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

BionicRasher · 08-06-2020 1:12pm

IrlJidel wrote: »

Tried to side-load it - and it just opens and crashes - so no-go afaik.

EDIT: you could try https://www.techymice.com/firestick/install-sky-go-on-firestick-2020/ but think only UK works - maybe if you set your vpn to Uk? lets us know if it works.

tried to download the apk but it refuses to browse to the location
tried with VPN on and off both fail

bromley52 · 08-06-2020 1:31pm

Boxcar_Willie wrote: »

I'm using the 4K Fire TV.
Diamond-shaped dingle thingy .

IrlJidel · 08-06-2020 1:42pm

Boxcar_Willie wrote: »

I'm using the 4K Fire TV.
Diamond-shaped dingle thingy .

https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-identify-which-model-and-version-of-amazon-fire-tv-stick-cube-edition-that-you-have/

Think you dont have a 4K fire-stick but probably this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Fire-TV-With-4K-Ultra-HD-And-Alexa-Voice-Remote-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B06XTWLSRF

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Boxcar_Willie · 08-06-2020 2:55pm

Yes that's what I'm using , bought it in Germany 2 years ago .

New Home · 08-06-2020 3:25pm

Boxcar_Willie wrote: »

I'm using the 4K Fire TV.
Diamond-shaped dingle thingy .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV6xrmm2mII

blondeonblonde · 08-06-2020 4:40pm

tritriagain wrote: »

I was onto surfshark and they said to disable content control on modem cos they could be blocking VPN. Has anyone had this issue

Did you manage to get this sorted?

I just got my firestick today and it won't let me access iPlayer. Getting the error 02001 - something went wrong loading this programme.

Anyone else have this issue on using Surfshark VPN?

Edit- Looks like the same story with Netflix for me...

F*cks sake...

IrlJidel · 08-06-2020 4:59pm

Boxcar_Willie wrote: »

Yes that's what I'm using , bought it in Germany 2 years ago .

For the benefit of other users what exact version of FireOs you running? Im running latest (6.2.7.1 NS6271/2495) on FireStick 4k and it doesnt work.

If you update your FireOs - SkyGo may stop working.

IrishHomer · 08-06-2020 6:34pm

mccard wrote: »

Do you have to VPN a US address when watching?

Yes, I use Express VPN I select USA, California

acalmenvoy · 08-06-2020 7:58pm

IrishHomer wrote: »

Yes, I use Express VPN I select USA, California

How would I get the NBC Sports app installed on my fire tv? Got the subscription no problem. Thanks for that.

blondeonblonde · 08-06-2020 8:27pm

Hi,

Can someone please explain this to me?!

I have an Amazon prime video account but when I try to access any video on my Firestick, it won't let me watch it? It prompts me to buy a new season?!

I know others have mentioned getting Amazon to change your location to the UK but I HAVE an Irish account & am able to watch Irish content on my phone but not on the Firestick?

Am I missing something here?!

Jofspring · 08-06-2020 8:46pm

blondeonblonde wrote: »

Hi,

Can someone please explain this to me?!

I have an Amazon prime video account but when I try to access any video on my Firestick, it won't let me watch it? It prompts me to buy a new season?!

I know others have mentioned getting Amazon to change your location to the UK but I HAVE an Irish account & am able to watch Irish content on my phone but not on the Firestick?

Am I missing something here?!

There is a YouTube video from an Irish lad that shows a work around. Think you download the app from Aptoide on the stick.

For whatever reason you can't watch Amazon prime video on a Firestick in Ireland even though you have an Irish sub. It's crazy to be honest. There are a few people that it works for no problem but the vast majority can't watch it unless they switch to UK or use the work around.

Edit:

https://youtu.be/Qtbud1W8_IA

IrishHomer · 08-06-2020 9:39pm

acalmenvoy wrote: »

How would I get the NBC Sports app installed on my fire tv? Got the subscription no problem. Thanks for that.

https://playmo.tv/2017/03/how-to-install-apps-from-different-regions-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/

You can also get unofficial apks just Google

acalmenvoy · 09-06-2020 12:06pm

IrishHomer wrote: »

https://playmo.tv/2017/03/how-to-install-apps-from-different-regions-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/

You can also get unofficial apks just Google

Worked a treat, thanks. Quality is unreal.

lukeeman · 09-06-2020 9:06pm

acalmenvoy wrote: »

Worked a treat, thanks. Quality is unreal.

Did you have any trouble changing back to uk for prime tv again.

acalmenvoy · 09-06-2020 10:26pm

lukeeman wrote: »

Did you have any trouble changing back to uk for prime tv again.

It fcuked up the family prime that I was sharing with a family member, but I should be able to fix that when I get time.

masterboy123 · 09-06-2020 11:37pm

How are finding SurfShark VPN?

KeepSolid VPN appears to be cheap aiso but I wonder if there are speed issues.

blondeonblonde wrote: »

..... Facepalm....

tritriagain · 10-06-2020 12:28am

Does anyone have trouble with their firestick constantly dropping connection?

jgbyr · 10-06-2020 8:26am

tritriagain wrote: »

Does anyone have trouble with their firestick constantly dropping connection?

I've had that issue for the past week with a 4k stick. Have it about two months now & occasionally it would drop the connection. Its in the same room as the router with a direct line of sight. Last week though it started to lose the connection regularly. Could be watching something & gone. Reboot, reset network etc & same thing.
I've got a loan of an amazon ethernet connector & no issues now.
I've also got a standard firestick in another room & no issues at all over WiFi.
From Internet searches it appears to be a common issue.
I haven't come across a fix for it though.

masterboy123 · 10-06-2020 8:50am

Nope.
Working fabulously. I got it 4 weeks ago and since then not using my smart TV anymore.

tritriagain wrote: »

Does anyone have trouble with their firestick constantly dropping connection?

Kintarō Hattori · 10-06-2020 12:07pm

I've had a few issues that I thought were network related. Last night for example it was giving the message that it couldn't connect to the servers. Do a quick search and there can be various different reasons for it. One that wasn't mentioned was turning off a VPN if you have it running and 'voila' back in business.

I've had a few times now where Express VPN has seemingly caused it to stop working or to affect the YouTube app for example. Turning Express VPN off and back on seems to fix it.

alanhiggyno1 · 10-06-2020 12:32pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

I've had a few issues that I thought were network related. Last night for example it was giving the message that it couldn't connect to the servers. Do a quick search and there can be various different reasons for it. One that wasn't mentioned was turning off a VPN if you have it running and 'voila' back in business.

I've had a few times now where Express VPN has seemingly caused it to stop working or to affect the YouTube app for example. Turning Express VPN off and back on seems to fix it.

I find nord vpn works the best for me. Use it for BBC player itv hub and never a problem. Also great for 3rd party apps that need vpn

bromley52 · 10-06-2020 1:26pm

Did anyone manage to install the IMDB app? I don't want to change country and can't find it on any of the usual sites.

TheDriver · 10-06-2020 1:31pm

bromley52 wrote: »

Did anyone manage to install the IMDB app? I don't want to change country and can't find it on any of the usual sites.

Its not an app, it's basically built into the amazon OS. I set up a US account (new amazon acc with US address) and viola, IMDB TV now comes up as an option for searched programmes. Obviously need a VPN too

jgbyr · 10-06-2020 1:46pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

I've had a few issues that I thought were network related. Last night for example it was giving the message that it couldn't connect to the servers. Do a quick search and there can be various different reasons for it. One that wasn't mentioned was turning off a VPN if you have it running and 'voila' back in business.

I've had a few times now where Express VPN has seemingly caused it to stop working or to affect the YouTube app for example. Turning Express VPN off and back on seems to fix it.

No vpn here, but still losing connection on 4k stick constantly.

headnorth · 10-06-2020 2:20pm

TheDriver wrote: »

Its not an app, it's basically built into the amazon OS. I set up a US account (new amazon acc with US address) and viola, IMDB TV now comes up as an option for searched programmes. Obviously need a VPN too

Tried it with my Smartdnsproxy account but no joy, disappeared after I switched back to Ireland. Hbomax & Stan both work with Smartdnsproxy. Stan, like Netflix, 30 day free trial. Worked with Irish Bank card.

joujoujou · 10-06-2020 2:56pm

jgbyr wrote: »

No vpn here, but still losing connection on 4k stick constantly.

Buy your own ethernet connector.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/362787713148?var=631941824420

IrlJidel · 10-06-2020 3:00pm

joujoujou wrote: »

Buy your own ethernet connector.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/362787713148?var=631941824420

Please note: not compatible with first Gen sticks, Firestick 4K or Roku devices

joujoujou · 10-06-2020 3:01pm

Have the very one with FS 4k, works! :P

batistuta9 · 11-06-2020 9:58pm

IrishHomer wrote: »

Yes any us address will do, I also had to quote a us tv provider I just selected fubo tv and I set up a fake fubo tv account also

Is there's no need to have an active subscription to a TV provider? Just an account?

IrishHomer · 11-06-2020 10:23pm

batistuta9 wrote: »

Is there's no need to have an active subscription to a TV provider? Just an account?

I have a fubo tv account I quoted that one originally but that is now expired.

So last week I quoted fubo tv without it being active and it was accepted fine

batistuta9 · 11-06-2020 11:17pm

IrishHomer wrote: »

I have a fubo tv account I quoted that one originally but that is now expired.

So last week I quoted fubo tv without it being active and it was accepted fine

Usually PL pass is pretty useless without the live TV games. hopefully just an account will do to get access to them, will find out on Wednesday.

Are you looking for a projector? Seen your post in another thread, I've one I'm thinking on selling if you're interested.

IrishHomer · 11-06-2020 11:27pm

batistuta9 wrote: »

Usually PL pass is pretty useless without the live TV games. hopefully just an account will do to get access to them, will find out on Wednesday.

Are you looking for a projector? Seen your post in another thread, I've one I'm thinking on selling if you're interested.

Yes, I have a loan of an Optoma full HD on trial and love it. Pm me details

bailey7 · 11-06-2020 11:58pm

IrishHomer wrote: »

It was well worth it. Picture quality is amazing and they show every game you can select any game you want all UK commentators too

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.

IrishHomer · 12-06-2020 12:42am

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.

Within fubo no choice games but with the nbc sports app you can pick any game

bailey7 · 12-06-2020 1:18am

IrishHomer wrote: »

Within fubo no choice games but with the nbc sports app you can pick any game

Deadly man, thanks for the tip. Roll on next week

batistuta9 · 12-06-2020 8:39am

IrishHomer wrote: »

Yes, I have a loan of an Optoma full HD on trial and love it. Pm me details

Saying your PMs are full atm

batistuta9 · 12-06-2020 8:48am

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.

You'll need the tv account part. Only 7/32 games listed so far are live with only the PL pass.

PL pass was supposed to have 140 games this season(minimum 4 per team) that weren't shown on TV there, but with the way thing have gone not sure what's happening with it from now on

IrishHomer · 12-06-2020 1:24pm

batistuta9 wrote: »

Saying your PMs are full atm

Thanks I've cleared it now

twirlagig · 12-06-2020 8:37pm

Off Topic but I ordered a cover for the remote on Amazon and got it today. It’s bright red, fits it perfectly so hopefully I won’t spend ages looking for the remote again when it disappears down the side of my black armchair

Jofspring · 12-06-2020 8:49pm

twirlagig wrote: »

Off Topic but I ordered a cover for the remote on Amazon and got it today. It’s bright red, fits it perfectly so hopefully I won’t spend ages looking for the remote again when it disappears down the side of my black armchair

Got one of them in blue. They are very handy because the back of the remote can slide off easily, so it's that. Helps when you have kids around.

Need to buy two more Firesticks but afraid to pull the trigger because knowing my luck they will drop in price a few days later.

Lucas Hood · 12-06-2020 9:01pm

Prime Android TV apps works really well on firestick. Happy to have prime working on in instead of casting to Chromecast.

bailey7 · 13-06-2020 12:43am

batistuta9 wrote: »

You'll need the tv account part. Only 7/32 games listed so far are live with only the PL pass.

PL pass was supposed to have 140 games this season(minimum 4 per team) that weren't shown on TV there, but with the way thing have gone not sure what's happening with it from now on

So I need to pay for fubo tv on top of the premier league pass to get all the games?

TheDriver · 13-06-2020 9:35am

Jofspring wrote: »

Got one of them in blue. They are very handy because the back of the remote can slide off easily, so it's that. Helps when you have kids around.

Need to buy two more Firesticks but afraid to pull the trigger because knowing my luck they will drop in price a few days later.

We are due a prime day

IrishHomer · 13-06-2020 10:06am

bailey7 wrote: »

So I need to pay for fubo tv on top of the premier league pass to get all the games?

I'm not paying for Fubo I just created a fake fubo tv log in account and that was adequate

odddavey · 13-06-2020 11:24am

twirlagig wrote: »

Off Topic but I ordered a cover for the remote on Amazon and got it today. It’s bright red, fits it perfectly so hopefully I won’t spend ages looking for the remote again when it disappears down the side of my black armchair

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masterboy123 · 13-06-2020 12:17pm

How many weeks to get it delivered please?

odddavey wrote: »

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odddavey · 13-06-2020 1:32pm

masterboy123 wrote: »

How many weeks to get it delivered please?

28 days plus, I'm in no rush

Kintarō Hattori · 13-06-2020 4:14pm

Has anyone been having trouble with the Channel 5 app? When I go to watch a program it'll play the adverts as normal, it tries to play the program but then just ends back at the episode selection menu.

DopeTech · 13-06-2020 4:27pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Has anyone been having trouble with the Channel 5 app? When I go to watch a program it'll play the adverts as normal, it tries to play the program but then just ends back at the episode selection menu.

No issues here.

batistuta9 · 13-06-2020 10:48pm

bailey7 wrote: »

So I need to pay for fubo tv on top of the premier league pass to get all the games?

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/

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Has anyone been having trouble with the Channel 5 app? When I go to watch a program it'll play the adverts as normal, it tries to play the program but then just ends back at the episode selection menu.

you know it's geolocked?

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

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