The following tutorial will show you How to Block Ads on Firestick and Fire TV with numerous methods for doing so.
The Amazon Firestick is one of the most popular media devices available today due to its low price point and “jailbreaking” abilities.
However, many have become irritated with various restrictions Amazon is imposing on these devices as well as the annoying bombardment of advertisements.
Recently, a new update to Firestick and Fire TV devices causes a full-screen video ad to automatically play when turned on or awoken from sleep mode.
This is extremely intrusive and yet another reason many are opting for various Firestick Alternatives to stream their favorite content.
There are numerous methods to block ads on Firestick and Fire TV which we provide below.
In this guide, we will show you how to get rid of annoying home page ads and more on Firestick as well as change the user interface entirely.
We also provide some alternative devices that you may want to consider if you are fed up with Fire TV in general.
In this guide, we are using a Fire TV Stick 4K Max. However, this will also work for any variation of Firestick including Fire TV Cube and Smart Fire TVs.
How to Block Ads on Firestick/Fire TV
1. Turn Off Video Auto-Play
The first solution to block ads on your Firestick/Fire TV is to turn off Video Auto-Play within the settings.
This method will address the full-screen video ads that appear upon turning on the device or waking it up from sleep mode as pictured below.
1. From the home screen, hover over Settings and select Preferences.
2. Choose Featured Content.
3. Click Allow Video Autoplay to turn this feature to OFF.
4. Click Allow Audio Autoplay to turn this feature to OFF.
5. Both Video & Audio Autoplay features should now be disabled.
NOTE: It is important to note that this will not remove the ads entirely. However, the video will no longer play and will stay as a still image and the audio for this ad will now be disabled.
2. Adjust Device Preferences
While we are in the settings of your Firestick or Fire TV device, there are a few other items you may want to disable to help eliminate various advertisements.
1. Within Preferences, select Privacy Settings.
2. Click Device Usage Data.
3. Click Turn Off.
4. Choose Collect App Usage Data.
5. Choose Turn Off.
6. Click Interest-based Ads.
7. Select Turn Off again.
For more ways to Remove Ads on Firestick, keep exploring the listed options below.
3. Use a Custom Launcher
This could be the ideal approach to eliminate all ads on the interface of any streaming device, including Firestick and Fire TV.
A custom launcher can offer users a completely new interface free from Amazon ads, sponsored content, and more.
There are various Custom Launchers available, all providing similar experiences and personalization features.
This involves removing all ads and suggested content from the home screen so that only installed applications are visible.
Users can also customize the background, change screensavers, and much more on any device, including Firestick & Fire TV.
Custom Launchers are accessible for download via the TROYPOINT Toolbox, and detailed guides for popular options are available below.
Refer to the guides below to understand how to install and utilize a custom launcher on your preferred device.
4. Use CleanWeb Ad Blocker
Firestick and Fire TV users often install third-party streaming apps and APKs that offer Movies, TV Shows, Live TV, and more.
Unfortunately, similar to verified streaming services, many of these apps are filled with irritating ads that are hard to get rid of.
This issue can be seen in popular APKs like BeeTV & TeaTV, where video ads appear after streaming a Movie or TV Show.
Even the main interface of these applications contains banner ads that are highly intrusive as shown below.
Fortunately, Surfshark VPN provides a CleanWeb feature to finally block ads on these popular streaming apps!
CleanWeb from Surfshark acts as an ad and malware blocker that functions on nearly all devices, including Firestick and Fire TV.
This remarkable feature distinguishes Surfshark from other VPN providers that lack a built-in Ad Blocker, especially for streaming devices.
You can access this feature within the Surfshark App to block
Ads on Firestick, Fire TV, or any other device you prefer. For more information on CleanWeb from Surfshark, check out our resource guide below. If you are looking to move away from the Firestick/Fire TV completely, then a bonus tip for blocking ads on Firestick is to check out popular Firestick Alternatives. This includes Android TV Boxers such as the NVIDIA Shield, MECOOL Box, and Chromecast with Google TV.
For more information on Kodi on Firestick and how to install this app, please refer to our tutorial.
How to Install Kodi on Firestick/Fire TV
Syncler
Syncler is a newer streaming app and a clone of the once-popular TVZion application. This app comes ad-free with the premium version and uses outside providers with Real-Debrid to populate links.
For more details on Syncler and how to install this app, check out our Syncler guide.
How to Install Syncler on Firestick
Stremio
Stremio is a well-known app that works well on Firestick/Fire TV devices. Similar to Kodi, Stremio is ad-free and also requires external add-ons/providers for accessing content.
For more information on Stremio and how to install this app, refer to our Stremio tutorial.
How to Install Stremio on Firestick
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How to Block Ads on Firestick FAQ
Can you Block Ads on the Firestick?
Yes. Numerous methods are provided in this guide to block ads on Firestick, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube.
Can you Change the New Fire TV interface?
While still possible to change the Fire TV interface with custom launchers, Amazon is implementing new updates that may soon prevent this.
Is Blocking Ads on the Firestick Legal?
Yes. Blocking ads on the Firestick/Fire TV is completely legal and can be easily done within the device settings.
Is Blocking Ads on the Firestick Safe?
Blocking ads on the Firestick/Fire TV is not only safe but also recommended to enhance user privacy, reduce data usage, offer more customization options, and other benefits mentioned in this guide.