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

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  • #62
    msmx5
    Registered Users Posts: 474 ✭✭msmx5


    PeterDuggan wrote: »
    Can this stick play movies stored on a networked pc? Do it have Kodi? Thanks.

    I use Kodi mainly for streaming live tv from my Saorview/DVBt TVHeadend Server in the attic and I find that for some reason the 4k Firestick, while being more responsive, quicker to switch through apps and having the very handy volume button is not as good as the older model at streaming DVBt saorview streams over my home LAN. I'm surprised at this as its a very nice and well spec's device.

    Occasionally I get a greenscreen with just audio or nothing at all, but can still access the GUI. I often get audio lag on live tv, decoding pixelation and occasionally the stick freezes completely requiring restart - I didn't have these issues on the older firestick although it wasn't as responsive and remote lacked the volume button / mic. kodi, Hardware acceleration settings are the same as the previous version. Would be curious if anyone else come across the similar issues?


  • #63
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    I use the "Dream Player" app on the firestick to stream Saorview/satellite channels from an enigma 2 box. Works well. Can watch recordings from the box also through the Dream Player app.
    I was using raspberry pi 3's with kodi installed for this but I find Dream Player on the 4K firestick way better.


  • #64
    PeterDuggan
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭PeterDuggan


    Thanks msmx5 but I meant can the stick play movie files stored on a network pc? I'd be curious to know if you've any experience of this. (I gather Plex can do it but Plex won't work on my pc.)


  • #65
    matzen
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭matzen


    PeterDuggan wrote: »
    Thanks msmx5 but I meant can the stick play movie files stored on a network pc? I'd be curious to know if you've any experience of this. (I gather Plex can do it but Plex won't work on my pc.)
    It can. I use Kodi for that


  • #66
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    PeterDuggan wrote: »
    Thanks msmx5 but I meant can the stick play movie files stored on a network pc? I'd be curious to know if you've any experience of this. (I gather Plex can do it but Plex won't work on my pc.)
    Yes . Ive got Kodi installed on my 4k firestick and I can stream movies from my NAS. Works great. It has replaced my old WDTV media player.


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  • #67
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    Are the firesticks wifi only or can you get a network cable to work with them? If you have high quality broadband I know this is not an issue, but for some who need to stretch the best from their broadband, it is.


  • #68
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,963 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Troy McClure wrote: »
    Are the firesticks wifi only or can you get a network cable to work with them? If you have high quality broadband I know this is not an issue, but for some who need to stretch the best from their broadband, it is.

    You can:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=fire+stick+network+adapter&crid=2H2F7RMS2OTCM&sprefix=firestick+net%2Caps%2C140&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_1_13


  • #69
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    Thanks for that. They kinda all look a bit different which in itself is confusing. I have no idea what is the difference between them and which to buy!


  • #70
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    Troy McClure wrote: »
    Thanks for that. They kinda all look a bit different which in itself is confusing. I have no idea what is the difference between them and which to buy!

    I use these ones. Ive got 3 and they work perfect.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01LXP5TXI/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1


  • #71
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    That said where are these on amazon for £35 ?


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  • #72
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    Troy McClure wrote: »
    That said where are these on amazon for £35 ?

    That was a month ago . No deals on firesticks at the moment.


  • #73
    Troy McClure
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭Troy McClure


    Darn!!


  • #74
    lenoude
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭lenoude


    The sticks seem to be reduced to £34.99. It may be just a Prime offer, I'm not sure.

    Finally took the plunge after reading the thread


  • #75
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,813 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Fire sticks are back down in price on Amazon. £30 for the standard version and £35 for the 4k one.


  • #76
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 16,871 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    muffler wrote:
    Fire sticks are back down in price on Amazon. £30 for the standard version and £35 for the 4k one.


    I don't understand anyone buying the regular one & only saving 5 pounds.


  • #77
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,813 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    I don't understand anyone buying the regular one & only saving 5 pounds.
    Dont know a pile about them myself but I have read and heard lots of people saying the 4k stick is the bees knees. So you are right in saying it would be stupid not to pay the £5 extra for a better product.


  • #78
    batistuta9
    Registered Users Posts: 8,081 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    msmx5 wrote: »
    I use Kodi mainly for streaming live tv from my Saorview/DVBt TVHeadend Server in the attic and I find that for some reason the 4k Firestick, while being more responsive, quicker to switch through apps and having the very handy volume button is not as good as the older model at streaming DVBt saorview streams over my home LAN. I'm surprised at this as its a very nice and well spec's device.

    Occasionally I get a greenscreen with just audio or nothing at all, but can still access the GUI. I often get audio lag on live tv, decoding pixelation and occasionally the stick freezes completely requiring restart - I didn't have these issues on the older firestick although it wasn't as responsive and remote lacked the volume button / mic. kodi, Hardware acceleration settings are the same as the previous version. Would be curious if anyone else come across the similar issues?

    There's a issue with interlaced video on the 4k sticks.

    Plenty of comments on github about it


  • #79
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 16,871 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    muffler wrote:
    Dont know a pile about them myself but I have read and heard lots of people saying the 4k stick is the bees knees. So you are right in saying it would be stupid not to pay the £5 extra for a better product.


    It's the latest generation stick. Apart from it probably having faster memory etc it will have a longer life. They will update the software for longer with this model. They no longer support the early versions. All of this & it is 4k. If you don't have a 4k tv now, you might have one next year or the year after. The difference between the two sticks is well worth the extra 5 pounds


  • #80
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Go for the 4k, it's amazing compared to the older one (have both), the old one's good too.

    No video issues on mine, have viewed 4k movie etc.


  • #81
    WeleaseWoderick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,441 ✭✭✭WeleaseWoderick


    Got a 4k stick at Christmas to replace one of the original sticks and it is infinitely better to use! Really fast and no issue with streaming 4k content over my wifi.

    Really easy to sideload apps not available on the Amazon store too.

    I've just bought a second one at this price to replace a Mi Box that I have.


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  • #82
    tommycahir
    Registered Users Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    Has anyone here replaced the standard launcher on a 4k firestick?

    The amount of bloat on there is nuts if you just want to use 2 or 3 apps such as plex, dreamplayer etc.


  • #83
    Danmj
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Danmj


    Use DISCOUNT5 for extra £5 pound off


  • #84
    tommycahir
    Registered Users Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    Danmj wrote: »
    Use DISCOUNT5 for extra £5 pound off

    Doesn't seem to work for me


  • #85
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,673 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    discount didn't work for me either. forgot this needed addresspal too. you'd think at this stage they'd ship direct to ireland...


  • #86
    Danmj
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Danmj


    Sorry its MYDISCOUNT5, worked for me


  • #87
    tommycahir
    Registered Users Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    nope still doesn't work for me :(
    must be account specific


  • #88
    lukeeman
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭lukeeman


    Danmj wrote: »
    Sorry its MYDISCOUNT5, worked for me

    Thanks for code, worked perfect


  • #89
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    Back down to £34.99
    Use code MYDISCOUNT5
    Select free postage

    Works out at €34.92 + €3.99 AddressPal


  • #90
    Jofspring
    Registered Users Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Jofspring


    lukeeman wrote: »
    Thanks for code, worked perfect

    Code worked for me too. €35 for the 4k stick.


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  • #91
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users Posts: 4,079 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    ITV PLayer works for OnDemand content without a VPN for me (no live streams).
    Channel 4 Player and 5 player the same.

    Prime Video works for all Amazon-own content.
    Likewise with Netflix. You get the Irish version.

    BBC iPlayer generally is Geo-blocked.

    A VPN isn't really needed unless you're desperate for BBC or the live streams from ITV.


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