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Firestick general discussion thread

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    #1292
    tipperaryboy
    Registered Users Posts: 945 ✭✭✭tipperaryboy


    I have echo linked to firestick for some reason “turn on tv” commands have stopped working, nothing happens would it be something to do with the update? Have unlinked/relinked to no avail


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    #1293
    clickhere
    Registered Users Posts: 422 ✭✭clickhere


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    there was problems a few weeks ago but it's back working fine now.

    This is the one I've installed
    https://aapks.com/apk/rte-rte/version/42841347/
    I'm just seeing this now and just checked it. All back working great again. It's brilliant with no adds either. Thanks.


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    #1294
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    VirginMedia player now on the firestick appstore. Now time for RTE to get the finger out.


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    #1295
    Trevord
    Registered Users Posts: 939 ✭✭✭Trevord


    Be careful what you wish for. I would rather the ad free version of RTE player we have ahead of any official firestick version with ads.


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    #1296
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,179 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Got NowTV to work...
    Deleted NowTV
    Went on UK VPN
    Downloaded NowTV
    Launched and logged in to NowTV while on UK VPN
    Worked fine
    Went Off VPN
    Rebooted NowTV
    Launched NowTV and works fine now.


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    #1297
    smodgley
    Registered Users Posts: 741 ✭✭✭smodgley


    Is it possible to get My5 onto Fire stick,if so how-tia


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    #1298
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    Change your amazon address to UK. Then on the firestick sync your account. My5 will be available to install . Change back your address ðŸ‘

    You will need a VPN to watch it though.


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    #1299
    smodgley
    Registered Users Posts: 741 ✭✭✭smodgley


    _John C wrote: »
    Change your amazon address to UK. Then on the firestick sync your account. My5 will be available to install . Change back your address ðŸ‘

    You will need a VPN to watch it though.

    Ah ok Thanks for your help


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    #1300
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    Trying to set up a new Firestick Lite ....
    Connected WiFi
    Linked Amazon account but after this it’s sticking on the Prime Video sign up page.
    I’m clicking on continue but it’s completely unresponsive and can’t move beyond this point.
    I’ve rebooted , left in on for 30 mins , even tried the phone app but not getting past this point.
    Has anyone else come across this ?


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    #1301
    FileNotFound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭FileNotFound


    smodgley wrote: »
    Ah ok Thanks for your help

    Log into Amazon.co.uk - Account - Devices & Content - Preferences - Change address to a UK one (Pick a well know dept store so you have valid phone number etc.)

    The de register device

    Restart and re register on startup - UK apps now visible.


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    #1302
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    FileNotFound wrote: »
    Log into Amazon.co.uk - Account - Devices & Content - Preferences - Change address to a UK one (Pick a well know dept store so you have valid phone number etc.)

    The de register device

    Restart and re register on startup - UK apps now visible.

    I never needed to de register device.


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    #1303
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    I'd also recommend changing account to US. Sync firestick. Download Roku, Crackle, Pluto tv, Tubi TV.

    Change back address, Sync firestick.

    VPN also needed for these apps


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    #1304
    realdanbreen
    Registered Users Posts: 8,111 ✭✭✭realdanbreen


    What's a VPN?


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    #1305
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    realdanbreen wrote: »
    What's a VPN?

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058088307/1/#post113781392

    Most official tv streaming services e.g. itv hub, My5 will only work for you if your located in their region e.g. UK.

    VPN apps present your firestick to the service as been located wherever you want it to.

    If you want to watch streaming services that are geolocked just for the uk; you set your vpn app to a UK server location.
    If you want to watch streaming services that are geolocked just for the US ; you set your vpn app to a US server location.


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    #1306
    FileNotFound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭FileNotFound


    _John C wrote: »
    I never needed to de register device.

    Previously I have not had to but literally put BBC I player and ITV hub on my cube yesterday and had to deregister to get the UK app store to show.

    Maybe a post brexit change that has finally been implemented?


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    #1307
    FileNotFound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭FileNotFound


    realdanbreen wrote: »
    What's a VPN?

    An app that fools the firestick into thinking you are in another country of your choice.

    Pretty simple - turn on and turn off systems.


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    #1308
    boardtc
    Registered Users Posts: 820 ✭✭✭boardtc


    What app would ye recommend watching the May 22nd Glastonbury 5 hour stream (€23) on?
    https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/set-times-new-acts-added-for-live-at-worthy-farm-livestream/


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    #1309
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    boardtc wrote: »
    What app would ye recommend watching the May 22nd Glastonbury 5 hour stream (€23) on?
    https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/set-times-new-acts-added-for-live-at-worthy-farm-livestream/

    Would it work just using the Silk browser? Also don't forget to put your lidl pop-up tent in the living room, wear your docs and charge everyone in room 10Euro each for a burger so you can all have an authentic experience :-)


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    #1310
    tomzolo
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭tomzolo


    Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.


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    #1311
    _John C
    Registered Users Posts: 381 ✭✭_John C


    tomzolo wrote: »
    Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.


    I have 6 firesticks. Much cheaper then 6 laptops. Also, my 4 year old daughter finds it much easier to use a firestick then a laptop.


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    #1312
    FileNotFound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭FileNotFound


    tomzolo wrote: »
    Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

    You're just failing to properly utilise the fire stick.

    Can't blame the device for the humans failings.

    They are pretty good, actually very good for the price paid.


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    #1313
    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    tomzolo wrote: »
    Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

    I have used numerous android boxes and have now replaced them all with firesticks. So easy to use that my 5 year old can use it.
    My in laws tried an android box and found it hard to use. I got them a firestick and they love it.

    Aside from having to unplug them maybe once a month and having to do the odd clearing of cache I have found the firestick to be very reliable

    Its also messy looking to have a laptop out and open beside the TV so you can stream. I used to do it years (before I knew about android boxes) ago and hated it


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    #1314
    lapua20grain
    Registered Users Posts: 821 ✭✭✭lapua20grain


    tomzolo wrote: »
    Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

    Have 3 of them in the house great piece of kit of you know how to use them, my wife is the ultimate technophobe and can use it no problem I think you just need to give one a proper go


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    #1315
    Phil.x
    Registered Users Posts: 1,723 ✭✭✭Phil.x


    How would the fire stick compare to a minix neo uh9 does anyone know.


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    #1316
    FileNotFound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭FileNotFound


    Phil.x wrote: »
    How would the fire stick compare to a minix neo uh9 does anyone know.

    Depends on the firestick model of course.

    4k superior - also depends on what your wanting it for.

    Sideload on firestick means you can add most apps you may need for media streaming.


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    #1317
    Hurrache
    Registered Users Posts: 10,148 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    tomzolo wrote: »
    Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

    There's nothing correct about that statement.


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    #1318
    Trevord
    Registered Users Posts: 939 ✭✭✭Trevord


    tomzolo wrote: »
    Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

    NO! people were doing that back in 2010.

    Amazon have been selling firesticks for as little as £30 over the last year. They are a very good product.


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    #1319
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,393 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    tomzolo wrote: »
    Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

    "simply just stream it" sums up our firesticks


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    #1320
    FileNotFound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭FileNotFound


    TheDriver wrote: »
    "simply just stream it" sums up our firesticks

    Firesticks are really only limited by their users.

    Almost never turn a laptop on these days - no need. They are being made redundant.

    Maybe the poster was trying a windup - finding streams on the laptop is so much harder than smart sticks


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    #1321
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭Monokne


    tomzolo wrote: »
    Firestick is a waste of money and also unreliable at times, better off buying a dirt cheap laptop and a HDMI cable to plug into your TV and you can download anything you want or simply just stream it.

    This is such an extraordinarily bad take.

    Don't waste 30 euro on a firestick. Spend 10 times that or more on a laptop.

    Oh right.


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