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

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  • #602
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    I switched my location to uk to get the prime working. But seems to blocked me from buying anything on Amazon uk. Is there a solution?


  • #603
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,577 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    beauf wrote: »
    I switched my location to uk to get the prime working. But seems to blocked me from buying anything on Amazon uk. Is there a solution?
    You need a vpn. UK prime is different from persuading c5, BBC, itv that you're in UK. Read back a few pages if you need VPN advice


  • #604
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Any idea when these might be on sale again?


  • #605
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Any idea when these might be on sale again?

    Prime day in July.


  • #606
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    ButtersSuki wrote: »
    Prime day in July.

    Thanks! What date is that do you know?


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  • #607
    Jofspring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭Jofspring


    ButtersSuki wrote: »
    Prime day in July.

    According to a few articles online this might be delayed until September. Could be rubbish though.


  • #608
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Jofspring wrote: »
    According to a few articles online this might be delayed until September. Could be rubbish though.

    Do you have to be a prime member to access the deals?


  • #609
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,305 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Do you have to be a prime member to access the deals?
    No.


  • #610
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    that's my understanding of it, otherwise it's free access to live sport but IrishHomer say just an account is working, though he previously had an active fubo sub. So don't pay anything extra yet.
    i'm going to wait until wednesday & try with the login or a free trial from either fubo, hulu etc.

    if you've an account setup already, try to watch something live on the app from either nbcsn or nbc.

    here the list of fixtures on each channel/service. only 7/32 with gold
    https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2020/06/12/nbc-sports-premier-league-schedule-released/





    you know it's geolocked?

    That's why I use a VPN.


  • #611
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    Prime Day is always in July, but it may (like a lot of things) be delayed because of COVID-19. It would seem a strange thing to do from a branding perspective as they own that day and its linked with July, but anything is possible I guess. What would also make me doubt a move from July is the proximity of Sept. to Black Friday but again, anything is possible.

    A company the size of amazon would have forecasted stock for July/Prime Day a long way out. I know online purchasing has gone through the roof with people WFH so that may affect it, but I personally can't see them moving it.


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  • #612
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,050 ✭✭✭cletus


    I've got the non 4k fire stick, replaced a Chromecast with it. I find it great while using it for apps, much prefer it to cast from an app on my phone.

    However, there is still the odd time I find myself needing to cast to the TV, mostly local content saved on my phone.

    I downloaded allcast, but when I open the app and go to library, it just keeps saying loading.

    Anybody got any suggestions, or other recommendations for casting?


  • #613
    loyatemu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,107 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    cletus wrote: »
    I've got the non 4k fire stick, replaced a Chromecast with it. I find it great while using it for apps, much prefer it to cast from an app on my phone.

    However, there is still the odd time I find myself needing to cast to the TV, mostly local content saved on my phone.

    I downloaded allcast, but when I open the app and go to library, it just keeps saying loading.

    Anybody got any suggestions, or other recommendations for casting?

    Localcast works reasonably well.


  • #614
    blastman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭blastman


    Did you try screen mirroring?


  • #615
    lertsnim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,805 ✭✭✭lertsnim


    Is the WiFi poor on the 4k firestick or am i just unlucky? Can anyone recommend an ethernet adapter for it?


  • #616
    but1er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭but1er


    Got the RTE player bbc I player itv hub all inside one filelinked account the pin for it is 71607934

    Scroll down every app needed there.


  • #617
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Is eir sports tv app available on the 4k stick?


  • #618
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,849 ✭✭✭tech


    Hi is there much in getting all these players working on the fire stick?
    but1er wrote: »
    Got the RTE player bbc I player itv hub all inside one filelinked account the pin for it is 71607934

    Scroll down every app needed there.


  • #619
    Keith186
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,213 ✭✭✭Keith186


    lertsnim wrote: »
    Is the WiFi poor on the 4k firestick or am i just unlucky? Can anyone recommend an ethernet adapter for it?

    I have the 4k and the old one, never really have any issues with them. I have noticed it buffers a bit if there are lots of people in the house even if they're not on my wifi, but otherwise it's usually fine.


  • #620
    Jofspring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭Jofspring


    lertsnim wrote: »
    Is the WiFi poor on the 4k firestick or am i just unlucky? Can anyone recommend an ethernet adapter for it?

    The WiFi was fine on mine but my speed is only 3mb so I bought the official Ethernet adapter from Amazon so I could hardwire it. It's doing a great job. Was £12.99 but worth it for me anyway.


  • #621
    diggerdigger
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭diggerdigger


    I had WiFi issues on 4k streaming iirc.

    Re the adaptor, I would second getting the official one. I had another and it didn't work quite right - used to lose connection randomly. and I had to buy a separate connector for power passthrough also to try the non official.

    Also make sure you've plugged it in with the official power plug and cable (old tip from an original firestick) and don't run off TV power usb.


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  • #622
    patq16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭patq16


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Is eir sports tv app available on the 4k stick?

    I sideloaded it from my phone.. It boots up and says it will not work without Google play but it actually works OK. Need mouse toggle app to use it.. You can only register 2 mobile devices to use eir app..


  • #623
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    tech wrote: »
    Hi is there much in getting all these players working on the fire stick?

    Should be linked in sticky first faq post

    Follow https://youtu.be/exNioWxsIII


  • #624
    headnorth
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭headnorth


    Non 4k stick down to £19.50 @ tesco.co.uk


    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-fire-tv-stick-w-alexa-and-tv-control-1950-at-tesco-3486589


  • #625
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    headnorth wrote: »
    Non 4k stick down to £19.50 @ tesco.co.uk


    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-fire-tv-stick-w-alexa-and-tv-control-1950-at-tesco-3486589

    Saw that, hoping 4k gets discounted soon, I've an alert set up to pull the trigger


  • #626
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Is it worth getting the ethernet adapter?


  • #627
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,826 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    No. I am using without any issues.
    One More Toy wrote: »
    Is it worth getting the ethernet adapter?


  • #628
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    patq16 wrote: »
    I sideloaded it from my phone.. It boots up and says it will not work without Google play but it actually works OK. Need mouse toggle app to use it.. You can only register 2 mobile devices to use eir app..

    Is it possible to explain how to a newbie :)


  • #629
    patq16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭patq16


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Is it possible to explain how to a newbie :)

    If you have the eir app on your phone.. I'm on Android.So not sure about Ios . Download an app called Easy Fire Tools from the playstore on your phone. . This allows you to send apps from your phone to the firestick. You need to connect this app to the firestick. Both your phone and firestick need to be on the same wifi. There are loads of tutorials on YouTube if you get stuck.. They show what settings you need to have turned on in the firestick for them to work together.


  • #630
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    patq16 wrote: »
    If you have the eir app on your phone.. I'm on Android.So not sure about Ios . Download an app called Easy Fire Tools from the playstore on your phone. . This allows you to send apps from your phone to the firestick. You need to connect this app to the firestick. Both your phone and firestick need to be on the same wifi. There are loads of tutorials on YouTube if you get stuck.. They show what settings you need to have turned on in the firestick for them to work together.

    You can also mirror from your phone running the eir tv app to the firestick


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  • #631
    bobgaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭bobgaf


    Amazon have dropped the price of their 4K Fire TV stick to £39.99.
    Standard version is £19.99.


  • #632
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,577 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    bobgaf wrote: »
    Amazon have dropped the price of their 4K Fire TV stick to £39.99.
    Standard version is £19.99.

    I'd wait for a prime day deal. Got one last year for £25stg


  • #633
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    TheDriver wrote: »
    I'd wait for a prime day deal. Got one last year for £25stg

    When is this?


  • #634
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,009 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    vicwatson wrote: »
    When is this?

    It's delayed this year- happening in September I believe.


  • #635
    duffman13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,025 ✭✭✭duffman13


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    I have USA NBC sports pass for US golf and a premier league pass. Incredible value and pictures compared to Sky.

    It's even in 4k and it's €60 for the year soccer and 45 for golf all legit

    Any videos on how to get the apps on to firestick? Have a sub ive been using on mobile. Tried to change region but not happening for me


  • #636
    Jofspring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭Jofspring


    duffman13 wrote: »
    Any videos on how to get the apps on to firestick? Have a sub ive been using on mobile. Tried to change region but not happening for me

    The first post in this thread has loads of info. Also an app called apps2fire in the Google playstore if you have an android phone.


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  • #637
    Abiya041
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭Abiya041


    Is there any other way to get the normal firestick for the same price on Amazon. Apparently it doesn't ship to Ireland


  • #638
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Abiya041 wrote: »
    Is there any other way to get the normal firestick for the same price on Amazon. Apparently it doesn't ship to Ireland

    Ship to parcel motel or equivalent


  • #639
    techtalk101
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭techtalk101


    Still great value for anyone needing one (especially non-4k for 20£. I used addresspal by post office to get Irish delivery.

    Prime day or black friday are a long time to wait
    bobgaf wrote: »
    Amazon have dropped the price of their 4K Fire TV stick to £39.99.
    Standard version is £19.99.


  • #640
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,577 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Abiya041 wrote: »
    Is there any other way to get the normal firestick for the same price on Amazon. Apparently it doesn't ship to Ireland

    See post 1


  • #641
    Ohmeha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,045 ✭✭✭Ohmeha


    duffman13 wrote: »
    Any videos on how to get the apps on to firestick? Have a sub ive been using on mobile. Tried to change region but not happening for me
    There may be few different ways but for me I have a 2nd Amazon.co.uk account with a UK address and I have my fire stick registered to UK and not ROI

    Then in my 2nd Amazon.co.uk account I think under a manage devices section I go to preferences and change country to US with a US address/phone number added. When thats done I then search for the US app I want to add to my Fire stick and click the deliver button which then soon enough appears on my fire stick apps list, when I'm done I then change back to my original UK address. You will need to use either a DNS or VPN for most of these US apps on the stick


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  • #642
    applejunkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 371 ✭✭applejunkie


    bailey7 wrote: »
    Do they definitely show every premier league game? Signed up following your advice using a fubo account but reading conflicting info online.
    Amazing picture quality and worked out under €9 for the rest of the season so happy days.

    I signed up for NBC and have the app downloaded to my firestick with a VPN but when I try to view anything its asking me my provider and then to log in through that link. How did you get around that ?


  • #643
    bailey7
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭bailey7


    applejunkie wrote: »
    I signed up for NBC and have the app downloaded to my firestick with a VPN but when I try to view anything its asking me my provider and then to log in through that link. How did you get around that ?


    I selected fubo tv as my provider and just created a fake account. Make sure you have your vpn on when you do it.



    Both games tonight seem to be live on the app but should know for definite shortly.


  • #644
    south
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭south


    bailey7 wrote: »
    I selected fubo tv as my provider and just created a fake account. Make sure you have your vpn on when you do it.



    Both games tonight seem to be live on the app but should know for definite shortly.

    No joy for me using the same thing. Keeps coming up "unable to play this asset"


  • #645
    bailey7
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭bailey7


    south wrote: »
    No joy for me using the same thing. Keeps coming up "unable to play this asset"


    I signed up for nbc and fubo on my laptop using a vpn. Not sure if that makes a difference.


    Stream for the match running perfectly so far.


  • #646
    south
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭south


    bailey7 wrote: »
    I signed up for nbc and fubo on my laptop using a vpn. Not sure if that makes a difference.


    Stream for the match running perfectly so far.

    Are you watching on the firestick or laptop? It shows that I'm signed in but maybe it's a VPN problem. I'm trying to watch on the firestick


  • #647
    bailey7
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭bailey7


    Watching on firestick using nord vpn


  • #648
    Ohmeha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,045 ✭✭✭Ohmeha


    south wrote: »
    No joy for me using the same thing. Keeps coming up "unable to play this asset"
    I got that error message a couple of days ago trying to watch a reply of a programme, it could be a general error but I was on my DNS at the time and have switched over to my VPN and everything working fine since


  • #649
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    I use Express VPN and NBC is perfect with it always has been past year :)


  • #650
    south
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭south


    Changed my VPN to another one I had and it's now working perfectly after a bit of messing around.


  • #651
    acalmenvoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭acalmenvoy


    bailey7 wrote: »
    I signed up for nbc and fubo on my laptop using a vpn. Not sure if that makes a difference.


    Stream for the match running perfectly so far.
    Yeah. It's rock solid.


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