Live NetTV v5.0Live Net TV was one of the most installed apps on FireSticks and Android TV boxes until it shut down for good in 2026. The alternatives below need no Downloader app and no APK files: every one installs from the Amazon Appstore on Fire TV, or from Google Play on Android TV and Google TV, and updates itself.
All 15 alternatives at a glance
| App | Live channels | Fire TV | Android TV / Google TV | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pluto TV | Hundreds | Yes | Yes | US, UK, Europe, 30+ countries |
 Plex | 600+ | Yes | Yes | Most countries |
 Tubi | Live news and entertainment (US) | Yes | Yes | US, UK, Canada, Australia |
 Xumo Play | 350+ | Yes | Yes | US |
 The Roku Channel | Hundreds | Check the Appstore | Yes | US |
 Sling Freestream | Hundreds | Yes | Yes | US |
 Haystack News | Live news | Yes | Yes | US and international |
 Local Now | Local news, weather, live channels | Yes | Yes | US |
 Rakuten TV | 500+ free channels | Varies by country | Yes | UK and 40+ European countries |
 BBC iPlayer | Every BBC channel | Yes | Certified devices only | UK only |
 ITVX | ITV1, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, ITVBe | Yes | Yes | UK only |
 Channel 4 | Channel 4, E4, More4, Film4 | Yes | Yes | UK only |
  ARD Mediathek & ZDF | German public channels | Yes | Yes | Germany and Austria |
 Google TV Freeplay | Free channels in the Live tab | No | Built into Google TV | Supported countries |
 YouTube | Official live news streams | Yes | Yes | Worldwide |
Apps license channels country by country, so the store on your device only shows the apps offered where you live.
1. Pluto TV
The closest thing to Live Net TV's channel list: a full programme guide with hundreds of free live channels and no sign-up. On Fire TV its channels also appear in the Live tab.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: US, UK, Europe, 30+ countries
2. Plex
More than 600 free live channels plus a large on-demand library, in most countries. Needs a free account, which syncs your watchlist between your TV and phone.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: Most countries
3. Tubi
A huge free film and TV library from Fox. US viewers also get live news and entertainment channels without an account; in the UK it is mostly on demand.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: US, UK, Canada, Australia
4. Xumo Play
More than 350 free live channels of news, sport, films and TV, with no subscription and no login. Available as a dedicated Fire TV and Android TV app.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: US
5. The Roku Channel
Hundreds of free live channels and on-demand shows. On Google TV and Android TV in the US it installs from Google Play; you do not need a Roku device.
Fire TV: Check the AppstoreAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: US
6. Sling Freestream
Sling's free tier: hundreds of ad-supported live channels without a paid plan. A free account adds a small amount of cloud recording.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: US
7. Haystack News
A personalised news channel from local, national and international broadcasters, with live news streams. Good if you used Live Net TV mainly for news.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: US and international
8. Local Now
Free local news and weather for hundreds of US markets, plus a guide of live channels. Pick your city and it builds your local line-up.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: US
9. Rakuten TV
More than 500 free channels across 43 European territories as of July 2026, alongside paid film rentals. The strongest free channel line-up for many European viewers.
Fire TV: Varies by countryAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: UK and 40+ European countries
10. BBC iPlayer
Every BBC channel live, plus the archive. Fire TV devices are certified; on Android TV boxes it only works on models the BBC has certified. A UK TV Licence is required.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: Certified devices onlyWhere: UK only
11. ITVX
All of ITV's channels live and thousands of hours on demand, free with adverts.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: UK only
12. Channel 4
Channel 4's channels live, plus box sets and films on demand, free with adverts.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: UK only
13. ARD Mediathek & ZDF
The German public broadcasters' apps stream their channels live for free, alongside a large on-demand library. Live streams are limited to viewers in their home countries.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: Germany and Austria
14. Google TV Freeplay
Not an app to install: on Google TV devices, Freeplay adds free live channels straight into the Live tab in supported countries.
Fire TV: NoAndroid TV / Google TV: Built into Google TVWhere: Supported countries
15. YouTube
Many major news broadcasters stream live on their official YouTube channels around the clock. Search for the broadcaster's name followed by “live”.
Fire TV: YesAndroid TV / Google TV: YesWhere: Worldwide
How to install them
- FireStick and Fire TV: on the home screen choose Find › Search, type the app's name and select Get. Our Firestick free live TV guide walks through it step by step.
- Android TV and Google TV: open the Google Play Store on the TV, search for the app and choose Install. See the Android TV and Google TV guide.
- Remove Live Net TV while you are there: it no longer plays anything and can no longer be updated.
Why there are no APKs on this list
Many “Live Net TV alternative” lists point to other unofficial streaming APKs. Those apps carry unlicensed channels, tend to vanish the way Live Net TV did, and are often bundled with adware. Newer Fire TV sticks running Vega OS cannot install APKs at all. Everything here comes from the official app stores, so it works on every current FireStick and Android TV device.
Prefer a phone or tablet? See our 12 free apps like Live Net TV for Android.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Live Net TV alternative for FireStick?
Pluto TV: hundreds of free live channels in a channel guide, no account, and its channels show up in the Fire TV Live tab. Add Plex for wider country coverage, and BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Channel 4 in the UK.
Do I need the Downloader app for these?
No. Every app here installs from the Amazon Appstore or Google Play.
Do these alternatives work on the new Vega OS FireStick?
Apps that are in the Amazon Appstore for Vega OS devices will install normally. Vega OS cannot install APK files, which is another reason to stick to store apps.
Are these apps free?
Yes, all are free with adverts. Some offer optional paid extras. BBC iPlayer needs a UK TV Licence.
Will Live Net TV come back?
No. The service shut down for good in 2026. See what happened to LiveNetTV.