This guide will discuss 9Now and how to use and install it. This app can be installed on almost any device, e.g. Firestick, Fire Cube, Nvidia Shield, Android box, Chromecast, phones, tablets, and PCs (via an emulator such as Bluestacks or Nox). 9Now can be installed from the most popular app stores; however, it can be sideloaded if unavailable.
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What is 9Now?
The Nine Network in Australia offers a video-on-demand and catch-up TV service called 9Now.
With 9Now, you can access all your favourite news, current affairs, sport, drama, comedy, lifestyle and reality TV programs from Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life and 9Rush.
Nine Network said its platform had more than 7 million signups as of January 2019.
9Now is available in Australia but can be accessed outside of this area with a VPN.
9Now Features and Content
The 9Now app has a clean and straightforward-to-use interface, with the Home screen providing basic menu options accessible by tapping to the left of the screen.
Menu options allow you to navigate to Search, Home, Live TV, TV Shows, Settings and Exit.
9Now offers:
- Five live TV channels: Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life and 9Rush.
- A large number of on-demand categories, including Aussie Drama, Entertainment, Horror, Natural World, Reality, Sport, and more.
9Now features some of the most popular TV shows, including iZombie, New Amsterdam, Supernatural, Homeland, Gossip Girl, and Pretty Little Liars.
Nine’s Wide World of Sports is a long-running sports anthology brand on Australian television that airs on the Nine Network and streaming service Stan.
All major sports, events and series covered by the network are broadcast under this brand, the flagship sports being rugby league (National Rugby League), rugby union (Super Rugby and Wallabies international matches) and Grand Slam tennis (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open).
A complete list of broadcasting rights that 9Now holds for sporting events can be found here.
Is 9Now Legal and Where is it Available?
Yes. 9Now is an official streaming service and, therefore, 100% legal. This service is available in Australia only. However, you can use a VPN to bypass any location blocks.
How to Watch 9Now from Outside of Australia
Unfortunately, 9Now is blocked outside of Australia, so you won’t be able to watch from popular ex-pat destinations such as the UK, USA, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and France.
Fortunately, there is a way to bypass these blocks so you don’t miss a thing!
Sign up for a VPN
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Create a Free Account
- Once you have signed up for a VPN, install the VPN app on your mobile phone/tablet or computer.
- Open your VPN and connect to a server in Australia.
- Open a web browser, then go to 9now.com.au.
- Select the Log In button.
- Enter a valid email address and select Continue.
- A valid email address is required; you’ll be sent a verification code. If you prefer not to use your email address, use a temporary email.
- Enter a password and select Continue.
- Provide additional information. A valid birth month and a Birth year (must be 15+), and a postcode is required. Then select Continue.
- A valid Australian postcode must be entered. If you do not have an Australian postcode, a search engine such as Google is a convenient way to find one.
- Select any updates that you want to receive, then select Create account.
- An email with a verification code will be sent. Check your emails (including spam/junk) and enter the code. Then select Verify my account.
You can now sign in to 9Now in any web browser and start streaming. However, please follow the instructions below if you’d prefer to install and use the 9Now app.
Install the 9Now App
9Now is available to stream almost everywhere. As an app on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, and on your PC or laptop (via an emulator such as Bluestacks or Nox).
Go to your App Store and search for 9Now. You can also stream content in your web browser by visiting the website.
But if you can’t get the app from your app store, you may be able to sideload it. To do so, your device must be capable of installing apps from unknown sources. Once your device is enabled for sideloading, you can install the app from my Downloads page.
Choosing on-demand content will result in a Network Error. Network connectivity has been lost. Waiting for network connection.
A workaround would be to use a web browser (such as Silk on a Firestick) and visit 9now.com.au to stream on-demand content on your device.
Sideload 9Now - Firestick, Fire Cube, Fire TV and Android TV
- Please make sure you have enabled sideloading on your device.
- Open the Downloader app, then select the Search box.
- Enter 28907, then select Go.
- Wait for my Download page to load fully, then press the Menu (or Options) button on your remote 2x to enter full-screen mode.
- Select the MOVIES & TV category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the MOVIES & TV category.
- Find the 9Now app in the list, then select it.
- Move down to the blue Download buttons on the next page.
- Select the Download – Fire TV/Android TV button, then select Install.
- When the app has finished installing, select Delete 2x to remove the installation file, as it’s no longer required.
The app is installed; open it from your apps screen!
Sideload 9Now - Android Phones and Tablets
- Please make sure you have enabled sideloading on your device.
- Open a web browser and go to firetvsticks.com.
- Select Downloads from the menu.
- Select the MOVIES & TV category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the MOVIES & TV category.
- Find the 9Now app in the list, then select it.
- Move down to the blue Download buttons on the next page.
- Select the Download – Mobile button, then select Download.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to view the downloaded APK file and tap on it.
- Then select Install.
The app is installed; open it from your apps screen!
How to Use the 9Now App
Once you’ve installed the 9Now app, you must connect it to your account.
- If you are not in Australia, open the VPN app on your device and connect to a server in Australia.
- Open the 9Now app.
- You’ll be able to browse the 9Now content, but you won’t be able to stream any video until you’ve connected to your 9Now account.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to connect your account.
9Now is simple and easy to use. Browse the Home screen or select Search, Home, Live TV, TV Shows, or Settings from the menu.
Selecting Live TV will enable you to start watching live TV channels: Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life and 9Rush.
As each channel is highlighted, you’ll be able to see what’s on now and up next.
Selecting TV shows allows you to choose from numerous categories for different genres and interests. Select a category, select a programme and start watching.
With 9Now, you can find all seasons and complete box sets of popular shows such as Pretty Little Liars, Homeland, Supernatural, Full House and Gossip Girl.
Content from 9Now plays in HD but is limited to 720p. However, there’s no buffering or lag.
Closed captions/subtitles are available for some, but not all, on-demand and catch-up content.
Wrapping Up
9Now is a decent streaming app to try for watching channels from the Nine Network. In addition, if you’re a sports fan, lots of live sports are broadcast, such as rugby league (National Rugby League), rugby union (Super Rugby and Wallabies international matches) and Grand Slam tennis (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open).
However, with the current issues with sideloading the 9Now app, you may prefer to install an alternative from this list of Free Streaming Apps.
Give it a try, and leave your thoughts on 9Now in the comments below!
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