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FireTV - what's the point of it?

  • 22-09-2019 11:59AM
    #1
    kifi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭


    I have a smart TV from which I can access youtube, Netflix etc.

    I just don't understand the point of a fire stick or fire TV, if you don't have a personal media collection?

    Am I missing some popular features that people in Ireland can use?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    for people who don't have a decent smart tv layout

    for amazon content

    for android gaming on tv

    apps can be sideloaded onto it

    Alexa built-in may be useful for some


  • #3
    Ursus Horribilis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,168 ✭✭✭Ursus Horribilis


    Your smart TV might not have all the apps people want. I assume you're also limited to the apps that the TV manufacturer allows onto it?

    I don't like Amazon's ecosystem myself but that's a personal preference. I started out with Chromecast and moved on to a good Android box. Because of that, I didn't even look at smart TVs when I was shopping for a television.


  • #4
    kifi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 508 ✭✭✭kifi


    True on point of being more flexible than a TV, but I can't get the latest rte player on either!


  • #5
    Ursus Horribilis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,168 ✭✭✭Ursus Horribilis


    It works fine for me. And last time I was in my parents' house (a few weeks ago), I cast something from the RTE Player to their TV which has a Chromecast plugged into the back. But nothing would surprise me any more about the RTE Player. The only thing that definitely works on it are the ads


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