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Firestick general discussion thread

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    #602
    joujoujou
    Registered Users Posts: 13,620 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
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    joujoujou wrote: »
    Ethernet adapter will likely sort that out permanently. :)
    Sorry, forgot a link.

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/373278405586?var=642210519277

    Even though they claim it doesn't work with FS 4k, in fact, it works.


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    #603
    mossie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,185 ✭✭✭mossie


    joujoujou wrote: »
    Ethernet adapter will likely sort that out permanently. :)

    Yeah I got ethernet adapters for all my firesticks and they're rock solid since.


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    #604
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    joujoujou wrote: »
    Sorry, forgot a link.

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/373278405586?var=642210519277

    Even though they claim it doesn't work with FS 4k, in fact, it works.

    Thanks i might pick this up. Does it work fine with the firestick?


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    #605
    Invincible
    Registered Users Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭Invincible


    JCDUB wrote: »
    My 4k firestick has stopped recognising the wi-fi in my house.

    When I say stopped recognising, it recognises it and connects to it but says the wi-fi is not connected to the internet, which it is.

    Did a small bit of googling and it seems to be a known problem. Planned obsolescence perhaps? It's about 2 years old.

    Does anybody have any suggestions? I read that Amazon customer service won't be any help.

    Try, forget network and sign in again, worked for me before, only time I had to do a factory reset was when apps weren't appearing on home screen.


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    #606
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,559 ✭✭✭bassy


    Invincible wrote: »
    Try, forget network and sign in again, worked for me before, only time I had to do a factory reset was when apps weren't appearing on home screen.

    I had the same problem connected to the 5ghz wifi so reverted to the 2.5ghz and it's been perfect ever since.


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    #607
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 46,015 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Does it work fine with the firestick?
    Its for a firestick :confused:


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    #608
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    muffler wrote: »
    Its for a firestick :confused:

    It says in the item description not compatible with FS 4k


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    #609
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 46,015 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    One More Toy wrote: »
    It says in the item description not compatible with FS 4k
    Did you even read the post you quoted above?

    You didnt ask anything about a 4k firestick but joujoujou did state this ...
    Even though they claim it doesn't work with FS 4k, in fact, it works.


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    #610
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    muffler wrote: »
    Did you even read the post you quoted above?

    You didnt ask anything about a 4k firestick but joujoujou did state this ...

    Was just double checking that there's zero issues with 4k and works as well as the amazon one. Sorry for making you type up a response :/


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    #611
    FanadMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    muffler wrote: »
    Did you even read the post you quoted above?

    You didnt ask anything about a 4k firestick but joujoujou did state this ...

    I was going to order one but saw that it said that it's not for 4K. I came back here to complain :pac: and saw that it DOES actually work with 4K.

    Mine has shipped and is on its way.

    Thanks joujoujou for confirming


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    #612
    One More Toy
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    FanadMan wrote: »
    I was going to order one but saw that it said that it's not for 4K. I came back here to complain :pac: and saw that it DOES actually work with 4K.

    Mine has shipped and is on its way.

    Thanks joujoujou for confirming

    Yes thank you joujoujou!

    I find it odd they say its not compatible with FS 4k when it is, they're losing sales as a result


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    #613
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,485 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Anytime I had a WiFi connection issue repeating over a few days, I did a factory reset (which is a pain) and sorted the issue, always connects to 5Ghz and speed tests give 300 down.


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    #614
    Nigzcurran
    Registered Users Posts: 2,756 ✭✭✭Nigzcurran


    Anyone using WiFi on a firestick is crazy! The Ethernet adapters work superbly and I have had zero issues with losing connection of any description


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    #615
    jgbyr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    Nigzcurran wrote: »
    Anyone using WiFi on a firestick is crazy! The Ethernet adapters work superbly and I have had zero issues with losing connection of any description

    Maybe not everyone has homeplugs or can cable to the router. They are WiFi devices after all.


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    #616
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,343 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Nigzcurran wrote: »
    Anyone using WiFi on a firestick is crazy! The Ethernet adapters work superbly and I have had zero issues with losing connection of any description

    Any you'd recommend? I've about a 5m distance to the router but am sure I could make a decent cable to suit.


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    #617
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    I bought an ethernet cable for my firestick.. It won't connect properly despite been right beside the modem.. Says I've no Internet connection when I go through the process of setting it up


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    #618
    joujoujou
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    FanadMan wrote: »
    I was going to order one but saw that it said that it's not for 4K. I came back here to complain :pac: and saw that it DOES actually work with 4K.

    Mine has shipped and is on its way.

    Thanks joujoujou for confirming
    One More Toy wrote: »
    Yes thank you joujoujou!

    I find it odd they say its not compatible with FS 4k when it is, they're losing sales as a result

    You're both very welcome! :D

    I bought that very one myself a year ago and didn't even notice seller's warning about 4k incompatibility. Despite that, it flawlessly works with my 4k FS from the day one. :cool:


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    #619
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,747 ✭✭✭degsie


    I already have a FLIRC dongle connected to my 4K FS, how can I get an ethernet connection in conjunction with the FLIRC when the otg cable provides only one connection?


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    #620
    Nigzcurran
    Registered Users Posts: 2,756 ✭✭✭Nigzcurran


    jgbyr wrote: »
    Maybe not everyone has homeplugs or can cable to the router. They are WiFi devices after all.

    Argos sell cheap home plugs and they are top class


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    #621
    Nigzcurran
    Registered Users Posts: 2,756 ✭✭✭Nigzcurran


    bladespin wrote: »
    Any you'd recommend? I've about a 5m distance to the router but am sure I could make a decent cable to suit.

    I bought the official one off Amazon, think it was €20 ish iirc. I’m far away from the router and just bought a cheap set of home plugs from Argos that work flawlessly


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    #622
    Nigzcurran
    Registered Users Posts: 2,756 ✭✭✭Nigzcurran


    degsie wrote: »
    I already have a FLIRC dongle connected to my 4K FS, how can I get an ethernet connection in conjunction with the FLIRC when the otg cable provides only one connection?

    What’s a FLIRC?


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    #623
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 46,015 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Nigzcurran wrote: »
    Anyone using WiFi on a firestick is crazy! The Ethernet adapters work superbly and I have had zero issues with losing connection of any description
    I use wifi. I know Im crazy and have been for years but the firestick is fine.


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    #624
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,343 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Nigzcurran wrote: »
    What’s a FLIRC?

    https://flirc.tv/ Maybe


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    #625
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,559 ✭✭✭bassy


    Nigzcurran wrote: »
    Anyone using WiFi on a firestick is crazy! The Ethernet adapters work superbly and I have had zero issues with losing connection of any description

    Not much use when your using firestick on a projector that's away from router regarding ethernet connection.


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    #626
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,747 ✭✭✭degsie


    Nigzcurran wrote: »
    What’s a FLIRC?

    Allows you to use an IR remote with your firestick. Needed for me as I have an older all-in-one logitech harmony remote. Looking to add an ethernet dongle also but the otg cable allows only one usb connection.


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    #627
    afro man
    Registered Users Posts: 617 ✭✭✭afro man


    joujoujou wrote: »
    Sorry, forgot a link.

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/373278405586?var=642210519277

    Even though they claim it doesn't work with FS 4k, in fact, it works.

    Joujoujou.. what do i need when u go onto link it gives you three optoins to buy..


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    #628
    joujoujou
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    Adapter + cable. :)


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    #629
    oleras
    Registered Users Posts: 2,723 ✭✭✭oleras


    RE:Ethernet adapter.

    The official amazon one comes in at £11.66 (prime) due to the VAT anomaly at the moment, think the ebay one was just over a tenner.

    Had the same issue over xmas, factory reset sorted it. Adapter on the way though.


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    #630
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,485 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    muffler wrote: »
    I use wifi. I know Im crazy and have been for years but the firestick is fine.

    I'm crazy too. Less wires the better, found wifi works grand on both of my sticks. Had issue twice, factory reset solved it.


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    #631
    JCDUB
    Registered Users Posts: 1,225 ✭✭✭JCDUB


    joujoujou wrote: »
    Sorry, forgot a link.

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/373278405586?var=642210519277

    Even though they claim it doesn't work with FS 4k, in fact, it works.

    Sorry, I'm a bit confused. From that link it looks like I still need to buy a LAN(?) cable, the one that goes from the router into the adaptor? Is that correct?


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