Amazon Fire TV £49 with Prime

mrcheez · 05-09-2014 02:36PM

GaryCocs wrote: »

As a straightforward android box without love film and prime instant it's a great bargain IMO.

Would XBMC allow access to play content off a drive connected to the USB, or is this still restricted?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732151

uck51js9zml2yt · 05-09-2014 02:41PM

I've been able to watch prime films via a vpn without any issue.

mcw92 · 05-09-2014 04:24PM

mrcheez wrote: »

Would XBMC allow access to play content off a drive connected to the USB, or is this still restricted?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732151

Same thing that is putting me off buying one.
But don't think it can access the USB HD yet.
Once it does, i'm sold and will defo buy one.

AlanS181824 · 05-09-2014 04:46PM

Would this be of any actual use in ROI?

randombar · 07-09-2014 10:04AM

AlanS181824 wrote: »

Would this be of any actual use in ROI?

There's an App that you can put on it XBMC that is fantastic.

AlanS181824 · 07-09-2014 05:09PM

GaryCocs wrote: »

There's an App that you can put on it XBMC that is fantastic.

Can you not get an XMBC box for cheaper than that?

What's the use?

mik_da_man · 07-09-2014 07:23PM

AlanS181824 wrote: »

Can you not get an XMBC box for cheaper than that?

What's the use?

Yes you can, but might not run XBMC as well as this.
I have had it on a few things now (PI, TV Stick, ATV2, OUYA) and the OUYA is the only one I'd rate, and the fire is meant to run it as good as the OUYA

Mandzhalas · 10-09-2014 09:58PM

well, any use of it here?

ChuckProphet · 12-09-2014 02:04PM

can u even buy this yet?

Pre-order now to reserve your Amazon Fire TV.
Orders are prioritised on a first-come, first-served basis. Amazon Fire TV will be released on 23 October 2014.

moodrater · 12-09-2014 04:38PM

MrStuffins wrote: »

Does this do much that I can't do with my Chromecast?

Ethernet for high bitrate video, USB for storage, keyboards etc, doesn't require another device to operate, nice remote. Hopefully they will hack the crap out of this and it will be the best xbmc box ever.

uck51js9zml2yt · 12-09-2014 06:51PM

Is the discount over? Showing at 79 at checkout

groom · 30-10-2014 11:36AM

Did anyone get one?

Best XBMC device I've used.

If you're getting one but haven't turned it on yet and want to retain root permissions have a read of this. Too late for me unfortunately but you can still hack it plenty without root

boardie100 · 30-10-2014 11:39AM

so this is a normal android box?... can i put rte player, bbc iplayer etc on it?

groom · 30-10-2014 12:07PM

boardie100 wrote: »

so this is a normal android box?... can i put rte player, bbc iplayer etc on it?

Depends on your definition of normal but probably not.
It's quite locked down and the recent firmware updates are blocking root access. I believe USB access is possible without root but haven't tried yet. If you're not interested in the subscription services offered then the Amazon launcher is a nuisance and sideloaded apps a fair few clicks away with some hacking

So far I've installed XBMC through ADB and sideloaded a couple of utility apps like es explorer and Llama. I'm pretty sure both RTE Player and iPlayer can be sideloaded but haven't tried.

What I like about it is

XBMC is very smooth.

The FTV slips snugly between my TV and it's mount up on the wall with no cables visible.

The excellent little remote works perfectly without needing line of sight to the FTV because it's now hidden behind the TV.

It is very quiet.

I can leave XBMC and my TV on and both will go to sleep after the set period of inactivity.

podge3 · 30-10-2014 12:17PM

groom wrote: »

If you're getting one but haven't turned it on yet and want to retain root permissions have a read of this. Too late for me unfortunately but you can still hack it plenty without root

The UK FTVs are shipping with the newer unrootable firmware so no point in trying to block the update.

Really excellent box overall, especially if purchased for £50. Use this Windows app to take the hardwork out of sideloading etc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2736774

Sideload the Amazon Appstore for get a grid display of all your installed apps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/easy-to-access-apps-t2921479

Install TVMC for a pre-configured XBMC: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/release-tvmc-custom-build-xbmc-android-t2904899

Kleine Hundin · 30-10-2014 12:19PM

One advantage of the Fire Box is that apps from the official different amazon stores can be all accessed together. Look at eyeondemand for more info on install apps from different regions.

Also Amazon.com had an announced a fire stick a slim down version of Fire Box TV for 19 $ two day offer for US prime customers. Sold out now. But I look forward to it coming to europe.

groom · 30-10-2014 12:30PM

podge3 wrote: »

Sideload the Amazon Appstore for get a grid display of all your installed apps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/easy-to-access-apps-t2921479

I was just reading your thread XDA

Was thinking Podge was going to be a Boardsie

podge3 · 30-10-2014 12:31PM

groom wrote: »

I was just reading your thread XDA Was thinking Podge was going to be a Boardsie

Who else would he be?

Amazon Fire TV £49 with Prime

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