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Fire Stick or Roku

  • 15-01-2021 12:37pm
    #1
    ellee
    Registered Users Posts: 397 ✭✭


    Hi

    We recently got a new tv and moved the old tv to the kids playroom. At the moment they are casting onto it with a chrome cast but it is a bit of a pain as they constantly want one of our phones or tablets to do the casting. So I'd prefer to get them sorted with a streaming device.

    I'm finding it hard to figure out what exactly they can watch with either the Roku or the Fire Stick though. I assume Netflix and YouTube are on both? We'd love to get access to BBCiPlayer and Channel 4 player etc, but really the main aim is to get the kids watching their own stuff without the need for our devices.

    Anyone have these sticks, are they workable in Ireland?

    TIA


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  • #2
    hero25
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭hero25


    we've a Firestick 4k. works great for what you request.
    Netflix and Prime and Youtube and DisneyPlus etc all preloaded.
    BBCiplayer doesnt work in Republic of Ireland - there are ways to hack around this, but i haven't bothered!
    Channel 4 player will work once you register.


  • #3
    ellee
    Registered Users Posts: 397 ✭✭ellee


    That's v reassuring. Thank you.


  • #4
    decor58
    Registered Users Posts: 819 ✭✭✭decor58


    ellee wrote: »
    Hi

    We recently got a new tv and moved the old tv to the kids playroom. At the moment they are casting onto it with a chrome cast but it is a bit of a pain as they constantly want one of our phones or tablets to do the casting. So I'd prefer to get them sorted with a streaming device.

    I'm finding it hard to figure out what exactly they can watch with either the Roku or the Fire Stick though. I assume Netflix and YouTube are on both? We'd love to get access to BBCiPlayer and Channel 4 player etc, but really the main aim is to get the kids watching their own stuff without the need for our devices.

    Anyone have these sticks, are they workable in Ireland?

    TIA

    With a Now tv stick Netflix, YouTube, RTE and VM players are available without Now tv subscription, they can be on offer for 20e or on Adverts. I find them very reliable, made by Roku, I don't know how they compare.


  • #5
    ellee
    Registered Users Posts: 397 ✭✭ellee


    Really? I thought to use NOW you needed a subscription. I'll check that out. thank you.


  • #6
    decor58
    Registered Users Posts: 819 ✭✭✭decor58


    ellee wrote: »
    Really? I thought to use NOW you needed a subscription. I'll check that out. thank you.

    To use the Sky offerings on Now tv you do need a subscription or a pass, to use the apps on the stick you don't need a Now tv sub, an economical way of adding a smart function to a tv.


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  • #7
    dubrov
    Registered Users Posts: 3,544 ✭✭✭dubrov


    Both will do all your need. I think the Roku is slightly better as it isn't constantly trying to push Amazon stuff. Price is higher though


  • #8
    ellee
    Registered Users Posts: 397 ✭✭ellee


    Thanks all


  • #9
    jace_da_face
    Registered Users Posts: 480 ✭✭jace_da_face


    I am trying to chose between the two myself. The comment about Amazon constantly trying to push their content on you, makes me lean more to Roku. I don't have or want a Prime account. I just need Netflix and ATV.

    And I believe Roku have Apple Airplay built in. But the Fire Stick uses third party apps? If so they are probably prone to being flaky at best, and no longer working or available at worst. Does anyone use Airplay casting on the Fire Stick from iPhone/iPad?


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