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How to Install and Use Instagram on FireStick?

Published On : May 22, 2022 by: Deepali Bhatia/Category(s) : Technology

Instagram is one of the most popular and useful social networking platforms. It is mostly used for sharing your memories in the form of images or movies. You can use Instagram to discover and share material with your friends or a community of users. There are many amusing, instructive, and entertaining videos available. Instagram’s unique feature is that it releases new features regularly. Instagram, like most social media apps, is available for Android, iOS, and PC. As a result, there is no direct access to Instagram on Firestick. However, if you’re still looking for a way to Install Instagram on Firestick / Fire TV devices, this post can assist you greatly.

Instagram is available on the Amazon App Store, so you can use the Download app from the Amazon app store directly onto your Firestick. If you can’t download it from the Amazon store. Alternatively, You can also get the Instagram by sideloading method or by screen mirroring your smartphone’s Instagram Live videos and Reels to your Firestick.

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Procedure to Install Instagram on a Firestick

Installing the Downloader on Firestick is required to sideload the Instagram app. After that, proceed to the steps below.

Before sideloading the Instagram apk, do the following settings adjustments on your Firestick.

Turn on your Firestick and connect it to a stable WiFi connection.
To go to the Home screen, press the Home button on the Fire remote.
Navigate to the Settings icon on the menu bar using the directional pad.

Select My Fire TV from the available options.

Then, click on Developer Options from the next screen.

After that choose the option to Install Unknown Apps.

Finally, select the Downloader and turn it on.

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How to Install Instagram on Firestick

On your Firestick, open the Downloader app.
Type https://bit.ly/3lZ1JV2 into the search bar to get the Instagram apk.
Tap the Go button after inputting the URL.

The download of the apk file will begin. After that, tap the Next button, then the Install button.
To use it, hit the Open button after it has been installed. To uninstall the apk file, pick Done as an option.
To remove the Instagram apk file from Fire TV, select Delete twice from the pop-up menu.
Sign in to your Instagram account and browse your news feed.

Using ES File Explorer, install Instagram on your Firestick:

One of the finest sideloading apps for getting Instagram on your Firestick is ES File Explorer. However, first, install ES File Explorer on your Firestick. Then simply follow the instructions outlined below.

Open the ES File Explorer on Firestick after it has been installed.
Then, on the home screen, scroll down to find the Downloader icon. Then choose the Downloader option.

Then, in the lower-left corner, click the + New tab.
Enter the URL of the Instagram APK File (https://bit.ly/3OyAHmh) in the Path box, and Instagram in the Name field, from the pop-up menu.
Then, press the Download Now button.

Instagram’s APK file will begin to download.
Select the Open File button from the pop-up window after downloading the APK file.
After that press the Install button to install it on your device.
Finally, the Instagram app on your Firestick will be ready to use.
After installing the Instagram app, click on the open button.

Screen Mirror Instagram on Firestick

If you don’t want to sideload Instagram onto your Firestick, screen mirror it from your Android or iOS device. Because the Instagram app is accessible for Android and iOS in the Play Store and App Store, screen mirroring is simple. To screen mirror on Firestick with the AirScreen app, follow these steps.

Initially, select the Find option from the Firestick’s home screen.
Next, from the menu choose the Search option.
Next, search for the AirScreen app using the on-screen keypad.
Click the app icon after you’ve found it in the search results.
To install the app on your Firestick, select Download.
To use the app, click Open when it has been downloaded.
Click the Settings menu on the AirScreen app’s homepage now.
If you’re using an iOS device, turn on Airplay, and if you’re using an Android smartphone, turn on Google Cast.
Connect your Android/iOS device and Firestick to the same WIFI network now.
Go to the Notification Panel on your Android device and select Cast. Go to the Control Center on your iOS device and select Screen Mirroring.
Select your Firestick device from the list of devices displayed.
The screen of your smartphone is now mirrored on your Firestick-connected TV.
Launch the Instagram app on your Firestick-connected TV to view and use it.

Final words

Guys, that’s it. This is how to get Instagram on your Firestick. I hope you find the information useful and satisfying. You may install the Instagram app on your Firestick by following the instructions outlined above. Using social media on a smartphone for an extended period of time is not recommended. So give it a shot on streaming gadgets like the Firestick. Maintain your focus and keep up with technological advancements.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I set up Instagram and use it?

Install the Instagram app from the App Store for iPhone or the Google Play Store for Android (Android). Tap to open the app after it has been installed. Enter your email address or phone number (which will require a confirmation code) and hit Sign Up With Email or Phone Number (Android) or Create New Account (iPhone).

How do I use FireStick to watch Instagram?

On a Firestick, there are a few options for watching Instagram live.
Using the Instagram app on Firestick is one of the options.
Another option is to go to the Instagram website using any browser on the Firestick.
A third option is to download the Instagram live video using the Downloader app on the Firestick.

Is Instagram available on Amazon Firestick?

There’s no need to install any third-party apps now that the Instagram app is available on the Amazon App Store. You can simply search and get the Instagram app directly from the Amazon app store. If you face any trouble while downloading, you can get the app by sideloading method or using the screen mirroring method.

How do you watch live TV on Instagram?

Using an Android device, cast Instagram on TV
-Select “Bluetooth and Device Connections.”
-Open the “Cast” option by selecting it.
-Choose the “TV” where you want to “Cast Instagram.”
-Then select the “Start Now” option.
Your Instagram feeds will now begin to appear on your TV via a wireless connection.