Install the Downloader app and then turn this setting on for this app.Ģ. Turn this option ON for the app which you want to use to sideload apps on FireStickĭownloader is the most popular sideloading app for FireStick.
When you click Install Unknown Apps, you see a list of the apps. Now, you want to open Developer Optionsĥ. Choose the option My Fire TV on the next windowģ. You will find it in the menu bar on the topĢ. Access the Settings option from the home screen of FireStick / Fire TV / Firestick 4K. You would want this option turned on if you want to connect your FireStick to a computer.ġ.
With ADB Debugging enabled, you can use certain apps like Mouse Toggle. Not all the apps you want are available on the Amazon Store many of them must be downloaded manually. When Apps from Unknown Sources is enabled, you can sideload and install third-party apps onto FireStick. This is probably one of the first settings you should change on your Firestick / Fire TV, especially enabling the option Install Unknown Apps. Enable ADB Debugging & Install from Unknown Apps We will talk about the different settings one by one (not necessarily in any order of priority) 1. Even though you can always revert to the default settings, I recommend that you keep these settings to enjoy Firestick to its best capability and also to maintain your privacy. Best Settings for FireStickĬoming up next is the list of the various Firestick settings you can change. However, changing some of the settings may customize FireStick which is more suited to your needs. You may keep using FireStick without feeling the need to change any of the settings. When you set up your Amazon FireStick for the first time, your device is assigned the default settings (also called factory settings). You can apply the same to other Fire TV devices too including FireStick 4K and Fire TV Cube. In this article, I will take you through some of the FireStick settings that will improve your streaming experience, enhance your privacy, and better the overall experience with the device.