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Firestick general discussion thread

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  • #272
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,163 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Anyones standard (non 4K) slowing down? Mines really dragging its heels of late.


  • #273
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,542 ✭✭✭bassy


    ED E wrote: »
    Anyones standard (non 4K) slowing down? Mines really dragging its heels of late.

    Ye had that issue yesterday


  • #274
    Locoparentis
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Locoparentis


    Just got Nordvpn for the month as I got a new fire stick is there a way I can get it to work with Netflix USA I have tried a couple different servers on the Nord app I downloaded on the fire stick but having no joy. Is there a way around this or should I seek an alternative Vpn at the end of the month.


  • #275
    FanadMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    reni10 wrote: »
    Did anyone actually get a PM for the setup?

    A week later I'd like to ask if anyone got a PM/DM with info about the setup? Because I didn't and it looks like a few others didn't either.


  • #276
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 28,779 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    FanadMan wrote:
    A week later I'd like to ask if anyone got a PM/DM with info about the setup? Because I didn't and it looks like a few others didn't either.


    Not sure anyone has


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  • #277
    Nigzcurran
    Registered Users Posts: 2,672 ✭✭✭Nigzcurran


    FanadMan wrote: »
    A week later I'd like to ask if anyone got a PM/DM with info about the setup? Because I didn't and it looks like a few others didn't either.

    It’s just an iptv app, google is your friend


  • #278
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    I upgraded to the 4k stick so much quicker.

    Wolf launcher is nice..


  • #279
    mossie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭mossie


    Locoparentis wrote: »
    Just got Nordvpn for the month as I got a new fire stick is there a way I can get it to work with Netflix USA I have tried a couple different servers on the Nord app I downloaded on the fire stick but having no joy. Is there a way around this or should I seek an alternative Vpn at the end of the month.

    Nord VPN works fine for me when Netflix USA. Haven't even had to change servers.


  • #280
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,862 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    I was planning on getting a freesat dish and box for my new bedroom but tbh for the small amount of TV I watch these days Mobdro on the 4k stick has been so good recently I don't think I'll bother, it's pretty much flawless, sd rather than HD though.


  • #281
    avud
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭avud


    mossie wrote: »
    Nord VPN works fine for me when Netflix USA. Haven't even had to change servers.

    Try to clear cache and force stop then reinstall on the Netflix app especially if you are switching off the vpn. I have express vpn and it works. You can get a free 7 day trial on it at present.


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  • #282
    avud
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭avud


    Thargor wrote: »
    I was planning on getting a freesat dish and box for my new bedroom but tbh for the small amount of TV I watch these days Mobdro on the 4k stick has been so good recently I don't think I'll bother, it's pretty much flawless, sd rather than HD though.


    Try to clear cache and force stop then reinstall on the Netflix app especially if you are switching off the vpn. I have express vpn and it works. You can get a free 7 day trial on it at present.


  • #283
    avud
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭avud


    avud wrote: »
    Try to clear cache and force stop then reinstall on the Netflix app especially if you are switching off the vpn. I have express vpn and it works. You can get a free 7 day trial on it at present.

    Wrong link.. apologies


  • #284
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,612 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    I think I'll buy one. Sounds like a clever gadget


  • #285
    Masala
    Registered Users Posts: 3,462 ✭✭✭Masala


    I see they back in Argos again. There is a €36 and a €48 version... seems to be the Alexa functions to be the difference.


  • #286
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,542 ✭✭✭bassy


    Masala wrote: »
    I see they back in Argos again. There is a €36 and a €48 version... seems to be the Alexa functions to be the difference.

    Might be cheaper in Argos come black Friday,I bought one in Argos for 24 euro last black Friday


  • #287
    py2006
    Registered Users Posts: 9,847 ✭✭✭py2006


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    I think I'll buy one. Sounds like a clever gadget

    Isn't it just for making a non smart tv, smart? As in netflix etc


  • #288
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,542 ✭✭✭bassy


    py2006 wrote: »
    Isn't it just for making a non smart tv, smart? As in netflix etc

    Nope you can watch a lot on it like latest movies tv series,tv channels etc great piece of kit.


  • #289
    kippy
    Registered Users Posts: 18,381 ✭✭✭✭kippy


    py2006 wrote: »
    Isn't it just for making a non smart tv, smart? As in netflix etc

    It depends on what type of smart TV you are talking about but yes, on thing it does is bring smart features to a traditionally non smart TV.
    It also brings Android OS features to smart TVs that don't have Android OS on then and as such might be limited to the apps you can install on them.

    It's also portable.


  • #290
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,760 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    kippy wrote: »
    It depends on what type of smart TV you are talking about but yes, on thing it does is bring smart features to a traditionally non smart TV.
    It also brings Android OS features to smart TVs that don't have Android OS on then and as such might be limited to the apps you can install on them.

    It's also portable.

    *cough*iptv*cough*


  • #291
    Locoparentis
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Locoparentis


    avud wrote: »
    Try to clear cache and force stop then reinstall on the Netflix app especially if you are switching off the vpn. I have express vpn and it works. You can get a free 7 day trial on it at present.

    Tried that no joy still not connecting to Netflix USA has anyone had any luck with Nord Vpn and Netflix USA on the fire stick if so is there a certain way of setting it up or something I am missing I had read that there does seem to be an issue with the fire stick and Nord connecting to Netflix USA unfortunately this was after I purchased it for the month.


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  • #292
    dinneenp
    Registered Users Posts: 8,099 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Hi,
    During initial setup I didn't get volume control set up. Is it possible to do now without having to reset the Firestick please?
    Thanks,
    Pa


  • #293
    mossie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭mossie


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Hi,
    During initial setup I didn't get volume control set up. Is it possible to do now without having to reset the Firestick please?
    Thanks,
    Pa

    Go to settings and equipment control. You can set up TV and/or audio setup there


  • #294
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,679 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Got the 4k version on prime day as back up device.

    Was adding apps but can't seem to get the play store added.

    Tried searching online but no joy.

    Anyway of loading it on firestick.

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



  • #295
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,803 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Irish Gunner wrote: »
    Got the 4k version on prime day as back up device.

    Was adding apps but can't seem to get the play store added.

    Tried searching online but no joy.

    Anyway of loading it on firestick.
    Google "Troypoint" and have a read


  • #296
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,679 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    muffler wrote: »
    Google "Troypoint" and have a read

    Thanks yes I can install Aptoide just was wondering if Play store could be installed. I use TVImate etc and just wondering if Aptoide updates apps similar to Play store

    Just using it as back up and for second TV and when I can go visit friends :confused:

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



  • #297
    avud
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭avud


    Locoparentis wrote: »
    Tried that no joy still not connecting to Netflix USA has anyone had any luck with Nord Vpn and Netflix USA on the fire stick if so is there a certain way of setting it up or something I am missing I had read that there does seem to be an issue with the fire stick and Nord connecting to Netflix USA unfortunately this was after I purchased it for the month.

    Netflix have a very good vpn block in place,
    I've had a few vpn's myself and from the ones I have had i only found express vpn successful.


  • #298
    Leonita
    Registered Users Posts: 339 ✭✭Leonita


    Is anybody else having problems with All4? I've uninstalled and reinstalled and all I'm getting is that the programme is not available in my location or something along those lines. TIA


  • #299
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,803 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Irish Gunner wrote: »
    Thanks yes I can install Aptoide just was wondering if Play store could be installed. I use TVImate etc and just wondering if Aptoide updates apps similar to Play store

    Just using it as back up and for second TV and when I can go visit friends :confused:
    Im sure the details on how to install the play store are on the Troypoint website but in any event a quick online search throws up lots of details


    .


  • #300
    loyatemu
    Registered Users Posts: 14,708 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    is there any way to get prime video working with an Irish amazon account? I tried loading the app from Aptoide as suggested further up the thread but it wouldn't install as there's already a prime video app on the stick, but that's tied to the dummy UK account I have the stick registered to (so I can download the iPlayer etc). The prime account is on my wife's email, I'd rather not re-register the stick entirely.


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  • #301
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 28,779 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    was checking out a firestick last night, fully loaded, well impressed


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