NewsON is a free streaming app that allows you to stream local news. In today’s guide, you will learn to install NewsON on FireStick and Android devices.
NewsON is available through the official Amazon App Store, Google Play Store, Roku, and more.
You can also access NewsON via a browser by visiting the following link:
With NewsON, you can watch live, local news for FREE from across the World. It features nearly 200 popular and trusted news stations across the USA.
You can also watch previous newscasts for up to 48 hours.
NewsON offers ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, and more. So, if you are looking to watch local news, you must try this app.
💡Note: If NewsON is not available in your country, you can still install it following our guide on How to install and use Amazon Fire TV Apps Outside their Intended Country.
How to Install NewsON on FireStick & Android
NewsON is natively available in the Amazon App store. So, downloading the app is as easy as pie. Here’s what you need to do to get NewsON on FireStick:
1. From the home screen of your FireStick, select Find on the main menu bar
Note: If you are using an Android or Roku Streaming device, all you got to do is search for the NewsON app within your respective app store.
2. Click the Search option underneath
3. Now, type NewsON, click NewsON in the search results
4. Click the NewsON app.
5. Click Get or Download (choose whichever option you see)
6. Wait while FireStick downloads and installs the NewsON app on your device
7. The Open button appears when the app has been installed successfully. If you’d like you can run the app by clicking Open
How to Use NewsON on FireStick & Android
If you just got yourself a FireStick and don’t know how to access the installed apps. I got your back. Here’s what you got to do:
Press and hold the Home Button 
on your FireStick Remote. Click the Apps option.
When your installed Apps list opens, navigate to the NewsON app and select to run it.
NewsON doesn’t require any special permission or login to use the app.
Here’s is the home screen of NewsON on FireStick:
Overview of NewsON:
The app doesn’t have many bells and whistles. It’s simple and easy to use.
You will find the top menu bar featuring the below options:
- Featured – it is the default home screen
- Live Now – Find out which stations are broadcasting LIVE
- Search – Use it to look for channels with keywords
- Favorites – Personalize your experience by adding stations to your Favorites
- By Location – Browse the list of partner stations by location
Currently, NewsON is available in over 165 markets across the USA including the following locations:
- Atlanta, GA
- Dallas, TX
- Washington DC
- Boston, MA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Seattle, WA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Miami, FL
- Denver, CO
- Nashville, TN
- Cincinnati, OH
- Las Vegas, NV
- St Louis, MO
- Chicago, IL
- and more
Visit the below link to find the full list of stations available on NewsON:
The best part is that you can access these channels from anywhere in the World.
NewsON is 100% free but you will run into ads while streaming content. This usually goes hand in hand.
You will find the following Channels and more on NewsON:
- ABC
- CBS
- FOX
- NBC
- PBS
- and many more
Wrapping Up
NewsON is a great app for watching USA local channels from anywhere in the World. There are well over 200 news stations available on this app.
It is legal and it’s free. What’s not to like? Try it today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NewsON Legal?
Yes, the NewsON app is 100% legal. It is available through all the major official AppStores.
Is the NewsON app Free?
Yes, the NewsON app is free and you can easily access the local news from anywhere, anytime.
What news channels are on NewsON?
NewsON has hundreds of local news channels such as ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS, and more.
Hi, I am Alyssa! I am a tech enthusiast and a blogger. I have been using Kodi and FireStick since 2016. I wanted to share my latest tech discoveries and knowledge with the World, which led me to start this blog in 2021. I post in-depth how-to guides for FireStick devices & Kodi in a way that is easy to understand for people of all ages. Thanks for stopping by!
