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You Can Now Change Your Default Browser for YouTube on Fire TV

In the latest Fire TV software update, users can now change which browser will launch when using the YouTube launcher app. While Fire TV devices don’t have a native a YouTube App, the launcher app allows you to quickly go to the YouTube website by tapping an icon on your Home Screen. The native app was removed in a dispute with Google in December 2017.

Until now, you were stuck using the built-in browsers, but now you can set other browser like Firefox. According to AFTVnews, the default behavior only impacts the YouTube launcher app, not systemwide.

How to Change Default Browser for YouTube on Fire TV
  • Update to latest Fire TV OS Version (v5.2.6.9 or v6.2.6.0)
  • Install another browser like Firefox
  • Launch YouTube launcher app and select Remember Your Browser Selection
  • Go to Fire TV Settings
  • Scroll to bottom of Preferences menu
  • Select Default Browser
  • Switch your browser from Silk to Firefox

In addition to being able to change your default browser, recent updates also added support to automatically connect to Wi-Fi networks with passwords saved on other compatible devices, as well as to manually check for software updates.

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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.