Firestick general discussion thread

tipperaryboy · 28-04-2021 12:15PM

I have echo linked to firestick for some reason “turn on tv” commands have stopped working, nothing happens would it be something to do with the update? Have unlinked/relinked to no avail

clickhere · 28-04-2021 12:31PM

batistuta9 wrote: »

there was problems a few weeks ago but it's back working fine now.

This is the one I've installed
https://aapks.com/apk/rte-rte/version/42841347/

I'm just seeing this now and just checked it. All back working great again. It's brilliant with no adds either. Thanks.

_John C · 03-05-2021 06:03PM

VirginMedia player now on the firestick appstore. Now time for RTE to get the finger out.

Trevord · 04-05-2021 01:45PM

Be careful what you wish for. I would rather the ad free version of RTE player we have ahead of any official firestick version with ads.

Atlantic Dawn · 07-05-2021 08:02PM

Got NowTV to work...
Deleted NowTV
Went on UK VPN
Downloaded NowTV
Launched and logged in to NowTV while on UK VPN
Worked fine
Went Off VPN
Rebooted NowTV
Launched NowTV and works fine now.

smodgley · 10-05-2021 09:53AM

Is it possible to get My5 onto Fire stick,if so how-tia

_John C · 10-05-2021 09:58AM

Change your amazon address to UK. Then on the firestick sync your account. My5 will be available to install . Change back your address ðŸ‘

You will need a VPN to watch it though.

smodgley · 10-05-2021 10:26AM

_John C wrote: »

Change your amazon address to UK. Then on the firestick sync your account. My5 will be available to install . Change back your address ðŸ‘

You will need a VPN to watch it though.

Ah ok Thanks for your help

Boxcar_Willie · 10-05-2021 10:32AM

Trying to set up a new Firestick Lite ....
Connected WiFi
Linked Amazon account but after this it’s sticking on the Prime Video sign up page.
I’m clicking on continue but it’s completely unresponsive and can’t move beyond this point.
I’ve rebooted , left in on for 30 mins , even tried the phone app but not getting past this point.
Has anyone else come across this ?

FileNotFound · 10-05-2021 10:32AM

smodgley wrote: »

Ah ok Thanks for your help

Log into Amazon.co.uk - Account - Devices & Content - Preferences - Change address to a UK one (Pick a well know dept store so you have valid phone number etc.)

The de register device

Restart and re register on startup - UK apps now visible.

_John C · 10-05-2021 10:34AM

FileNotFound wrote: »

Log into Amazon.co.uk - Account - Devices & Content - Preferences - Change address to a UK one (Pick a well know dept store so you have valid phone number etc.)

The de register device

Restart and re register on startup - UK apps now visible.

I never needed to de register device.

_John C · 10-05-2021 10:37AM

I'd also recommend changing account to US. Sync firestick. Download Roku, Crackle, Pluto tv, Tubi TV.

Change back address, Sync firestick.

VPN also needed for these apps

realdanbreen · 10-05-2021 12:17PM

What's a VPN?

_John C · 10-05-2021 12:22PM

realdanbreen wrote: »

What's a VPN?

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058088307/1/#post113781392

Most official tv streaming services e.g. itv hub, My5 will only work for you if your located in their region e.g. UK.

VPN apps present your firestick to the service as been located wherever you want it to.

If you want to watch streaming services that are geolocked just for the uk; you set your vpn app to a UK server location.
If you want to watch streaming services that are geolocked just for the US ; you set your vpn app to a US server location.

FileNotFound · 10-05-2021 12:49PM

_John C wrote: »

I never needed to de register device.

Previously I have not had to but literally put BBC I player and ITV hub on my cube yesterday and had to deregister to get the UK app store to show.

Maybe a post brexit change that has finally been implemented?

FileNotFound · 10-05-2021 12:51PM

realdanbreen wrote: »

What's a VPN?

An app that fools the firestick into thinking you are in another country of your choice.

Pretty simple - turn on and turn off systems.

boardtc · 12-05-2021 03:27PM

What app would ye recommend watching the May 22nd Glastonbury 5 hour stream (€23) on?
https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/set-times-new-acts-added-for-live-at-worthy-farm-livestream/

IrlJidel · 13-05-2021 12:17AM

boardtc wrote: »

What app would ye recommend watching the May 22nd Glastonbury 5 hour stream (€23) on?
https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/set-times-new-acts-added-for-live-at-worthy-farm-livestream/

Would it work just using the Silk browser? Also don't forget to put your lidl pop-up tent in the living room, wear your docs and charge everyone in room 10Euro each for a burger so you can all have an authentic experience :-)

tomzolo · 13-05-2021 12:24AM

Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

_John C · 13-05-2021 12:30AM

tomzolo wrote: »

Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

I have 6 firesticks. Much cheaper then 6 laptops. Also, my 4 year old daughter finds it much easier to use a firestick then a laptop.

FileNotFound · 13-05-2021 01:36AM

tomzolo wrote: »

Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

You're just failing to properly utilise the fire stick.

Can't blame the device for the humans failings.

They are pretty good, actually very good for the price paid.

Lujan · 13-05-2021 07:56AM

tomzolo wrote: »

Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

I have used numerous android boxes and have now replaced them all with firesticks. So easy to use that my 5 year old can use it.
My in laws tried an android box and found it hard to use. I got them a firestick and they love it.

Aside from having to unplug them maybe once a month and having to do the odd clearing of cache I have found the firestick to be very reliable

Its also messy looking to have a laptop out and open beside the TV so you can stream. I used to do it years (before I knew about android boxes) ago and hated it

lapua20grain · 13-05-2021 08:25AM

tomzolo wrote: »

Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

Have 3 of them in the house great piece of kit of you know how to use them, my wife is the ultimate technophobe and can use it no problem I think you just need to give one a proper go

Phil.x · 13-05-2021 08:42AM

How would the fire stick compare to a minix neo uh9 does anyone know.

FileNotFound · 13-05-2021 08:58AM

Phil.x wrote: »

How would the fire stick compare to a minix neo uh9 does anyone know.

Depends on the firestick model of course.

4k superior - also depends on what your wanting it for.

Sideload on firestick means you can add most apps you may need for media streaming.

Hurrache · 13-05-2021 09:06AM

tomzolo wrote: »

Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

There's nothing correct about that statement.

Trevord · 13-05-2021 10:27AM

tomzolo wrote: »

Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

NO! people were doing that back in 2010.

Amazon have been selling firesticks for as little as £30 over the last year. They are a very good product.

TheDriver · 13-05-2021 10:32AM

tomzolo wrote: »

Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

"simply just stream it" sums up our firesticks

FileNotFound · 13-05-2021 10:45AM

TheDriver wrote: »

"simply just stream it" sums up our firesticks

Firesticks are really only limited by their users.

Almost never turn a laptop on these days - no need. They are being made redundant.

Maybe the poster was trying a windup - finding streams on the laptop is so much harder than smart sticks

Monokne · 13-05-2021 08:34PM

tomzolo wrote: »

Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

This is such an extraordinarily bad take.

Don't waste 30 euro on a firestick. Spend 10 times that or more on a laptop.

Oh right.

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