The following tutorial will show you How to Get Local Channels on Firestick.
Cutting the cord just became a whole lot easier for Firestick and Fire TV Users.
The free Amazon News App is now supporting local channels in over 80 cities across America.
This includes live news from outlets such as ABC, NBC, CBSN, and more. The latest update brings the total number of accompanied cities to 88.
Prior to this new listing, only 12 cities had access to Live Local News directly from the Firestick home screen.
You can read the official release from Fire TV at the link below:
Amazon News App Offering Local News in 80+ Cities
If you use an IPTV Service you are likely without any local options.
However, with local options now available in the News App, Firestick, and Fire TV users will have full access to live news channels everywhere.
We have even included the Amazon News App within our guide on Streaming Local Channels Without Cable.
The Amazon News App is a fabulous way to stream local channels on your Firestick or Fire TV and is listed within our guide of Best Firestick Channels.
For these reasons and more, this is one of the options highlighted in our list of Best Legal IPTV Services.
If you are in one of the following locations, you can easily access Local News directly from the Firestick home screen.
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NOTE: Not all compatible cities feature live streaming news and users may only be able to view on-demand videos.
You do not have to be located in the following cities to access these locations.
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Bakersfield, CA
- Baltimore, MD
- Beaumont, TX
- Billings, MT
- Boise, ID
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Butte-Bozeman, MT
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- College Station, TX
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Davenport, IA
- Dayton, OH
- Denver, CO
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- Fayetteville, AR
- Fort Myers, FL
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Great Falls, MT
- Green Bay, WI
- Greensboro, NC
- Harrisburg, PA
- Hartford, CT
- Helena, MT
- Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Knoxville, TN
- Lafayette, LA
- Lansing-Jackson, MI
- Lexington, KY
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Macon, GA
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Midland, TX
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Missoula, MT
- Moosic, PA
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- Norfolk, VA
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, CA
- Portland, OR
- Richmond, VA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Angelo, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Spokane, WA
- St. Louis, MI
- Tallahassee, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Temple, TX
- Toledo, OH
- Tulsa, OK
- Tyler, TX
- Waco, TX
- Washington, D.C.
- West Palm Beach, FL
Use the guide below to learn how to get Local News on Firestick/Fire TV.
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How To Watch Local Channels on Firestick
These instructions will show you How to use the News app to Stream Local Channels on a Fire TV Stick Lite.
However, these steps will also work for any variation of Fire TV including the Firestick 4k and Fire TV Cube.
1. Find the Amazon News App on your device home screen and click to launch
2. Scroll over and click Local News
3. Choose Manage Local News under the More Channels Tab
4. Choose your preferred location(s) and click Continue
5. Choose your preferred network options and click Continue again
6. Add any national news channels you’d like as favorites and select Continue
7. Arrange channels in your preferred order and click Done
8. You will now have all your favorite local Channels under the Local News Category
Enjoy!
Other Ways To Stream Local Channels on Firestick
If you are unable to find a local news outlet, there are some alternative ways to stream them on a Firestick or Fire TV.
One of the best options for live streaming local channels is the Locast App.
Locast has local news outlets for over 30 cities and is continually adding to that list.
CLICK HERE for Locast Installation Tutorial and complete Review.
For those who are looking for full coverage of Local News in their area, an OTA Antenna is likely your best bet.
You can also check out a Free IPTV Service that are available for installation on any device including Firestick and Android TV Box.
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Local Channels on Firestick FAQ
Can you get Local Channels on Firestick?
Yes. This guide will show you how to use the Amazon News App for local channels on your Firestick.
Can you Get Local Channels for Free?
Yes. This app is absolutely free and available on all variations of Firestick & Fire TV.
Can you get ABC, NBC, and CBS on Firestick?
Yes. This guide will show you how to get channels from popular networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and more.
Where can I stream Local news on Firestick?
There are over 80 locations that currently support local news on Firestick via the Amazon News App.
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