Normally you don’t want to buy anything within these apps, especially when kids or other young persons are using your Fire TV device. In-App Purchases OFF: Games and video streaming apps are offering in-app purchases. Set this settings to “Ask Before Opening”. You always want to confirm this before connecting. In your Fire TV settings select “Applications”.Īutomatic Updates ON: Apps installed from the Amazon Appstore will be updated automatically if a new version is availableĮxternal Market Links: Some apps may redirect you to external websites. It’s a good idea to check the Amazon Appstore Settings. With ADB debugging turned on you are able to connect to your Fire TV device from your computer with tools and utilities like adbLink (external link).įire TV devices come with the Amazon Appstore from which you can install different applications. Turn on “ADB debugging” and “Apps from Unknown Sources”. In your Fire TV settings choose “My Fire TV”. However make sure to download APK files from trusted sources only! It’s no security risk at all since you still have to manually confirm every installation. If you want to install Android applications with an APK file you may want to enable apps from unknown sources in your Fire TV settings. Head back to your preferences and select “Data Monitoring”.ĭid you know that you can install and use every Android application on your Fire TV device? By default you are only allowed to install applications which are available in the Amazon Appstore. Interest-based Ads: Personalized ads based on which content you are watching and apps you are using Make sure that all of the following settings are turned off:ĭevice Usage Data: Personal data of how you use your Fire TV device are being sent to Amazon and partners for marketing purposesĬollect App Usage Data: Information about which apps you are using and which applications are installed In your Fire TV settings select “Preferences”. Even if you don’t have “anything to hide” you should try to protect your privacy as much as possible. We highly recommend to double-check your privacy settings and disable all options that transfer any type of data. Most people don’t know that Fire TV devices are collecting and sending data by default! Amazon keeps track of your app usage, device data and what content you are conusming. Privacy Settings and Disable Data Monitoring In the menu down below you have access to different setting sections. The icon is located all the way to the right. You can review and edit your Fire TV settings by navigating to the gear wheel icon on the menu bar in the middle of the screen. Privacy Settings and Disable Data Monitoring.

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