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The rumor mill got one right. Amazon just launched the instant streaming service for Prime subs. The service opens up “5,000 movies and TV show at no additional cost” to those who pay for the Amazon Prime membership. Yep, if you happen to have a free or even trial account, the content isn’t available for you. Sorry, fellow freeloaders, it’s time for us to pony up the $79.99 a year for access to the shows and 2-day shipping on your Amazon orders.

The Amazon Fire TV devices allow you to enjoy live TV, streaming content, online games and apps right from your TV screen. Your device needs to be registered with and Amazon Account to access and manage your content and to make sure you have access to the latest software, features, and functionality that power Amazon Fire TV. This guide will show you how to register and deregister your Fire TV.

Amazon Account registration

1. Using your remote, from the main Fire TV menu go to Settings.
1. Then go to My Account. Fire TVs come pre-registered with the account they were purchased under and this should show up under Amazon Account.
2. If you wish to register with another account, select Amazon Account from the screen then select Deregister. You will be asked to confirm your choice. Select Deregister again.
3. Once de-registered, you can re-register your Fire TV with any Amazon Account you choose by selecting Register.
4. Type in the email address associated to the Amazon Account then select Next.
5. Then type in the password for your Amazon Account and select Sign In.
6. Your Fire TV will be registered with the chosen Amazon Account.

What devices are compatible with Amazon Prime Video?

The fact Amazon Prime Video has been active in some international markets for years before its global launch means that there’s a solid lineup of devices you can use to access the service. In addition to the standard web browser, there are dedicated apps for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. For iOS you’ll need to be running iOS 7 or above, while Android users will need Android 4.0 or above.

Being that Amazon also plays in the hardware space, it’s not surprising to learn that its Amazon Fire TV Stick (second generation) also supports Prime Video streaming in India. You can use it to stream Prime Video to any HDTV.

Indian PlayStation users (PS3 and PS4) can install the official Amazon Prime Video app to watch the service on their consoles. If you are an Indian Xbox one owner, you can download the Prime Video app from the Microsoft Store and stream content on your console.

Amazon Prime Video is also supported on Apple TV, as well as on compatible LG, Sony, Samsung and Panasonic Smart TVs.

There’s no native support for Chromecast. You can cast your screen to the big screen on Android devices, but native support is much better for your mobile’s battery life. Still, it’s still early days for Prime Video’s global expansion, so it wouldn’t be surprising to find the compatible device list improve consistently over time.

Installing Amazon Prime Video on your 4th and 5th Generation Apple TV

First you need to install the Amazon Prime Video app on your Apple TV. If the app is already installed on your iPhone or iPad it should show up in the Apple TV’s App Store Purchased list. If the app doesn’t show on the list, or the list isn’t loading, you can still install it. Here’s how:

• Launch the App Store app on your Apple TV
• Go to the Search tab
• Search for “Amazon” to find the Amazon Prime app
• Select Amazon Prime Video
• Select Install
• After the app finishes installing select Open

Signing in to Your Amazon Prime Account on Apple TV

Once Amazon Prime Video is installed on your Apple TV you need to log in to your account. If you’re at the Apple TV home screen, launch the Amazon Prime Video app to get started. If you chose Open after installing the app, it’s already launched. Here’s what to do next:

• Select Sign in and start watching
• Enter the email address associated with your Amazon Prime account
• Enter your Amazon Prime account password
• Select Sign in using our secure server
• Select Continue once the sign in process completes