SO Player for FireStick (2024): Download, Install & Set up in 5 Minutes (2024)

In this post, I will show you how to install, set up, and use SO Player on FireStick and Android TV boxes. The steps can be used for all Amazon Fire TV devices. The list includes FireStick Lite, FireStick 4K, New FireStick 4K, New FireStick 4K Max, and Fire TV Cube.

What is SO Player?

So Player is an IPTV Player. It lets you use your IPTV subscription to watch live TV.

Third-party IPTV services are a popular way to watch free live TV channels on FireStick. These IPTV providers offer:

• Live TV channels
• Sports content
• Videos on demand
• And much more

Some IPTV services have dedicated apps with integrated IPTV players. Others focus primarily on content and rely on external IPTV players.

So Player is one such IPTV player that lets you stream content through your IPTV subscription. In other words, the IPTV service has the videos, and So Player is the one that can play those videos.

Please note that SO Player is only an IPTV Player. It does not host any content. You need at least one IPTV subscription to use the app.

SO Player works on all major devices, including Fire TVs, Roku, Android phones, Android tablets, and more.

Read: How to Install and Use a VPN on FireStick

Read: How to Install VPN on Other Streaming Devices

SO Player Features

Here are the salient features of SO Player:

• Multiple playlists support.
• Intuitive and easy-to-use user interface.
• EPG (Electric Program Guide) support.
• Scheduled recording.
• Catch-up function.
• Parental control functions.
• Sleep timer.
• VPN compatibility.
• Much more!

Is SO Player Safe & Legal?

IPTV players are generally safe and legal. Some of them are even available in official stores like Google Play Store and Apple Store.

However, SO Player is unavailable on the Amazon App Store. This may sound a bit alarming. Therefore, I ran the APK file of SO Player on VirusTotal. Fortunately, none of the vendors flagged it as malicious.

Next, the legal standing of SO Player is complex. The app is legal because it does not host any content. However, you integrate it with third-party IPTV services that might have copyrighted or unlicensed material.

It’s best to subscribe only to verified IPTV providers. However, it’s even better to safeguard your privacy and online identity with a reliable VPN. The VPN I trust, use, and recommend is ExpressVPN.

ExpressVPN completely encrypts my online activities and hides my identity from anyone who might be spying, including governments, ISPS, or third parties.

How to Install SO Player on FireStick

SO Player isn’t directly available from the Amazon App Store. You need to sideload it using the Downloader app on FireStick.

Don’t worry, though. The entire process isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Let me show you how to do it with step-by-step instructions.

I have divided the whole process into two parts to make it seamless. Let’s start with the first phase.

Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, websites, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.

Part 1: Prepare FireStick for Sideloading

First, we will get the Downloader app to download the SO Player APK file on FireStick. After that, we’ll make a necessary change to the FireStick Settings – enabling unknown sources for Downloader.

The quick steps are as follows:

1. Go to FireStick home, select Find, and click the Search menu. Type Downloader and click on the Downloader suggestion from the list below.

After that, identify the app with the orange logo and click on it. Click Get or Download to install Downloader on FireStick.

Or, read our detailed guide on how to go about it.

2. Press the Home button to return to FireStick home. Scroll right to the Settings gear and click on it.Open the My Fire TV menu. Next, explore Developer Options.

You will see one of the following two options depending on your FireStick device version:

• Option 1 – Install Unknown Apps: Click it and enable Downloader on the next screen.
• Option 2 – Apps from Unknown Sources: Click this option and then click Turn On on the following prompt.

That’s it. Your FireStick is ready to install third-party apps from the web.

Part 2: Install SO Player on FireStick

Let’s install SO Player on FireStick:

1. Launch Downloader from the Your Apps & Channels screen.

2. Go to the Browser section and select the URL box.

3. Enter firesticktricks.com/so and click Go.

Disclaimer: FireStickTricks.com does not host or own this (or any other third-party) URL. We are not affiliated with the developers of the So Player app.

4. Wait for the SO Player APK download process to complete.

5. Click Install when SO Player APK stages for installation.

6. Select Done when the SO Player installation is complete.

7. After installation, make sure you delete the APK file from FireStick to save space. Click Delete.

8. Click Delete again to remove the SO Player APK file from your FireStick.

You have successfully installed SO Player on FireStick.

Your FireStick / Fire TV is now all ready to stream your favorite content. However, before you start, I would like to warn you that everything you stream online is visible to your ISP and Government. This means, streaming free movies, TV shows, Sports might get you into legal trouble.

Thankfully, there is a foolproof way to keep all your streaming activities hidden from your ISP and the Government. All you need is agood VPN for Fire Stick. A VPN will mask your original IP which is and will help you bypass Online Surveillance, ISP throttling, and content geo-restrictions.

I personally use and recommendExpressVPN, which is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is compatible with all kinds of streaming apps and is very easy to install on Fire TV / Stick.

We do not encourage the violation of copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.

So, before you start streaming on your Fire Stick / Fire TV, let’s see how to use ExpressVPN to keep your streaming activities hidden from prying eyes.

Step 1:Subscribe to ExpressVPNHERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it freefor the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.

Step 2: Power ON your Fire TV Stick and go to Find followed by Search option.

Step 3: Now type “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results.

Step 4: Click Download to install the ExpressVPN app on Fire TV / Stick.

Step 5: Open the app and enter the login credentials that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click Sign in.

Step 6:Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.

You can also read more detailed info onusing ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.

How to Set Up and Use SO Player on FireStick

Before using SO Player, you need to subscribe to an IPTV service/provider from the web. You may want to check our list of best IPTV services.

Once subscribed, you receive an email with the details, including login ID/password, M3U link, EPG link, PIN code, and more.

Next, find SO Player on FireStick and launch it. You may also create the home screen shortcut of So Player for fast access.

Select Light or Dark mode. I’m going with Dark.

Now, click Provider ID.

Enter the Provider ID provided by your IPTV service re-seller and click Submit.

Click Submit once again.

Now, you can log in to your IPTV service with Username & Password or PIN Code. Let’s first explore Username & Password.

Here, enter your Username and Password and click Submit to log in.

Next, we have the PIN Code method.

Enter the PIN Code provided by your IPTV service re-seller and click Submit.

SO Player will load the content from the IPTV service. The SO Player branding is at the top. You can see the TV, Movies, Catch-up, EPG, and more at the bottom.

You can go to the menu and check the content on offer. The content varies based on the IPTV service you decide to go with.

FAQ’s

Here are some popular SO Player FAQs:

Is SO Player an IPTV service?

SO Player is only an IPTV player and not an IPTV provider. However, you can use any of your IPTV subscriptions to view the content via SO Player.

Which IPTV services work with SO Player?

Fortunately, SO Player is compatible with most of the IPTV services. All you have to do is subscribe to an IPTV service and receive the login credentials via email. You can then use the information to log in to SO Player and stream your preferred content.

What is the best IPTV player for FireStick?

Many IPTV players work flawlessly with FireStick. TiviMateand IPTV Smarters are such examples. You can check them out to see which one works best for you.

Is SO Player safe & legal?

The legal and safety aspects of SO Player aren’t as straightforward. Many IPTV services and providers offer access to pirated or copyrighted content. Accessing such content may risk legal issues. Therefore, you must always use a VPN like ExpressVPN while streaming on SO Player for added security.

Wrapping Up

The guide demonstrated how to install SO Player on FireStick. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to write to us in the comments box below.

Related:

• How to Install IPTV Smarters Pro on FireStick
• TiviMate IPTV Player on FireStick
• Install Perfect Player APK on FireStick
• How to Install Yes Player on FireStick

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