Topic: Amazon Fire Stick

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I was able to install the app but it won't open.

I figured that'd be the case it's why I didn't reply to your original post. The BBC are pretty quick to stamp them out, the iPlayer is also pretty good at spotting vpns and blocking them & you also have to login to the iplayer nowadays.

Your next step would be to go through this list but even if you find one that works don't expect it to work for long.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=working+iplayer+apk

You could also try a few kodi addons but they suffer from the same problem.

[LOKKO]

I've got a weird thing happening on my firestick netflix is installed but I can't find it in my apps on the homepage unless i go into the settings and  manage app and launch from there or do a search and open the app??


I've tried restarting it and refreshing my icons aswel?

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Click on the 3 squares+ and then highlight and click the 3 lines on your remote, you can then move it towards the front where it'll show on the top list of the homepage.

I'd also remove any that are just on the cloud and hide any that you never use.

[LOKKO]

Click on the 3 squares+ and then highlight and click the 3 lines on your remote, you can then move it towards the front where it'll show on the top list of the homepage.

I'd also remove any that are just on the cloud and hide any that you never use.

It doesn't show in there either really weird

[WhereAngelsPlay]

It doesn't show in there either really weird

Weird because it's showing on mine (as cloud) and I've not even installed it.

[McrRed]

I've got a weird thing happening on my firestick netflix is installed but I can't find it in my apps on the homepage unless i go into the settings and  manage app and launch from there or do a search and open the app??


I've tried restarting it and refreshing my icons aswel?

I saw something about this being by design as Amazon push people towards the gaming side of things. Yes, I know!

[hixxstar]

Amazon to remove some of your apps... 

was reading somewhere that Amazon to start removing some of your apps.. to help you free up space on your firestick.
without your consent.. i'll see if i can find the article again... maybe you have read this too.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Amazon to remove some of your apps... 

was reading somewhere that Amazon to start removing some of your apps.. to help you free up space on your firestick.
without your consent.. i'll see if i can find the article again... maybe you have read this too.

That's on the new 4k max stick (not the old new 4k max lol ) , it has double the memory & will only remove apps if/when there's no room for updates, it'll also go for the unused ones first (that's a guess on my part).

To be honest I've no idea if they'll do it on the older sticks, they probably will if space is needed, keep your stick clean & you'll have no problems.

[Walshy nMe®]

Where is the cheapest place to get a basic firestick to put in the kitchen tv?
I assume Amazon but are any other sites selling them discounted?

[jonnypb]

Where is the cheapest place to get a basic firestick to put in the kitchen tv?
I assume Amazon but are any other sites selling them discounted?

If you're not desperate for one and can wait a couple of weeks then there is an amazon prime day 10th/11th Oct when they'll be reduced by a decent amount.

Other places sell them like Argos, Currys, John Lewis etc, but not sure if they're doing any offers on them at the minute.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Where is the cheapest place to get a basic firestick to put in the kitchen tv?
I assume Amazon but are any other sites selling them discounted?

They all track the Amazon price, so once they have them on sale Currys and the rest will also.

[Statto Red]

Where is the cheapest place to get a basic firestick to put in the kitchen tv?
I assume Amazon but are any other sites selling them discounted?

Best time to buy one if you don't mind the wait is around Black Friday, when the firestick gets discounted, i brought my 4K one for around £30 on Black Friday last year.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Best time to buy one if you don't mind the wait is around Black Friday, when the firestick gets discounted, i brought my 4K one for around £30 on Black Friday last year.

Always, just glad that I didn't but 2 of the 4k max last time, the new one comes out around Black Friday.

[Walshy nMe®]

Nice one lads thanks.

[hixxstar]

That's on the new 4k max stick (not the old new 4k max lol ) , it has double the memory & will only remove apps if/when there's no room for updates, it'll also go for the unused ones first (that's a guess on my part).

To be honest I've no idea if they'll do it on the older sticks, they probably will if space is needed, keep your stick clean & you'll have no problems.

The thing is... it will give them a legit way to 'check your apps'.. official/non official.. (prob do anyway to be honest) 

[WhereAngelsPlay]

The thing is... it will give them a legit way to 'check your apps'.. official/non official.. (prob do anyway to be honest) 

It is part of the last OS update (All devices) & you can turn it off.

Settings --> My Fire TV --> About --> Storage --> Turn it off. 

[redk84]

want to set my dad up with this firestick business....as his main pass time in retirement is watching tv 
is there a simple guide towards getting this sorted someone can point me towards or if possible DM me about. Thanks in advance

[WhereAngelsPlay]

All on sale again & same price from all the usual places.

Lite - £21.99

New 4K & 4k max (16gb) £34.99/£44.99 & you can get an extra 20% if you trade in your old stick, just sign into your oldest one and select that.

All the tablets are on sale as well.

[pazcom]

any advice on a 'off line' Firestick Remote - I've tried all the options suggested on line.

I've been able to get round the issue by using the Fire TV app but not helpful if I'm out and the family want to watch anything on the 'stick

[Henry Gale]

any advice on a 'off line' Firestick Remote - I've tried all the options suggested on line.

I've been able to get round the issue by using the Fire TV app but not helpful if I'm out and the family want to watch anything on the 'stick

I have the same issue, I saw somewhere you can reset the remote and that should fix it. I haven't tried it yet but may be worth a go.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/reset-firestick-remote?r=US&IR=T

[pazcom]

I have the same issue, I saw somewhere you can reset the remote and that should fix it. I haven't tried it yet but may be worth a go.

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/reset-firestick-remote?r=US&IR=T

tried that - thanks for suggesting though

was wondering if an option like this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394602479810?hash=item5be02400c2:g:DT4AAOSwKp1kUToE&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4PiqZQeciKH7%2FS89sTlyemtcRiwFKnq%2FfZFjhdEDfL2%2FoXpvg%2B8fgAUvm8pcopIKZ%2F0KkJAmQOHM3AKtFBuTMYWqoMbihCIl6ZnaWOjQ9qEHJh%2BqCbJKbmDNY1KnC2%2Bjuga03VajEDcl23C0jUacZOXDkRTrRUbn%2BzT5UtGPJ20NMTsuxIIkUAlTAmQYEzbXe51TeqOs%2BAgHX5DzVWdY18Vp6ngp7%2FFHTJ4xMDLWha4X2YX%2Fntveqa%2B5RCfgaa81IidHTdQCbgPqIVyLSc7DetrPBnkgakzZEom%2BsQzccYJ0%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6yAv9b7Yg)  is worth it or is it chucking money away

[WhereAngelsPlay]

tried that - thanks for suggesting though

was wondering if an option like this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394602479810?hash=item5be02400c2:g:DT4AAOSwKp1kUToE&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4PiqZQeciKH7%2FS89sTlyemtcRiwFKnq%2FfZFjhdEDfL2%2FoXpvg%2B8fgAUvm8pcopIKZ%2F0KkJAmQOHM3AKtFBuTMYWqoMbihCIl6ZnaWOjQ9qEHJh%2BqCbJKbmDNY1KnC2%2Bjuga03VajEDcl23C0jUacZOXDkRTrRUbn%2BzT5UtGPJ20NMTsuxIIkUAlTAmQYEzbXe51TeqOs%2BAgHX5DzVWdY18Vp6ngp7%2FFHTJ4xMDLWha4X2YX%2Fntveqa%2B5RCfgaa81IidHTdQCbgPqIVyLSc7DetrPBnkgakzZEom%2BsQzccYJ0%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6yAv9b7Yg)  is worth it or is it chucking money away

If that's the correct one for your stick then you're past being ready for a new one Paz.

[pazcom]

Got an email from Amazon telling me the batteries needed replacing in my remote ( I had already done this)...so took them out, out then back in and the remote now works.... weird

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I forgot just how much I hate setting these things up, easy to do but a ball-ache when you're doing half a dozen for Christmas presents.

Still on sale btw.

[So… Howard Philips]

Just got a Firestick and will bookmark this page .

[pazcom]

I forgot just how much I hate setting these things up, easy to do but a ball-ache when you're doing half a dozen for Christmas presents.

Still on sale btw.

just treated myself to the 4K version for £40 - my original one (can't remember what version it is) is quite slow and the remote has decided to stop working all the time.

[AndyMuller]

Is the new 4k Max 2nd gen worth £70?

[Ben S]

No. Franky buy something that isn't Amazon branded. Getting tired of having to reinstall my VPN, VLC etc as Amazon have decided to remove it.
Tedious

[WhereAngelsPlay]

No. Franky buy something that isn't Amazon branded. Getting tired of having to reinstall my VPN, VLC etc as Amazon have decided to remove it.
Tedious

You can turn that off on the max and previous generations. Have the max and new 4k (can't turn it off) and haven't had them remove anything yet.

[Ben S]

Ahh will have a look for the option, but shouldn't really have to, not like space is lacking on it so no idea why it keeps removing vpn unlimited and VLC.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Ahh will have a look for the option, but shouldn't really have to, not like space is lacking on it so no idea why it keeps removing vpn unlimited and VLC.

Mad, it's not like they're side loaded either is it.

[Ben S]

Fortunately it's just one click to redownload and retains the settings, but it's the principle.

No idea why VLC  l but it leaves the shite games my 8 year old insists on downloading.