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Amazon 4K Fire Stick back down to £34.99

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  • #52
    kaerobe
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭kaerobe


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    I'm just after setting it up and getting it too. Did you get a solution to it?

    Geo-restrictions they say. My apologies for being clueless but everyone who has it working... are you using a VPN?

    I did, as above - talk to online chat. Tell them you are in the UK


  • #53
    andydurnin
    Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭andydurnin


    Can you install sky go on this? Would it work on this?


  • #54
    B_ecke_r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭B_ecke_r


    andydurnin wrote: »
    Can you install sky go on this? Would it work on this?

    dont see why not, would need to be the APK version of Sky Go though


  • #55
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    kaerobe wrote: »
    I did, as above - talk to online chat. Tell them you are in the UK

    I got talking to them last night and before I could say anything they said it wasn't available in Ireland due to geo-restrictions. I assume they know I'm in Ireland because everything gets sent here?

    Do I just outright claim to be based in the UK no matter what?


  • #56
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,680 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Sideloading the standalone version of the Prime Video app works. I've done it and it works fine with Prime Video Ireland.

    https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-amazon-prime-video-fire-tv-t3762965


  • #57
    mcgucc22
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭mcgucc22


    OmegaGene wrote:
    How did they know you were in Ireland ? The stick was sent to Northern Ireland tell them lies and say you live in the U.K. and get a vpn or smart dns and you’re sorted


    So you still need to use a VPN even if your location it set to the UK?. Probably a stupid question but I don't know much about these things!


  • #58
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    You'll need a VPN if you plan on doing anything questionable with these.


  • #59
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    So got talking to an agent last night and he said my marketplace was set to .com instead of .co.uk which is where the issue was.


  • #60
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,918 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    RossieMan wrote: »
    You'll need a VPN if you plan on doing anything questionable with these.

    Like watching Daniel and Majella.


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  • #61
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Grumpypants wrote:
    Like watching Daniel and Majella.


    You certainly don't want anyone knowing you'll be doing anything like this.


  • #62
    andydurnin
    Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭andydurnin


    Can you get ITV, BBC working on this or do you need a VPN?


  • #63
    kaerobe
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭kaerobe


    andydurnin wrote: »
    Can you get ITV, BBC working on this or do you need a VPN?

    vpn


  • #64
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Speaking of VPNs what are folks using on firesticks? any recommendations?
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  • #65
    purple hands
    Registered Users Posts: 1,070 ✭✭✭purple hands


    bladespin wrote: »
    Speaking of VPNs what are folks using on firesticks? any recommendations?

    Nord Vpn, 50% cashback available through quidco


  • #66
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 432 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    bladespin wrote: »
    Speaking of VPNs what are folks using on firesticks? any recommendations?
    IP Vanish , very easy to use with their App.


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  • #67
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    OmegaGene wrote:
    Getflix smart dns


    Just on this. Can you get US Netflix working on your fire stick? No matter what i do for it it's picking up I'm using a VPN. Works perfect on all other android and pcs. Just not the fire stick.


  • #68
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Getflix is useless for that.

    Express VPN works for me on my firestick.


  • #69
    torrevieja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    what Apps are people using Here ?


  • #70
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    I use youtube, Netflix, ESPN+, WWE network, & prime.


  • #71
    jc77
    Registered Users Posts: 552 ✭✭✭jc77


    purple hands wrote: »
    Nord Vpn, 50% cashback available through quidco

    Should I use a VPN to order from NordVPN? They apply 23% tax for Republic of Ireland


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  • #72
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭bladespin


    jc77 wrote: »
    Should I use a VPN to order from NordVPN? They apply 23% tax for Republic of Ireland

    I like your thinking!
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  • #73
    torrevieja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    Monokne wrote: »
    I use youtube, Netflix, ESPN+, WWE network, & prime.

    Are these free or are you charged?


  • #74
    TheDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,137 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    andydurnin wrote: »
    Can you install sky go on this? Would it work on this?

    Sky go isnt available as a standalone app on Firesticks afaik


  • #75
    TheDoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,137 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    torrevieja wrote: »
    what Apps are people using Here ?

    I don't have the 4k version of the stick, but it has entirely replaced my downloading and HTPC habbits.

    Don't want to like, get an infraction or anything. But worth googling what you can do with these

    FireStick has been my hub for entertainment for about 2 years now. While I've toyed with changing for an Nvidia Shield, at 1080p I just don't see any reason to change


  • #76
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,403 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    torrevieja wrote: »
    Are these free or are you charged?

    YouTube is free, you need to use the browser to get there right now, but standalone app is coming back thankfully. The rest are subscription services...


  • #77
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    dulpit wrote:
    YouTube is free, you need to use the browser to get there right now, but standalone app is coming back thankfully. The rest are subscription services...


    The browser is pretty good in fairness, it plays YouTube flawlessly and only takes 3-4 seconds to start up.


  • #78
    mjp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 999 ✭✭✭mjp


    Do you think this will reduce to £35 again anytime soon? On lookout for one but not in major rush for it. Looking to pick another one up for sister aswell.


  • #79
    ooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,250 ✭✭✭ooter


    torrevieja wrote: »
    what Apps are people using Here ?

    Stb emu, all 4, YouTube, titanium tv, Netflix.
    Bought one of these to replace a 1st Gen stick in the bedroom, already noticing a big difference.


  • #80
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    torrevieja wrote: »
    Are these free or are you charged?

    ESPN+, WWE Network, Netflix & Prime are all apps for which I have paid subscriptions.


  • #81
    UpintheAir1
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭UpintheAir1


    that's great value


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  • #82
    freeze4real
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,540 ✭✭✭freeze4real


    Does anyone stream live tv including sports using this?


  • #83
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    freeze4real wrote:
    Does anyone stream live tv including sports using this?


    Yes.


  • #84
    jc77
    Registered Users Posts: 552 ✭✭✭jc77


    Any idea how I can get Prime Video to work on Fire TV Stick? (I have Amazon Prime)


  • #85
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    jc77 wrote:
    Any idea how I can get Prime Video to work on Fire TV Stick? (I have Amazon Prime)


    Switch your location to the UK. You might need to contact Amazon and claim you're in the UK via Northern Ireland.


  • #86
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    RossieMan wrote: »
    Switch your location to the UK. You might need to contact Amazon and claim you're in the UK via Northern Ireland.

    Amazon Prime video works in ROI without pretending your in UK

    Just log into your Amazon account and away you go


  • #87
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,680 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    Amazon Prime video works in ROI without pretending your in UK

    Just log into your Amazon account and away you go

    Not with the Firestick which doesn't work with Prime Video Ireland. You need to either get Amazon to switch your account to the UK (which they may or may not do) or sideload the Android version of the Prime Video app.


  • #88
    jc77
    Registered Users Posts: 552 ✭✭✭jc77


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Not with the Firestick which doesn't work with Prime Video Ireland. You need to either get Amazon to switch your account to the UK (which they may or may not do) or sideload the Android version of the Prime Video app.

    Thanks, got onto Amazon & they sorted it out within a few minutes.


  • #89
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Not with the Firestick which doesn't work with Prime Video Ireland. You need to either get Amazon to switch your account to the UK (which they may or may not do) or sideload the Android version of the Prime Video app.

    That's weird mine works


  • #90
    lukeeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭lukeeman


    Regular firestick works in Ireland but not the 4k version you have to get Amazon to change your settings to uk


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  • #91
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,680 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    lukeeman wrote: »
    Regular firestick works in Ireland but not the 4k version you have to get Amazon to change your settings to uk

    Maybe this is true now with the latest firmware but it certainly wasn’t in the past. I have had every version of the fire stick and none of them worked with Prime Video ireland.


  • #92
    Glebee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,682 ✭✭✭Glebee


    lukeeman wrote: »
    Regular firestick works in Ireland but not the 4k version you have to get Amazon to change your settings to uk

    I got the regular version recently in the sale, did not bother with 4k. Prime does not work.


  • #93
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,304 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Back up to £50 now


  • #94
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Maybe this is true now with the latest firmware but it certainly wasn’t in the past. I have had every version of the fire stick and none of them worked with Prime Video ireland.

    2 minute call will sort it. You can do it yourself through AMAZON preferences IIRC


  • #95
    lukeeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭lukeeman


    Glebee wrote: »
    I got the regular version recently in the sale, did not bother with 4k. Prime does not work.

    I use parel motel as my address maybe thats the reason basic one worked.


  • #96
    Cerco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭Cerco


    muffler wrote: »
    Back up to £50 now

    Not a bargain alert any more.
    Maybe thread should be moved to Android Devices for future searches etc. , some useful information in the postings here for future purchasers.


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  • #97
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,918 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    dodzy wrote: »
    2 minute call will sort it. You can do it yourself through AMAZON preferences IIRC

    I tried via preferences but no jot all it did was kick everyone out of my amazon family coz we no longer lived in the same house.


  • #98
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    Glebee wrote: »
    I got the regular version recently in the sale, did not bother with 4k. Prime does not work.

    I sourced my firesticks from Amazon UK and parcel motel maybe thats why both mine worked


  • #99
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,918 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    2 mins on chat and they updated my region. All the content is working now. The 4K stick is such a step up from the old first gen. Great little device now.


  • #100
    WeleaseWoderick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭WeleaseWoderick


    Down to £39.99 today

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079QB9BD7/ref=gbps_tit_s-4_9a54_47b2e9b2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=0b4b69f2-ad70-44fa-b0c9-e70abca89a54&pf_rd_s=slot-4&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=K72HVW4V79A631Y675ZJ


  • #101
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    WeleaseWoderick wrote: »
    Down to £39.99 today

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079QB9BD7/ref=gbps_tit_s-4_9a54_47b2e9b2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=0b4b69f2-ad70-44fa-b0c9-e70abca89a54&pf_rd_s=slot-4&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=K72HVW4V79A631Y675ZJ


    Just seen that....


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