How to Install & Use Cetus Play on FireStick (A Remote App)

This tutorial will cover how to install and use Cetus Play on FireStick. It also overviews the legal and safety status of the app. Finally, the guide also touches upon a few features of the Cetus Play app. You can utilize the instructions on any of your Fire TV devices. Let’s start with a small introduction!

What’s Cetus Play?

The Cetus Play app is a great application that will put the traditional remote controls to rest. It is a FireStick remote app that lets you control the streaming device using your smartphone. In addition to navigation, play/pause, scrolling, and many other functions, Cetus Plus can do everything a traditional remote can.

The app is also supported on various devices, including Fire TVs, ROKU, Android TVs, and more. It is also available on iOS and Android devices and is titled the CetusPlay Remote Control.

Overall. The Cetus Play application is an excellent alternative to a physical remote. It also encompasses features and customization options like key control, floating widgets, screen light, etc.

Read: How to Install & Set up the best VPN on FireStick.

Is Cetus Play Safe?

Cetus Play is an official app on Google Play Store. Therefore, one can assume that it is safe. Nevertheless, I ran the CetusPlay APK for FireStick through VirusTotal. As expected, the scan did not show anything suspicious or malicious.

Is Cetus Play Legal?

Again, since Cetus Play is on Google Play Store, I am confident it is legal. Furthermore, it is not a streaming app. Therefore, there is no risk of running into copyrighted or pirated content.

However, using VPN on FireStick for safety and privacy is always a good practice. I use ExpressVPN because it is extremely fast and reliable.

Features of Cetus Play

Here are some characteristics that make Cetus Play unique:

• High-quality graphics turn the screen into an actual remote
• Easy to pair and use
• Free to install
• Supports many devices like Android TV, Fire TV, KODI, TV box, etc.
• Flawless performance

How to Install Cetus Play on FireStick

Installing the Cetus Play application on FireStick is a bit elaborate as the application is not officially available on the Amazon Store. However, keep reading to learn the detailed steps to install and run the app on your streaming device.

Prepare Fire TV for Sideloading

Again, the Cetus Play app is not officially available on the App Store. Therefore, you can’t directly install it on FireStick. However, you can use the sideloading method to get the Cetus Play application on your streaming device. You first need to install and configure another app called Downloader. Then, you can easily install the third-party application via Downloader.

Please review our in-depth guide regarding installing and using the Downloader app on FireStick.

Here are the quick steps:

1. On your FireStick, go to the Find menu and select the Search bar. Next, look for the Downloader app using the Search feature. Lastly, download the application via the Amazon app store.

2. Now, navigate to the FireStick Settings and select the My Fire TV tab. Then scroll to and tap the Developer Options. Lastly, toggle the Install Unknown Apps feature to enable third-party installations via Downloader.

Note: If you find the Apps from Unknown Sources feature on your device, turn it ON instead.

Cetus Play Installation Steps

Now that you have set up Downloader to install unofficial apps, the next step is to install the Cetus Play application. Here’s how:

1. Navigate back to the Fire TV home. Next, scroll to and press the Three Square icon on the top right.

2. All the apps available on Fire TV will pop up. Move through the list and select the Downloader icon.

3. The home menu of the application will load first. Next, press the Enter a URL or Search Term tab at the top.

4. A virtual keyboard will pop up. Type firestickhow.com/cetus and press Go.

Disclaimer: This URL will redirect you to an external source. The Cetus Play APK is not saved on our server.

5. The file will immediately start to download. You can also view the File download progress on the screen.

6. After the download completes, you will receive an alert asking if you want to install the application. To continue, click Install.

7. Again, you can view the Installation progress on the screen.

8. Once the app installs successfully, press Done.

9. You can delete the APK file now that you have the Cetus Play app. To do that, press the Delete button when the File Status menu appears.

10. Confirm your choice by again clicking the Delete button.

You have successfully installed Cetus Play on FireStick.

Wait! It looks like you are all set to start watching your favorite content on FireStick. But have you protected your online identity yet? You are under constant surveillance by the Government and ISP. Free streaming of copyrighted videos may get you into legal trouble.

Thankfully, you can easily avoid online monitoring and safeguard your privacy with a trusted VPN on FireStick. A VPN will hide your IP address and online identity by encrypting your internet connection.

Please note that I am not encouraging you to violate any copyright laws. You should always watch the content available in the public domain. I am simply recommending the use of a VPN to maintain your privacy. You have every right to your privacy, which is constantly being breached these days.

I personally use ExpressVPN and have found it to be the fastest and most secure FireStick VPN. It is also the most streaming-friendly VPN I have ever used. Therefore, I highly recommend getting ExpressVPN for FireStick.

Here is how you can quickly get the ExpressVPN app on FireStick:

Step 1: Click HERE to subscribe to ExpressVPN and enjoy a 49% discount with 3 months of extended service. You are also eligible for a 30-day, full money-return guarantee.

Step 2: Download and install ExpressVPN on FireStick

• Choose the Find > Search option on the FireStick home screen on the menu bar.

• Search for ExpressVPN.

• Click the ExpressVPN icon on the following window.

• Click Download or Get on the next window

Step 3: Open ExpressVPN once you have downloaded it. Sign in with your account.

Step 4: Choose a server and click the Connect/Power button

Put your mind at ease now! You have successfully secured your streaming activities with ExpressVPN.

Install Cetus Play on your Smartphone

Again, Cetus Play lets you control your streaming device using a smartphone. It supports various devices, including iOS, Android, tablets, Kindle mobile, and more.

Here I am penning down the step to getting the Cetus Play application on your Android phone. The steps are quick and straightforward.

1. First, open the Google Play Store on your phone. Then select the Search bar at the top of the home page. Next, type Cetusplay in the search field.

2. The relevant search results will immediately load. Select the CetusPlay Remote Control tab.

3. The dashboard of the CetusPlay Remote Control application will load. Hit the Install button.

That’s about it. The application will quickly start to install on your phone.

How to Set Up Cetus Play on FireStick

After getting the Cetus Play app on FireStick and your mobile, you must set it up. This will allow you to use the smartphone as a FireStick home.

Here are the detailed steps to setting up Cetus Play on FireStick:

First, select the Three Square logo on Fire TV Home.

Now, move through the applications and launch the Cetus Play app.

Before the app’s home screen appears, you must grant it the necessary permission to function. Then, to proceed, press OK when the pop-up alert appears.

CetusPlay will again request permission to access photos, media, and files. Press Allow.

Lastly, the application will ask permission to allow display over other apps. Hit OK to continue.

The home screen of the app will load. Here’s what it looks like.

Now, tap the CetusPlay icon on your phone to launch the app.

CetusPlay will begin to load. Please wait a few moments!

Again, the app will request permission to access photos, media, and files. Press the Allow button to proceed.

Now, select Agree and Continue.

All the available devices will show up on the screen. Select the Fire TV icon to pair.

Press Got it when the CetusPlay app displays the steps to pair your phone with Fire TV.

The connection will start establishing. Please wait as your phone pairs up with the Fire TV.

Soon you will see a connected sign on the screen.

Next, the Fire TV screen will display a Code to establish the connection request.

Type the Code displayed on the TV screen using your smartphone and hit OK.

Congratulations! You can now use your phone as a remote for FireStick.

How to Use Cetus Play

Cetus Play is a convenient and easy way to use your mobile device as a virtual remote for FireStick. If you’ve made it here, you must have successfully paired both devices using the Cetus Play application.

So, here’s an overview of how you can navigate the Fire TV using your smartphone as a remote. The CetusPlay app lets you control your FireStick via a built-in remote. You can increase/decrease volume, access navigation buttons, go to home, and more.

Press the Three Line icon on the top left side of the screen to explore more options.

Scroll down and click on Play on TV.

Here you can choose pictures, videos, or files to play on the TV.

Next, click the App Center button.

You will view all the Trending and Featured apps available for FireStick. Click the Install button next to the app icon to download the application on your streaming device.

The third section is called Link Transfer. Tap it.

It allows you to transfer certain links to the Fire TV. Just select the link and press Transfer to proceed.

Now, press the Clean Master tab below the Link Transfer section.

Clean Master displays all the junk files and cache data on the device. Also, it automatically clears them.

Now, scroll down and choose the Settings section.

The Settings menu allows you to customize key control, check updates, rate the app, and many other features. In addition, you can review each category independently.

Final Words

This guide demonstrated how to install Cetus Play on FireStick. The Cetus Play application is great for using your mobile as an alternative to a traditional remote. You will now have virtual control of the streaming device at your fingertips.

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