Sling TV is a Live TV app that works on the subscription-based model and tiered pricing structure. This can be a great addon to your Firestick to significantly cut down your cable TV expenses. Sling TV is a part of the Dish Network that is available on a wide range of devices. It also has the a-la-carte subscription that lets you choose single channels at a very low cost. Sling TV on Firestick has a lot of channels and on-demand content for hours of hassle-free entertainment. In this article let us see how to install and setup Sling TV on Firestick and the same methods goes well with the Fire TV devices like Fire TV 4K, Fire TV Cube.
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Steps to Install Sling TV on Firestick
The Sling TV is available on the Amazon app store which makes the installation process simple. You can straightaway download and install it from your Firestick. Follow the simple steps below.
#1 Click Search on your Firestick.
#2 Type Sling TV and click search.
#3 From the app results, click the Sling TV app to go the app’s page.
#4 Click Get. With this the Sling TV begins downloading.
#5 When the download is complete, the app is automatically installed on your Fire device.
#6 Click Open to start using Sling TV.
Steps to Setup Sling TV on Firestick
There are two methods by which you can sign up with Sling TV. If you are already a user of Sling TV, you can skip this part. Else follow the steps below.
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Sling TV Setup via Web
#1 Go to https://www.sling.com and click Watch 7 Days Free.
#2 You will be taken to the signup page where you will have to create an account. Enter your mail and password to create your Sling TV account.
#3 Now choose a plan with Sling TV.
Sling TV Packs
Sling Orange Pack: Stars at $25 per month for more than 30 channels. Includes mostly ESPN network channels and excludes FOX network channels. The pack includes only one device.
Sling Blue Pack: Starts at $25 per month for more than 40 channels. Includes many FOX network channels and excludes ESPN network channels.
Sling Orange + Blue Pack: Starts at $40 per month and includes all the channels from the Sling Orange pack and Sling Blue pack.
Sling TV Setup via Sling TV Firestick app
You can also directly register with Sling TV on the app if you are a new user. For that, you need to have your payment information updated with the Amazon account signed in to Firestick. Follow the steps listed.
#1 Open the Sling TV Firestick app.
#2 Click the Watch Now 7 Days Free option on the bottom.
#3 Now you have to select a plan. Choose any one and click Continue.
#4 Here you will have to choose Extras that are the A-la-carte Sling TV channels if you want to.
#4 Click Continue.
#5 Follow the onscreen instructions and enter the billing information to complete the setup.
Also read: How to Install / Sideload Apps on a Firestick Easily
To Sum up
Sling TV is one of the best and affordable live TV apps on Firestick. You can use it as an alternative to your cable tv subscription. The plans start at $20 and come with a lot of channels. Also, you can add Extras if you are missing out any channel on your base pack. So with Sling TV on Firestick, you just pay for what you watch. It is a must try app for all of them who wants an overall experience. Comment below if you have anything to share about Sling TV on Firestick.