Short Answer
- YouTube Music is unavailable for Firestick. But you can listen to its songs and watch videos via the YouTube app.
- Alternatively, you can cast YouTube Music or stream its web version via Silk Browser.
If you like to stream HD music videos on Firestick, YouTube Music will be the right choice. After going through a compatibility check, we found that there is no official YouTube Music app on the Amazon Appstore. However, you can still listen to high-quality YouTube music songs on Firestick directly from the YouTube app itself. This article elaborates on the detailed steps to listen to YouTube Music via the YouTube app, including other possible methods.
How to Listen to YouTube Music on Firestick via YouTube App
Ensure your Firestick has a stable WiFi connection to get started.
- Press the Home button on the Firestick remote to visit the home page.
- Then, scroll through the apps list and click the appstore tile.
- Enter YouTube on the search bar and hit the search icon.
- Choose the app from the search results and hit the Get or Download button to install the app.
- Once the app is downloaded, tap Open to launch the YouTube app on your Firestick.
- On the home page, select the Music section from the list of options.
- Now, this lists the various music videos in multiple playlists, etc. You can choose to play any one of your favorite songs on Firestick.
Listen to YouTube Music on Firestick via Silk Browser
Instead of YouTube, you can directly listen to YouTube Music songs on Firestick by accessing its web version. If you cannot find the Silk Browser pre-installed on your device, install it from the appstore.
- Tap the Appstore tile on the Firestick’s home page.
- Input Silk Browser into the search field and select it from the results.
- Hit Get or Download to install the app on your Firestick.
- Launch the Silk Browser and enter music.youtube.com on the URL bar.
- Hit the search icon and choose the song you want to listen to right now.
How to Cast YouTube Music on Firestick
One final option for listening to YouTube music is to cast it from your phone to Firestick. For this to work, connect your Android phone or tablet and Firestick to an identical WiFi connection.
Note: If you want ad-free streaming on YouTube Music, go to this website and subscribe to its premium plan ($10.99/month).
- Install YouTube Music on your Android [Play Store] or iPhone[ App Store].
- Next, sign in to the YouTube Music app using the credentials like username and password.
- Start playing your favorite songs from the app screen.
- Tap on the Cast icon on the YouTube Music media player page.
- Then, select the Firestick from the active devices list to mirror the app.
- Finally, you can enjoy listening to YouTube Music songs on the big screen without hassle.
FAQ
This happens mostly due to the excessive cache files. So, simply clear the cache on Firestick and check if the problem is resolved.
Yes. You can watch YouTube Music for free with ads on your device.