Amazon's Fire TV ecosystem is designed for streaming, so Jellyfin is a perfect fit for this device. The combination of both provides an excellent solution without additional costs, which will provide perfect organization and playback of your multimedia content.
Prerequisites for installing Jellyfin on Fire TV
Before proceeding with installing Jellyfin on Fire TV, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- A smart TV with Fire TV built-in or an Amazon Fire TV Stick device.
- A stable internet connection.
- A device (PC, laptop) with Jellyfin Media Server already installed.
Once you have met these requirements, you can proceed with installing Jellyfin on Fire TV.
Setting up developer options on Fire TV
First, you will need to enable the 'Apps from unknown sources' option on your Fire TV device. This will allow the installation of the Jellyfin app as it is not available in the official Amazon store.
To do this, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to the Fire TV home page and go to 'Settings' in the main menu.
- Scroll to 'My Fire TV' or 'My Device'.
- Select 'Developer Options'.
- Activate 'Apps from unknown sources'.
With this, your Fire TV device is ready for Jellyfin installation.
Installing the Downloader app on Fire TV
The Downloader app will allow you to download Jellyfin directly from its official website. To install Downloader, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the 'Search' section on your Fire TV.
- Enter 'Downloader' in the search engine and select the application when it appears.
- Select 'Download' or 'Get' to install the Downloader app.
- Once installed, open it and grant the necessary permissions.
Installing Jellyfin on Fire TV
With the setup completed and the Downloader app installed, you can begin installing Jellyfin.
- Open the Downloader app and enter the official Jellyfin URL (https://jellyfin.org/downloads/) in the URL input field.
- Select 'Go' and wait for the file download to complete.
- Once the download is complete, the Jellyfin installation process will start automatically.
- Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation.
Setting up Jellyfin on Fire TV
After installation, you must configure Jellyfin so that it can access your media.
- Open the Jellyfin app on your Fire TV and select 'Add Server'.
- Enter the IP address of the Jellyfin server that you have on your original device (PC, laptop).
- Next, enter your username and password to log in.
- After successfully signing in, you will be able to view your media library and start streaming your content.
At this point, you have successfully installed and configured Jellyfin on your Fire TV. Now you can enjoy your multimedia content on the big screen without limits.
