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

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  • #242
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    You'd have to buy an ethernet adaptor like this one.
    Adds 50% on to the total.


  • #243
    Cerco
    Registered Users Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Cerco


    Breaston Plants wrote: »
    Would anyone who has got this recomend the device to be hardwired to the router or does it work well without having to do that?
    Thanks

    It works fine on WiFi.


  • #244
    Zardoz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,539 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    Soarer wrote: »
    You'd have to buy an ethernet adaptor like this one.
    Adds 50% on to the total.

    Those adapters are a ridiculous price.

    Its a big flaw not having an ethernet port or an extra usb port on the stick.

    I've had issues in a few rooms in the house where the wifi is poor .


  • #245
    joujoujou
    Registered Users Posts: 13,499 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Soarer wrote: »
    You'd have to buy an ethernet adaptor like this one.
    [...]

    Expected in stock by 18th of April. :)

    I bought unbranded one off ebay, works 100%.

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/362787713148


  • #246
    Cerco
    Registered Users Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Cerco


    Have you tried repositioning your router?
    You can buy a WiFi range extender for much less.P and gives greater flexibilty.


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  • #247
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    Cerco wrote: »
    It works fine on WiFi.

    Mine works perfectly fine on WiFi also, mind you I'm only streaming 1080p on it in another room...


  • #248
    Cerco
    Registered Users Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Cerco


    joujoujou wrote: »
    Expected in stock by 18th of April. :)

    I bought unbranded one off ebay, works 100%.

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/362787713148

    That’s a good find joujou.


  • #249
    kenyard
    Registered Users Posts: 939 ✭✭✭kenyard


    The Ethernet card on it only supports 100mb so it's not 4k suitable afaik.
    It's why it doesn't have a port by default. Loads of people complaining that they don't get 4k and the root cause is they're using lan for "faster" connections when in fact it's slower.
    If you have bad wifi in areas of the house buy a WiFi range extender or booster for the few quid extra and all your devices will work on it.
    I picked up an extender 10 years ago for 15 quid and welll worth it (although it hasn't been used in 2 years now since the new broadband router covers the entire house)
    I would look for speeds of 300mb/s nowadays to support 4k or a few devices.


  • #250
    joeyoey
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭joeyoey


    joujoujou wrote: »
    Expected in stock by 18th of April. :)

    I bought unbranded one off ebay, works 100%.

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/362787713148

    It says in the notes that it's not compatible with the 4k
    Please note: not compatible with first Gen sticks, Firestick 4K or Roku devices
    Just want to double check before I buy, thanks


  • #251
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    kenyard wrote: »
    The Ethernet card on it only supports 100mb so it's not 4k suitable afaik.
    It's why it doesn't have a port by default. Loads of people complaining that they don't get 4k and the root cause is they're using lan for "faster" connections when in fact it's slower.
    If you have bad wifi in areas of the house buy a WiFi range extender or booster for the few quid extra and all your devices will work on it.
    I picked up an extender 10 years ago for 15 quid and welll worth it (although it hasn't been used in 2 years now since the new broadband router covers the entire house)
    I would look for speeds of 300mb/s nowadays to support 4k or a few devices.

    Can someone point me in the direction of an extender/booster that can do both a 2.4 & 5GHz network at the same time?
    My Sky router does both, and have devices that run on each.


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  • #252
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Soarer wrote: »
    Can someone point me in the direction of an extender/booster that can do both a 2.4 & 5GHz network at the same time?
    My Sky router does both, and have devices that run on each.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-EX3700/dp/B01560JGQW?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1


  • #253
    kenyard
    Registered Users Posts: 939 ✭✭✭kenyard


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-EX3700/dp/B01560JGQW?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

    nice selection. the basic 20 pound one should cover 95% of people in ireland, as most broadband providers only give you a cheap router which cant do more than 300mb/s so unless you are buying your own router, or want both 2.4ghz and 5ghz, it should do.


  • #254
    yellowbear
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭yellowbear


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    What are you looking to use the firestick for?


    VPN or Smart DNS are only required for iplayer & such. They are not required for prime video UK.

    Just wondering how you know of you have uk prime. What's on it that isn't on the irish one?


  • #255
    Doodah7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    yellowbear wrote: »
    Just wondering how you know of you have uk prime. What's on it that isn't on the irish one?

    Look for Fleabag Season 1. If it plays you are on the UK Prime.


  • #256
    yellowbear
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭yellowbear


    Doodah7 wrote: »
    Look for Fleabag Season 1. If it plays you are on the UK Prime.

    Cheers I have it.


  • #257
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/NETGEAR-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender-EX3700/dp/B01560JGQW?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

    Thanks.

    Got it for £38 in the warehouse.


  • #258
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    kenyard wrote: »
    nice selection. the basic 20 pound one should cover 95% of people in ireland, as most broadband providers only give you a cheap router which cant do more than 300mb/s so unless you are buying your own router, or want both 2.4ghz and 5ghz, it should do.

    True but the poster specifically asked for a model that did both bands.


  • #259
    McSween
    Registered Users Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭McSween


    This firestick is in the post.

    I use vlc streamer on ipad to access my fritz router (Which has my hard drives plugged in). Can the firestick pick up this content does anyone know


  • #260
    Sneachta
    Registered Users Posts: 494 ✭✭Sneachta


    McSween wrote: »
    This firestick is in the post.

    I use vlc streamer on ipad to access my fritz router (Which has my hard drives plugged in). Can the firestick pick up this content does anyone know

    Is that hard to set up?


  • #261
    McSween
    Registered Users Posts: 1,248 ✭✭✭McSween


    Sneachta wrote: »
    Is that hard to set up?

    No quite easy and highly recommended. My two hard drives are plugged in constantly and i can download onto ipad using .my fritz app. Then copy the file into vlc ppayer/streamer.


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  • #262
    Cerco
    Registered Users Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Cerco


    McSween wrote: »
    This firestick is in the post.

    I use vlc streamer on ipad to access my fritz router (Which has my hard drives plugged in). Can the firestick pick up this content does anyone know

    Is this what you are looking for?

    https://techwiser.com/mirror-any-devices-to-fire-tv-stick-4k/


  • #263
    BrendanD
    Registered Users Posts: 616 ✭✭✭BrendanD


    joeyoey wrote: »
    It says in the notes that it's not compatible with the 4k
    Please note: not compatible with first Gen sticks, Firestick 4K or Roku devices
    Just want to double check before I buy, thanks
    Anyone know of an alternative for a 4K fire stick ?


  • #264
    ITV2
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭ITV2


    Doodah7 wrote: »
    Look for Fleabag Season 1. If it plays you are on the UK Prime.
    Try Fleabag Season 2, won't play in Ireland. ;-(


  • #265
    JimmyVik
    Registered Users Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭JimmyVik


    Firestick 4K was on sale on amazon for £29 two days ago. And also a week before that. They seem to be going up and down every few days. Keep an eye out and you'll catch it cheap


  • #266
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,935 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    ITV2 wrote: »
    Try Fleabag Season 2, won't play in Ireland. ;-(

    It all plays on the BBC iPlayer and uk VPN


  • #267
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users Posts: 2,791 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    Just about to pull the trigger again for the 4K version (its £29 again on Amazon)

    However I want to confirm that it works here in Ireland before I get it - otherwise I will get the regular one

    As per the details on this link it says the 4k will not work here

    I already have a regular and its been an effort to get it working with Prime Video (through Eir broadband offer) so I want to make sure that it will be ok to use the 4K version for Prime Video here

    Anyone want to confirm yay or nay?


  • #268
    fast_eddie
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭fast_eddie


    Yes the 4K absolutely will work here but you need to install the Prime Video app because the one that is pre-installed will not work in Ireland.

    You will probably also need to contact Amazon support to enable UK video for your Prime account - best done via online chat, after adding a UK address to your account and setting it as the default.

    BionicRasher wrote: »
    Just about to pull the trigger again for the 4K version (its £29 again on Amazon)

    However I want to confirm that it works here in Ireland before I get it - otherwise I will get the regular one

    As per the details on this link it says the 4k will not work here

    I already have a regular and its been an effort to get it working with Prime Video (through Eir broadband offer) so I want to make sure that it will be ok to use the 4K version for Prime Video here

    Anyone want to confirm yay or nay?


  • #269
    kenyard
    Registered Users Posts: 939 ✭✭✭kenyard


    4k is a much better device but if you are just using it for amazon video, i would guess the basic one is okayish...
    when they go on sale for the difference in price i find the 4k worth it.
    its worth it anyway and last purchase i made was full price 4k device.
    i wouldnt go back to the standard one..i want to replace my existing non 4k and was tempted during these deals..


  • #270
    antomack
    Registered Users Posts: 409 ✭✭antomack


    fast_eddie wrote: »
    Yes the 4K absolutely will work here but you need to install the Prime Video app because the one that is pre-installed will not work in Ireland.

    You will probably also need to contact Amazon support to enable UK video for your Prime account - best done via online chat, after adding a UK address to your account and setting it as the default.

    What version needs to be installed to get PV working then? Do you need to uninstall the pre-installed one?


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  • #271
    Doodah7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    fast_eddie wrote: »
    Yes the 4K absolutely will work here but you need to install the Prime Video app because the one that is pre-installed will not work in Ireland.

    You what? Worked for me without any faff!!


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