Amazon launches Fire TV Channels app in US

Amazon has announced it has launched an app for its Fire TV Channels on devices in the US to provide easy access to over 400 of its content providers, along with new channels. 

Fire TV customers will have access to live and on-demand videos across news, sports, entertainment, cooking, travel, gaming, and more, with new  videos added throughout the day.

Amazon debuted Fire TV Channels in the US in May, featuring premium free content.

Among the raft of new channels are Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, TV Line from Penske Media Corporation; GameSpot, Honest Trailers, TV Guide from Fandom, Looper, Slash Film, Nicki Swift from Static Media, Funny or Die and Outside.

The new channels joins Fire TV Channels extensive catalogue of content providers including ABC News, CBS Sports HQ, MLB, Fox Sports, NHL, People, IGN, IMDb, Martha Stewart, and GoTraveler.

Amazon said, “Fire TV will bring all of these FAST categories together into a single, easy-to-navigate service with the launch of the Fire TV Channels destination. This always-on experience will provide customers with even more ways to discover and enjoy this extensive content collection in an easy-to-browse, custom-made watch experience.”