Firestick general discussion thread

bobbyg · 21-07-2020 2:18pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

No...

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https://decider.com/article/how-to-watch-premier-league-peacock/

Cheers, $50 a year seems great value

IrlJidel · 21-07-2020 11:15pm

bobbyg wrote: »

Cheers, $50 a year seems great value

Will you need a US credit card to sign up for a peacock paid-plan though?

IrlJidel · 26-07-2020 12:36pm

dougm1970 wrote: »

peacock working on firestick 4k here....expressvpn...new york server.

Its working on KeepSolid now as well.

Electric Nitwit · 27-07-2020 12:18pm

IrlJidel wrote: »

Its working on KeepSolid now as well.

Hi IrlJidel, is that Keepsolid DNS or VPN?
Did you have to do anything special?

Just tried there with KeepSolid SmartDNS and I'm getting "not yet supported in your region"

IrlJidel · 27-07-2020 11:06pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Hi IrlJidel, is that Keepsolid DNS or VPN?
Did you have to do anything special?

Just tried there with KeepSolid SmartDNS and I'm getting "not yet supported in your region"

This was using VPN using the generic US streaming endpoint. Another user reported it worked using the hulu endpoint. If you look in bargains forum someone mentioned there was a free 6 months deal for keepsolid vpn single device

Ohmeha · 28-07-2020 8:34am

IrlJidel wrote: »

Will you need a US credit card to sign up for a peacock paid-plan though?

Yeah I think so. I tried to sign up for the 3 month free trial for android users using my Revolut card but I received an error message so I signed up using Paypal linking that to my Revolut card and that worked fine

theoneeyedman · 31-07-2020 10:43am

TECHNICAL/SEEKING HELP QUERY, SO FEEL FREE TO MOVE IF IT DOESN'T FIT HERE.

Have had a regular Firestick for about a year, great wee device.

However, it seems to have died yesterday. Is stuck on the HOME CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE screen. Remote does nothing, can't exit the screen. Remote seems to be working, it is switching the TV volume as before. Tried the few resets I found online like pressing and holding remote buttons and stuff, to no avail. Internet/WiFi is working ok.
If guessing it's goosed, that it is bricked, and to be honest for the price I'll just get another one rather than faffing around, but if anyone has any ideas I'll try them.
BTW is there anywhere B&M selling them now, or do I have to go back to Amazon?

batistuta9 · 31-07-2020 10:59am

That message/screen comes up if there's no internet connection.
Try long pressing the home button on the remote, if it works it'll show a shortcut to settings. Check the connection then.

Technique · 31-07-2020 12:17pm

I've had to disconnect mine from the power a few times and it has always fixed it.

theoneeyedman · 31-07-2020 12:18pm

batistuta9 wrote: »

That message/screen comes up if there's no internet connection.
Try long pressing the home button on the remote, if it works it'll show a shortcut to settings. Check the connection then.

Yea, thanks for the reply.
I've tried all of the resetting options like that I can find, it's stuck on that screen and remote won't move from there, even though I think the remote itself is working (will operate the TV). Looks like the firestick is not seeing the outside works, ie the Internet, and I'm happy the Internet/WiFi connection should be good (a chrome cast I connected in same location works fine.)
Thanks anyway.

batistuta9 · 31-07-2020 1:06pm

You any other TV's or monitors to try it in

That home button shortcut you need to press it for about 3-5 seconds. what happened when you did it, nothing?

theoneeyedman · 31-07-2020 4:29pm

batistuta9 wrote: »

You any other TV's or monitors to try it in

That home button shortcut you need to press it for about 3-5 seconds. what happened when you did it, nothing?

Yea, nothing. Tried it on a second TV, same thing.

Liamalone · 31-07-2020 5:31pm

Maybe try an app that replaces the remote to rule it out for definite.

theoneeyedman · 31-07-2020 6:11pm

Liamalone wrote: »

Maybe try an app that replaces the remote to rule it out for definite.

Yea I tried that last night, it's not seeing the Firestick, which is again suggesting the stick is not talking to the outside world.

degsie · 02-08-2020 3:20pm

theoneeyedman wrote: »

Yea I tried that last night, it's not seeing the Firestick, which is again suggesting the stick is not talking to the outside world.

With the firetv stick plugged in try holding down the select (middle round button) and home button on the remote at the same time for about 60s.

Also have a look here

mollymac57 · 05-08-2020 10:21am

I don’t have a remote for my Firestick so downloaded the remote app. Now it’s looking for a password to allow changes to be made but I don’t have a password. Anyone know if there’s a default password or how I can find out what it might be?

chuck eastwood · 05-08-2020 10:23am

mollymac57 wrote: »

I don’t have a remote for my Firestick so downloaded the remote app. Now it’s looking for a password to allow changes to be made but I don’t have a password. Anyone know if there’s a default password or how I can find out what it might be?

I don't think so. Everytime I've had to pair it the password has been random but I'd just contact Amazon support

mollymac57 · 05-08-2020 10:54am

Thanks. I contacted Amazon support who advised using my Amazon password which I did but it didn’t work. My Firestick was trying to access my WiFi so wasn't connected to the internet so I’m not surprised it didn’t work. Stuck now.

beauf · 05-08-2020 11:12am

Is there a hard reset button on it?

Leonita · 05-08-2020 2:21pm

Has anybody gotten any joy with the virgin media player app?

dinneenp · 05-08-2020 3:33pm

Enhancement request- make the remote bigger, wouldn't go missing as easily!!!!

Technique · 05-08-2020 3:37pm

dinneenp wrote: »

Enhancement request- make the remote bigger, wouldn't go missing as easily!!!!

I'm thinking of getting a luminous skin for it.

mollymac57 · 05-08-2020 4:17pm

Not that I could see. It’s the early version.

beauf · 05-08-2020 4:56pm

dinneenp wrote: »

Enhancement request- make the remote bigger, wouldn't go missing as easily!!!!

I think the Home button shouldn't be between the direction pad and the play/pause button. I constantly hit home by accident.

TheDriver · 07-08-2020 6:53pm

I got a bright cover from China, euro.

Re virgin media, yes it works but you need mouse toggle and set orientation. I'd also recommend you've the searching completed on phone etc so you can pick easier.

Abiya041 · 08-08-2020 12:04am

Just got a firestick. I'm stuck on screen where it says press home button to pair remote. Not working. Have tried all the possible fixes but still not working. Has anyone else encountered the same issue and anyone know how to solve it

degsie · 08-08-2020 7:56pm

Abiya041 wrote: »

Just got a firestick. I'm stuck on screen where it says press home button to pair remote. Not working. Have tried all the possible fixes but still not working. Has anyone else encountered the same issue and anyone know how to solve it

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GEARX33JWH4K6WHJ

mccard · 14-08-2020 3:25pm

Anyone else having problems with BBC iPlayer app? I see the logo when I open but then it fades to black and doesnt go any further.

krustydoyle · 14-08-2020 4:43pm

Anyone else having issues with their sticks just dropping the WiFi??

jgbyr · 14-08-2020 5:36pm

krustydoyle wrote: »

Anyone else having issues with their sticks just dropping the WiFi??

Yep had this with a 4k version. I reset the device, reentered the WiFi details but it made no difference. In the end I got an ethernet adapter for the stick as I had homeplugs & no issues since.
I've read online of many others having this issue but no solution.
I also have a standard firestick in another room & have never had an issue with the WiFi.
The 4k one is the same room as the router.

Nigzcurran · 14-08-2020 7:49pm

krustydoyle wrote: »

Anyone else having issues with their sticks just dropping the WiFi??

I just purchased my first fire stick. Went for the 4K model and got the Ethernet adapter and a set of home plugs. Best decision ever!

bobby4hill · 15-08-2020 2:40am

Anyone have luck signing up with Peacock for the premier league next season?

NBC worked like a charm last season but Peacock won't accept my AIB card this time.

Ohmeha · 15-08-2020 9:03am

You'll need to use PayPal, my revolut card wouldn't work signing up to Peacock but my revolut card worked once I paid via Paypal

oodles19 · 20-08-2020 6:07pm

Ohmeha wrote: »

You'll need to use PayPal, my revolut card wouldn't work signing up to Peacock but my revolut card worked once I paid via Paypal

Hi, did you pay directly using your Revolut or via PayPal? I'm trying to pay using Revolut via PayPal but it's getting rejected for some reason...

muffler · 20-08-2020 7:56pm

Spotted this fire stick alternative on AliExpress. Comes with a few apps built in it seems including chromecast

Ohmeha · 20-08-2020 8:23pm

oodles19 wrote: »

Hi, did you pay directly using your Revolut or via PayPal? I'm trying to pay using Revolut via PayPal but it's getting rejected for some reason...

Maybe temporarily (if paying annual) setup on Paypal your preferred card to your Revolut and your primary currency as USD and see if that works?

oodles19 · 20-08-2020 8:52pm

Ohmeha wrote: »

Maybe temporarily (if paying annual) setup on Paypal your preferred card to your Revolut and your primary currency as USD and see if that works?

To be honest, the free version of Peacock seems to be detecting that I'm using a VPN (Cyberghost) on both my Firestick and phone, so I'll probably wait a bit to see what happens there. It would appear that they're fairly actively trying to prevent access via VPN..

Ohmeha · 21-08-2020 8:06am

oodles19 wrote: »

To be honest, the free version of Peacock seems to be detecting that I'm using a VPN (Cyberghost) on both my Firestick and phone, so I'll probably wait a bit to see what happens there. It would appear that they're fairly actively trying to prevent access via VPN..

Yep Peacock seems to be largely VPN resistant but its been working perfectly for me with Getflix DNS

Electric Nitwit · 21-08-2020 10:05am

Ohmeha wrote: »

Yep Peacock seems to be largely VPN resistant but its been working perfectly for me with Getflix DNS

...and for me with KeepSolid SmartDNS

dougm1970 · 28-08-2020 2:34pm

bad bast*rds have taken away ability to have a 3rd party launcher

muffler · 28-08-2020 6:04pm

dougm1970 wrote: »

bad bast*rds have taken away ability to have a 3rd party launcher

Explain please? I dont see an issue.

One More Toy · 28-08-2020 6:06pm

muffler wrote: »

Explain please? I dont see an issue.

I assume they mean a different launcher to what and how amazon offers apps on the home page

Thargor · 28-08-2020 7:24pm

Is there a video player like VLC or Media Player Classic that I could set up so that it behaves exactly like the "Send to Firestick" option in Youtube? As in I could be watching a file on my laptop but then just hit a button and have it pause on the pc then appear on my tv screen and let me go back to browsing on the laptop?

bobby4hill · 28-08-2020 7:54pm

dougm1970 wrote: »

bad bast*rds have taken away ability to have a 3rd party launcher

There's a fix for it on youtube but Boards won't let me link it.

Just search "AMAZON UPDATE BROKE CUSTOM LAUNCHER (FIX INSIDE)"

dougm1970 · 28-08-2020 8:50pm

muffler wrote: »

Explain please? I dont see an issue.

well...i installed leanback launcher...no adverts or banners.....cleaner than stock launcher...faster too.
but the latest update prevents a 3rd party launcher as default, so home button goes back to stock amazon launcher.

raclle · 28-08-2020 9:08pm

Yup same thing here

IrlJidel · 28-08-2020 9:52pm

bobby4hill wrote: »

There's a fix for it on youtube but Boards won't let me link it.

Just search "AMAZON UPDATE BROKE CUSTOM LAUNCHER (FIX INSIDE)"

That doesn't work anymore - latest fireos update prevents accessibility manager from working. Best place to track when fix ever is available is at https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general

irishproduce · 02-09-2020 10:20am

muffler wrote: »

Spotted this fire stick alternative on AliExpress. Comes with a few apps built in it seems including chromecast

Thanks Muffler, seems like a nice find.

Does it allow you to cast the same as Chromecast do you know?
It says on description "Chromecast build (sic) in"

I would have thought Chromecast is proprietary

advertsfox · 02-09-2020 10:53am

irishproduce wrote: »

Thanks Muffler, seems like a nice find.

Does it allow you to cast the same as Chromecast do you know?
It says on description "Chromecast build (sic) in"

I would have thought Chromecast is proprietary

I have one, its an Android TV device (just like a Nvidia Shield) and the Chromecast feature works the same as a standard cast. They are a nice device, it's not 4K but does play 1080P @ 60hz so it's smooth and bandwidth friendly (and isn't full of Amazon advertisements). There is also a 4K version coming soon but Google are about to announce the Sabrina dongle which IS 4K and will replace Chromecasts for approx €50.

irishproduce · 02-09-2020 11:59am

advertsfox wrote: »

I have one, its an Android TV device (just like a Nvidia Shield) and the Chromecast feature works the same as a standard cast. They are a nice device, it's not 4K but does play 1080P @ 60hz so it's smooth and bandwidth friendly (and isn't full of Amazon advertisements). There is also a 4K version coming soon but Google are about to announce the Sabrina dongle which IS 4K and will replace Chromecasts for approx €50.

Excellent response, thanks for the explanation. I will buy one of these Mi devices so. I have an android H96+ pro under the tv at the moment, it allows me to put in a usb stick and record from iptv xtreme. I would lose this functionality yeah? No usb on that Mi stick

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