Stream Rakuten TV via Fire TV (stick) - how it works

Rakuten TV offers apps for many different devices - but not for the Fire TV (stick). Nevertheless, you have a possibility to watch your films and series on the big screen via Fire TV.

Stream Rakuten TV over Fire TV - so you succeed

Rakuten TV is a video-on-demand provider that allows you to buy or rent both films and series. You can also enjoy a large selection of changing films by subscription. The respective apps are available in the Google Play Store and in the Apple Appstore. However, Rakuten TV is not so easy to stream on Fire TV - but you still get the app via detours. You have the following options:

• The best and simplest variant is the manual installation of the Rakuten APK on your Fire TV using the so-called sideloading.
• Be careful not to install the standard version of Rakuten TV for Android as it is optimized for mobile devices. On websites like APKpure you get the installation file, which is optimized for the use of a remote control.
• Alternatively, you can convert your Fire TV into a Chromecast-enabled device and thus stream your films to the TV directly from your smartphone using the app's Chromecast function.
• Simply install the “AirScreen” app on your Fire TV.

Would you like to find out which streaming service suits you best? Then read another practical tip on how the individual video-on-demand providers at Stiftung Warentest perform.