How to Install HGTV on Firestick / Fire TV

HGTV, also known as Home and Garden Television, is a renowned TV channel in the US that streams programs related to home decorating and real estate. If you like watching lifestyle content, you can install HGTV on Firestick from the Amazon App Store.

HGTV has nearly 40+ live TV shows not only based on home design but also available in gardening, home improvement, home tours, cleaning, landscaping, and more. You can watch the trending and classic shows on HGTV by signing in with your TV Provider credentials.

This article will guide you through the installation and activation steps of HGTV on Fire TV. We have included the streaming services that help you watch HGTV without a TV provider.

Features of HGTV

• In the HGTV app, you can create your customized playlist and add your favorite content to it.
• You can watch the content on any device from where you left it.
• HGTV allows you to watch the on-demand and live TV videos before they air on the TV.
• It gives the schedules of shows along with the time and date so that you can’t miss your favorites.
• It offers you full-length episodes of all live TV shows.

How to Get HGTV on Amazon Firestick

As previously mentioned, HGTV is available on the Amazon App Store. Hence, you can install the app right away.

[1] Hover to the Find icon on your Firestick home screen and click Search.

[2] Using the On-screen keyboard, search for the HGTV GO app.

[3] From the search result, pick the HGTV GO app icon.

[4] Now, tap the Install or Get button and wait for the app to finish downloading.

[5] After installing the app, click Open to launch the app.

[6] Open the HGTV app under the Apps & Channel section of the Firestick.

How to Activate HGTV on Firestick

[1] Open the HGTV Go app that you’ve installed.

[2] Select the Link TV Provider option.

[3] You will get the activation code on your TV screen.

[3] Visit the HGTV activation site – watch.hgtv.com/activate on your smartphone or PC browser.

[4] Enter the activation code in the given box and click the Link TV Provider button.

[5] On the next page, choose the TV provider and sign in with the credentials.

[6] The HGTV app refreshes on the Fire TV Stick and stream your favorite shows.

How to Stream HGTV on Fire TV Stick Using Browser

You can even stream HGTV on your Fire Stick by using the browser.

[1] Install the Silk Browser on Fire TV.

[2] Enter the official website of HGTV – [https://watch.hgtv.com/] in the address bar.

[3] Click Link TV Provider on the top right.

[4] Select your TV Provider from the list and sign in.

[5] Once signed in, you watch the HGTV shows through the browser.

How to Sideload HGTV APK on Firestick

If you reside outside the US, you can sideload the HGTV app using Downloader on Firestick. Once installed, you need to turn on Install Unknown Apps for Downloader. For that, select Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Downloader → Turn on.

[1] Install and open the Downloader on Firestick.

[2] Launch the app, enter the HGTV APK URL in the respective bar, and click the Go button.

[3] Click Install to get the HGTV APK file.

[4] After installing the app, select Open to launch the app.

[5] Stream your favorite show live on HGTV.

How to Fix HGTV Not Working on Firestick

If the HGTV app is not functioning well on your Fire Stick, you can follow the below troubleshooting steps to fix the issue.

[1] Check the internet speed when the content buffers on Firestick.

[2] Restart the HGTV app if it freezes.

[3] Uninstall and reinstall the HGTV app if it keeps crashing.

[4] Clear the HGTV app cache on your device.

[5] Power cycle Firestick and try again.

[6] Update Firestick if it is outdated.

How to Watch HGTV on Firestick Without Cable

If you don’t have a cable TV subscription and you are looking for a way to stream HGTV, then you can use the streaming services mentioned below.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV lets you stream 100+ live TV channels with a monthly subscription of $72.99. It has a list of channels like HGTV, Cartoon Network, FOX News, Discovery Channel, etc. Additionally, it offers unlimited Cloud DVR Storage and simultaneous streams. You can even add premium add-ons on YouTube TV with an additional subscription to expand your entertainment.

Sling TV

Sling TV can be downloaded from the Amazon App Store on Firestick. It offers over 40+ channels that include HGTV. The HGTV channel is available on all subscriptions of Sling (Orange – $40/month, Blue – $40/month, Blue & Orange – $55/month). With a Sling TV subscription, you get 50 hours of free cloud DVR and local channels.

Hulu +Live TV

With Hulu on Firestick, you can stream over 70+ live TV channels, including HGTV. The ads plan comes with a subscription cost of $69.99/month, and without ads is priced at $82.99/month. With the live TV subscription, you will get unlimited cloud DVR storage, simultaneous streams, and high-quality streaming content.

fubo TV

fubo TV is yet another platform to stream HGTV on Firestick without a TV provider subscription. The HGTV channel is available on fubo TV‘s Elite subscription plan for $84.99/month. With a single subscription, you will get nearly 90+ live TV channels, unlimited cloud DVR, and HD content. With the 7-day trial period on fuboTV, you can watch HGTV shows for free.

Philo

The cheapest way to stream HGTV on the list is by installing Philo on Firestick. Philo TV offers over 70+ live TV channels, unlimited cloud DVR storage, and HD streaming, all under a monthly subscription of $25. Philo offers a 7-day free trial for new users.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream is one of the best platforms to get HGTV for Firestick. You can get HGTV on DirecTV Stream’s Entertainment plan, which costs $69.99/month and comes with multiple benefits, such as unlimited cloud DVR storage, simultaneous streams, 75+ local live TV channels, etc. As a new user, you get a 5-day free trial on DirecTV Stream and use HGTV for free.

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