AMAZON Fire Stick is one of most popular TV streaming devices in the world.
Its budget price tag, ease and access to most well-known apps make the Stick a winner for most.
1
And there are regular deals that make the gadget even more tempting.
The Amazon Fire Stick’s closest rival is Google Chromecast.
Despite being cheap upfront, some maybe wondering if there are any monthly fees involved.
Is there a monthly fee for the Amazon Fire Stick?
The simple answer is no, there are no monthly fees for the Amazon Fire Stick – though some of the apps you use may cost.
Read more about Fire Sticks
There are plenty of free choices, such as BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Amazon Freevee.
However, don’t forget that if you use BBC iPlayer or watch any live streams you’ll need a TV licence – more on that here.
Free apps for Amazon Fire Stick
Here are some great free apps available on the Amazon Fire Stick worth downloading:
- BBC iPlayer
- ITVX
- Channel 4
- My5
- Plex
- Pluto TV
- Freevee
- STV Player
- UKTV Play
- Blaze
But as far as monthly fees go, the only such case on the Fire Stick would be if you’re subscribed to any premium apps.
That would include things like Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video.
Most read in Tech
If you’re already subscribed to any of those, just download the apps and enter your login details.
Do I need a TV licence to use an Amazon Fire Stick?
Amazon Prime Video has some free content from Freevee on there.
The only other possible charge is any paid apps, though these should be clearly stated and tend to be one-off payments.
But the important thing to know is, it’s very possible to enjoy an Amazon Fire Stick without paying a penny.
How to cut streaming bills with top FREE TV
Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime don’t come cheap – and year on year subscription costs seem to go up.
Fortunately there are loads of free streaming TV alternatives not everyone knows about.
Here are some free alternatives worth trying:
