Optimum is one of the best Cable TV service providers in the US. But, did you know you can cut cords with the Optimum TV app is supported devices? Many Streaming devices have been on the Market but FrieStick stands at top of them all. If you are thinking of getting Optimum on FireStick then this article is for you. Here you can learn about the Optimum Mobile TV app, and the procedure to get it on your FireStick device.
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Is Optimum on FireStick?
Yes, You can find the Optimum Mobile TV app on Amazon App Store, but it is not compatible with FireStick devices. Optimum TV is available for only Amazon tablets, Andorid, and iOS Smartphones and Tablets.
How to Install Optimum on FireStick?

Since, you cannot directly get the Optimum Mobile TV app on your FireStick device, the only way to get it is by sideloading it. You can use the Downloader app to install the Optimum TV app on your FireStick if you don’t have an Android Smartphone or Tablet. But if you have one, you can use the Apps2Fire app to sideload Optimum App from your Android device to your FireStick device easily.
You must have subscribed to any of the Optimum TV subscriptions plans to access its content on your FireStick. It is very easy to access Optimum on FireStick and the simple steps you need to follow are as follows,
- Sideload and Install the Optimum Mobile TV app on FrieStick.
- Use Optimum TV subscription credentials to Sign In.
- Navigate and select the channel you want to watch and live stream it on your FireStick device.
NOTE: To install third-party apps on a FireStick device you need to enable the Developer Option on your FrieStick. If you are using the Apps2Fire app to sideload, your Android device and FireStick device must be connected to the same WiFi network.
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How to Enable Developer Options on FireStick?
- Turn on your FireStick device.
- If you are not at its Home page then press the Home button on FireStick remote.
- Here, navigate to the gear icon to launch the FireStick Settings menu.
- Now select the My Fire TV option and tap on the About option.
- Highlight your FireStick device name and press the OK button seven times on your Remote.
- Go Back to My Fire TV menu and Select Developer Options.

- Enable ADB Debugging and turn on the “Apps from Unknown Sources” or “Install unknown apps” option.
You can now easily install any FireStick-compatible third-party app from any sideloading app on your FireStick device. Continue on to learn about the installation procedures to get this app on your device.
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How to Sideload Optimum on FireStick using Downloader App?

The Downloader App can be easily downloaded on FireStick from its official App Store. With the Downloader app, you can easily sideload the Optimum TV APK file from a Secure Source to your FrieStick device. If you have never used the Downloader app before, follow the simple instruction given here.
How to Install Downloader App on FireStick?
- Press Home Button on FireStick remote.
- Select the Find option and tap on Search.
- Now type the name of the app “Downloader” here using the on-screen keyboard.
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- Press the Mic Button on FireStick remote and Speak “Downloader”
- Select the Downloader app from the results to get to its information page.
- Tap on the Download option and wait.
- You have successfully installed The Downloader app on FireStick.
NOTE: If you don’t have Optimum TV service, but have Optimum WiFi or other products, you can definitely use your Optimum ID to watch live TV on FireStick with the Optimum TV app.
How to Install Optimum on FireStick using Downloader?
- Launch the Downloader App on yoru FireStick and allow the permissions asked.
- Get the Optimum TV App URL which directly leads to its APK file.
- Go to the Downlaoder app Home screen.
- Enter the Optimum TV APK file URL here and press GO.

- Wait for the APK file to be downloaded on FireStick.
- Now tap on the Install option to get the Optimum app on FireStick.
- After installation click on Done and delete the APK file.
You have now successfully installed the Optimum TV app on yoru FireStick device. To install the Optimum TV app using the Apps2Fire app, you can refer to Dream TV on FireStick.
How to Subscribe to Optimum TV?
Once, the Optimum TV app is installed on your FireStick devices, you can easily find it in the Apps & Games section. But to access its content on FireStick you need to use your Optimum ID with a TV subscription. If you don’t have Optimum TV credentials, follow the procedure to create one.
NOTE: Optimum IDs are given to one who has access to any of the Optimum products in their Home. The Account Number needed to Crate Optimum ID is provided with the purchase bill.
- Visit the optimum.net site on any of your device’s web browsers.
- Now tap on the Don’t have an Optimum ID? Create one option near the Sign-In section.
- At the verification section, enter your Account number from the Optimum product bill and other details.
- Solve Captcha and press Continue.
- Enter Customer Info on the next page and continue.
- Choose Optimum TV service and select the TV subscription plan of your choice.

- Complete the Payment Process with available payment Gateways.
With the Optimum TV credentials you have created, it will be easy to access the features offered by the Optimum TV app. You may also like to learn about What Channel is Peacock on Optimum?
What are the Features of Optimum TV?
Along with acces to Live TV, the Optimum Mobile TV app provided you with additional features. Some of the features that will be discussed here cannot be used on your FireStick devices. Here are the things you can do with your Optimum TV App.
- Access to live TV and on-demand programs.
- Control and use Cloud DVR storage to save favorite programs.
- It is also possible to schedule your Cloud DVR recordings.
- You can control your Optimum TV box with the Virtual Remote on Optimum TV app.
- Pay Per View gives you access to the latest UFC and Boxing sports events live and on-demand.
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With the help of this article, you can now easily get the Optimum TV app on your FireStick and access all of its features. Make sure you are connected to a good WiFi network to get rid of errors caused due to network connections. The latest Optimum TV to Go lets you watch Premium Network channel programs on the Go easily.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Optimum ID?
Optimum ID is a unique username given to you when you get any of the Optimum products. With this ID you can access the extra features offered by Optimum.
What are the Devices compatible with Optimum TV?
You can easily access the Optimum TV app on Android devices, iOS devices, Apple TVs, Amazon Fire TVs, and Roku devices. On unsupported devices, you can cast or mirror it from supported devices to other devices’ screens.