Clampdown on TV 'Dodgy Boxes'

I don't think a lot of people realise this, but as firesticks don't have an actual on/off button, then they are usually always on an "on" state unless either physically unplugged from their power source, whether that be via a wall socket or via the usb on the TV.

So the older the device the longer it's been running and has had its internal components operating and heated up.

i know they are binary, meaning they either work or they don't, but I've definitely 100% seen firesticks that become old and laggy to the point that even factory reset doesn't help much with them. I think once they pass a certain threshold they need to be condemned.

I don't think even Amazon are offering support for gen1 and gen2 now. Loads of apps (streaming) aren't compatible with the older software.

Its fair to say the clampdown is going great all the same, innit…..

Yip it's quite the bargain.

You contacted seller?

I'm having some trouble with my connection at the moment and looking for a workaround. I'm using the mytvonline3 app on both the box and my phone. I used to be able to watch channels on my phone when I was at work or out and about but with the new connection I can only watch my phone while I'm on my home wifi, the same as the box. It's a disaster. Seems my connection is locked to my wifi. That means I can't even bring it on holidays or anything.

Sounds like a ISP lock on your IPTV account, suppliers can lock it. It prevents you moving subs around. I've only ever seen a lock multi room accounts to prevent user using it in different "home".

It's mad that some suppliers have them blocked like that, I've used my stick while abroad numerous times without any issues.

They have it blocked to stop using "multi room" subs in different houses. My suppliers tells you about the block if going to purchase such a sub. And says you can't bring stick on holidays for example, but is clearly stated.

Yes someone i know had a reseller in waterford that was active for about 10 years his servers were shut down as far as I know

Probably more on them servers too

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Shutting down Paddy in Waterford shuts down Paddy's customers.

So Paddy's customers need to find a new supplier.

And there may not be many suppliers if they see that Paddy was shut down and ended up with a criminal record.

So Paddy's now former customers decide to get a Now TV sub because there is a good discount etc.

The majority of users are a mixture of not technical enough, not confident enough or not willing to go out and find a service provider themselves and set it up themselves.

They rely on Paddy.

Anyone used to having a decent IPTV package wont switch to Now TV unless its a last resort. Ive posted before what a good IPTV sub covers. I.E. everything from the mainstream packages / subscriptions and more. Just last night we watched Kung Fu Panda on Netflix. Then wanted to watch Kung Fu Panda 2. Not on Netflix. Prime Video wanted 3.99 to rent it 🤣. Fire up the IPTV and its there. Covered no matter what.