Viki is a video streaming app specializing in Asian dramas and movies from Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, Japan, and China. So, how can you watch Viki on a Firestick?

The Viki Asian Drama and Movie App can be downloaded directly to your Firestick. It is also possible to sideload Viki via an APK install. If you aren’t finding Viki in the store, you may need to update your hardware to the most current version.

Viki focuses on Asian movies and dramas, but you can also install Rakuten Viki, which is the same service but focuses on Asian television and reality shows.

How to Watch Viki On Firestick in 8 Easy Steps

Check Your Device’s Version to Make Sure It Is Compatible

If you are attempting to install Viki on a Firestick, you just need to ensure that your operating system is version 6.0 or above. Then Viki should work perfectly. 

Viki-compatible devices and their operating system versions:

Android Devices

Apple iOS Devices

Other Compatible Devices

Devices No Longer Supported by Viki Streaming

If you have an Xbox or another device mentioned above, don’t worry, there are some workarounds to watch Viki.

All of these instructions will work for Rakuten Viki as well.

  • Make sure your Firestick is connected to WiFiSelect Find from your Home screenSelect SearchType “Viki app” on the on-screen keyboardSelect the Viki app from the search resultsSelect Get or Download to begin downloading the applicationClick on the app to open it once it is done downloading and installingLogin to your Viki account

You should now be able to access the Viki app and begin streaming video. If that didn’t work or Viki wasn’t listed, you can try installing the app through third-party installs.

Sideload Viki using Third-Party Installs

Sideloading is just another way of saying downloading and installing a program that isn’t located in the app store via third-party installs. This is easy but more involved than the above method.

Enable Developer Options on your Firestick

We need to enable the ability to install programs from unknown sources via the developer options on your Firestick. This will allow us to install the Viki App this way.

  • Click on the Settings (Gear Icon) on your Firestick HomescreenScroll down and find My Fire TV and select itSelect Developer OptionsTurn on Apps from Unknown Sources

There will be a warning about installing apps from unknown sources. This is valid but we are using safe apps. Don’t install unsafe apps on your Firestick.

Install the Downloader App on your Firestick

Downloader is an application that allows Firestick users to download files from the internet just like you could if you were using a standard computer browser.

  • Select Find on your Home screenSelect SearchType “Downloader App” on the on-screen keyboardSelect Downloader App from the search resultsClick Get or Download to download and install the Downloader App

The Downloader App will now be available to use to download the Viki APK file.

Download and Install the Viki App APK File Via Downloader

APK stands for Android Package Kit. APK is the file format used by the Android OS to install programs. This is how you download and install the Viki APK for your Firestick.

  • Open the Downloader AppSelect Allow access to the media and files on your deviceIn the URL field enter the website https://bit.ly/370Q2ukSelect Go and wait for the file to be downloadedSelect Install once the file is downloaded to install the file onto your FirestickOnce the installation is finished, Select Open to open the Viki app on your FirestickLogin to your Viki Account

Conclusion

There are several methods to install Viki on your device. First, you want to ensure that you have a compatible device with the current version of the Viki streaming service.