Amazon 4k Firestick 35 pounds

Monokne

Purchased one of these in the sale and it's great. Been watching US Prime. I also love that it basically has the freedom of the android box. Makes the Apple TV totally obsolete for me, and also makes it look waaay overpriced.

bassy

rom wrote: »

If it works on any other android tv box then yes

not sure ive only used it on my ps3,but my son has a android phone and sky go works on that.

bassy

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Go-Apps/Amazon-Fire-TV-Stick-Box-amp-SkyGO/td-p/2852934

seems its not available,thats a pity.

McMurphy

Sad Professor wrote: »

I know that switching your account's region to the UK works - provided they do it for you which it seems they won't always do. But my point still remains that Prime Video Ireland doesn't work on the Firestick, only UK Prime Video. This is obviously a restriction of the device's software and why it isn't sold in Ireland.

Currys had them on black Friday evening.

They were looking 90 feckin euro in Curry's I informed them they were retailing for 35 sterling on Amazon then walked away laughing.

toe_knee

trveller72 wrote: »

It works now.
Today I contacted Amazon support through help page -> contact us -> devices -> fire stick -> prime video.

I was chatting with the support guy, told him I am in Ireland and I cannot watch on the Fire stick the same content I am watching on other devices using Prime Video application.

He changed a regional setting @ their end and now Prime video works on fire stick.

It was a 5 minutes chat.

I highly recommend you to try it.

Will give it a go tomorrow. Its been wrecking my head. I was using a work around using my phone and telling it to play through the firestick

gaillimh

rom wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fire-TV-Stick-4K-Ultra-Hd-With-Alexa-Voice-Remote-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B079QB9BD7/ref=gbps_img_m-5_43db_785b107d?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=075440df-d52f-4d85-aed4-a3f6622b43db&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=161428031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=QY6ACX1RB5VZ4C228BTZ

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-review

As it is a android based you can sideload loads of apps. Its super fast. This is the new one only released a month ago. Very fast spec.

Ordered one of these too as have used the first gen one in the past & found it great - especially as i can't install apps directly on my ten year old Samsung TV (soon to be replaced).
Any recommendations for Apps to load into it?
I used Kodi extensively for a while but the amount of hassle finding working streams has put me off it recently.
Netflix is getting most use at the minute but interested to hear what other people are using.

dercunx

Can anyone recommend a VPN I can use on this please? TIA

peaceboi

Price gone up to £50🀔

McMurphy

dercunx wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a VPN I can use on this please? TIA

Vpn unlimited.

frash

gaillimh wrote: »

Any recommendations for Apps to load into it?
I used Kodi extensively for a while but the amount of hassle finding working streams has put me off it recently.

Cinema HD
Terarrium

trveller72

Sad Professor wrote: »

I know that switching your account's region to the UK works - provided they do it for you which it seems they won't always do. But my point still remains that Prime Video Ireland doesn't work on the Firestick, only UK Prime Video. This is obviously a restriction of the device's software and why it isn't sold in Ireland.

I didn't ask them to move the account region in UK. I told him that I am in Ireland and I am not able to watch Prime on the Stick same way I am watching Prime on the Xbox, Smart TV or tablet. He said that he changed some setting for the Stick, told me to restart it, and that is.
I do not want to change the address as I have an Echo at home which works better using the Irish address.
Also, when I check on the stick, location is Ireland.
The Prime Video App on the stick though is different from the one that I have on the Xbox, Tv and tablet. Also it did not sync the watchlist with the ones on the other devices.
I am still thinking to sideload the PrimeVideo apk using Apptoide

Thargor

Does this have better WiFi reception than previous gens does anyone know?

lukeeman

trveller72 wrote: »

I didn't ask them to move the account region in UK. I told him that I am in Ireland and I am not able to watch Prime on the Stick same way I am watching Prime on the Xbox, Smart TV or tablet. He said that he changed some setting for the Stick, told me to restart it, and that is.
I do not want to change the address as I have an Echo at home which works better using the Irish address.
Also, when I check on the stick, location is Ireland.
The Prime Video App on the stick though is different from the one that I have on the Xbox, Tv and tablet. Also it did not sync the watchlist with the ones on the other devices.
I am still thinking to sideload the PrimeVideo apk using Apptoide

Are you using the new firestick 4k or older one, I rang Amazon c/s and was told this 4k stick will not play Prime outside the uk, my setting says im in uk but it still wont work.

trveller72

lukeeman wrote: »

Are you using the new firestick 4k or older one, I rang Amazon c/s and was told this 4k stick will not play Prime outside the uk, my setting says im in uk but it still wont work.

New one - Fire TV Stick 4k.
My settings say I am in Ireland

Zimmerframe

lukeeman wrote: »

Are you using the new firestick 4k or older one, I rang Amazon c/s and was told this 4k stick will not play Prime outside the uk, my setting says im in uk but it still wont work.

Go on Amazon chat, say all your devices are working fine on Amazon prime video except the device you bought directly from Amazon. Be nice and friendly and they will press the magic "ON" button somewhere in Amazon land.

I tried everything in the book from deregistering, reregisterning, changed addresses, vpn's etc. etc all to no avail. Spent a half an hour on support "chat" to some "eejit" waffling about UK internet blah, blah. still no joy. Error 5505.

Decided I would have one last try with Amazon support chat this morning, this time was transferred immediately to a second person.
She said " I will help you with that sir" before I had finished reading that line, the picture had appeared on my tv.

Have both old and 4K sticks and both working after call.

Possible tip

Don't leave too late in the day to contact support, because first ime, the operator struggled away for about half an hour.
Today first operator, immediately transferred me to someone who clearly knew the solution.

lukeeman

Zimmerframe wrote: »

Go on Amazon chat, say all your devices are working fine on Amazon prime video except the device you bought directly from Amazon. Be nice and friendly and they will press the magic "ON" button somewhere in Amazon land.

I tried everything in the book from deregistering, reregisterning, changed addresses, vpn's etc. etc all to no avail. Spent a half an hour on support "chat" to some "eejit" waffling about UK internet blah, blah. still no joy. Error 5505.

Decided I would have one last try with Amazon support chat this morning, this time was transferred immediately to a second person.
She said " I will help you with that sir" before I had finished reading that line, the picture had appeared on my tv.

Have both old and 4K sticks and both working after call.



Possible tip

Don't leave too late in the day to contact support, because first ime, the operator struggled away for about half an hour.
Today first operator, immediately transferred me to so
meone who clearly knew the solution.

Just been on chat and no luck the usual wont work in ireland, will try again later, Thanks for the tips

leex

When I did same, I had my default shipping address set to Parcelmotel (NI) address. All worked fine when I spoke to chat people.

Sad Professor

trveller72 wrote: »

I didn't ask them to move the account region in UK. I told him that I am in Ireland and I am not able to watch Prime on the Stick same way I am watching Prime on the Xbox, Smart TV or tablet. He said that he changed some setting for the Stick, told me to restart it, and that is.
I do not want to change the address as I have an Echo at home which works better using the Irish address.
Also, when I check on the stick, location is Ireland.
The Prime Video App on the stick though is different from the one that I have on the Xbox, Tv and tablet. Also it did not sync the watchlist with the ones on the other devices.
I am still thinking to sideload the PrimeVideo apk using Apptoide

Your device might be set to Ireland, but it still sounds to me like they changed the region of your account.

I'd be interested to know if sideloading works.

Zimmerframe

Sad Professor wrote: »

Your device might be set to Ireland, but it still sounds to me like they changed the region of your account.

My region setting was always set to Uk. Had a Uk address and was using a Vpn set to UK, still wouldn't work
Changed to Irish address, no vpn, same error.
Same story with support, but the lady I chatted today, just said no problem and instantly On, no mention of address, region, nothing.

honda boi

Thargor wrote: »

Does this have better WiFi reception than previous gens does anyone know?

I had the first gen one and it was becoming horrible with reception, video quality constantly dropping.
New 4k one,not an issue fast speeds constantly now

Monokne

dercunx wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a VPN I can use on this please? TIA

Express VPN

Toast

Thargor wrote: »

Does this have better WiFi reception than previous gens does anyone know?

My access point is about 2 meters away but I was still surprised to see I got my full 240mb speed on the analiti app. I'd bought the ethernet adaptor at the same time as the stick (and threw away the packaging stupidly) before realising I won't need it.

Thargor

Is there any better Android stick/box in the £50 bracket in peoples opinions?

davegilly

Thargor wrote: »

Is there any better Android stick/box in the £50 bracket in peoples opinions?

No.
There is none in the £100 bracket either.

Toast

Zimmerframe wrote: »

My region setting was always set to Uk. Had a Uk address and was using a Vpn set to UK, still wouldn't work
Changed to Irish address, no vpn, same error.
Same story with support, but the lady I chatted today, just said no problem and instantly On, no mention of address, region, nothing.

I got mine changed today. Just used the web chat. They asked my address and I gave them my real Irish one. Guy flicked a switch somewhere and it worked. I had everything else setup to be UK prior to that. To be honest it is attrocious. Very difficult to find any movies that are included in the subscription as it is always pushing you to ones that require add-ons.

rom

Sad Professor wrote: »

Your device might be set to Ireland, but it still sounds to me like they changed the region of your account.

I'd be interested to know if sideloading works.

Just search on youtube

rom

frash wrote: »

Cinema HD
Terarrium

Installed both via aptidode and both crash on launch. Am using morpheus

Remouad

Toast wrote: »

My access point is about 2 meters away but I was still surprised to see I got my full 240mb speed on the analiti app. I'd bought the ethernet adaptor at the same time as the stick (and threw away the packaging stupidly) before realising I won't need it.

The only reason for the ethernet adaptor that I can see is if you need a low latency LAN connection. Steam Link app streaming is the only example I can see for this.

Remouad

Sad Professor wrote: »

I'd be interested to know if sideloading works.

On the Fire TV stick, download "es file explorer" from the Amazon app store.

in "es file explorer" go to Network-> Remote Manager

Click Turn On.

It will show you an address.(e.g.ftp://123.100.0.100:3456/)

You can access this from any PC on the network using Windows explorer.

Drop in any APKs that you want. Just make sure they're the 32 bit versions.

frash

rom wrote: »

Installed both via aptidode and both crash on launch. Am using morpheus

Not sure what aptidode is
CinemaHD can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/cinema134

For the other one you'll need to look up Balatan on reddit

bladespin

Troypoint on Youtube has some great videos on how the get the most from the Firestick, he's even got one that lets you play all the old console games on the stick!

Remouad

bladespin wrote: »

Troypoint on Youtube has some great videos on how the get the most from the Firestick, he's even got one that lets you play all the old console games on the stick!

You'll need a bluetooth controller.

Xbox one controller is probably the best option.

bidiots

Of course, now i want to try out the Firestick, price gone back up! Do they drop for xmas usually?

McMurphy

bidiots wrote: »

Of course, now i want to try out the Firestick, price gone back up! Do they drop for xmas usually?

Worth keeping an eye on, Amazon have sporadic and unpredictable sales with them all the time.

ablelocks

bidiots wrote: »

Of course, now i want to try out the Firestick, price gone back up! Do they drop for xmas usually?

same here - but there's another sale starting tomorrow - Last of the Christmas deals. possiblly will be reduced again.

rom

Remouad wrote: »

On the Fire TV stick, download "es file explorer" from the Amazon app store.

in "es file explorer" go to Network-> Remote Manager

Click Turn On.

It will show you an address.(e.g.ftp://123.100.0.100:3456/)

You can access this from any PC on the network using Windows explorer.

Drop in any APKs that you want. Just make sure they're the 32 bit versions.

Wifi file transfer (pro) . does this also but via a webpage.

rom

frash wrote: »

Not sure what aptidode is
CinemaHD can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/cinema134

For the other one you'll need to look up Balatan on reddit

Its an alternative appstore with all the tv stuff on it. Gave it a look but still think Morphus tv is better

gillamandango

Install APK TIME onto it and you will get this best source of apps available, with genuine installers..I have 6 apps installed on it from this source and they give me everything I need..

Glen_Quagmire

How is the WiFi connection on these compared to a wired connection from your router? I always thought hard wired was best for streaming movies?

I have an android box but for some reason the Netflix app has become incompatible with the box so this could be a good replacement but I'm a bit wary about the wireless connection as I've always used a wired connection

judeboy101

Stupid question but how do I know if when I click prime video, I'm watching Irish or uk version, or is there a difference?

davegilly

judeboy101 wrote: »

Stupid question but how do I know if when I click prime video, I'm watching Irish or uk version, or is there a difference?

Search for the Superman v Batman movie. The Irish version doesn’t have that as far as I can remember!

loyatemu

davegilly wrote: »

Search for the Superman v Batman movie. The Irish version doesn’t have that as far as I can remember!

so the Irish version is better :pac:

toe_knee

Was just on chat with Amazon for the last 40 minutes and wouldn't fix the issue. They told me to return the firestick for a full refund as it won't work in Ireland. Gob****es

toe_knee

OmegaGene wrote: »

get a vpn or smart dns

No need there is a work around without doing any of that

lukeeman

toe_knee wrote: »

No need there is a work around without doing any of that

If you find away around it, please let me know, i've gone on chat 3 times hoping somebody would press the magic button that worked for others here but no luck.

toe_knee

lukeeman wrote: »

If you find away around it, please let me know, i've gone on chat 3 times hoping somebody would press the magic button that worked for others here but no luck.

The way I am getting around it is by opening the prime video app on my phone and selecting play through TV. Not ideal but it works

roper1664

I see that Getflix is USD $39.90 for a year, are there any good cheaper alternatives for changing the IP address etc., please?

puddles22

i changed my address on my amazon account to a northern address, then phoned amazon told them im currently in ireland my prime isnt working, i was told as expected that it doesnt work ireland, asked them i hope this will work when i go back to my uk address and he said oh your stick is set to ireland shall i set it to uk for and he did and now working fine.

lukeeman

puddles22 wrote: »

i changed my address on my amazon account to a northern address, then phoned amazon told them im currently in ireland my prime isnt working, i was told as expected that it doesnt work ireland, asked them i hope this will work when i go back to my uk address and he said oh your stick is set to ireland shall i set it to uk for and he did and now working fine.

contacted Amazon for the 4th time and got sorted at last, I use parcel motels address, asked girl what area my account was set for she said Ireland, i then told her i am a proud uk citizen and asked why ireland, she said hold for a minute came back and said sorry its now changed to UK, Perfect.

rom

roper1664 wrote: »

I see that Getflix is USD $39.90 for a year, are there any good cheaper alternatives for changing the IP address etc., please?

Think I paid less for lifetime with them.