How to Install NewsON App on Firestick/Android for Local News

This tutorial will tell you everything you need to know about NewsON and how to install on Firestick, Roku, and more.

NewsON is a Local News App that provides live streaming of over 200 markets across the United States. The app is 100% free and is perfect for cord-cutters who don’t have a cable subscription for local channels.

If you use a common live TV Service, you are likely without any local options and NewsON helps solve that problem.

NewsON is described in the About Section of its official website:

This free, ad-supported app provides instant access to live and on-demand newscasts from over 275 trusted local TV station partners in over 165 U.S. markets. Viewers can personalize their experience by setting favorite stations, and watch breaking news coverage of major events and storms from multiple local stations. Stay connected anytime, anywhere without a cable subscription or login.

For those who don’t purchase an OTA Antenna, NewsON is a fabulous alternative for local news in tons of locations across the US.

Currently, NewsON is available in over 200 markets including the following locations:

• Atlanta, GA
• Dallas, TX
• Washington DC
• Boston, MA
• Phoenix, AZ
• Seattle, WA
• Minneapolis, MN
• Miami, FL
• Denver, CO
• Nashville, TN
• Cincinnati, OH
• Las Vegas, NV
• St Louis, MO
• Chicago, IL
• and more

You can find the complete list of stations at the link below:

NewsON Stations List

The app is available for installation on tons of devices including Firestick, Android, Roku, and more.

In the guide below, we will install NewsON on a Fire TV Stick Lite.

However, these steps will also work for any variation of Fire TV including Firestick 4k and Fire TV Cube.

This process also applies to those using Android devices such as the NVIDIA SHIELD, MECOOL Boxes, Chromecast, Android TV Boxes, phones, tablets, and more.

If using an Android TV Box, you can easily install the application from the Google Play Store.

NewsON – Google Play Store

NewsON App

1. From the home screen of your device, hover over Find and click Search

2. Search for and select NewsON

3. Click the NewsON app

4. Click Get

5. Wait for app to download

6. You will encounter NewsON Ready to launch message. Click to Open

7. The app will now launch for use

8. You can now find local outlets for streaming

Enjoy!

For those who use a Roku device, use our guide below for installation instructions.

NewsON App on Roku

Follow the guide below to install NewsON app on your preferred Roku device.

1. From the main menu of your Roku device, find and select the Search option

2. Type NewsON

3. Select the NewsON Channel

4. Click Add channel

5. Wait for channel to install

6. When prompted, click OK

7. Choose Go to channel

NewsON will now launch for use. Enjoy!

NewsON Features & Description

After launching the app you will notice various options to choose from for local viewing.

This includes both live content as well as VOD options such as previous newscasts and clips.

Users can search for or choose from various locations and even set favorites.

Best of all, you don’t have to be in one of the markets for streaming and can access these from anywhere.

Using NewsON is 100% free, however, you will experience ads when viewing content.

For more local streaming options, use our resource guides below:

Local Channels on Firestick with Amazon News App

VUit on Firestick/Roku

Channels within NewsON vary depending on the location you are streaming. However, most will have the following options:

• ABC
• CBS
• FOX
• NBC
• PBS
• and more

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