Why You Can Trust CNET Fire TV to Improve Live Channel Experience with DirecTV Integration
You'll be able to browse live TV channels and access content more easily with your Fire TV streaming device, according to Amazon.
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If you have a subscription to DirecTV and Amazon Fire TV, your live television viewing experience may have just gotten a little easier, according to a new integration Amazon announced Tuesday.
Fire TV owners will have an easier time searching linear channels, and you'll be able to access DirecTV content right from the "Live" tab and guide options on your TV. You'll also be able to use Alexa to search for airings and tell it to "tune to [channel name] in DirecTV," according to Amazon's post.
The tech company said that you're also able to get a similar live-TV viewing experience with other live streaming subscriptions, such as Plex, Haystack TV and Peacock, which is cheaper but will have different content options.
To add live TV streaming to your Fire TV, go to the tab that says "Live" near your profile icon on the home screen, scroll all the way down to "Options," click "Live TV Sources" and then manage services from there.
Read more of CNET's coverage on how Fire TV compares to Roku and which are the best streaming services.