This guide will discuss what Haystack News is 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, PC and more.
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What is Haystack News?
Haystack News is a free service that allows users to stream local and global news from hundreds of channels and watch live coverage of breaking events.
Customisation enables you to choose the categories, sources and topics that matter to you most.
Set your location to view weather alerts, forecasts, temperature, precipitation, wind and humidity.
Where is Haystack News Available?
As far as I’m aware, Haystack News is available worldwide. However, if it’s not supported in your area, you may be able to use a VPN to bypass any location blocks.
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What Content Does Haystack News Have?
Haystack News has plenty of customisation options to tailor content to your interests.
Daily Headlines – Choose what you want to see: My Weather, Current Events, Science & Technology, Entertainment News, Business & Finance, International News, Politics.
Sources – Follow sources that interest you: Euronews, Al Jazeera, France 24, CNET, Amazelab, Cheddar News, Billboard, THR, Buzz60, ABC News, i24NEWS, Newsmax, GameSpot and more.
Topics – Follow trending topics that interest you, for example, #gb, #biden, #amazon, #tesla and more.
Within the app, topics and categories are listed down the side. Set your location, or choose any other place you want to stream news from live, local and world news from 400+ channels.
Watch live or stream headlines and clips from your interests and current trends such as NFL, MLB Playoffs and Midterm Elections.
Any topic, category, source or trend you’re not interested in can be muted, or if you are interested, it can be added to your favourites.
Do I Need to Sign Up?
No account, subscription or signup is required. However, registered users have the added advantage of accessing your account on multiple devices.
Where Can I Watch Haystack News?
Haystack News is available to stream everywhere. As an app on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, and some Smart TVs.
Go to your App Store and search for Haystack News. You can also stream news 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.
A VPN is required if you want to bypass geographical restrictions on streaming services. By using a VPN you can choose your location then connect to the correct server to overcome blocks on your streaming. NordVPN especially has excellent unblocking capabilities and can unlock most streaming services, no matter where you are!
Sideload Haystack News - Firesticks, Fire TV, Android & Android TV
If the Haystack News app is unavailable to download from your usual app stores, you may be able to sideload it. However, 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.
- Firstly, ensure 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 News category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the News category.
- Find the Haystack News app in the list, then select it.
- On the next page, move down until you see the blue Download button.
- Select the Download 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 Haystack News - Android Phones and Tablets
- Firstly, ensure you have enabled sideloading on your device.
- Open a web browser and go to firetvsticks.com.
- Select Downloads from the menu.
- Select the News category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the News category.
- Find the Haystack News app in the list, then select it.
- On the next page, move down until you see the blue Download button.
- Select the Download 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!
Wrapping Up
Haystack News is a fast-growing service, competing with similar news apps like NewsON and Local Now. Using data from each user, such as location, topics of interest, and favourite publishers, a personalised playlist can be created of short news clips alongside live channels.
