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Firestick general discussion thread

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  • #802
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,580 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Monokne wrote: »
    I've hunted and never been able to find one as reliable as Express VPN. I paid $100 for 15 months with them. Had been paying 12 quid a month for ages.

    Works for everything - Peacock, ESPN+, Prime UK, Prime US, Tubi, Crackle, Netflix US etc. Others I've tried, like Getflix, Nord VPN and a couple more may work for a couple but not the others.

    I found keepsolid was inconsistent when.i first bought it in 2018 but it's very consistent for past 2 years and works with anything I've thrown at it.


  • #803
    ablelocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,800 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    TheDriver wrote: »
    I found keepsolid was inconsistent when.i first bought it in 2018 but it's very consistent for past 2 years and works with anything I've thrown at it.

    is there something in the settings that would enable prime uk? It worked for me for a couple of days, now it won't work at all with prime.


  • #804
    Technique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Technique


    I need to log in to the Keep Solid app on my firestick regularly. Really annoying typing my email address and password using the firestick remote. Wish the had a remember me option.


  • #805
    larchielads
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭larchielads


    ablelocks wrote: »
    is there something in the settings that would enable prime uk? It worked for me for a couple of days, now it won't work at all with prime.

    Would also like to know about this too


  • #806
    Lenny17123
    Registered Users Posts: 430 ✭✭Lenny17123


    If you have the fire TV app on your phone you can connect to the fire stick with it and type your log in details on the phone


  • #807
    theoneeyedman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,629 ✭✭✭theoneeyedman


    Have had these gizmos for a year or 2,great bit of kit.

    Have an old MX box that has seen better days so looking to replace it with a second firestick, probably from Amazon. de.

    A question tho, is the 4k version worth the extra bit? What does it bring to the party, considering I don't have a 4k TV in the house?


  • #808
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Better everything. More storage, faster processor etc. Well worth the extra. Problem is they aren't supposed to be sold to the Irish Market. Amazon won't ship them to Ireland. Doesn't matter what Amazon you try. I believe Curry's in Ireland sell them and can be ordered from Donedeal but doubt you will get any heavily discounted ones like you can get from amazon

    Edit: 51.75 euros on adverts with free p&p


  • #809
    bassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    theoneeyedman wrote: »
    Have had these gizmos for a year or 2,great bit of kit.

    Have an old MX box that has seen better days so looking to replace it with a second firestick, probably from Amazon. de.

    A question tho, is the 4k version worth the extra bit? What does it bring to the party, considering I don't have a 4k TV in the house?

    https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/digital-and-smart-tv/set-top-boxes/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-with-alexa-voice-remote-10188019-pdt.html


  • #810
    L'prof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,042 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    theoneeyedman wrote: »
    Have had these gizmos for a year or 2,great bit of kit.

    Have an old MX box that has seen better days so looking to replace it with a second firestick, probably from Amazon. de.

    A question tho, is the 4k version worth the extra bit? What does it bring to the party, considering I don't have a 4k TV in the house?

    100% worth it in my book. A bit of future proofing never hurt anyone. If one of your TVs packs in I'd be shocked if you didn't pick up a 4K TV this time round. Apart from 4K and being Dolby Vision compatible it has slightly more RAM too. The Lite isn't Dolby Atmos compatible in case you were eyeing up that one. Again, future proofing I'd imagine

    At £29.99 it wasn't even a question for me but I know from chatting to people that not everybody would agree. You can compare models here: https://developer.amazon.com/docs/fire-tv/device-specifications-comparison-table.html


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  • #811
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    Better everything. More storage, faster processor etc. Well worth the extra. Problem is they aren't supposed to be sold to the Irish Market. Amazon won't ship them to Ireland. Doesn't matter what Amazon you try. I believe Curry's in Ireland sell them and can be ordered from Donedeal but doubt you will get any heavily discounted ones like you can get from amazon

    Edit: 51.75 euros on adverts with free p&p

    Is there any specific reason for this? Seems weird.


  • #812
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Monokne wrote:
    Is there any specific reason for this? Seems weird.


    Amazons rules. 4k stick is only supported in a handful of countries. That doesn't mean that you can't get one though


  • #813
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,580 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    ablelocks wrote: »
    is there something in the settings that would enable prime uk? It worked for me for a couple of days, now it won't work at all with prime.

    Don't think so. No VPN seems to get Prime UK working outside of UK.


  • #814
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    TheDriver wrote:
    Don't think so. No VPN seems to get Prime UK working outside of UK.


    Smart dns is very successful at this though


  • #815
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    TheDriver wrote: »
    Don't think so. No VPN seems to get Prime UK working outside of UK.

    I am watching Prime UK in Dublin right now.

    Express VPN.


  • #816
    L'prof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,042 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    Monokne wrote: »
    I am watching Prime UK in Dublin right now.

    Express VPN.

    What's all this now? I though I was watching UK content but I've never used a VPN to do so. I've even watched the premier league on it


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  • #817
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    L'prof wrote: »
    What's all this now? I though I was watching UK content but I've never used a VPN to do so. I've even watched the premier league on it

    Changed post Brexit


  • #818
    L'prof
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,042 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »
    Changed post Brexit

    Really? I thought I'd used it since then but maybe not. Is all of it blocked off without a VPN?

    Edit: I had a quick look there and you're right :( Switched on Nord and that worked so happy days :D


  • #819
    Trevord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭Trevord


    mightyreds wrote: »
    Theres one posted in bargain alerts (so I cant take credit for the deal) for keepsolid, I used it last night and it was fine, its 40$ for a lifetime sub but use DN40 and you'll get it for 24$

    https://stacksocial.com/sales/vpn-unlimited-lifetime-subscription


    Are Keepsolid and Keep Solid VPN Unlimited the exact same service?

    The reason I ask is that I already have Keepsolid VPN Unlimited on a free trial and I'm just wondering if that is some sort of budget version of Keep Solid.

    While they cover a good range of countries, as best as I can see they wouldn't have anything like as many servers per country as NordVPN.

    My Nord sub ends later this year and I am thinking of switching. Is Keep Solid on a par with Nord?


  • #820
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,580 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Trevord wrote: »
    Are Keepsolid and Keep Solid VPN Unlimited the exact same service?

    The reason I ask is that I already have Keepsolid VPN Unlimited on a free trial and I'm just wondering if that is some sort of budget version of Keep Solid.

    While they cover a good range of countries, as best as I can see they wouldn't have anything like as many servers per country as NordVPN.

    My Nord sub ends later this year and I am thinking of switching. Is Keep Solid on a par with Nord?

    It's all the one. They have other products but keepsolid VPNunlimited is what we have.
    It doesn't have a massive amount of servers but it does have US and UK streaming along with India and Turkey. No argentina.
    I haven't had issues in the last 2 years. Usually the issue is with the app or service rather than the VPN in my case.


  • #821
    stephmcd
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭stephmcd


    Apologies if this has been asked already. Has anyone a way of getting Virgin media player on the firestick. I've got rte no problem. Thanks in advance.


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  • #822
    Trevord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭Trevord


    stephmcd wrote: »
    Apologies if this has been asked already. Has anyone a way of getting Virgin media player on the firestick. I've got rte no problem. Thanks in advance.

    Yes but it needs two other apps (mouse toggle and set orientation) you can get both from Filelinked stores (see post #1)

    Then sideload Virgin Media player version 4.0.2 from one of the apk sites

    It helps if you have already set up a VM account via their website on laptop. (less typing with the firestick remote required)

    See post #333 for detailed instructions


  • #823
    stephmcd
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭stephmcd


    Thank you so much. It's working perfectly.


  • #824
    Trevord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭Trevord


    For anyone with the S Sports sub

    Buried way down in the bottom of the home page is a Films section and it's not just sports related films either.

    There is a fairly random collection of action/adventure stuff and some kids movies like the Harry Potter series. Might keep them quiet for a few hours.


  • #825
    Doodah7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    For anyone looking for the 4K version of the Firestick, I got one delivered from this crowd yesterday. €66.04 including €6.05 delivery using An Post.

    https://expertlaois.ie/product/amazon-firestick/

    The only bizarre thing is that it was a US Firestick that I received with a separate three-pin adaptor. American plug inside and pictures of HBO, NBC, Showtime etc. on the box! Now it made no difference to me as I have a load of USB plugs so I just used one of them. I was able to set it up as normal and attach it to my normal Amazon account. It even synced apps from my other 4K Firestick

    Dispatched Monday morning and received it yesterday which was fine but only after I had asked where my order (from the previous Wednesday) was. They may not monitor their online channel that well!

    Another option instead of Currys/Argos.


  • #826
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,906 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    Doodah7 wrote: »
    For anyone looking for the 4K version of the Firestick, I got one delivered from this crowd yesterday. €66.04 including €6.05 delivery using An Post.

    https://expertlaois.ie/product/amazon-firestick/

    The only bizarre thing is that it was a US Firestick that I received with a separate three-pin adaptor. American plug inside and pictures of HBO, NBC, Showtime etc. on the box! Now it made no difference to me as I have a load of USB plugs so I just used one of them. I was able to set it up as normal and attach it to my normal Amazon account. It even synced apps from my other 4K Firestick

    Dispatched Monday morning and received it yesterday which was fine but only after I had asked where my order (from the previous Wednesday) was. They may not monitor their online channel that well!

    Another option instead of Currys/Argos.

    seems very expensive, theres also a well known supplier/server from laois as well, could be related

    edit: apologies, just realised its a reputable retailer


  • #827
    Doodah7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    seems very expensive,

    edit: apologies, just realised its a reputable retailer

    Same price as Curry's when you add in their postage costs??


  • #828
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,906 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    Doodah7 wrote: »
    Same price as Curry's when you add in their postage costs??

    price has really gone up since i last checked, was 50 last time i looked before santie day


  • #829
    Trevord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭Trevord


    Post COVID I presume you'll be able to buy these duty free if travelling through a UK airport.


  • #830
    boardtc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 838 ✭✭✭boardtc


    After the Eir Amazon prime deal ended I'm now paying for prime, which I watch on the firestick. Incidentally, that seems to mean I've got Amazon prime free postage too which I had not realised.

    Has anyone had any issues with the switch from free to pay? I tried to watch The Rental last night and got this message:

    cqNRoW.jpg


  • #831
    chrisire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭chrisire


    boardtc wrote: »
    After the Eir Amazon prime deal ended I'm now paying for prime, which I watch on the firestick. Incidentally, that seems to mean I've got Amazon prime free postage too which I had not realised.

    Has anyone had any issues with the switch from free to pay? I tried to watch The Rental last night and got this message:

    cqNRoW.jpg

    Didn't get that error but when my year was up I rang eir and signed another 12 month contract and the lad on the phone said to cancel my prime video and sign up again with them as its a new contract so now I'm on my 2nd free year of prime video.


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  • #832
    ablelocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,800 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    i contacted keepsolid and their response was we don't have a dedicated "server to access UK Amazon Prime content, we provide access to the US content only. We can guarantee a stable access only to US version of Amazon Prime Video streaming service".

    is it possible to sign up to american prime video only and use that on the firestick? (I still have a month of UK prime on my account so it'll be end feb before i get to try it)


  • #833
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Wanderer78 wrote:
    price has really gone up since i last checked, was 50 last time i looked before santie day


    I think they realise that we can no longer get them heavily discounted from Amazon anymore.


  • #834
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    ablelocks wrote:
    is it possible to sign up to american prime video only and use that on the firestick? (I still have a month of UK prime on my account so it'll be end feb before i get to try it)


    There are two ways to get Amazon Prime Video: You can pay a monthly rate of $8.99 to access Amazon Prime Video as a standalone membership, according to a company spokesperson, or you can sign up for Prime, which costs $12.99 a month or $119 a year.Feb 26, 2019

    This is a pretty good price when you see how weak Trump left the mighty dollar. Its less than 7.50 euro per month


  • #835
    captainshamroc
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭captainshamroc


    boardtc wrote: »
    After the Eir Amazon prime deal ended I'm now paying for prime, which I watch on the firestick. Incidentally, that seems to mean I've got Amazon prime free postage too which I had not realised.

    Has anyone had any issues with the switch from free to pay? I tried to watch The Rental last night and got this message:

    cqNRoW.jpg

    Brexit means it is now blocked in Ireland. You can watch primevideo.com on your laptop/tablet but not on your firestick. I spent a good bit of time with support trying to get them to enable it for me but they were having none of it.
    If you have sky it does work through your sky q box though for some reason. For now.


  • #836
    Nataly Witty Manuscript
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Nataly Witty Manuscript


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Just signed up for SSport+
    Looks great
    Thanks for the heads-up

    What sort of quality does the app offer? Does it just do HD or 4k?

    Thinking of buying an nvidia shield if this offers 4k streaming

    I wonder will it go up in price, like turkey isn't that poor a country that you would imagine their equivalent of sky sports would be 2 quid a month..

    Supersport in Africa still costs 20 quid a month or something so I don't understand how this is so cheap.


  • #837
    Tom Mann Centuria
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,070 ✭✭✭✭Tom Mann Centuria


    Derrick Tall Hillbilly wrote: »
    What sort of quality does the app offer? Does it just do HD or 4k?

    Thinking of buying an nvidia shield if this offers 4k streaming

    I wonder will it go up in price, like turkey isn't that poor a country that you would imagine their equivalent of sky sports would be 2 quid a month..

    Supersport in Africa still costs 20 quid a month or something so I don't understand how this is so cheap.

    Turkey isn't that poor, just their currency is incredibly weak against other currencies. Turkish Netflix has remained very cheap so I'd doubt any drastic price hikes would occur.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #838
    Trevord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭Trevord


    Derrick Tall Hillbilly wrote: »
    What sort of quality does the app offer? Does it just do HD or 4k?

    Thinking of buying an nvidia shield if this offers 4k streaming

    I wonder will it go up in price, like turkey isn't that poor a country that you would imagine their equivalent of sky sports would be 2 quid a month..

    Supersport in Africa still costs 20 quid a month or something so I don't understand how this is so cheap.

    I've got a 4k stick but don't have a 4k tv so can't say if it does 4k.

    I'd be more concerned about buffering than picture quality and I can say that HD streams very well with no buffering. The fact that commentary is available in English for almost everything is also what makes it attractive.

    As mentioned in another reply, the turkish lira collapsed in value against the euro and USD. It's only about 1/3 of its value compared to 5 years ago.

    159 lira for the annual sub which is just shy of 18 euro right now. At exchange rates 5 years ago that would have been equivalent to about 50 euro.

    Elsewhere on boards.ie you will see that people are subscribed to Netflix Turkey for similar reasons.


  • #839
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,580 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Some people over on BA thread had issues last night with changing resolution but buffering isn't an issue. Some suggested it was related to the VPN rather than SSports. To be fair on crowds like VPNunlimited, no one was using turkey server and then suddenly its loaded one night so they'll prob fix that.
    Some countries don't like paying for things, others like to be screwed. And companies price accordingly.
    e.g. the netflix trick. I told plenty yet not one did the move, even when I offered to help them. They just didn't mind paying Irish prices. Which is good for us as these companies don't care about a minute percentage of their clientele.


  • #840
    Technique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Technique


    I've had some buffering and reduced picture quality on s sports over the past few nights. I'm on an older firestick though and few rooms away from the router so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.


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  • #841
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,261 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    They don't have 4k, there's FAQ on the website.

    Another reason for the price is the sports shown, they're probably all niche there. a months pass for the Turkish league on bein sport is over 5 times more than a month ssport.
    Season pass is still 380 lira & it's half way through


  • #842
    boardtc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 838 ✭✭✭boardtc


    captainshamroc wrote: »
    Brexit means it is now blocked in Ireland. You can watch primevideo.com on your laptop/tablet but not on your firestick. I spent a good bit of time with support trying to get them to enable it for me but they were having none of it.
    If you have sky it does work through your sky q box though for some reason. For now.


    OMG, ffs,what a disaster, we have SKY alright but not on the 2nd TV which has the firestick :-(


  • #843
    Nataly Witty Manuscript
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Nataly Witty Manuscript


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    They don't have 4k, there's FAQ on the website.

    Another reason for the price is the sports shown, they're probably all niche there. a months pass for the Turkish league on bein sport is over 5 times more than a month ssport.
    Season pass is still 380 lira & it's half way through
    Trevord wrote: »
    I've got a 4k stick but don't have a 4k tv so can't say if it does 4k.

    I'd be more concerned about buffering than picture quality and I can say that HD streams very well with no buffering. The fact that commentary is available in English for almost everything is also what makes it attractive.

    As mentioned in another reply, the turkish lira collapsed in value against the euro and USD. It's only about 1/3 of its value compared to 5 years ago.

    159 lira for the annual sub which is just shy of 18 euro right now. At exchange rates 5 years ago that would have been equivalent to about 50 euro.

    Elsewhere on boards.ie you will see that people are subscribed to Netflix Turkey for similar reasons.

    Thanks guys.

    I got it sorted, 18 quid for a year.

    In case its of any use to anyone here, I managed to get the official app on my tv (LG tv may not work for others)

    I bought the sub through the phone then connected the TV through a Turkish VPN and changed my location on the TV to Turkey which allowed me to download the official app, changed the location store back to Ireland and app is still installed.

    Works flawlessly but obviously has to be watched through a VPN at all times.


  • #844
    ablelocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,800 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    There are two ways to get Amazon Prime Video: You can pay a monthly rate of $8.99 to access Amazon Prime Video as a standalone membership, according to a company spokesperson, or you can sign up for Prime, which costs $12.99 a month or $119 a year.Feb 26, 2019

    This is a pretty good price when you see how weak Trump left the mighty dollar. Its less than 7.50 euro per month

    first option is what i was thinking of - but did the spokesperson say it would work with a vpn on a firestick or does anyone else know?


  • #845
    ablelocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,800 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    captainshamroc wrote: »
    If you have sky it does work through your sky q box though for some reason. For now.

    just tried that - UK prime doesn't work for me on sky q


  • #846
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,952 ✭✭✭Monokne


    No me neither. You cannot change DNS settings or use a VPN on sky to the best of my knowledge.


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  • #847
    Trevord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭Trevord


    TheDriver wrote: »
    Some countries don't like paying for things, others like to be screwed. And companies price accordingly.
    e.g. the netflix trick. I told plenty yet not one did the move, even when I offered to help them. They just didn't mind paying Irish prices. Which is good for us as these companies don't care about a minute percentage of their clientele.

    Ya the Netflix saving is very sizable. The Premium Plan is e17.99/month here and the equivalent of just e4.70 for the same plan in Turkey.


  • #848
    Nataly Witty Manuscript
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Nataly Witty Manuscript


    Trevord wrote: »
    Ya the Netflix saving is very sizable. The Premium Plan is e17.99/month here and the equivalent of just e4.70 for the same plan in Turkey.

    Is there any guides on here on how to sign-up to Turkish Netflix?


  • #849
    Trevord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭Trevord


    Derrick Tall Hillbilly wrote: »
    Is there any guides on here on how to sign-up to Turkish Netflix?

    See Post # 1 at link below from bargain alerts section

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=105093953


  • #850
    Nataly Witty Manuscript
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Nataly Witty Manuscript


    Trevord wrote: »
    See Post # 1 at link below from bargain alerts section

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=105093953

    Thanks


  • #851
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    ablelocks wrote:
    first option is what i was thinking of - but did the spokesperson say it would work with a vpn on a firestick or does anyone else know?


    None of the streaming services want you to use VPNs. They definitely work. I'd suggest availing of amazon prime free trial on amazon.com /US. This gives you prime video US. During the trial period you can try different VPNs and smart dns. By the time you have to pay for prime video you will have your setup ready


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