On your Amazon Firestick, you can browse the internet too. Apart from the Silk browser, Google Chrome is the best browser for your Firestick. It is the most secure and fast browser. With Google Chrome on your Amazon Firestick, you can get the browsing experience that other browsers don’t give. It is considered the most convenient browser among users as it has a simple user interface. According to the fact, Chrome is the most downloaded browser on the internet. Google Chrome browser can be installed on Firestick without any trouble and in this article, let us see how to install Chrome on Fire TV stick. Fire TV 4K, and Fire TV Cube.
Google Chrome is one of the oldest browsers on the internet. Chrome is more of a search engine than a browser so that you can get customized results for your search query. If you use any other browser, you will go with the search engine Google. However, if you use Chrome, your default search engine is Google. With this, you will get search results on a vast range tailored for you. Follow the below steps to install the Google Chrome browser to your Firestick.
Does the Firestick Support Chrome Browser
Yes, all of your Firestick devices support the Google Chrome browser. So, if you don’t like to use the Amazon Silk – Web Browser, you can install the Chrome browser. But I can confirm that the Chrome browser is unavailable in the Amazon App Store. But you can install the Chrome browser on your Fire TV by following the guide from this article.
Why do I Need to Choose the Chrome Browser
Chrome Browser is the best-liked browser by users around the globe. Also, you can see that all the users around the globe trust the Chrome browser. And for the reason that Google Inc designs the Chrome browser, you will have all the security features. I especially like this Chrome browser because it has a beautiful interface, and the browsing speed is unbelievable. So, these are why you choose the Chrome browser for your Fire TV.
Features of Google Chrome
Chrome browser by Google is the best of its kind. Like every other Google app, the features of Chrome are up to the mark.
- Google Chrome is a fast browser. With Chrome on your Amazon Fire TV, you can browse swiftly without any fuss.
- By using Chrome, you can get the most personalized results for your search query.
- You can also browse privately in Incognito Mode without worrying about your search history.
- Chrome is not only for browsing. You can view your offline images, play your offline songs and videos using the Chrome browser.
- You can also use Voice Search to surf the internet.
- Chrome has its own inbuilt translator. You can translate the whole web page to your preferred language.
Related – How to Install Silk Browser on Firestick
How to Install Google Chrome on Firestick
Google Chrome is not available in the Amazon App Store. Instead, you need to download the app from third-party sources. You can download the Google Chrome app in two ways.
- Using Downloader.
- Using ES File Explorer.
Getting Firestick Ready | Apps from Unknown Sources
If you download any app from sources other than Amazon App Store, you need to enable the Apps from Unknown Sources option.
1. Tap the Settings on the Home Screen of your Fire TV.
2. Choose My Fire TV / Devices in the Settings menu.
3. Choose Developer Options in the list.
4. Select Apps from Unknown Sources to turn it on if it is turned off.
5. Click Turn On to confirm your selection.
6. Do the same procedure to Turn On the ABD debugging.
How to Install and Use Google Chrome Browser on Firestick using Downloader
Downloader is one of the best apps to download apps not available in the Amazon App Store. If you don’t have the app, install Downloader for Firestick here with all the necessary guidelines.
1. Open the Downloader app. Tap Allow if any pop-up prompts.
2. Click the Home button. Type Google Chrome’s APK URL in the search bar https://bit.ly/3KSmtdb and click Go.
3. Wait for the download to complete.
4. After the download is complete, tap the Next button.
5. Click Install on the next screen to start the installation process.
6. When the app is installed, tap Open to open the browser.
7. Finish the preliminary steps and start browsing in your Chrome Browser.
Google Chrome is not available in the Amazon App Store. If you download it from third-party sources, the navigation is not suited for Firestick Remote. Install Mouse Toggle for Firestick for easy navigation in the Google Chrome Browser.
Steps to Download Google Chrome Browser on Firestick using ES File Explorer
ES File Explorer is an alternative to the Downloader app. If you find any difficulties using the Downloader app, you can go for ES File Explorer. Install the ES File Explorer for Firestick here with all the necessary guidelines.
1. Open the ES File Explorer app on your Firestick.
2. Click the Downloader icon on the screen.
3. Tap the +New button at the bottom of the screen.
4. In the Path area, type Google Chrome’s APK URL https://bit.ly/3KSmtdb. In the Name area, type any name or name of the app.
5. Then, click on the Download Now button.
6. Wait for the download to complete.
7. After the download is complete, click Install and Next in the subsequent screen to start the installation process.
8. After the installation is done, click Open to open the browser.
How to Install Extensions on the Chrome browser
Google web extensions are nothing but some shortcuts that you can install with lest data storage to access it easily with a single tap. For Example, let me teach you how you can install the ExpressVPN web extension on Google Chrome.
1. Visit the Web page https://chrome.google.com/webstore on your Chrome browser.
2. Click on the Search Box from the top left corner.
3. Type and search for ExpressVPN.
4. Choose the ExpressVPN extension from the search result.
5. Click on the Add to Chrome button.
6. Now, you have successfully added the ExpressVPN extension to your Chrome browser
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Google Chrome browser is unavailable in the Amazon App Store.
Yes, you can install Google Chrome on Firestick 4K.
You can use the Downloader or ES File Explorer to sideload the Google Chrome browser on Firestick.