Firestick general discussion thread

b481 · 10-10-2020 7:11pm

thinking of buying the lite, what won't work in Ireland that would in the UK?

Movie Maestro · 11-10-2020 12:29pm

Would also appreciate a DM please as my older in-laws aren't techie at all

bassy · 11-10-2020 12:34pm

May I please get a pm also thanks........

druss · 11-10-2020 1:00pm

chuck eastwood wrote: »

I'll DM you in the morning with the set up we use

I'd be interested in a PM also.

Entonces · 11-10-2020 4:51pm

druss wrote: »

I'd be interested in a PM also.

Also would like the pm please

reni10 · 11-10-2020 7:06pm

Did anyone actually get a PM for the setup?

bassy · 11-10-2020 7:21pm

Nigzcurran · 11-10-2020 8:20pm

Lads just google iptv suppliers and contact them, they’ll give you any instructions or help you need, it’s basically just installing an app through downloader and away you go

bassy · 11-10-2020 8:21pm

Nigzcurran wrote: »

Lads just google iptv suppliers and contact them, they’ll give you any instructions or help you need, it’s basically just installing an app through downloader and away you go

do you need a vpn with iptv provider?.

Boxcar_Willie · 11-10-2020 8:53pm

Has anyone had any success installing SkyGo ?

Nigzcurran · 11-10-2020 8:54pm

bassy wrote: »

do you need a vpn with iptv provider?.

Some suppliers recommend using them but the majority don’t. I find they slow down your internet connection too much anyway to be honest unless you pay for a decent vpn. A lot of the free ones are useless

bassy · 11-10-2020 8:58pm

Nigzcurran wrote: »

Some suppliers recommend using them but the majority don’t. I find they slow down your internet connection too much anyway to be honest unless you pay for a decent vpn. A lot of the free ones are useless

iptv providers have told uk customers the need a vpn because of the crack that went on 2 weeks ago with premier league clampdown,that might effect ireland to?.

Nigzcurran · 11-10-2020 9:03pm

bassy wrote: »

iptv providers have told uk customers the need a vpn because of the crack that went on 2 weeks ago with premier league clampdown,that might effect ireland to?.

Yeah that affected Ireland as well, think they managed to get a court order last year that let them block certain ips but one supplier I know of have just bought up a load of American ips to use that aren’t subject to the block and are back up and running now with no vpn needed

bassy · 11-10-2020 9:05pm

Nigzcurran wrote: »

Yeah that affected Ireland as well, think they managed to get a court order last year that let them block certain ips but one supplier I know of have just bought up a load of American ips to use that aren’t subject to the block and are back up and running now with no vpn needed

can,t say any more on the thread as we would be going down a breach on here

Nigzcurran · 11-10-2020 9:06pm

bassy wrote: »

can,t say any more on the thread as we would be going down a breach on here

Yep true sorry sometimes forget which forum im on!

bassy · 11-10-2020 9:07pm

Nigzcurran wrote: »

Yep true sorry sometimes forget which forum im on!

haha

:D

nihicib2 · 13-10-2020 2:54pm

Excuse my technology thickness, but what is the best firestick to buy on Amazon at the moment especially as they have prime deals on?

muffler · 13-10-2020 2:58pm

The 4k version but they are currently sold out. There is a waiting list though which will probably populate when more become available.

nihicib2 · 13-10-2020 3:20pm

muffler wrote: »

The 4k version but they are currently sold out. There is a waiting list though which will probably populate when more become available.

It became available at the 29.99 price so bought it, now just have to figure out to to use it, god help me

but1er · 13-10-2020 4:11pm

Post the 4k for some reason, god dam prime day. Anyone know can 6ou mirror everything from one firestick to another. Effort of downloading everything ðŸ˜‚

ED E · 13-10-2020 4:40pm

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

bassy · 13-10-2020 5:07pm

ED E wrote: »

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

Ye had that issue yesterday

Locoparentis · 18-10-2020 1:04am

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.

FanadMan · 18-10-2020 3:41am

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.

Wanderer78 · 18-10-2020 4:40am

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

Nigzcurran · 18-10-2020 9:56am

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

Lucas Hood · 18-10-2020 10:09am

I upgraded to the 4k stick so much quicker.

Wolf launcher is nice..

mossie · 18-10-2020 10:27am

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.

Thargor · 18-10-2020 10:45am

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.

avud · 18-10-2020 10:51am

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.

avud · 18-10-2020 10:53am

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.

avud · 18-10-2020 10:54am

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

Henry Ford III · 18-10-2020 11:00am

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

Masala · 18-10-2020 12:45pm

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.

bassy · 18-10-2020 1:53pm

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

py2006 · 18-10-2020 2:52pm

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

bassy · 18-10-2020 4:01pm

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.

kippy · 18-10-2020 4:48pm

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.

One More Toy · 18-10-2020 5:35pm

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*

Locoparentis · 19-10-2020 12:38am

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.

dinneenp · 19-10-2020 8:23am

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

mossie · 19-10-2020 8:26am

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

Irish Gunner · 20-10-2020 10:27am

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.

muffler · 20-10-2020 12:08pm

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

Irish Gunner · 21-10-2020 9:19am

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

avud · 21-10-2020 10:09am

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.

Leonita · 21-10-2020 10:29am

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

muffler · 21-10-2020 11:34am

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

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

.

loyatemu · 22-10-2020 1:24pm

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.

Wanderer78 · 22-10-2020 1:35pm

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

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