Firestick general discussion thread

clickhere

I have a one plus phone and can't get it to connect to the firestick Mirroring. I have checked all the obvious things like same network and display enabled. It sees the firestick and tries to connect but just times out. I know it's a long shot but you never know. Thanks.

One More Toy

Wait a sec, you can mirror your phone on screen via firestick? Tell me more...

clickhere

One More Toy wrote: »

Wait a sec, you can mirror your phone on screen via firestick? Tell me more...

https://youtu.be/N5xxfJbqq1A

ablelocks

when i use a logitech elite to watch tv, it turns on the tv, receiver and sky box, but after 2-3 minutes the fire cube automatically switches on which causes the receiver to switch to watch firecube.

it's probably obvious to change this in the cube settings, but i can't find it

any ideas?

Edit : sorted by turning off hdmi-cec in the receiver. thanks to badlyfukt in the home automation forum

corkie

corkie wrote: »

Looks like a certain app store for questionable apk downloads (firestick etc) may have been forced to shutdown. DMCA?

Tom Mann Centuria

corkie wrote: »

Since filelinked has been mentioned dozens of times in this thread, including OP I'd say you're ok. Shame it's gone, it was a handy way of getting all the apps in one place.

FanadMan

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Since filelinked has been mentioned dozens of times in this thread, including OP I'd say you're ok. Shame it's gone, it was a handy way of getting all the apps in one place.

Wonder was it Amazon that got it taken down?

FileNotFound

Personally I use troypoint for sideload using Downloader

Then just change location for geo locked apps.

Covers every app i have ever needed to date

L'prof

Any way to avail of the Prime day discounts on the 4K stick? Previously I used parcel motel but that’s a non runner now

FileNotFound

L'prof wrote: »

Any way to avail of the Prime day discounts on the 4K stick? Previously I used parcel motel but that’s a non runner now

Addresspal is still active, you may get stung for a couple of euros VAT though.

Alternative send it to a mate in UK or NI.

Some also use post offices in NI and collect from there but this is only viable for those that regularly travel north or live close to the border

FanadMan

FileNotFound wrote: »

Addresspal is still active, you may get stung for a couple of euros VAT though.

Alternative send it to a mate in UK or NI.

Some also use post offices in NI and collect from there but this is only viable for those that regularly travel north or live close to the border

Or use thepostalstore.ie if you live in Donegal or Monaghan

Ohmeha

Peacock TV app for Fire TV finally launched today on US Amazon app store so no more sideloads

odddavey

Ohmeha wrote: »

Peacock TV app for Fire TV finally launched today on US Amazon app store so no more sideloads

it recognised I was using a vpn and it wouldn't work.
That was in May, last time I tried. Does it work now?

dubrov

You pay the Adresspal handling fee plus their postage fee and then Irish VAT in the total

Given the 4k firestick costs 50GBP now, you'd be looking at probably another 20GBP on top.

The Google with Chromecast looks a much better option at that price

FileNotFound

odddavey wrote: »

it recognised I was using a vpn and it wouldn't work.
That was in May, last time I tried. Does it work now?

That will mean you need a better VPN

Monokne

odddavey wrote: »

it recognised I was using a vpn and it wouldn't work.
That was in May, last time I tried. Does it work now?

Express VPN works with it.

IrlJidel

odddavey wrote: »

it recognised I was using a vpn and it wouldn't work.
That was in May, last time I tried. Does it work now?

What vpn you use? I use keepsolid - if it happens occasionally I just use a different US endpoint and it works. It's the same with ipvanish.

Trevord

For KeepSolid the server they have designated for HBO works for Peacock.

bassy

filelinked is back guys

FanadMan

bassy wrote: »

filelinked is back guys

Is anyone using it? Tanyas code isn't working and neither is my IPTV providers

bassy

FanadMan wrote: »

Is anyone using it? Tanyas code isn't working and neither is my IPTV providers

youtube is your friend

bassy

https://youtu.be/thjGsMnCrUE

FanadMan

bassy wrote: »

https://youtu.be/thjGsMnCrUE

Seems to be a replacement to Filelinked. Hopefully it'll soon get populated by the Filelinked uploaders.

corkie

bassy wrote: »

filelinked is back guys

No it is not, it's a clone.

FanadMan wrote: »

Seems to be a replacement to Filelinked. Hopefully it'll soon get populated by the Filelinked uploaders.

And they have already run into database issues.

Rumor is there is another clone due to be released next week. It will be a case of waiting to see which one becomes popular with YT creators and people who create stores.

corkie

AppLinked site and app have been updated.

The other app in development called @filesynced
Twitter is about as much we know about it at this stage.

TheDriver

If anyone wants HBOMax for 2.50 a month, head over to bargains forum. Native hbo app works fine, VPN required.

Trevord

TheDriver wrote: »

If anyone wants HBOMax for 2.50 a month, head over to bargains forum. Native hbo app works fine, VPN required.

Does it allow more than 1 screen simultaneously?

Sleeper12

Trevord wrote:

Does it allow more than 1 screen simultaneously?

I think 3 screens at the same time

corkie

Choice's for Android TV devices.

• applinked
• unlinked
• FileSynced

Last only been released tonight.

See Youtube or your YT creator websites.

Avoid linktr(.)ee/heylink(.)me websites due to TOS/PP for questionable apk's.

Wonder which will become the most popular.

Most apks are optimized for TV use, and you better of using websites for Phones/Tablets.

john_doe.

What are the options for buying these now in Ireland? Have a few , need another one but the amazon people won't ship here.