How to Install TeaTV on FireStick – Easy Guide: This guide will walk you through the process of installing TeaTV on FireStick. The instructions work for all Fire TV devices, including Fire TV Stick 4K, 4K Max, FireStick Lite, FireStick HD, and Fire TV Cube.
What is Tea TV?
Tea TV is a third-party streaming application that offers both on-demand video content and live TV options. It provides free access to a wide range of movies, trending TV shows, classic documentaries, and more. Unlike official all-in-one streaming services, Tea TV doesn’t store content itself. Instead, it uses high-quality scrapers to gather publicly available streaming links to your favorite films, TV shows, and live channels.
Tea TV offers free streaming links, but it also supports premium providers like Real Debrid. These premium hosts provide 4K streams on high-speed servers, allowing you to enjoy UHD-quality content.
Tea TV Interface
Tea TV includes several sections for easy navigation:
- Discover
- Movies
- TV Shows
- HD Releases
- Calendar
- Live TV
- Categories
- Watchlist
- Collection
- Recent
- Download Manager
- Settings
- Check for Updates
With both content and live TV streaming available in one app, Tea TV is considered one of the top choices for a jailbroken FireStick. It is also featured in our list of the best apps for FireStick.
Key Features Of Tea TV
Here are some key features of the app:
Disclaimer
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We cannot verify whether the services mentioned have legal licenses to distribute content everywhere. It’s up to our readers to make sure they are using these media services in line with the copyright laws of their countries. Firesticktricksapps assumes that all users are following the copyright rules in their region.
- Built-in “Check Update” button
- Supports premium hosts like Real Debrid, Premiumize, and others
- Includes Trakt integration to sync your watch history
- Dedicated live TV tab
- Built-in Download Manager
- Content Calendar to track upcoming movies and shows
- Useful features like Search, Sort, Filter, etc.
Is Tea TV Safe & Legal?
Tea TV is a third-party streaming app not available on the Amazon App Store, which raises potential safety and legal concerns. Some unverified apps can contain malware, which could compromise your device and data security. While firesticktricksapps.com cannot fully verify Tea TV’s safety, running the APK file through an antivirus tool like VirusTotal may provide some insight. I scanned the Tea TV APK on VirusTotal, and one out of 66 security vendors flagged it as malicious, so exercise caution when using the app.
Tea TV’s Legal Status
Tea TV’s legal status is uncertain. The app does not host any content itself but aggregates streaming links from various online sources. To determine the app’s legal standing, factors like content sources, licensing, and agreements need to be verified. Since firesticktricksapps.com cannot confirm these factors, we cannot state whether Tea TV is legal. However, we do not support piracy, including aggregating unlicensed streaming links.
If you decide to use Tea TV to stream content, it’s highly recommended to use a reputable VPN to protect your online privacy. A VPN will also encrypt your data, ensuring protection against hackers and unauthorized parties.
Get ExpressVPN to stream safely with Tea TV.
Install Tea TV on FireStick Using Downloader – Recommended Method
Note: Tea TV now requires an external player, TPlayer, to function properly. You’ll need to install this player separately, and I’ve included instructions on how to do that as well.
Since Tea TV is not available on the Amazon App Store, you’ll need to sideload it from an external site. Although Fire OS is based on Android, you cannot directly install APKs through a browser on FireStick. Instead, you’ll need to use an app like Downloader or ES File Explorer. This section will guide you on how to sideload the Tea TV app using Downloader.
Legal Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes only. firesticktricksapps.com does not own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, add-ons, websites, IPTV services, or related content. The page includes some unverified services, and we cannot confirm whether they have the necessary legal licenses to distribute their content. firesticktricksapps.com does not assess the legality of each app/service in all regions. It is important to conduct your own research before using any unverified apps or services, and only stream content that is legally available in the public domain. The responsibility for accessing and using media lies solely with the end-user.
Preparing Your FireStick to Sideload Tea TV with Downloader
Before installing Tea TV, you’ll need to install the Downloader app from the Amazon App Store. Additionally, you’ll need to adjust some settings to allow Downloader to install APK files on your Fire TV.
For a detailed guide on sideloading apps on FireStick, follow our step-by-step instructions. Here’s a quick overview:
- From the FireStick home screen, select Find > Search. Search for “Downloader” and click on it. Once on the Downloader page, click Get/Download to install it.
- Go to Settings from the FireStick home screen (located in the menu bar at the top). Then, click My Fire TV, followed by Developer Options.
Note: If you don’t see Developer Options, go to Settings > My Fire TV > About. Then, select Fire TV Stick and click it 7 times to enable Developer Options. If you need further guidance, here’s a step-by-step tutorial to enable developer options.
You’ll then see one of two options depending on your FireStick device version:
- Option 1: Install Unknown Apps – Click this option to enable Downloader.
- Option 2: Apps from Unknown Sources – Click this and select Turn On to enable Downloader.
Sideloading Tea TV with Downloader
You will frequently use Downloader for sideloading. It’s a good idea to add a shortcut to the home screen for easy access.
- Open the Downloader app and click on the text field on the right side of the Home screen (the default view opens with the Home tab selected on the left).
- Enter the URL firesticktricksapps.com/tea in the text field and click GO.
- The Downloader app will connect to the URL and begin downloading the APK file. You can monitor the download progress on your screen.
- Once the APK is downloaded, the Downloader app will automatically start the installation. You’ll see a prompt asking if you want to install Tea TV on your FireStick. Click Install.
- Wait for Tea TV to install on your FireStick.
- After installation is complete, you’ll see a confirmation window that Tea TV is installed. You can click Open to launch the app, but I recommend selecting Done so you can return to the Downloader app to delete the APK.
- Click Delete to remove the APK file from your FireStick.
- Note: Deleting the APK is recommended because it becomes unnecessary after the app is installed. It helps free up storage space on your FireStick.
- Click Delete again to confirm the action.
Streaming Safely on Tea TV
Before you start streaming on Tea TV with your FireStick, it’s important to note that everything you stream can be seen by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and government authorities. Additionally, streaming copyrighted content (such as free movies and TV shows) could lead to legal issues. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) can hide your streaming and browsing activities, helping you bypass ISP throttling, government surveillance, and content geo-restrictions.
Note: We do not promote or condone copyright infringement. However, if you unknowingly stream content from an unauthorized source, it can be hard to distinguish between legitimate and illegal sources.
Steps TO Access ExpressVPN
Personally, I use ExpressVPN on my FireStick, mobile device, and PC. After testing various free and paid VPN services, I found ExpressVPN to be the fastest and most secure. Here’s how to set up ExpressVPN on your FireStick to keep your streaming activities private:
- Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can use it free for the first 30 days, and if you’re not satisfied (which is unlikely), you can get a full refund.
- Step 2: Turn on your Fire TV Stick and go to Find > Search.
- Step 3: Type “ExpressVPN” in the search bar and select the app when it appears in the results.
- Step 4: Click Download to install ExpressVPN on your Fire TV/Stick.
- Step 5: Open the app and log in with the credentials you created when subscribing to ExpressVPN. Click Sign In.
- Step 6: Hit the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. Now, your connection is secure with the fastest VPN for FireStick.
You can also find detailed instructions on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV/Stick.
Setting Up Tea TV on Fire TV Stick
- Press the Home button on your Fire TV remote until the screen appears. Then, click Apps to go to Your Apps & Channels.
- If you plan to use Tea TV regularly, it’s a good idea to create a shortcut on your home screen for quick access. Highlight the Tea TV app icon, press the menu button (three horizontal lines) on the Fire TV remote, and select Move. Drag the icon to the first row on your home screen.
- Alternatively, you can open Tea TV from the app library.
- When you open Tea TV for the first time, you’ll be asked to allow the app to access photos, media, and files on your device. Click Allow.
- A prompt will appear asking you to update the app. Click Update to ensure you’re using the latest version of Tea TV for optimal performance.
Connecting Real Debrid to Tea TV
Real Debrid is a service that provides high-quality video and audio links for various movies and TV shows. If you have an active Real Debrid account, you can link it to Tea TV for an enhanced streaming experience. Here’s how:
- In the Tea TV Home menu, select the four-square icon at the top left corner.
- Scroll through the list and select the Settings menu.
- Scroll down to the Real-Debrid section and select Login to Real-Debrid.
- The Real Debrid activation menu will appear, along with instructions to authorize Real Debrid on Tea TV. Open a separate web browser and go to https://real-debrid.com/device. Enter the displayed code when prompted to complete the authorization.
- Note: You can click the Left Arrow to close the menu if needed.
- After authorization is complete, you’ll see Status: Connected, indicating that Real Debrid is successfully linked to Tea TV.
How to Connect Trakt with Tea TV
Trakt is a service that helps you track what you watch, creating a library of shows you’ve seen and suggesting new content based on your preferences. It offers both free and premium accounts, and syncing your media library across multiple devices is one of its standout features. Here’s how to link your Trakt account to Tea TV:
In the Tea TV settings menu, go to the Trakt section and select Login to Trakt.tv.
You’ll see instructions for activating Trakt. Open a web browser and go to https://trakt.tv/activate. Log in to your Trakt account, then enter the code displayed on the Tea TV screen to complete the authorization.
Once successful, you’ll see a “Logged-in” message next to the status tab, indicating that Trakt is now connected to Tea TV.
How and Use Tea TV on FireStick
When you open the Tea TV app, the home screen will appear with a menu icon at the top left, which you can click to access various app categories.
- Discover: Explore new content.
- Movies: Watch popular, top-rated, upcoming, and now playing movies.
- Live Soccer App: Watch live soccer events.
- TV Shows: Access popular, top-rated, and currently airing TV shows.
- HD Releases: View newly released high-definition content.
- Calendar: Check upcoming releases.
- Live TV: Watch live television channels.
You can filter content by genres, categories, or years. The search function at the top-right corner allows you to search for specific titles, artists, or directors.
For watching content, Tea TV requires TPlayer, an external media player. If you haven’t already installed it, you can do so directly within Tea TV. Simply select a movie or show, click Watch Now, and you’ll be prompted to install TPlayer. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation.
Guidelines To Install Tea TV on FireStick Using ES File Explorer
ES File Explorer is another sideloading tool available on the Amazon Store, but it requires a subscription ($9.99/month) for sideloading features. If the Downloader app isn’t available in your region, you can use ES File Explorer instead.
Here’s how to install Tea TV with ES File Explorer:
- On the FireStick home screen, go to My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install Unknown Apps and turn on ES File Explorer. (If you see Apps from Unknown Sources, ensure it’s enabled).
- Launch ES File Explorer, then scroll down and click Tools to expand the menu. Select Download Manager.
- Click the +New button at the bottom of the screen.
- Enter the following in the provided fields:
- Path: https://www.firesticktricksapps.com/tea
- Name: tea (or any name you prefer) Click Download Now.
- Wait for ES File Explorer to download the Tea TV APK file.
- Once downloaded, click Open File and then Install.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. When finished, click Done to return to ES File Explorer or Open to launch the app directly.
FAQs
Is Tea TV still available for FireStick?
Yes, Tea TV works on FireStick and other compatible devices. You can sideload the latest version via a trusted APK source.
What sections are available on Tea TV?
Tea TV features a variety of sections such as Popular, Top Rated, On the Air, Airing Today, and others. You can also access a menu for your Watchlist, Collection, Recent, Settings, and Updates.
How do I update Tea TV on FireStick?
Tea TV has a built-in “Check Update” button in the Settings menu. When you launch the app, it may also prompt you automatically to update if a new version is available. Keeping the app updated ensures better performance and fewer bugs.
Can I watch live TV channels on Tea TV?
Yes, Tea TV offers a dedicated “Live TV” section where you can stream live television channels. This includes various genres, such as sports, news, and entertainment, all accessible through the app.
Is Tea TV compatible with Fire TV Cube and FireStick 4K Max?
Absolutely. Tea TV is compatible with all Fire TV devices, including FireStick 4K, FireStick 4K Max, FireStick Lite, Fire TV Stick (HD), and Fire TV Cube. You just need to sideload the app using Downloader or ES File Explorer.
What kind of content can I download using Tea TV?
Tea TV has a built-in Download Manager that lets you download movies and shows directly onto your FireStick. This is useful for offline viewing and works with both free and premium streaming links.
Does Tea TV support subtitles?
Yes, Tea TV supports subtitles. Once you select a stream, you’ll usually have the option to load subtitles manually or let the app fetch available subtitle files automatically for the selected content.
What is the Discover section in Tea TV used for?
The “Discover” section in Tea TV is designed to help users explore new and trending content across different genres and categories. It’s perfect for finding something new to watch when you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for.
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Does Tea TV require an external media player?
Yes, Tea TV requires TPlayer to play its content. You can install TPlayer either separately or directly within the app.
Is TPlayer safe and legal?
TPlayer’s safety is uncertain as it’s not available on the Amazon Store. However, its legality depends on what you stream. To stay safe, use a VPN like ExpressVPN.
Can I connect services like Real Debrid and Trakt to Tea TV?
Yes, you can link services like Real Debrid and Trakt for a better streaming experience. Follow the provided instructions to authorize both services.
Are free links available on Tea TV?
Yes, Tea TV offers free streaming links for movies and TV shows.
Wrapping Up
That’s how you install Tea TV on your FireStick. Since it’s not available on the Amazon Store, sideloading is the only method to get the app. Using the Downloader app is the easiest way, and Tea TV is an excellent option for streaming movies, TV shows, and live TV on FireStick.
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