Discord is the go-to platform for people to communicate with their communities. In addition to smartphones and PCs, people are looking for ways to access Discord on a larger screen. In this guide, we will explain the steps to install the Discord app on Firestick.
Even though the Discord app is not available on the Amazon App Store, you can sideload the apk version with the Downloader app. After sideloading, you can watch the live gaming session of your favorite gamer on the bigger screen.
How to Sideload Discord App on Firestick
1. On the Firestick home screen, go to the Search icon and tap on it.
2. Search and download the Downloader app on your Firestick.
3. No, you need to modify a few settings in favor of the Downloader app to sideload apk files.
- Click the Settings icon on the home screen.
- Choose My Fire TV.
- Select Developer Options.
- Select Install Unknown Apps on the next screen.
- Enable the setting for the Downloader app.
4. Launch the Downloader app and allow the required permissions.
5. Select the Home tab and enter the download link of Discord apk. Tap the Go button and download the apk file.
6. After downloading the file, click on the Install option and wait for a few minutes.
7. Once installed, launch it and configure your login credentials (email address and password).
8. After signing in, you can watch the live streaming of your favorite gamer by navigating to the respective channel.
Install the Mouse Toggle to Use the Discord App Easily
Since you’re sideloading the Discord apk version, it may not respond to your Firestick remote. In that situation, it will be difficult to navigate within the app. To overcome that, we recommend you download the Mouse Toggle app. It will bring a cursor to your Firestick screen, letting you select the required option with the Firestick remote.
Unfortunately, you can’t install the Mouse Toggle on Firestick natively. You need to sideload it with the same downloader app. Once you have installed it, turn on the Enable the mouse service option and press the Pause/Play button twice to start using your Firestick with the cursor.
Is it Possible to Access the Web Version of Discord on Firestick?
Yes, you can access Discord on Firestick using its web version. To do so, launch the Slik browser on your Firestick and visit [https://discord.com/login] to log in with your Discord account. Once you have logged in, you can start using Discord on Firestick via browser.
However, installing the Discord app on Firestick will be more handy and easy to use. So sideload the apk version and access it with the help of Mouse Toggle.