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This is a step-by-step guide on how to install Lime Player on FireStick, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube.
Lime Player is a video player that is often recommended by FireStick apps to play video files on their FireStick.
Other than the FireStick device, the app is compatible with other Android devices as well.
Lime Player is not available on Amazon Store for download, therefore it is installed as a third-party app on the device. This article contains a complete guide on the installation of the app.
Enable Apps from Unknown Sources
Before moving on to the download of Lime Player, since it is a third-party application it is important to Enable Apps from Unknown Sources, as the source of the download will not be Amazon Store.
Step 1: Select Settings on the FireStick TV Homescreen
Step 2: Go to My Fire TV
Step 3: Go to Developer Options
Step 4: Go to Apps from Unknown Sources and turn it on
Now that the option of Apps from Unknown Sources has been enabled, third-party apps can be easily downloaded and installed.
How to Install Lime Player on FireStick
In this section we describe the instructions to download and then install Lime Player, using the Downloader app.
Step 1: In the top left corner of the FireStick home screen, select the search icon, and type Downloader, and click on it
Step 2: Type the URL bit.ly/lime-firetv
Step 3: Select Download APK option
Step 4: Select the highlighted option Click Here for the download to start
Step 5: Allow the Download to finish
Step 6: When download finishes, click on Install
Step 7: When the installation completes, the following window will appear. Click Open to launch the app
You have successfully installed Lime Player on your FireStick TV. You can now play videos on your app that are stored on your device locally.
The app also allows you to stream an online video. Go to the three-dot icon on your app and simply enter the URL for the online video content to watch it.
WARNING! Protect your FireStick with a VPN!
It is important to protect your identity while using third-party applications on your device. Our recommended VPN to protect your identity is Surfshark VPN.
Follow the easy steps below to install Surfshark VPN, before continuing the download of Lime Player.
Step1: Subscribe or Sign Up to SurfShark. Then open the Search option on FireStick TV and type SurfShark.
Step 2: Select Download
Step 3: Click Open when the download finishes
Step 4: Write the User name and Password
Step 5: Connect to the Server and the installation is complete!
That is it! You now have Surfshark VPN installed, and your IP address is fully protected.
Video Formats Supported by Lime Player
These are the video formats supported by Lime Player which contains almost every format you can find:
- AVI
- MP3
- WAV
- AAC
- MOV
- MP4
- WMV
- RMVB
- FLAC
- 3GP
- M4V
- MKV
- TS
- MPG
- FLV
Subtitles Formats Available in Lime Player
If you plan to add subtitles yourself, then Lime Player would support only limited formats which have been listed below:
- MicroDVD(.sub)
- VobSub(.sub/.idx)
- SubRip(.srt)
- TMPlayer(.txt)
- Teletext
- PJS(.pjs)
- WebVTT(.vtt)
- MPL2(.mpl)
- DVD
- DVB
- SSA/ASS subtitle tracks
- SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass)
- SAMI(.smi)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lime Player legal?
Yes, it is a 100% legit application for Android devices.
Is Lime Player safe?
Yes, it is a safe and secure app to be used on Android devices. It is also a very easy app to install and use.
Is Lime Player free?
Yes, Lime Player is free of cost
Conclusion
Lime Player is a great app for easy viewing of video content on your FireStick TV. The app is also compatible with other Android devices.
The app allows videos stored on the local storage of the device to be viewed on your TV, along with allowing the user to watch online videos as well.
The lime player does not consume much space on your FireStick, yet it is a fast and powerful video player that is compatible with tons of formats. If you are installing a Lime player always remember that you are going to get the videos in HD with high resolution.