How to Download CBC Gem on Firestick

By Ritik Rawat in FireStick Channels - September 2, 2022

In this article, I will show you how you can install CBC Gem on Firestick and How to download CBC Gem on Firestick. CBC Gem is a video-on-demand platform for CBC content that is accessible online and on streaming devices like firesticks, Roku televisions, and Chromecast devices, among others.

You should be able to locate the CBC Gem app by searching for it on amazon.ca using the same account you’re logged into your Fire stick with. Instead of downloading the app directly from your Fire stick, log into amazon.ca using a web browser.

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How to Download CBC Gem on Firestick

Before we discuss, How to Download CBC Gem on Firestick you need to know how to install it.

Step 1: To install CBC Gem on Firestick search for the CBC app or just utter ‘ Alexa, search ‘CBC Gem’.

Connect your FireStick device with Wi-Fi. Go to the search menu from your home screen and type ‘CBC Gem’. This can be done through the on-screen keyboard that will be provided to you. You can also get the desired results by using the Alexa voice command. To get the search done across the room, make sure that you have paired it with the Amazon Echo speakers or Fire TV Cube. 

Step 2: Get the app by pressing the ‘Get’ button

For the purpose of installing the app, you have to now click the ‘Get’ button, lying next to the CBC Gem icon.

Step 3: Launching the CBC Gem  app

Under the ‘apps and games’ section CBC Gem would be there, now simply launch it. To sum up, the next step after you have installed the app would be to launch or start it.

Now, there is one more method through which you can install the CBC Gem app and that will be via using your internet-connected device’s browser. You can choose either of them at your own convenience. Here is how you can do it.

  • You have to open the web browser on any internet-connected device such as your smartphone, tablet, laptop, PC, etc.
  • Now type ‘amazon.com’ on your web browser.
  • You will now be required to log in to your Amazon account. Remember, the account should be the one you are using on Firestick
  • On the search bar simply type  ‘CBC Gem’’. From the results, choose the appropriate app.
  • After having clicked on the result your Firestick device will appear. Simply, click on it.

With these steps, you have finally installed CBC Gem on your Firestick / Fire TV device.

How to Download CBC Gem on Firestick from USA or anywhere else

How to Download CBC Gem on Firestick from USA or anywhere? CBC Gem can be added from anywhere once you buy a subscription plan for VPN (To find out the list of top VPNs click here).

  • Now, there are a lot of VPNs out there promising different features and functions. You can read more about them on the internet.
  • You can choose any VPN based on its features and pricing and dive into the next step. Remember that most VPN companies offer free 30 days trials, so you can always keep exploring your options.
  • Once you have bought a VPN plan of your choice, you will have to activate it by first installing it from the Amazon Appstore.
  • Once you have downloaded the VPN app, the activation process may depend on the company you are using. Once activated you just have to switch your location to countries where CBC Gem is available, for instance, Canada.

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How to watch CBC Gem on Firestick

Once you have installed the app, you will be required to sign up. So, it would be prudent that you head to CBC’s official website and create your account, as already mentioned CBC is both free and paid. So, now you will have to link up your created account with that of the app. This entails that you will have to launch the app on Firestick and then using the credentials that you used for signing up, you have to log in. With all of this, you will be able to watch CBC Gem on Firestick without much trouble.

Can CBC Gem be installed on other streaming devices?

Other than Firestick/FireTV, the CBC Gem app can be installed in devices such as Nvidia Shield, Fire/TV, Roku, and Kodi.

How to watch CBC Gem from anywhere

CBC Gem as earlier mentioned is confined to Canada and if you want to watch it in countries such as the USA that you may have to get a VPN subscription that offers good speed and reliable servers in Canada. Once you get a VPN to watch CBC Gem, it will tweak your original IP address and assign you a new one which you can then use to watch any content from CBC Gem.

What if you can’t download CBC Gem on Firestick in Canada?

You’re attempting to I downloaded it from the Amazon store, but your Firestick’s location check revealed that it was in the United States. Even your attempts to move it to the proper spot were unsuccessful. Not Canada EST, but North America’s time zone.
Don’t worry, the CBC Gem app has a bug where the old version won’t run after an upgrade. This appears to occur every two to three weeks. Update is the only choice left. You must log in again to use it because it is sideloaded.

Frequently Asked Question

1. What do you need to do to watch CBC Gem on Firestick?

In order to watch CBC Gem on Firestick, you will need to sign up for a CBC account and link it with the app.

2. How do you sign up for CBC Gem?

To sign up for a CBC account, simply go to the CBC website and create an account.

3. How do you link your CBC account with the app?

Once you have created an account, you can then link it with the CBC Gem app by going to the settings menu and selecting “Link CBC Account”.

4. What is the process for logging in to CBC Gem on Firestick?

The process for logging in to CBC Gem on Firestick is very simple. Once you have linked your account, simply open the app and enter your username and password.

5. Why is it important to create a CBC account?

There are a few reasons why it is important to create a CBC account. First, by doing so you will be able to access all of the great content that CBC has to offer. Second, you will be able to take advantage of features like parental controls and watching history.

Conclusion

CBC is a Canada-based television network that broadcasts sports, news, and other content. CBC Gem is CBC’s video-on-demand service that allows you to access CBC television content online and on streaming devices. CBC rebranded its video-on-demand service from CBC TV to CBC Gem.

CBC Gem is undeniably one of the most underrated platforms out there but you can bring it to equilibrium by adding the platform on Firestick. Make sure that you follow the above steps carefully. You can also check out our latest guide to add Vidgo TV on Firestick devices.