NovaTV – How to Use and Install

This guide will discuss what NovaTV 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. However, this app cannot be installed from the Google Play or Amazon app store. To install it, it must be sideloaded.

The Amazon Firestick is a popular streaming device that offers excellent value for money and can be jailbroken with minimal effort. It is a perfect choice for anyone looking to cut the cord, regardless of their experience with streaming devices.

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What is NovaTV?

NovaTV is a video-on-demand app that lets you stream the latest movies and TV shows for free. The app is, without a doubt, very user-friendly and easy to install. It has a simple, clean layout that looks slightly different from other movie and TV apps. You can sideload NovaTV onto almost any Android streaming device as well as all Fire TV devices.

An example of what the Nova TV app looks like
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How Does NovaTV Work?

NovaTV works by searching and scraping free links from online databases and websites. However, scraping for links works much better with Real Debrid. Real Debrid, to clarify, is a premium service that searches for premium-quality links. This provides many more links in buffer-free and high quality, up to 4K in resolution.

This app is also compatible with Trakt. This is a great tool to synchronise your favourite movies, shows, watchlists and more across multiple devices and applications. With Trakt, you can always keep on top of what you’re watching and, what’s more, never miss an episode!

Nova TV links
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Is NovaTV Legal?

Yes. This app does not host any content and is essentially just a search engine. It is, therefore, 100% legal to install and use. However, most links scraped from databases and websites are unlikely to hold the proper licencing for distributing the content. In reality, this means you will be unlawfully streaming copyrighted content. Doing so could get you into legal trouble. Accordingly, you may prefer to use this app with a VPN

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Your online activity is open to threats and snooping from your ISP, hackers, or governments. For that reason, a VPN can help to protect and defend you against any attacks. Using a VPN can also unblock access to the internet in countries where the internet is censored and can bypass other geographical restrictions.
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Legal Copyright Disclaimer: As has been noted, streaming copyrighted content is unlawful and could get you into legal trouble. On account of this, we do not condone the streaming of copyrighted content. Therefore, check your local laws for streaming content online before doing so. Consequently, the information on this website is for general information and educational purposes only. 

How to Install NovaTV

The NovaTV app is not available to download from your usual app stores. However, 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 NovaTV app from my Downloads page.

Sideload NovaTV - Firesticks, Fire TV, Android Boxes, Android TV and Google TV

  1. Firstly, ensure you have enabled sideloading on your device.
  2. Open the Downloader app, then select the Search box.
  3. Enter 28907, then select Go.
  4. Wait for my Download page to load fully, then press the Menu (or Options) button on your remote 2x to enter full-screen mode.
  5. Select the Movies & TV category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the Movies & TV category.
  6. Find the NovaTV app in the list, then select it.
  7. On the next page, move down until you see the blue Download button.
  8. Select the Download button, then select Install.
  9. 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!

Download the NovaTV app on Firestick and Android TV
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Sideload NovaTV - Android Phones and Tablets

  1. Firstly, ensure you have enabled sideloading on your device.
  2. Open a web browser and go to firetvsticks.com.
  3. Select Downloads from the menu.
  4. Select the Movies & TV category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the Movies & TV category.
  5. Find the NovaTV app in the list, then select it.
  6. On the next page, move down until you see the blue Download button.
  7. Select the Download button, then select Download.
  8. Swipe down from the top of the screen to view the downloaded APK file and tap on it.
  9. Then select Install.

The app is installed; open it from your apps screen!

Download the NovaTV app on Android phone
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How to Use NovaTV

NovaTV is simple and easy to use. Browse, then select a movie or TV show, or use the search if you have something specific in mind. NovaTV will search online databases for links to video files and list the links on the screen.

Search and Browse

  1. The default when you open the Nova TV app is Action & Adventure TV Shows. (The default view can be changed within the settings.) Select from one of the genres displayed across the top of the screen to browse other genres.
  2. Select the Options in the top left corner (icon with three horizontal lines) to change your current view and browse Movies, Calendar, Watchlist, History or Collection.
  3. Browse the thumbnails to find something to watch or use the Search feature instead if you have something in particular in mind (search icon in the top right corner).
How to use and navigate NovaTV
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Select and Play

  1. Select a movie or TV show.
  2. The next screen will display an overview and tabs in the centre of the screen.

➡️ Play – Start searching for links.
➡️ More Episodes (if you have selected a TV show) – This lists all available show seasons and episodes.
➡️ Trailer – Will play a trailer on YouTube or your web browser.

 

  1. Select the bookmark in the top right of the screen to add the movie/show/episode to your Watchlist or select the plus icon to add to your Trakt list.
NovaTV watch options and info screen
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  1. The next screen will show links to video files that have been scraped from online databases. Select a link, select Play then sit back and enjoy!
Nova TV links
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Can I use an External Video Player with NovaTV?

Yes. NovaTV uses its own video player, which is very good and works particularly well. However, you may prefer to use an external player such as MX or VLC Player. This setting is easy to change by following the steps below.

  1. First, ensure that another media player is installed, such as MX Player or VLC Player.
  2. Open the NovaTV Options menu (icon in the top-left corner with three horizontal lines).
  3. Choose Settings (cog icon).
  4. Then tap down to the Player section.
  5. Select Choose default play action.
  6. Then select Play with external video player.
Choose the default play action
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How to Link Real Debrid to NovaTV

If you have a Real Debrid account, adding your account for even more links is easy by following the steps below.

  1. Sign up for Real Debrid if you don’t already have an account.
  2. Open the NovaTV Options menu (icon in the top-left corner with three horizontal lines).
  3. Choose Settings (cog icon).
  4. Then tap down to the Account section.
  5. Select Login to Real-Debrid.
  6. Note the code displayed on the screen, as you’ll need it later.
  7. Open a web browser, then go to real-debrid.com/device.
  8. Login to your Real Debrid account if not already logged in.
  9. Enter the code that you made a note of earlier.
  10. Then select Continue.

Your Real Debrid account is now linked!

Link Real Debrid to the NovaTV app
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If you prefer only to see real Debrid links within your search results, head into the settings, scroll down to the Info section and select Show RealDebrid only to turn this option on.

Change the NovaTV settings to show real Debrid links only
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How to Link Trakt to NovaTV

If you have a Trakt account, it’s easy to link your account to this app by following the steps below.

  1. Open the FilmPlus Options menu (icon in the top-left corner with three horizontal lines).
  2. Choose Settings (cog icon).
  3. Then tap down to the Account section.
  4. Select Login to Trakt.tv.
  5. Note the code displayed on the screen, as you’ll need it later.
  6. Open a web browser, then go to trakt.tv/activate.
  7. Login to your Trakt account if not already logged in.
  8. Enter the code that you made a note of earlier.
  9. Select Continue, then select Yes.

Your Trakt account is now linked!

Link Trakt to NovaTV
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Wrapping Up

In summary, NovaTV is an excellent app for watching the latest movies and shows. Not only does it integrate well with Real Debrid but also with Trakt. If you enjoy streaming with subtitles, you will also find this app great for that with the internal video player. This app is undoubtedly worth installing on your Firestick or other streaming devices.

2 Comments

  1. Why is there no mention on how to get Nova TV to use a specific media player? Every time I select a movie via Nova TV, Nova TV prompts to install bplayer. I want to try a different bplayer. By the way Firestick remote is the worst!

    Thanks!

    • Please scroll up the page, and you will find the answer to your question under the heading: “Can I use an External Video Player with NovaTV?”

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