Many American TV networks now stream their content thanks to the TV Everywhere initiative. The concept has been adopted by many popular channels such as ABC, AMC, and Discovery. This lets viewers stream live TV channels or on-demand content using a modern streaming device.
Bravo is no exception. It is owned by the NBCUniversal TV network and broadcasts mainly original reality TV shows and feature films. Bravo was voted the number one cable TV channel by female viewers last year due to its focus on women’s programming. Even though viewership has declined in the past few years, it still averages over 850K daily in the United States.
Bravo offers a dedicated streaming app with major platforms like Amazon Fire TV. Many of you have the Firestick, the most affordable streaming device currently available.
This guide will help you watch Bravo on Firestick. To do this, you must first download and activate the Bravo app. We will also discuss other streaming TV services that offer the 24/7 live stream from Bravo on Firestick.
What does the Bravo App on Firestick offer? The app offers live TV and on-demand content similar to other TV Everywhere services. The Bravo app streams live programs from Bravo and its sister channels. You can also live stream Bravo, E!, MSNBC, and Telemundo on the app.
On-demand content is also available. Catch-ups are available for the most recent Bravo shows. On-demand streaming is available for full seasons of Bravo’s most popular shows, including Top Chef, Flipping Out, and Southern Charm New Orleans. You can also stream NBC shows, their subsidiary channels, and a few other TV shows online.
Bravo has all the features you’d expect from a video streaming app, such as a user interface, search filters, and cross-platform sync. Select content can also be accessed via closed captioning/subtitles.
The Bravo app is a TV Everywhere Service. You must sign in to your current TV provider to access Bravo’s on-demand and live offerings.
The Bravo App: Features
When you sign in with your TV provider, the Bravo app allows you to stream live TV from Bravo and its sister channels. It also offers a large library of feature films and other extras.
Live and on-demand streaming are both available in 1080p Full HD resolution. This is a significant upgrade from the 1080i (interlaced) format used on cable TV.
You can mark shows as favorites to get faster access to the most recent episodes.
An NBCUniversal profile allows you to sync your favorite and watchlists across multiple devices, including Firestick.
Bravo’s user interface emphasizes simplicity and clutter-free menus.
How do you install Bravo on Firestick?
Bravo provides official support for Fire TV devices. The Amazon Appstore allows you to download Bravo. This is easier than sideloading APK files onto the Firestick. If Bravo is not installed on your Firestick, please follow these steps.
Navigate to the Quick Access Bar above the Fire TV Home Screen. Highlight the magnifying glasses icon beside Home.
Use the keyboard on your screen to search for Bravo. It should give you a few options. Select Bravo from the suggested list.
Note: To activate Alexa, hold down the Voice button on the Fire TV Remote and ask her for the Bravo app.
Below the Apps and Games category, select the Bravo app logo.
Click Get to begin downloading Bravo. The installation will be completed on your Firestick in less than 5 minutes.
After installing Bravo, return to Fire TV’s home screen and navigate to the category Your Apps & Channels. Click See All to see the expanded view of Bravo’s category. The Bravo app will be found among other apps on your Firestick.
Guide to Activate Bravo on Firestick
You must activate the Bravo app by signing into your TV provider app. Follow the steps below if you need help with how to start it.
Open the Bravo app on Firestick. The Bravo logo will appear on the splash screen.
After the splash screen has disappeared, the app’s home screen will appear. Scroll right and navigate up to the top bar to select More.
Choose My Profile from the available options. Sign in to either NBCUniversal Profile or TV Provider.
Click Sign In under NBCUniversal Profile. A code activation will be generated.
Go to bravotv.com/link with a different device. Enter the activation code from the Bravo app and click on Continue.
Sign in to your NBCUniversal Profile to be prompted. Scroll down to the Signup button
On the next page, click Sign up with email.
In the appropriate field, enter your email address and a password to create your NBCUniversal Profile. Click Sign up to accept NBCUniversal’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
You will then be able to connect to your TV provider. Continue by clicking Yes.
You can search for your TV provider or select it from the list. The login page for your TV provider will redirect you. To activate your TV, enter your credentials.
This is how to activate the Bravo app for Firestick. If you follow the steps correctly, you can access all of Bravo’s on-demand and live streams.
Bravo on Firestick: A Quick Tour
You will see a few categories on the Bravo app’s home screen. These include Shows & Movies and LIVE. Networks are also available. The magnifying glass icon will also indicate the search option.
The Home screen displays popular, trending, and featured shows. The app also gives you quick access to your Favorites and allows you to continue watching episodes.
Shows & Movies provides a comprehensive list of all content available on the Bravo app. The content can be sorted by several filters, including A-Z and Popular, as well as Current and Bingeworthy. The Networks section filters content from NBCUniversal-owned channels.
The channel guide for Bravo and its sister channels can be accessed from the LIVE section. This section will display current and upcoming programs being broadcast on different channels.
Closed captions can be enabled by clicking the CC icon in the playback control panel. You can also use the Fire TV Remote’s playback buttons to play/pause, fast forward, and rewind. This is only for on-demand content.
How to Watch Bravo on Firestick without Cable?
Bravo’s TV Everywhere service is only available to some, especially those who recently cut the cord. You can only access Bravo’s streaming library if you have an account with a TV provider.
You can also subscribe to an OTT streaming service for live TV on Firestick. Below, we have detailed some of these live TV streaming services.
Watch Bravo On fuboTV
The $54.99 fubo Standard Monthly Plan allows you to stream live on the Bravo channel. It is a great deal for cord-cutters, including 100+ American channels and 30 hours of Cloud DVR storage.
Standard Share is a feature of the fubo Standard plan that allows you to stream fuboTV from two devices simultaneously. You have two options: you can get the Family Monthly Plan at $59.99 or add Family Share to your plan for streaming fuboTV on up to three devices. FuboTV can be tried for free for one week, and you can cancel your subscription anytime.
Bravo on YouTube TV
YouTube TV offers Bravo and its sister channels, including CNBC, MSNBC, and NBC Universo. Oxygen, SyFy, USA, Telemundo. YouTube TV’s monthly subscription costs only $49.99 and includes 70+ channels and unlimited storage for DVR recording.
YouTube TV offers three simultaneous screens for free. You can also catch up on the last 72 hours. Bravo TV shows can be viewed on YouTube TV’s VOD Library.
Bravo on Sling
Sling is the cheapest way to stream Bravo and other American TV channels on Firestick. The Sling Blue plan costs $30 and includes 50+ channels, including Bravo, NBC Sports, USA Network, NBC Sports, and NBCSN.
Even though you get only 10 hours of cloud DVR, Bravo can be streamed on up to three devices simultaneously with Sling. Your first month’s subscription will receive a flat $10 discount.
Wrapping up
This is all you need to know to watch Bravo on Firestick. You can still use your cable TV connection to log in to the Bravo app to watch your favorite shows. You can also get a live TV subscription through the cord-cutting companies mentioned in this guide. You can log in to Bravo using your fuboTV or YouTube TV subscriptions. This adds another screen.
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