How to Change the Location on a FireStick

Lee Stanton April 1, 2023

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Amazon Fire TV is a streaming service that allows you to watch various shows and movies from Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and several other platforms from one device. However, FireStick users in different countries don’t all have access to the same programs and functionalities.

How to Change the Location on a FireStick

But to obtain access to features in other regions, you have the option to change your location on your FireStick. This guide will show you the different ways on how to change location on FireStick. We will also answer some common questions regarding this topic.

How to Change Your City Location on a FireStick Directly

When you change your location, you technically change your IP address.

One of the safest ways to change your location, whether it’s your city or country, is with a VPN (a virtual private network). Using a VPN assures your protection and privacy, and it “tricks” apps and websites into identifying you at one IP address when you’re actually at another.

There are dozens of VPN apps you can use to do this, but the best one for Amazon Fire TV is ExpressVPN. Here’s how it works: First, you have to sign up for ExpressVPN on your computer. Then you need to download the app to your Fire TV. The last step is to connect the VPN to your Fire TV.

To change your city location on a FireStick with ExpressVPN, follow this step-by-step guide:

Open the ExpressVPN website on your computer.
Choose a plan (one month, six months, or 15 months).
Enter your email address on the same page.
Pick your preferred method of payment. You can choose to pay with a credit card, PayPal, Bitcoin, or other payment methods.

The next step is to download the app to your Fire TV, and there are two ways you can do this. You can either download the app from the Amazon App Store or download the app APK (Amazon Package Kit). We recommend the first method since it’s much easier.

At this point, you must register with the same country on both your VPN server location and Amazon account. Here’s how you can download the app on the Amazon App Store:

Launch your Amazon Fire TV and go to Home Screen.
Go to the “Search” function by pressing the left button on the directional pad. This automatically opens the Amazon App Store.
Type in “ExpressVPN” and select it.
Go to “Download.”
Wait for the download to finish and open the app.

The last part requires you to connect your ExpressVPN account and your Fire TV. Here’s how to do it:

Open the app.
Create your account. The app will be activated the moment you sign in.
Select “OK” to set up your VPN.
Choose the location you want to register. This includes both a country and a city.
Go to the power button to turn the VPN on.

That’s it! Now you can start streaming and watch whatever you want on your Fire TV.

How to Change Your City Location on a FireStick Through the Router

There are two more ways you can change your city location for your Fire TV account: one is on your Amazon account, and the second is on your FireStick. Here’s how you can change your location using the Amazon account:

Go to Amazon on your browser and sign in to your account.
Navigate to “Accounts & Lists” on the top banner.
Find “Your content and devices” on the drop-down menu.
Go to the “Preferences” tab.
Under “Country/Region Settings,” click on the “Change” button.
Change your country, region, city, address line, and more location information.
Click on the “Update” button.

To seal the deal, restart your FireStick. You might be asked to sign in to your account after the reboot. You can also change your location on the FireStick. Here’s how to do it:

Launch your Fire TV and go to the Home screen.
Use the “Right” button on the directional pad to go to “Settings.”
Select “Preferences.”
Find “Location” on the menu.
Type in the ZIP code for your preferred location.

How to Enable or Disable Location Sharing to Your FireStick

When you first create your Amazon account, you will need to enter your location. This refers to your country, state, region, city, address line, and ZIP code. Your location is automatically enabled when you start using your Firestick, so you don’t need to worry about that.

Unfortunately, there is no way to disable location sharing or hide your location on your FireStick. That’s because Amazon Fire TV needs to have access to your location to function. However, if you feel like your privacy is at risk, you can change your location.

If you are interested in finding out how; go back to the beginning of our guide and choose one of the location-changing methods we suggested.

Additional FAQ

Here are more answers to your questions about changing your location on your Firestick.

Do Location Faking Apps Work?

If you are wondering if VPN apps even work and if they are worth your attention, the answer is yes. You can use VPN apps for almost anything. You can even install them on your mobile device. VPN software is generally used with apps and websites where you want to protect your privacy or access something that isn’t available in your country.

Are There Any Drawbacks to Changing Your Location?

While there are tons of benefits using apps that can change your location, there are some minor drawbacks that you should know about. Of course, not all VPN apps are the same, so it depends on which one you are using.

In some cases, using a VPN app can slow down your internet connection, and even connection drops can sometimes occur.

Keep in mind that there are also a handful of anti-VPN software programs that can block your VPN. But if you choose a reliable VPN, like ExpressVPN, you won’t come across any of these problems.

As you can see, these drawbacks are more like slight inconveniences rather than actual disadvantages. Using an app that can change your location is generally a safe process that won’t get you into trouble.

If I Change My Location, Will Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, and Hulu be Able to Detect That I’m Using a VPN?

While your internet service provider can detect that you are using a VPN, other platforms, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, and Hulu, can’t detect it. And even though your internet service provider can detect your VPN, the chances of something happening are minimal.

If you use a high-quality, reliable VPN service, then you might not be detected at all.

Gain Access to Censorship-Free Content

Knowing how to change location on FireStick can be extremely handy. Whether you use a VPN or change the location manually, you will gain access to various TV shows, programs, and movies that otherwise wouldn’t be available in your country. Once you figure out how to use a VPN for your FireStick, you can start applying it to different apps and websites too.

Have you ever changed your location on a FireStick? Did you use any of the methods outlined in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.