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4k Fire TV stick - PLEASE READ OP BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS

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  • #52
    NyOmnishambles
    Registered Users Posts: 897 ✭✭✭NyOmnishambles


    NyOmnishambles wrote: »
    A few options have been mentioned above, another I have used is to install Kodi, it works just fine for that and other purposes

    I will throw up a link to a tutorial later as it has a handy method of side loading apps

    But Plex mentioned above is a very good option

    As mentioned earlier

    An easy method to get Kodi on the firestick

    https://troypoint.com/how-to-install-kodi-on-fire-tv/


  • #53
    mailburner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,923 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Why bother when this does the same thing ?
    I have the nvidia shield and the 4k stick and there’s feck all difference tbh

    agreed

    I have both also


  • #54
    2PLUS2EQUALS10
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭2PLUS2EQUALS10


    Had the 4K stick months it’s never let me down!

    It also works well if you open it up to it’s full potential, if you know what I mean.


  • #55
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    This is by far the easiest way to side load any app you want onto the firestick/firetv. You just install what you want on your phone and then use this app to push it to the firestick. Takes 10 seconds to do with any app after the initial setup which is easy.
    If you need help setting it up, just consult youtube.

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.koni.appstofiretv&hl=en_IE


  • #56
    fawlty towers
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭fawlty towers


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    For anyone on the fence, these are fantastic. They've revolutionized my TV viewing. You can use them for the following:

    Netflix
    Prime Video
    BBC iPlayer
    Channel 4 player
    Channel 5 player
    ITV player
    YouTube

    Obviously some of the above will require a VPN to access but that's easy to setup and use. I haven't used my Chromecast in a very long time.

    If you don't mind me asking. What VPN are you using


  • #57
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    fawlty towers wrote: »
    If you don't mind me asking. What VPN are you using


    Getflix https://www.getflix.com.au/ Will get you all of the above without need for VPN. Express VPN is still the best but also one of the most expensive

    I have Getflix setup on my router so any device on my WiFi can get Disney plus, US Netflix, Hulu, Iplayer, Prime Video , UK Now TV etc. Been using it two years now without fail


  • #58
    holidaysong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 401 ✭✭holidaysong


    I cannot install BBC iplayer, ITV hub, etc. from the app store on my Firestick even with a UK VPN.

    Is this normal and requires just having to side load these from APK version?


  • #59
    _John C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭_John C


    holidaysong wrote: »
    I cannot install BBC iplayer, ITV hub, etc. from the app store on my Firestick even with a UK VPN.

    Is this normal and requires just having to side load these from APK version?

    Set you default amazon address to a uk address. Set your device location to the uk. Both of these settings can be found in your amazon account through a web browser. Reboot firestick. Then the uk apps will be available. Download whatever apps you want (BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, My5, UKTV Play). Change back the amazon address and device location. Your done. The apps you downloaded will always be available to you later without changing these settings again, even if you buy more firesticks, youll be able to download the uk apps without changing address and location settings as they will be added to your amazon account for easy downloading whenever you need to.

    Pity RTE and VM wont release their apps for download through the amazon app store. Would be so much easier.


  • #60
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    holidaysong wrote: »
    I cannot install BBC iplayer, ITV hub, etc. from the app store on my Firestick even with a UK VPN.

    Is this normal and requires just having to side load these from APK version?

    Install them to your phone and then use apps2fire to send them to the stick.


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  • #61
    _John C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭_John C


    McMurphy wrote: »
    Install them to your phone and then use apps2fire to send them to the stick.

    Better to use versions from the amazon app store as there for Android TV which works without the need to use pointers. And they will also receive updates as needed. And once downloaded to your amazon account, you can reinstall whenever you want .


  • #62
    msmx5
    Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭msmx5


    PeterDuggan wrote: »
    Can this stick play movies stored on a networked pc? Do it have Kodi? Thanks.

    I use Kodi mainly for streaming live tv from my Saorview/DVBt TVHeadend Server in the attic and I find that for some reason the 4k Firestick, while being more responsive, quicker to switch through apps and having the very handy volume button is not as good as the older model at streaming DVBt saorview streams over my home LAN. I'm surprised at this as its a very nice and well spec's device.

    Occasionally I get a greenscreen with just audio or nothing at all, but can still access the GUI. I often get audio lag on live tv, decoding pixelation and occasionally the stick freezes completely requiring restart - I didn't have these issues on the older firestick although it wasn't as responsive and remote lacked the volume button / mic. kodi, Hardware acceleration settings are the same as the previous version. Would be curious if anyone else come across the similar issues?


  • #63
    _John C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭_John C


    I use the "Dream Player" app on the firestick to stream Saorview/satellite channels from an enigma 2 box. Works well. Can watch recordings from the box also through the Dream Player app.
    I was using raspberry pi 3's with kodi installed for this but I find Dream Player on the 4K firestick way better.


  • #64
    PeterDuggan
    Registered Users Posts: 880 ✭✭✭PeterDuggan


    Thanks msmx5 but I meant can the stick play movie files stored on a network pc? I'd be curious to know if you've any experience of this. (I gather Plex can do it but Plex won't work on my pc.)


  • #65
    matzen
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭matzen


    PeterDuggan wrote: »
    Thanks msmx5 but I meant can the stick play movie files stored on a network pc? I'd be curious to know if you've any experience of this. (I gather Plex can do it but Plex won't work on my pc.)
    It can. I use Kodi for that


  • #66
    _John C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭_John C


    PeterDuggan wrote: »
    Thanks msmx5 but I meant can the stick play movie files stored on a network pc? I'd be curious to know if you've any experience of this. (I gather Plex can do it but Plex won't work on my pc.)
    Yes . Ive got Kodi installed on my 4k firestick and I can stream movies from my NAS. Works great. It has replaced my old WDTV media player.


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  • #67
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    Are the firesticks wifi only or can you get a network cable to work with them? If you have high quality broadband I know this is not an issue, but for some who need to stretch the best from their broadband, it is.


  • #68
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Troy McClure wrote: »
    Are the firesticks wifi only or can you get a network cable to work with them? If you have high quality broadband I know this is not an issue, but for some who need to stretch the best from their broadband, it is.

    You can:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=fire+stick+network+adapter&crid=2H2F7RMS2OTCM&sprefix=firestick+net%2Caps%2C140&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_13


  • #69
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    Thanks for that. They kinda all look a bit different which in itself is confusing. I have no idea what is the difference between them and which to buy!


  • #70
    _John C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭_John C


    Troy McClure wrote: »
    Thanks for that. They kinda all look a bit different which in itself is confusing. I have no idea what is the difference between them and which to buy!

    I use these ones. Ive got 3 and they work perfect.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01LXP5TXI/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1


  • #71
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    That said where are these on amazon for £35 ?


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  • #72
    _John C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭_John C


    Troy McClure wrote: »
    That said where are these on amazon for £35 ?

    That was a month ago . No deals on firesticks at the moment.


  • #73
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    Darn!!


  • #74
    lenoude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭lenoude


    The sticks seem to be reduced to £34.99. It may be just a Prime offer, I'm not sure.

    Finally took the plunge after reading the thread


  • #75
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,307 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Fire sticks are back down in price on Amazon. £30 for the standard version and £35 for the 4k one.


  • #76
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    muffler wrote:
    Fire sticks are back down in price on Amazon. £30 for the standard version and £35 for the 4k one.


    I don't understand anyone buying the regular one & only saving 5 pounds.


  • #77
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,307 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    I don't understand anyone buying the regular one & only saving 5 pounds.
    Dont know a pile about them myself but I have read and heard lots of people saying the 4k stick is the bees knees. So you are right in saying it would be stupid not to pay the £5 extra for a better product.


  • #78
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,255 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    msmx5 wrote: »
    I use Kodi mainly for streaming live tv from my Saorview/DVBt TVHeadend Server in the attic and I find that for some reason the 4k Firestick, while being more responsive, quicker to switch through apps and having the very handy volume button is not as good as the older model at streaming DVBt saorview streams over my home LAN. I'm surprised at this as its a very nice and well spec's device.

    Occasionally I get a greenscreen with just audio or nothing at all, but can still access the GUI. I often get audio lag on live tv, decoding pixelation and occasionally the stick freezes completely requiring restart - I didn't have these issues on the older firestick although it wasn't as responsive and remote lacked the volume button / mic. kodi, Hardware acceleration settings are the same as the previous version. Would be curious if anyone else come across the similar issues?

    There's a issue with interlaced video on the 4k sticks.

    Plenty of comments on github about it


  • #79
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    muffler wrote:
    Dont know a pile about them myself but I have read and heard lots of people saying the 4k stick is the bees knees. So you are right in saying it would be stupid not to pay the £5 extra for a better product.


    It's the latest generation stick. Apart from it probably having faster memory etc it will have a longer life. They will update the software for longer with this model. They no longer support the early versions. All of this & it is 4k. If you don't have a 4k tv now, you might have one next year or the year after. The difference between the two sticks is well worth the extra 5 pounds


  • #80
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Go for the 4k, it's amazing compared to the older one (have both), the old one's good too.

    No video issues on mine, have viewed 4k movie etc.
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  • #81
    WeleaseWoderick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,445 ✭✭✭WeleaseWoderick


    Got a 4k stick at Christmas to replace one of the original sticks and it is infinitely better to use! Really fast and no issue with streaming 4k content over my wifi.

    Really easy to sideload apps not available on the Amazon store too.

    I've just bought a second one at this price to replace a Mi Box that I have.


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  • #82
    tommycahir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    Has anyone here replaced the standard launcher on a 4k firestick?

    The amount of bloat on there is nuts if you just want to use 2 or 3 apps such as plex, dreamplayer etc.


  • #83
    Danmj
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭Danmj


    Use DISCOUNT5 for extra £5 pound off


  • #84
    tommycahir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    Danmj wrote: »
    Use DISCOUNT5 for extra £5 pound off

    Doesn't seem to work for me


  • #85
    ablelocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,798 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    discount didn't work for me either. forgot this needed addresspal too. you'd think at this stage they'd ship direct to ireland...


  • #86
    Danmj
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭Danmj


    Sorry its MYDISCOUNT5, worked for me


  • #87
    tommycahir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    nope still doesn't work for me :(
    must be account specific


  • #88
    lukeeman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭lukeeman


    Danmj wrote: »
    Sorry its MYDISCOUNT5, worked for me

    Thanks for code, worked perfect


  • #89
    _John C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭_John C


    Back down to £34.99
    Use code MYDISCOUNT5
    Select free postage

    Works out at €34.92 + €3.99 AddressPal


  • #90
    Jofspring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭Jofspring


    lukeeman wrote: »
    Thanks for code, worked perfect

    Code worked for me too. €35 for the 4k stick.


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  • #91
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,109 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    ITV PLayer works for OnDemand content without a VPN for me (no live streams).
    Channel 4 Player and 5 player the same.

    Prime Video works for all Amazon-own content.
    Likewise with Netflix. You get the Irish version.

    BBC iPlayer generally is Geo-blocked.

    A VPN isn't really needed unless you're desperate for BBC or the live streams from ITV.


  • #92
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,577 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    ITV PLayer works for OnDemand content without a VPN for me (no live streams).
    Channel 4 Player and 5 player the same.

    Prime Video works for all Amazon-own content.
    Likewise with Netflix. You get the Irish version.

    BBC iPlayer generally is Geo-blocked.

    A VPN isn't really needed unless you're desperate for BBC or the live streams from ITV.
    Only C4 works for me without vpn


  • #93
    MarkY91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,068 ✭✭✭MarkY91


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    ITV PLayer works for OnDemand content without a VPN for me (no live streams).
    Channel 4 Player and 5 player the same.

    Prime Video works for all Amazon-own content.
    Likewise with Netflix. You get the Irish version.

    BBC iPlayer generally is Geo-blocked.

    A VPN isn't really needed unless you're desperate for BBC or the live streams from ITV.

    Cough IPTV cough........


  • #94
    Marhay70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭Marhay70


    MarkY91 wrote: »
    Cough IPTV cough........

    Cough, if you're lucky enough to find one that's not a scam, cough


  • #95
    bladespin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Marhay70 wrote: »
    Cough, if you're lucky enough to find one that's not a scam, cough

    There are many good ones out there, trick is to find feedback from users, no service is perfect but it's the ones who respond fast etc.
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  • #96
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    It says does not deliver to Ireland ? Am I missing something?


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  • #97
    septictank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭septictank


    Troy McClure wrote: »
    It says does not deliver to Ireland ? Am I missing something?

    Parcel Motel or similar.


  • #98
    ablelocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,798 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    MarkY91 wrote: »
    Cough IPTV cough........
    Marhay70 wrote: »
    Cough, if you're lucky enough to find one that's not a scam, cough

    coronavirus testers report immediately, coughs detected in BA


  • #99
    matzen
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭matzen


    Roku Premiere down to £29.98 on Amazon UK. Great alternative to the Fire Stick.


  • #100
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    matzen wrote:
    Roku Premiere down to £29.98 on Amazon UK. Great alternative to the Fire Stick.

    Is it harder to sideload apps and use VPN? I have a Now TV stick and it seems limited in the amounts of apps


  • #101
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Does a firestick allow you to cast from your phone to the tv?


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