HGTV is an American TV channel, and the full form is Home and Garden Television. It streams content mostly related to home appliances, modular kitchens, and garden stuff. It is owned by Discovery, Inc and available only in the United States. The popular shows on HGTV are Home Hunters, Property Brothers, and My Lottery Dream Home. You can stream HGTV online with the HGTV GO app, and the app is available for free in the Amazon app store. Though it is geo-restricted, you can watch it anywhere in the world using a VPN. Let’s discuss the steps to watch HGTV on Firestick outside the US.
Pricing of HGTV
HGTV does not have a subscription. You can sign in with your TV service provider subscription for streaming all the available content. The TV providers are Philo, Fubo TV, AT&T TV Now, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. It offers a free trial of 7 days.
How to Install HGTV on Amazon Firestick
Step 1: Launch Firestick and click the Search icon at the top left corner.
Step 2: Type HGTV Go and select the same from the suggestions below.
Step 3: Select the Get or Download button to download the app.
Step 4: Once the app is downloaded, select Open to launch HGTV Go.
Step 5: An Activation code appears on the screen. Visit the HGTV site on your PC or Smartphone to activate the app (https://watch.hgtv.com/activate).
Step 6: Enter your device activation code and select Activate.
Step 7: After Activation, Sign in to HGTV Go with the TV service provider account and start streaming the contents.
How to Watch HGTV on Firestick outside the US using a VPN
For those living outside the US will not get access to HGTV. You need a VPN to watch HGTV from anywhere in the world. The VPN can hide your IP address and bypass the Geo-restriction.
Step 1: Open the Home screen of Firestick and select the Search icon.
Step 2: Type ExpressVPN and select it from the options below.
Step 3: Select Get to download the ExpressVPN app on Firestick.
Step 4: After downloading, Select Open to launch the app. In ExpressVPN, select Sign In.
Step 5: Enter your account Email address and Password. Click Sign In.
Step 6: Select the US VPN server and Click Connect (Power button).
Step 7: Now, launch HGTV Go from Your Apps & Channels section and sign in with your TV provider account.
With the above steps, you can watch HGTV content on Firestick outside the US using a VPN. It is desirable to use the paid version of a VPN to bypass the location restriction of streaming sites. Check out the best VPNs for Amazon Firestick.
FAQs
1. Can I watch HGTV on Amazon Firestick?
Yes. You can watch HGTV on Amazon Firestick using HGTV Go. You can easily install HGTV Go on Firestick by following the above steps.
2. Does HGTV have a subscription?
No. HGTV does not have a separate subscription for streaming. You can use the TV provider subscription for signing in to HGTV. You will get all the available content only if you sign in.
3. Is the HGTV Go app free for Firestick?
Yes. HGTV Go app is available for free in the Amazon app store. You can install the app with the guidance provided above.
4. Can I watch HGTV outside the US?
Yes. You can watch HGTV outside the US using a VPN. You can follow the above steps for streaming HGTV on Firestick.
5. Is closed captioning available in HGTV?
Closed Captioning is available on HGTV. You can stream both live and on-demand content with closed captioning.
HGTV offers content in topics like decorating, remodeling, DIY, outdoors, gardening, back to school, and shopping. You can stream HGTV on other online streaming services like Philo, Fubo TV, Hulu live TV, Sling TV, Vidgo, and YouTube TV in Amazon Firestick. If you have any trouble in following the above steps for watching HGTV on Firestick using a VPN, please do let us know as comments.