Moving an app on your Firestick takes 30 seconds once you know where to look

You move apps on a Firestick by going to Your Apps & Channels, finding the app you want to move, pressing and holding the select button on your remote, then choosing Move from the menu that appears. The app slides to a new position in your row. You can rearrange your most-used apps to the front so they appear first when you open the home screen, or group similar apps together for faster browsing.

This works the same way whether you own a Firestick 4K, Firestick HD, or Fire TV Cube. The process does not delete the app or change how it works—it only changes where it sits on your home screen.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Your Apps & Channels from the home screen menu, then find the app you want to move.
  • Press and hold the select button (the center circle on your remote) until a menu appears with the Move option.
  • Use the left and right arrow buttons to slide the app to its new position, then press select to confirm.
  • You can move apps one at a time, and the change takes effect when ready on your home screen.

Step-by-step: Moving an app to a new position

Start at your Firestick home screen. Look at the top menu bar where you see options like Home, Movies, TV Shows, and Apps. Press the down arrow on your remote to highlight Your Apps & Channels, then press select to open it.

Scroll left or right through your apps until you find the one you want to move. Once it is highlighted, press and hold the select button (the center circle) on your remote for about two seconds. A small menu will pop up with options including Move, Remove from Home, and sometimes Uninstall. Press select on Move.

Your remote now controls where the app goes. Use the left and right arrow buttons to slide the app across the row to its new spot. You will see it shift position as you press the arrows. When it is where you want it, press select to lock it in place. The app stays there until you move it again.

Moving apps to the front row for faster access

The first row of apps on your home screen is the most visible, so putting your most-watched apps there saves you scrolling. If you watch Netflix and Disney+ every day but Paramount+ only once a month, move Netflix and Disney+ to the front row and push Paramount+ back.

The same move process works: find the app, press and hold select, choose Move, then use the arrow buttons to slide it left until it reaches the front row. Apps in the front row appear when ready when someone turns on your Firestick, so this is the fastest way to reach your favorites.

What happens when you move an app

Moving an app changes only its position on your screen. The app itself does not change—your login information stays the same, your watch history stays the same, and your settings stay the same. You are just rearranging the order in which apps appear.

If you move an app and then change your mind, you can move it back to where it was. There is no limit to how many times you can rearrange your apps, and each move takes effect right away. You do not need to restart your Firestick or wait for anything to load.

Organizing apps by category or use

Many people group similar apps together to make browsing easier. You might put all your streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video) in one section, all your music apps (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music) in another, and games in a third section. This takes a few minutes but saves time every time you use your Firestick.

Start with your most-used category and move those apps to the front row. Then move the next-most-used category to the second row, and so on. Over time, you will develop a layout that matches how you actually use your Firestick, and finding what you want becomes automatic.

Removing apps from your home screen without uninstalling them

If you want an app off your home screen but do not want to uninstall it completely, use Remove from Home instead of Move. Press and hold select on the app, then choose Remove from Home. The app disappears from your home screen but stays installed on your Firestick.

You can still use the app later by searching for it or opening Your Apps & Channels and scrolling to find it. This is useful for apps you use occasionally but do not need to see every time you turn on your Firestick. You can always move it back to your home screen later using the same move process.

Common mistakes when moving apps

The most common mistake is pressing select once instead of holding it down. A single press just highlights the app; you need to hold the select button for about two seconds until the menu appears. If nothing happens, try again and hold longer.

Another mistake is moving an app too far left or right by accident. If this happens, just move it again—there is no penalty for moving an app multiple times. Some people also confuse Remove from Home with Uninstall. Removing from home keeps the app installed; uninstalling deletes it entirely. If you are not sure, use Remove from Home first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I move apps on a Fire TV Cube the same way?

Yes. Fire TV Cube uses the same home screen layout and the same move process as Firestick. Press and hold select on the app, choose Move, then use the arrow buttons to slide it to a new position.

What if I accidentally uninstall an app instead of moving it?

Go to Your Apps & Channels, scroll to the right past your installed apps, and you will see a section for apps you have uninstalled. Find the app, press select, and choose Install to put it back on your Firestick. Then you can move it to where you want it.

Do I need an internet connection to move apps?

No. Moving apps is a local change on your Firestick and does not require the internet. Your new layout stays the same even if your internet goes down.

Can I move apps on the home screen row that shows my recently watched shows?

No. The row that displays your watch history and recommendations is automatic and cannot be rearranged. You can only move apps in Your Apps & Channels and the rows below the recommendations.

How many apps can I have on my home screen?

You can have as many apps as you want installed on your Firestick, but your home screen shows them in rows. Most people keep 10 to 20 apps on the home screen for straightforward access and move the rest to Your Apps & Channels or remove them from home.