TV remote navigation
The Android TV layout is designed around directional focus, select, back and player controls rather than touch input.
Compatible Fire OS devices
Use ARVIO on Fire TV.
The Android TV build can be sideloaded on compatible Fire TV hardware, bringing ARVIO's remote-first library, tracking, live TV and player experience to supported Fire OS devices.
Before installing
Android compatibility with device-specific limits.
Fire OS is based on Android, but Fire TV models differ substantially in memory, codec support and system behavior. ARVIO keeps the same interface while playback capabilities follow the device.
Official signed APK
GitHub releases use ARVIO's release signature so future official APKs can update an existing matching installation.
Home server support
Connect supported Jellyfin, Plex and Emby servers that the Fire TV can reach over the network.
Tracking and profiles
Use supported Trakt, Simkl and ARVIO cloud features in the same way as other compatible Android devices.
Hardware-dependent playback
4K, HDR, Dolby formats, subtitles and passthrough depend on the exact Fire TV model, connected display and audio chain.
Storage awareness
Lower-end sticks have tighter memory and storage constraints, especially for large guide data, cache and high-bitrate playback.
Installation outline
Sideload only from the official release.
Allow app installation
Enable installation from the trusted downloader or file manager you use, following the controls available on your Fire OS version.
Get the GitHub APK
Download the current release from the official ARVIO GitHub repository, not an unrelated mirror.
Install and test playback
Connect your own services and verify the formats important to you on that specific Fire TV model.
More than Fire TV
ARVIO can run on compatible Fire OS hardware, but device capabilities vary. The optional ARVIO Web companion also provides browser access on iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Apple TV and compatible smart TVs when a native Android installation is unavailable.
Common questions
Fire TV FAQ
Is ARVIO available in the Amazon Appstore?
ARVIO is distributed for Android through Google Play and as a signed APK on GitHub. Fire TV users may need to sideload the APK on a compatible device.
Will every Fire TV model support the same media formats?
No. Codec, HDR, audio passthrough, memory and performance support vary by Fire TV model and Fire OS version.
How are ARVIO updates installed on Fire TV?
A sideloaded installation can use a newer APK signed with the same ARVIO certificate. Obtain releases from the official ARVIO GitHub repository.
Related guides
Plan the complete setup.
Get the signed Fire TV build.
Use the official ARVIO GitHub releases page.