How do I install the Downloader app on an Amazon Firestick in the UK?

On your Firestick home screen, press the microphone button on the remote and say "Downloader", or use the search icon and type "Downloader". Select the orange Downloader icon (by AFTVnews) and press Get/Download. After installation, enable Unknown Sources for Downloader: go to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install Unknown Apps > Downloader > turn On. This grants Downloader permission to install IPTV apps that are not on the Amazon Appstore.

Why does my Firestick say "Apps from Unknown Sources" is not allowed?

Amazon restricts sideloading by default to protect users from malware. To enable it for Downloader specifically: Firestick Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options. If Developer Options is not visible, tap "My Fire TV" 7 times rapidly to reveal it. Enabling Unknown Sources for Downloader only — rather than for all apps — is the most secure approach recommended for UK customers installing TiviMate or IPTV Smarters.

Does BT or Sky broadband block Downloader on Firestick?

BT Web Protect and Sky Broadband Shield do not block the Downloader app download from Amazon's servers — it is an Amazon-published application. However, after installation, Downloader uses URLs you type to download APK files. If BT Web Protect is enabled, it may block APK download URLs from IPTV app developers. Disable BT Web Protect at bthomehub.info before using Downloader to install IPTV Smarters or TiviMate APK files.

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How to Install Downloader on Firestick (2026 Guide)

The very first step for any IPTV user. Learn how to install the Downloader app and enable "Unknown Sources" on your Firestick.

By James Carter, IPTV UK Elite·Published: 20 February 2026

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The Gateway App

If you want to use IPTV Smarters or TiviMate on your Firestick, you first need an app called Downloader. Amazon doesn't like competition, so many IPTV apps aren't in their official store. Downloader lets you "side-load" them.

Step-by-Step Installation

How to Install Downloader on Firestick (2026 Guide) – in-depth illustration

Go to the Firestick Home Screen and select the "Find" (magnifying glass) icon.

Type "Downloader" and select it from the list.

Click the orange Downloader icon and hit "Get" or "Download".

Once installed, STOP. You need to give it permission.

Go to Firestick Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options.

Look for "Install unknown apps" and turn it ON for Downloader.

Why Do This?

Without this step, you can't install the professional player apps that make IPTV UK Elite streams look so good.

What Next?

Now that you have Downloader, you can enter our shortcodes to install any IPTV app in seconds. Get your trial codes on WhatsApp.

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