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    #542
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,936 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    I have USA NBC sports pass for US golf and a premier league pass. Incredible value and pictures compared to Sky.

    It's even in 4k and it's €60 for the year soccer and 45 for golf all legit


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    #543
    settopbox
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭settopbox


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    I have USA NBC sports pass for US golf and a premier league pass. Incredible value and pictures compared to Sky.

    It's even in 4k and it's €60 for the year soccer and 45 for golf all legit

    Do you not need a USA address to register for that ?


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    #544
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,936 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    settopbox wrote: »
    Do you not need a USA address to register for that ?

    Yes any us address will do, I also had to quote a us tv provider I just selected fubo tv and I set up a fake fubo tv account also


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    #545
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,936 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    Yes any us address will do, I also had to quote a us tv provider I just selected fubo tv and I set up a fake fubo tv account also

    It was well worth it. Picture quality is amazing and they show every game you can select any game you want all UK commentators too


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    #546
    jimmy86
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭jimmy86


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    IrishHomer wrote: »
    It was well worth it. Picture quality is amazing and they show every game you can select any game you want all UK commentators too

    Did you sideload the app or is available from Amazon store? Looks likethe soccer is $9.99 until end of July!


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    #547
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,794 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Just tried that and works a treat .

    I set it up using NordVPN and used a cracked UK SkyGo account .
    Working really well .
    I'll try to post a few pics later .

    Are you using the 4K firestick?


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    #548
    mccard
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭mccard


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    I have USA NBC sports pass for US golf and a premier league pass. Incredible value and pictures compared to Sky.

    It's even in 4k and it's €60 for the year soccer and 45 for golf all legit

    Do you have to VPN a US address when watching?


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    #549
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Just tried that and works a treat .

    I set it up using NordVPN and used a cracked UK SkyGo account .
    Working really well .
    I'll try to post a few pics later .
    IrlJidel wrote: »
    Lucky you - I tried Skygo 14.1.1 and when it starts I just get a bluescreen with a connection error.
    bromley52 wrote: »
    Are you using the 4K firestick?

    I've been scouring the web and everyone else has same issue. What exact FireOS version are you running on the firestick - you seem to be the only one who got it to work for some reason. Anything else special about your setup?


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    #550
    lertsnim
    Registered Users Posts: 9,718 ✭✭✭lertsnim


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Just tried that and works a treat .

    I set it up using NordVPN and used a cracked UK SkyGo account .
    Working really well .
    I'll try to post a few pics later .

    Do you have the sky go apk that you used for it? I tried setting it up using the link on this thread and it won't download.


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    #551
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    I'm using the 4K Fire TV.
    Diamond-shaped dingle thingy .


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    #552
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    IrlJidel wrote: »
    Tried to side-load it - and it just opens and crashes - so no-go afaik.

    EDIT: you could try https://www.techymice.com/firestick/install-sky-go-on-firestick-2020/ but think only UK works - maybe if you set your vpn to Uk? lets us know if it works.

    tried to download the apk but it refuses to browse to the location
    tried with VPN on and off both fail


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    #553
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,794 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    I'm using the 4K Fire TV.
    Diamond-shaped dingle thingy .

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    IrlJidel
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    I'm using the 4K Fire TV.
    Diamond-shaped dingle thingy .

    https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-identify-which-model-and-version-of-amazon-fire-tv-stick-cube-edition-that-you-have/

    Think you dont have a 4K fire-stick but probably this:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Fire-TV-With-4K-Ultra-HD-And-Alexa-Voice-Remote-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B06XTWLSRF

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    #555
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    Yes that's what I'm using , bought it in Germany 2 years ago .


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    #556
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 76,371 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    I'm using the 4K Fire TV.
    Diamond-shaped dingle thingy .

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV6xrmm2mII


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    blondeonblonde
    Registered Users Posts: 372 ✭✭blondeonblonde


    tritriagain wrote: »
    I was onto surfshark and they said to disable content control on modem cos they could be blocking VPN. Has anyone had this issue


    Did you manage to get this sorted?

    I just got my firestick today and it won't let me access iPlayer. Getting the error 02001 - something went wrong loading this programme.

    Anyone else have this issue on using Surfshark VPN?

    Edit- Looks like the same story with Netflix for me...

    F*cks sake...


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    #558
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Yes that's what I'm using , bought it in Germany 2 years ago .

    For the benefit of other users what exact version of FireOs you running? Im running latest (6.2.7.1 NS6271/2495) on FireStick 4k and it doesnt work.

    If you update your FireOs - SkyGo may stop working.


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    #559
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,936 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    mccard wrote: »
    Do you have to VPN a US address when watching?

    Yes, I use Express VPN I select USA, California


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    #560
    acalmenvoy
    Registered Users Posts: 882 ✭✭✭acalmenvoy


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    Yes, I use Express VPN I select USA, California
    How would I get the NBC Sports app installed on my fire tv? Got the subscription no problem. Thanks for that.


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    #561
    blondeonblonde
    Registered Users Posts: 372 ✭✭blondeonblonde


    Hi,

    Can someone please explain this to me?!

    I have an Amazon prime video account but when I try to access any video on my Firestick, it won't let me watch it? It prompts me to buy a new season?!

    I know others have mentioned getting Amazon to change your location to the UK but I HAVE an Irish account & am able to watch Irish content on my phone but not on the Firestick?

    Am I missing something here?!


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    #562
    Jofspring
    Registered Users Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭Jofspring


    blondeonblonde wrote: »
    Hi,

    Can someone please explain this to me?!

    I have an Amazon prime video account but when I try to access any video on my Firestick, it won't let me watch it? It prompts me to buy a new season?!

    I know others have mentioned getting Amazon to change your location to the UK but I HAVE an Irish account & am able to watch Irish content on my phone but not on the Firestick?

    Am I missing something here?!

    There is a YouTube video from an Irish lad that shows a work around. Think you download the app from Aptoide on the stick.

    For whatever reason you can't watch Amazon prime video on a Firestick in Ireland even though you have an Irish sub. It's crazy to be honest. There are a few people that it works for no problem but the vast majority can't watch it unless they switch to UK or use the work around.

    Edit: https://youtu.be/Qtbud1W8_IA


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    #563
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,936 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    acalmenvoy wrote: »
    How would I get the NBC Sports app installed on my fire tv? Got the subscription no problem. Thanks for that.

    https://playmo.tv/2017/03/how-to-install-apps-from-different-regions-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/

    You can also get unofficial apks just Google


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    #564
    acalmenvoy
    Registered Users Posts: 882 ✭✭✭acalmenvoy


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    https://playmo.tv/2017/03/how-to-install-apps-from-different-regions-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/

    You can also get unofficial apks just Google

    Worked a treat, thanks. Quality is unreal.


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    #565
    lukeeman
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭lukeeman


    acalmenvoy wrote: »
    Worked a treat, thanks. Quality is unreal.

    Did you have any trouble changing back to uk for prime tv again.


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    #566
    acalmenvoy
    Registered Users Posts: 882 ✭✭✭acalmenvoy


    lukeeman wrote: »
    Did you have any trouble changing back to uk for prime tv again.
    It fcuked up the family prime that I was sharing with a family member, but I should be able to fix that when I get time.


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    #567
    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    How are finding SurfShark VPN?

    KeepSolid VPN appears to be cheap aiso but I wonder if there are speed issues.
    blondeonblonde wrote: »
    ..... Facepalm....

    ;)


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    #568
    tritriagain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭tritriagain


    Does anyone have trouble with their firestick constantly dropping connection?


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    #569
    jgbyr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    tritriagain wrote: »
    Does anyone have trouble with their firestick constantly dropping connection?

    I've had that issue for the past week with a 4k stick. Have it about two months now & occasionally it would drop the connection. Its in the same room as the router with a direct line of sight. Last week though it started to lose the connection regularly. Could be watching something & gone. Reboot, reset network etc & same thing.
    I've got a loan of an amazon ethernet connector & no issues now.
    I've also got a standard firestick in another room & no issues at all over WiFi.
    From Internet searches it appears to be a common issue.
    I haven't come across a fix for it though.


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    #570
    masterboy123
    Registered Users Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Nope.
    Working fabulously. I got it 4 weeks ago and since then not using my smart TV anymore.
    tritriagain wrote: »
    Does anyone have trouble with their firestick constantly dropping connection?


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    #571
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,965 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    I've had a few issues that I thought were network related. Last night for example it was giving the message that it couldn't connect to the servers. Do a quick search and there can be various different reasons for it. One that wasn't mentioned was turning off a VPN if you have it running and 'voila' back in business.

    I've had a few times now where Express VPN has seemingly caused it to stop working or to affect the YouTube app for example. Turning Express VPN off and back on seems to fix it.


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