience and much more content at a lesser price, you must use ExpressVPN and connect Indian server and enjoy all the available Hotstar content including IPL

Hotstar FireStick App Alternatives

Here are a few alternative apps that you may consider installing if you want free content from all around the world:

You may also look up our best FireStick channels guide that will help you find various streaming apps for Movies, Live Sports, and more. Be sure to always get the best FireStick VPN before you start installing them because a VPN keeps you anonymous online while you stream free content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hotstar free on FireStick?

Not all of its content is free. You can only watch limited content on Hotstar for free. To watch its premium content, you will need to subscribe to its service for INR 999/year.

Is Hotstar available on FireStick?

Yes, the Hotstar FireStick app is easily downloaded through the Amazon Store. On the search menu, just type ‘Hotstar’ to download the app.

Conclusion

This guide will give you every detail if you wish to watch Hotstar outside India. The most important factor for watching Hotstar outside India, in the USA, UK, or any other country is by having a good VPN such as ExpressVPN.

That is because the price of Hotstar in India is too low. If you use a VPN you will be able to pay less and watch more.

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6 comments

  1. Being in UK trying to download Hotstar App in my Firestick….It goes to GB version of Hotstar App even by using NordVPN and not taking me to Indian Version of App to logon to my Indian Account (using VPN).

    This happens only in Firestick and not on browser. Is there something i am doing wrong? Please advice.

    • Hey Hemanth, Just clairfy one thing. Did you subscribe to the Indian Hotstar or the UK Hotstar? Because you need to subscribe with the Indian Hotstar. Hotstar doesn’t work like Netflix. Once you do that, you need to clear cache on your Hotstar app first. Now you need to connect to an Indian server and only then open the app and Login to your ID. It will work.

  2. Hello All,

    Thank you for your share. I am in France, in Fire Stick, hoststar app doesn’t exist. Is this normarl even if I’ve connected to VPN.

    • No just connecting to vpn doesn’t help. We will soon update the method to sideload hotstar app. Until then you can watch hotstar in the browser. go to search and download the amazon silk browser and connect to the indian server through vpn.

  3. In the Amazon playstore, there’s no hotstar app. However many times I type the word hotstar, the only result I get is” no search results”. I can’t find the app to download it.

    • Check your amazon account make sure you have select your region “India” or you can install the apk of Hotstar. We recommend you to watch Hotstar through browser make sure to connect with VPN(indian server) if you’re not from india

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