How to Stream CNN on Firestick for Free

CNN is a US and Canada-based multinational website that primarily focuses on news related to all categories such as politics, international news, local news, entertainment, and more. It was founded in 1980 and at that time it was the first channel in the world to offer 24×7 live news streaming to all the users. It is available for over 100 million+ households in the US. Unlike other apps, they launched a separate app for the online streaming users called CNN Go for Android, iOS, and Firestick. Users can just log in with their TV subscription credentials and watch CNN anytime anywhere on any device without any extra cost.

Firestick is a media streaming device that can stream all kinds of channels and apps on your ordinary TV. To watch OTT apps on your TV you need not buy a smart TV, just buy the Firestick device and plug it into the HDMI port. That is all, it’s lifelong free and you can install and watch your own favorite apps and even play games on your TV with an internet connection.

Special Features

• 100% free with no subscription cost, just sign in with your TV provider to watch live TV.
• Featured collections where you can browse and play all the shows as short clips.
• Not only CNN but also watch CNNi and HLN television on the HNN Go app.
• Also, watch award-winning films and get on-demand access to recent political and news programs.
• Watch 24×7 in full HD resolution without any buffering issues.

How to Install CNN on Firestick

CNN can be installed on Firestick using one of the two methods listed below.

1. Using Amazon app store.
2. Through Browser.

Steps to Install CNN on Firestick Using Amazon app store

Step 1: Switch on the Firestick device and press the Home button on the Firestick remote.

Step 2: Go to Find section in the main menu and then click the Search button.

Step 3: Type CNN Go into the search box and click the OK button.

Step 4: Select the CNN Go app and click the Get button to download and install the app.

Step 5: After installation, tap Open to launch the app.

Step 6: Activate CNN and start watching live TV and shows on your TV.

Steps to Install CNN on Firestick using Browser

Step 1: Open Google Chrome or any of your favorite browsers.

Step 2: Visit the Amazon app store website and search for the CNN Go app.

Step 3: From the list of apps, select the CNN Go app.

Step 4: In the right corner, select your Firestick device from the dropdown and click Deliver button.

Step 5: Now turn on the Firestick device you’ve selected and connect it to a stable Wi-Fi network.

Step 6: A popup will appear saying that the CNN Go app is downloading and it will be installed automatically.

Step 7: Activate your app and enjoy streaming CNN content on Firestick.

How to Activate CNN on Firestick

Step 1: Launch the CNN Go app on your Firestick and click Activate button on the main screen.

Step 2: Now visit edition.cnn.com/activate/firetv/ on any browser.

Step 3: Enter the TV displayed code in the Activation code box and tap the Continue to Verify button.

Step 4: Sign in with your TV provider on the next screen and your TV will be activated instantly.

To Conclude

Therefore we have learned how to install and activate CNN on Firestick. Above are the official methods to watch CNN, but if you have an active subscription on the partner channels like Sling, Hulu + live TV, YouTube TV, and AT & T TV then you can search for CNN channels inside the particular app and watch them without any installation as it been a part of their subscription.