Amazon Prime Video

MJohnston wrote: »

This is a bit of a mess really - I've been a UK Prime member for ages thanks to being able to use Parcel Motel. I have a few Amazon original TV shows I'd watch too, but I can't use my UK Prime membership to watch Prime Video shows (other than Grand Tour) in Ireland via the Xbox app. I can watch them via a browser on my laptop however. I have no idea whether they need to update their Xbox app to remove geo-restrictions (I don't think so as Grand Tour works fine), but if they expect me to pay for another separate subscription to access the exact same stuff as I already should be able to via regular Prime, they're mental.

Ditto - save for I use a 4K Fire TV and now not working. Even set up a new 'irish' trial account for Prime Video and registered this on the Fire TV. This also does not work - save for the Watch Abroad content.

So - seems as if the gig is up for Prime... back to 'other methods' I suppose.

Anyone know how to download this on my LG Smart?

Reputable Rog wrote: »

Anyone know how to download this on my LG Smart?

should be there already in the premium apps of your Smart Hub. Mine isn't working though. Logged in, can see the TV is a registered device, but it's not letting me stream any video at all. Tries to make me purchase individual shows, and even that isn't working as my card isn't a UK card.

MJohnston wrote: »

This is a bit of a mess really - I've been a UK Prime member for ages thanks to being able to use Parcel Motel. I have a few Amazon original TV shows I'd watch too, but I can't use my UK Prime membership to watch Prime Video shows (other than Grand Tour) in Ireland via the Xbox app. I can watch them via a browser on my laptop however. I have no idea whether they need to update their Xbox app to remove geo-restrictions (I don't think so as Grand Tour works fine), but if they expect me to pay for another separate subscription to access the exact same stuff as I already should be able to via regular Prime, they're mental.

I've noticed this popping up in a few threads, but this post inspired me to go see what the craic was. Sure enough, a quick call to customer care will get your account sorted out. I'm on a Prime membership and now have access to Prive Video

It's not appearing in the Sonos controller when you choose add music services (latest Sonos app with the play from Spotify app update)

does this mean videos will now work for anyone who has the Fire Kids tablet.

You can download the android app and sign up from there. The price is very cheap for the first 6 months (2.99) but the content extremely poor so far. Nothing to do with what is available in US or even UK.

As far as I can see, it is currently a waste of time and money. There is virtually no content there - About 100 movies, if you don't count the Bollywoods, about 30 TV series, not counting Anime.

Plus, if you have a chromecast, you cannot directly cast to it, and if you have a slightly older tablet (e.g. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1"), the results you get from mirroring the tablet screen are a joke.

Signed up last night for the free trial, unsubscribing today.

What is the point of releasing such a terrible service? I have no way of watching the limited content on my TV. I can't cast it and none of the console apps work either. And they want people to pay €5.99 a month for this ****.

how do you sign up for the trial??? just went onto the amazon website and cant find the 2.99 per month + 7 day free trial

icdg wrote: »

As I said on another thread there is only one point to it, and it's called The Grand Tour.

I really like Bosch, Man in the High Castle was good last year until the showrunner left in season two, Transparent is excellent, and I'm really looking forward to The Tick. That said, this Prime Video service is going to do nothing in Ireland.

Have always thought Amazon should partner with a company like Parcel Motel in Ireland, offer free PM usage as part of a Prime subscription (instead of the free express delivery for example), amd properly include their Video stuff in it too.

I had to change my location on Xbox one to America to find the app. Just had a quick look last night, but most of the stuff cant be watched due to my location. Doesn't seem worth the subscription at all

You can use (or set a new one) US account in PSN. Then you can download the app and be using it in your normal account.

Probably this will work from a UK account as well.

I have also downloaded the app in my phone from the Google store, it's available if you search Amazon Prime Video.

I agree, it's a lot of hassle for very limited content. I believe it will start showing to Irish online sites as the time passes

The only argument is the introductory 2.99 price and if the content isn't up seriously by the end of the 6 months, I will not renew.

I also complained about TMITHC series 2 and got the following reply...

"It seems the title is not available internationally due to restrictions by the content owner company.

I hope you understand when we make a series or specific video available to watch for free as part of the Amazon Prime instant video, as we are not the owners of the Video, we do so by first entering into an agreement with the owners and publishers of video and we have to follow their guidelines due to licensing agreement.

This is the reason we are offering free trial so that you can determine if you prefer to continue or cancel the membership at the end of free trial.

Customer feedback like yours is very important in helping us continue to improve the experience of using our digital video service. I've forwarded your message to our Amazon Video development team for consideration as we make future improvements.

We're constantly working to improve our catalogue to make sure that Prime members have access to the best selection of movies and TV shows possible.

I hope you understand our limitations in this regard, as we always want to provide you the best service and it wasn't our intention to disappoint you."