How to Sideload AirTV and Watch Local Channels on Firestick

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This guide explains the procedure for streaming over 100 local channels on Firestick using the AirTV app.

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Guidelines to Sideload AirTV on Firestick

AirTV doesn’t have a dedicated app for Firestick in the Amazon Appstore. Nevertheless, you can still install the AirTV app on a Firestick by sideloading its APK file using Downloader. Upon installation, launch the AirTV app and sign in with your AirTV account. Then, you can start streaming channels like CBS, FOX, ABC, NBC, PBS, and more.

Launch Appstore
Once you switch on your Fire TV, tap the Appstore tile on the list of pre-installed applications.
Download the Downloader
Hit the search icon on the Appstore screen. Use a virtual keyboard to enter Downloader and search for it. Click Downloader and tap Get or Download to initiate the installation process.
Enable Install Unknown Sources
Go back to the Fire TV home page and hit Settings. Tap My Fire TV and click Developer Options. Choose the Install Unknown Apps option. Then, select Downloader and turn it ON.
Launch Downloader on Firestick
Go back to the Firestick home screen, click Apps, and go to Your Apps & Games section. Then, highlight the Downloader app and press OK on the remote to run it. After that, click Accept to grant permission to access the Firestick storage.
Click Go to Download AirTV APK
Go to the Home section on the Downloader app. Then, click the address bar, enter AirTV APK link, and click Go to download the APK file.
Install AirTV on Firestick
Once the APK is downloaded, open the installation file and tap Install. To confirm, click Install again to begin the installation.
Run AirTV and stream local channels
Click Open to launch the AirTV app. Input the necessary credentials, such as your email address and password, and hit Sign In to log in to your account. Now, you can play the desired local channel and watch it on your Firestick.