FireStick: Update the Budvue App

Modified on Mon, 6 Apr at 8:35 AM

Device: Amazon FireStick / Fire TV
Task: Manually check for and install a Budvue app update, or enable automatic updates.

Use this article when: You need to update the Budvue app on a FireStick, or want to enable automatic updates.

Do not use this article if:

  • You have a BuzzTV or DS1 device — see BuzzTV / DS1: Update the Budvue App instead.


Part 1: Check for Updates Manually

  1. From the Fire TV home screen, find the Budvue app in your app library.

  2. Hover over the Budvue app icon to highlight it.

  3. Press the Menu button on your remote — the button with three horizontal lines (≡).

  4. Select More Info.

  5. If an update is available, an Update button will appear — tap it to install.

Expected result: The latest version of the Budvue app is installed.


Part 2: Enable Automatic Updates (Recommended)

Once enabled, the FireStick will update the Budvue app automatically in the background.

  1. From the Fire TV home screen, go to Settings (gear icon at the top).

  2. Select Applications.

  3. Choose App Store.

  4. Find Automatic Updates and turn it On.

Expected result: The Budvue app will update automatically over Wi-Fi — no manual action required in future.


Resolution

If the app is now up to date and the menu is displaying correctly, no further action is needed.


Contact Support

If the update fails or the app does not launch correctly after updating, email tvsupport@budvue.com with:

  • A description of what you see after the update attempt

  • Steps you have already tried

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