Amazon 4K Fire Stick back down to £34.99

Thargor

For those of us who missed it a few weeks back:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-Ultra-Hd-With-Alexa-Voice-Remote-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B079QB9BD7

You'll need to Parcel Motel it, they dont post direct here.

antodeco

You're f*cking kidding me! Literally ordered one last night at full price!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

dulpit

antodeco wrote: »

You're f*cking kidding me! Literally ordered one last night at full price!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Cancel and re-order? Or, to be fair, Amazon are usually sound if you ask them to refund difference...

td1

Got one of these at Christmas. Amazon say can't use it in Ireland - geoblocking?

Thargor

antodeco wrote: »

You're f*cking kidding me! Literally ordered one last night at full price!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

dulpit wrote: »

Cancel and re-order? Or, to be fair, Amazon are usually sound if you ask them to refund difference...

And if its already shipped just get on to chat with your sob story and they'll give yo a voucher for the difference, they always sort you out.

antodeco

Just emailed there. Will see what they say!

Grumpypants

Is the 4k one much of a step up, i have the normal one and it's pretty poor.

McMurphy

Grumpypants wrote: »

Is the 4k one much of a step up, i have the normal one and it's pretty poor.

Have you a generation one model? Cos yeah they're pretty cat alright, but the next models up are nothing to complain about, would certainly give your average Chinese android box a run for its money.

The 4k one, for its price is pretty much the best value for money streaming device available.

Thargor

I bought a 4k for the auld lad and took his first gen one home with me last time, the difference is night and day, the first gen is a stuttering mess even after factory reset, it cant even scroll through menus smoothly or maintain any kind of stream without getting hung up, the 4k does everything you tell it to instantly, instantly like you were changing the channels on a tv. I wish someone would release a rom or hack to take them back to pure Android though.

dodzy

Grumpypants wrote: »

Is the 4k one much of a step up, i have the normal one and it's pretty poor.

Yes, world of difference. One android box redundant since it arrived. Not the shield though

dj_louth

Which is better this or a Chromecast which is about 2 years old?

RossieMan

Not comparable at all.

A Chromecast isn't an android box, so it's a stupid question.


This will do much more than a Chromecast would.

antodeco

RossieMan wrote: »

A Chromecast isn't an android box, so it's a stupid question.

Bit harsh.

To answer the question, they are 2 different devices, but based on your question can do similar things. Chromecast requires another device to stream to the Chromecast, versus the firestick is all contained on one device, making it handier. After that, the firestick does alot more as it's effectively a self contained "android device", so you can install more apps etc.

RossieMan

Is bargain alerts the place to ask what a product is for?

If you don't know, it's not for you.
Might be harsh alright, but every single BA thread related to anything technology related turns into a "can you set this up for me" thread.

kuang1

antodeco wrote: »

You're f*cking kidding me! Literally ordered one last night at full price!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Same story here!
Got onto customer service last night though and managed to cancel order, get refund in form of amazon gift card and have reordered now at cheaper price.

Fair play amazon.

antodeco

RossieMan wrote: »

Is bargain alerts the place to ask what a product is for?

If you don't know, it's not for you.
Might be harsh alright, but every single BA thread related to anything technology related turns into a "can you set this up for me" thread.

There's a difference between "can you set this up for me" versus "which of these products is better". An answer to the question would be one post versus multiple posts discussing why it isint one post, detailing the thread more. Anyway, the question was answered and we're not helping the thread by discussing this. I accept we differ on our opinions.

Monokne

Anyone looking for a streaming device should get this. I've an Apple TV3, and the most recent Roku & Chromecast's, got this in the Black Friday sale and it's far and away the best of the bunch.

tyres

Is it possible to stream any sort of live TV with this device?? Recently added a half decent TV to the kitchen and was wondering instead of getting additional Sky Box could this stream any channels such as Saorview channels or UTV......

Berty

I have the 4K and non 4K and the benefit of the 4K, other than being 4K as well, is the volume buttons. It's annoying using the other one when often streams start in varying volumes so you have to keep another remote nearby.

jhammer

Have a first generation fire stick but might upgrade as its a nice offer. I don't have a 4k TV so wont get the full benefit but from what I've read its still a step up.

long_b

Any thoughts on this?

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-fire-stick-2019-with-alexa-voice-control-eur15-1293-with-voucher-code-lufthansa-world-shop-3211043

Invincible

long_b wrote: »

Any thoughts on this?

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-fire-stick-2019-with-alexa-voice-control-eur15-1293-with-voucher-code-lufthansa-world-shop-3211043

Great value, bought that version with remote without volume control last December for £16 odd from Amazon. Have android box's but this is great with apks installed.

statto25

long_b wrote: »

Any thoughts on this?

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-fire-stick-2019-with-alexa-voice-control-eur15-1293-with-voucher-code-lufthansa-world-shop-3211043

Seems to be out of stock now but can still be ordered

AhhHere

Going to pull the trigger on this. Is it recommended to get the Ethernet adaptor to link directly to router? or is workable on WiFi only? I live in Dublin CC with good broadband so no issues of it dropping

Grumpypants

God sake ye convinced me, another purchase i dont need along with a logitech remote and record player.

antodeco

AhhHere wrote: »

Going to pull the trigger on this. Is it recommended to get the Ethernet adaptor to link directly to router? or is workable on WiFi only? I live in Dublin CC with good broadband so no issues of it dropping

I purchased the ethernet adapter as my modem is 1 foot to the side of my TV. Plus, I'll be using Netflix on another 2 devices via WiFi, potentially at the same time (iPad and Chromecast) so want to reduce the amount of WiFi bandwidth being used (I already have an IPtv setup over Ethernet and 3 x IP Cameras over WiFi).

AS1890

AhhHere wrote: »

Going to pull the trigger on this. Is it recommended to get the Ethernet adaptor to link directly to router? or is workable on WiFi only? I live in Dublin CC with good broadband so no issues of it dropping

I got this on AliExpress. Does the job and took 3 weeks to come:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32946837985.html

McMurphy

Berty wrote: »

I have the 4K and non 4K and the benefit of the 4K, other than being 4K as well, is the volume buttons. It's annoying using the other one when often streams start in varying volumes so you have to keep another remote nearby.

Standard on all firesticks now (not just 4k) since Jan

Snake Plisken

AS1890 wrote: »

I got this on AliExpress. Does the job and took 3 weeks to come:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32946837985.html

Does it deffo work with the 4K stick as one review on the product list said it didn't work.

AS1890

Snake Plisken wrote: »

Does it deffo work with the 4K stick as one review on the product list said it didn't work.

Sorry not 100% about about 4K but I wouldn't see it being an issue. One TV in the house is on an opposite corner to the router so I had to use an Ethernet adapter. Works perfect on Firestick 2 & Chromecast.

Danny2580

tyres wrote: »

Is it possible to stream any sort of live TV with this device?? Recently added a half decent TV to the kitchen and was wondering instead of getting additional Sky Box could this stream any channels such as Saorview channels or UTV......

Definitely, yes.

Asmodean

Has anyone had any luck getting BBC Iplayer working with the firestick? I've almost gone mad trying to get it to play with a VPN. Gone through about half a dozen tutorials and zilch.

RossieMan

Asmodean wrote: »

Has anyone had any luck getting BBC Iplayer working with the firestick? I've almost gone mad trying to get it to play with a VPN. Gone through about half a dozen tutorials and zilch.

what VPN are you using?

Its really straightforward being honest. You only need to change your DNS to the one provided by your VPN provider.

Order one of these last night to PM, delivered to Belfast this morning. Don't think ive ever had a delivery arrive so soon.

bonkers

whats the best setup for irish based users
Getting one for parents
Would ideally remove prime stuff that is not available from main screen
and add in apps that you guys are using

is there a good thread around for this, have searched but no dice

B_ecke_r

can they be unlocked so you can watch Prime on them?

Discodog

bonkers wrote: »

whats the best setup for irish based users
Getting one for parents
Would ideally remove prime stuff that is not available from main screen
and add in apps that you guys are using

is there a good thread around for this, have searched but no dice

+1

RossieMan

B_ecke_r wrote:

can they be unlocked so you can watch Prime on them?

Unlocked how? You can watch prime if you've a smartdns sub.

If you mean for free, no.

NellyMcD

I use it on WiFi and it's perfect.

Mantis Toboggan

Bizarre that amazon won't ship them over here.

Sad Professor

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Bizarre that amazon won't ship them over here.

Because the built-in Prime Video app doesn’t work with Irish Prime Video accounts. They could tweak it to work quite easily and modify the marketing but they don't seem too bothered about the Irish market. Despite this some Irish retailers do sell them. I assume mistakenly since many of the services advertised on the box aren’t available here.

zweton

Will have mine tomm looking forward to trying it out

torrevieja

dulpit wrote: »

Cancel and re-order? Or, to be fair, Amazon are usually sound if you ask them to refund difference...

No they wouldnt refund difference for me :mad:

torrevieja

is it worth getting this if u dont have a 4k tv

Invincible

torrevieja wrote: »

is it worth getting this if u dont have a 4k tv

Yes
Meant to be 85% faster than non 4k.
1.7ghz processor. Future proof for when you get 4k tv.

Mr E

Sad Professor wrote: »

Despite this some Irish retailers do sell them. I assume mistakenly since many of the services advertised on the box aren’t available here.

I think Irish retailers have pulled them actually. They are not listed on Argos or Currys any more.

mcgucc22

My fire stick arrived today. Keep getting error 5505 when I try to watch Prime unfortunately. Don't know why since I already have prime set up on my phone and laptop and they work perfectly and my location is set to the UK.

dulpit

mcgucc22 wrote: »

My fire stick arrived today. Keep getting error 5505 when I try to watch Prime unfortunately. Don't know why since I already have prime set up on my phone and laptop and they work perfectly and my location is set to the UK.

You should be able to open prime on your phone and have an option to play it on the firestick. Not ideal, but should be workaround until the people who know better here will advise better.

zweton

Received mine today, man its fast! Liking it so far.

kaerobe

mcgucc22 wrote: »

My fire stick arrived today. Keep getting error 5505 when I try to watch Prime unfortunately. Don't know why since I already have prime set up on my phone and laptop and they work perfectly and my location is set to the UK.

Get onto Amazon Prime live chat, tell them you are in the UK. Restart your device, simple.

I have All4, BBC iPlayer, itvHub all on the device. Its a good bit of kit with no lag. ExpressVPN works well and has a dedicated app.

The stick lacks the ability to use SkyGo, RTE Player I think?
Lots of other apps/subs through Prime TV. I dont think you can rent titles without card with UK address.
Can install 3rd party like Kodi too.
Can use Airpods or an Echo as a speaker through bluetooth. One of the best devices for the price of it. Id like to see bluetooth volume control, or and SD port too tho.

Glebee

Got mine today. Nice piece of kit alright. Easy to download all the usual tv/movie apps.

Kintarō Hattori

mcgucc22 wrote: »

My fire stick arrived today. Keep getting error 5505 when I try to watch Prime unfortunately. Don't know why since I already have prime set up on my phone and laptop and they work perfectly and my location is set to the UK.

I'm just after setting it up and getting it too. Did you get a solution to it?

Geo-restrictions they say. My apologies for being clueless but everyone who has it working... are you using a VPN?