The recent blocking of Magis TV on Amazon Fire TV devices left numerous users without access to one of the most popular applications to watch content without paying.
Amazon removed the app for distributing movies and series without authorization, which sparked interest in legal and free alternatives compatible with this streaming device.
Amazon decided to remove Magis TV from the Fire TV library as part of a global strategy aimed at limiting access to platforms that offer pirated content.This measure seeks to protect copyright and reduce digital piracy, a phenomenon that affects both studios and independent creators.
The company strengthened its controls over applications and blocked both those downloaded from its official store and those installed manually using APK files, a method known as “sideloading.”
The new blocking system uses a blacklist prepared by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), an international organization dedicated to combating the illegal distribution of audiovisual content.If the system detects an application included in that list, such as Magis TV, the user receives a warning and the app is disabled.
Amazon’s decision also responds to concerns about digital security.The use of this type of platforms exposes users to risks such as malware, data theft or loss of personal information, since they usually require the installation of unverified software.
Using applications like Magis TV involves legal and security risks.From a legal point of view, the user may incur copyright infringement by accessing protected content without authorization.Additionally, many of these apps are distributed outside official channels and may contain viruses, spyware or malicious programs designed to steal banking and personal data.
Downloading APK files from unverified sites increases the likelihood of your device suffering irreversible damage, unauthorized access, or exposure to fraud.By not passing security checks, these applications often offer an unstable experience, with sudden crashes, invasive advertising and constant privacy risks.
In addition to YouTube, there are other legal and free options that users can install on Fire TV to access movies and series:
Pluto TV offers live channels and a selection of popular movies, series and shows such as CSI Miami, The Walking Dead, Daredevil and Naruto.It does not require logging in to access the content.The variety of genres and live programming make it one of the preferred platforms for those looking for free entertainment.
On Rakuten TV, the ‘Free’ section groups together all the content available without paying. There you can find titles such as Alvin and the Chipmunks 2, The Vigilante and Without a Trace.This platform differentiates itself by offering movies that were box office hits in previous years, allowing you to relive major premieres for free.
RTVE Play is the digital platform of Spanish Radio Television (RTVE). It allows free access to a wide selection of series, movies, documentaries, news programs and programs such as MasterChef.The catalog includes both current productions and classics from Spanish public television.
Originating in the United States, FilmRise offers free, ad-supported content.Available titles include Medici, TheDick Van Dyke Show and Hot Ones.The platform frequently adds new productions, expanding the options for Fire TV users.
