CNN launched its long-awaited standalone streaming news service CNN+ in Spring 2022 as a digital hub for both live reporting and on-demand programs. Now, Amazon Fire TV users can access CNN plus directly through their Firestick devices alongside over a million shows and movies.
The CNN+ Fire TV app provides 24/7 live newscasts, hourly show updates, in-depth series, lifestyle content and more anchored by hosts like Anderson Cooper, Jeannie Moos, and Amy Entelis. Read on for full details on adding CNN+ to Firesticks and using your free trial.
Getting Started with CNN+ on Firestick
Thanks to a distribution deal between Amazon and CNN, the CNN+ app comes pre-installed on newest generation Fire TV devices. But don’t worry, owners of older Firestick, Fire TV Cube, or Fire TV Edition television models can still download and install the app through the Amazon Appstore.
Here are the step-by-step instructions:
1. Open the “Find” option on your Fire TV homepage
2. Search for “CNN+” using the Alexa voice remote or on-sceen keyboard
3. Select the CNN+ app from the search results
4. Click “Download” to add CNN+ to your Fire TV apps
Once finished, the distinctive red CNN+ logo will appear on your Fire TV homepage ribbon for easy access.
As a Fire TV customer, you can take advantage of the free 30-day trial for new CNN+ subscribers before paying the standard $5.99 monthly fee. Just follow the prompts to create your login credentials.
Content Offerings on CNN+
As an independent streaming platform not beholden to traditional TV schedules, CNN+ offers a blend of familiar faces alongside digital-first content produced specifically for on-demand audiences with flexibility in mind.
For urgent news coverage as headlines break, Firestick owners can access:
● Live streams – Daily news programs like First Move with Julia Chatterley airing 9AM to 12PM Eastern
● Live hourly updates – 10-15 minute hourly segments from Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper, Christiane Amanpour covering late-breaking stories as warranted
● 24/7 livestream – Non-stop rolling updates from the wires in the CNN+ Playroom
Popular docuseries from the CNN vaults bingeable on-demand cover topics like politics, business, technology, travel, sports, food, and more:
● Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
● This is Life by Lisa Ling
● Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
But CNN+ also delivers brand new originals featuring fan favorites developed specifically for streaming audiences:
● Parental Guidance – Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen co-host with celebrity mothers
● The Murdochs: Empire of Influence – Investigative series on the Murdoch dynasty
● The History of the Sitcom – Comedic series on sitcom history from Jimmy Kimmel
Lifestyle & Entertainment Options on Firestick
Alongside hard news, CNN+ offers lighter lifestyle-focused content better suited for weekend bingeing:
● Go There – Adventurer Aaron McMillan examines lesser-known destinations
● Seasons of Hawaii – Surfing legend Kelly Slater showcases the real Hawaii
● The Little Things with Sandra Lee – Everyday lifestyle hacks and home tips
● Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta – CNN’s top doctor reveals secrets of healthy longevity
This expanded scope offers quick escapes when 24/7 headline coverage becomes exhausting via the simple Fire TV remote.
Additional Tips for Using CNN Plus on Firestick
Take advantage of useful integrated features on Fire TV devices for the optimal CNN+ viewing experience:
● Like videos – Quickly save favorites to the My Stuff section of your profile
● Watchlist integration – Send videos to watch later from the mobile app to Fire TV
● X-Ray – Access actor / show info while viewing content
● Clean design – Simple bottom menu navigation between Home, Live, Series, Films shows
Of course capabilities like 4K HDR viewing, personalized watchlists, offline viewing and multiple streams depend on your CNN+ subscription tier. But basic functionality performs smoothly on all Fire TV models.
Cut the Cable Cord with CNN Plus on Firestick
As millions of former cable subscribers turn to internet streaming devices for both live and on-demand programming, having reputable news brands like CNN available fits perfectly into the cord-cutter lifestyle.
Now Firestick customers can consolidate even more content onto their home media hub without needing subscriptions across disparate platforms. Amazon device owners stay informed regarding world events seamlessly alongside all their other binge-worthy series.
Try out the next evolution in digital news reporting with a free trial for CNN+ Firestick app access today!
