Amazon fire TV sticks

[rctempire]

Yes i ended up getting the T95Z plus which is a bit quicker for £30, so quite a bit cheaper than the firestick, also easier to run my android build from and any other android apps i want.

Good good so long as it works and works smoothly that's what matters.

 

[Flat Eric]

4k
Processor - Quad-Core 1.7 GHz - MediaTek MT8695
RAM - 1.5GB

4k Max
Processor - Quad-Core 1.8 GHz - MediaTek MT8696
RAM - 2GB

However, other hardware has a say in this, not just core processing and ram. there is GPU upgrades too and other features the max has the standard 4k didnt.
Just saying for £5 extra and if considering a stick, silly not too.

That's interesting then

I was just led to believe it was just that it supports WiFi 6

 

[rctempire]

Just for info, Fire TV Sticks have recently increased in price on Amazon direct.

Lite : £34.99
Standard : £44.99
4K : £59.99
4K Max : £64.99

Be on the look out for cheaper prices or alternative retailers

 

[rctempire]

Forgot to say. Amazon prime days drops stick prices.


Lite : £21.99
Standard : £24.99
4K : £34.99
4K Max : £37.99

Good time to upgrade

 

[Oggy997]

4k chromecasts would be better vfm for me at £40.

 

[Rich-D]

4k chromecasts would be better vfm for me at £40.

Pretty sure they're £39.99 on Amazon at the moment...

 

[Oggy997]

Indeed they are.
Much nicer interface too

 

[Rich-D]

I have a brand new one I've never used LOL

 

[rctempire]

Agreed, its excellent to be fair. (so long as you get the proper chromecast tv version).
Either way, device is device, so long as its 4k.

 

[Heez]

Anybody able to PM me some IPTV recommendations please? It’s a proper minefield using google and Reddit knowing who’s scamming and who’s not.

I’ve just sacked off Sky because everything just went way too expensive.

 

[imprezaworks]

I pay 58 a month with sky and looking into getting a fire stick. Best they could lower our bit to 41 a month. I’m still going to grab a stick as we pay for Netflix etc at another £35 on top so it’s a great saving.

 

[Heez]

I pay 58 a month with sky and looking into getting a fire stick. Best they could lower our bit to 41 a month. I’m still going to grab a stick as we pay for Netflix etc at another £35 on top so it’s a great saving.

Best they could do with me is raise their prices.

 

[rctempire]

Savings are possible but you are right services are wildly different and it's difficult. Can always recommend some if needed.

 

[rctempire]

Wee update.
Some new devices appeared at the amazon event.

Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
"The second-generation Fire TV Stick 4K is under £60 and has support for Wi-Fi 6. It also has an updated 1.7 GHZ quad-core processor, making it nearly 30% more powerful than the previous version."
2 GB RAM
8 GB Storage (same as existing 4k)
802.11ax WiFi 6
Android 11 (Fire OS 8)

Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
For the first time, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (£69.99) will feature the Fire TV Ambient Experience — so when users aren’t streaming, they’ll get an Alexa-powered smart display on their TV. The device also features an upgraded 2.0 GHz quad-core processor.
2 GB Ram (same as existing 4k max)
16GB Storage
WiFi 6E
Android 11 (Fire OS 8)

New Remotes for the above

Including a new Fire TV Soundbar

The Fire TV Soundbar produces just 2.0 stereo sound and achieves surround sound-like audio through DTS Virtual:X, as well as Dolby Audio support.
Contains no Fire TV smartness, no Alexa, instead is a standard soundbar but it has an auto detect function to connect to FireTV devices.
Bit odd but oh well.

 

[imprezaworks]

Handy as I’ve been using the sky remote for the volume lol.

 

[Gally]

Got a bargain on a previous gen Max, don't think I need the new one but will see how this one goes once I get it set up.

@rctempire out of curiosity, to get the best picture/experience would you suggest putting all the apps on the 4k max, like iplayer/disney/netlfix and using that as the "hub" instead of the TV os on my samsung?

 

[rctempire]

Got a bargain on a previous gen Max, don't think I need the new one but will see how this one goes once I get it set up.

@rctempire out of curiosity, to get the best picture/experience would you suggest putting all the apps on the 4k max, like iplayer/disney/netlfix and using that as the "hub" instead of the TV os on my samsung?

Previous Max will do fine. Just sadly the 8GB storage is a bit limiting especially with the OS. But its a good improvement and if integrated properly full 4k
I would personally as the stick has more CPU and such than the TV for sure.
Especially if you use the 4k side of it. The Tv should be fine, but never know could be a better picture.

 

[Gally]

Thanks, i'm going to streamline everything once it arrives as I had the muddle. My tech needs to be clean. It's why no one gets to use my ipad! Can't have the mess!

 

[N0ddie]

I find my latest LG’s built in apps run better than the same apps on my 4K Firestick.

However, my older LG C8 is a bit more “hitchy”. I really only use my Firestick for my IPTV.

 

[Adamm.]

I really rate the Nvidia shield sadly I don't really use it to it's potential but Syncler runs flawlessly on it and has no issues playing a 30gb 4k film with the ethernet connection.

 

[Flat Eric]

I find my latest LG’s built in apps run better than the same apps on my 4K Firestick.

However, my older LG C8 is a bit more “hitchy”. I really only use my Firestick for my IPTV.

I use the built in apps on my Samsung over the firestick too
Feel it's more responsive. My Samsung isn't old as such either

 

[rctempire]

I use the built in apps on my Samsung over the firestick too
Feel it's more responsive. My Samsung isn't old as such either

Issue with this is, proper suppliers dont like giving out their dns for good reasons.
Mixed bag on that side though.

 

[Flat Eric]

Issue with this is, proper suppliers dont like giving out their dns for good reasons.
Mixed bag on that side though.

DNS?
You've lost me

 

[leeds2592]

DNS?
You've lost me

Dong Nibbling System HTH

 

[Oggy997]

To use eye pee tee vee on an application on your TV directly, usually you require the hostname (DNS) or IP address of your eye pee tee vee service.

They tend not to give these out, for obvious reasons, which is why you have it usually packaged inside an .apk already (smarters or summat), for use on an android device, like a firestick

 

[Flat Eric]

Ohhhhh.
Ye I don't do that.
That's done on a firestick.

I meant apps such as Netflix, Disney etc, I use the ones built into the TV over the Netflix and Disney that is on the firestick

 

[rctempire]

Ohhhhh.
Ye I don't do that.
That's done on a firestick.

I meant apps such as Netflix, Disney etc, I use the ones built into the TV over the Netflix and Disney that is on the firestick

There are some suppliers who will give to the "dns" or server address. But issues are all tvs are made different and when ram is needed, tvs really are lacking. So if expected try a service, if its good then excellent. If its poor, maybe time to swap to a dedicated device for it.

 

[Tommy182]

Anywhere I can buy the latest fire stick with all the apps I might need?

 

[Louis]

@rctempire

 

[James]

@Sunglasses_Ron

 

[R3k1355]

Anywhere I can buy the latest fire stick with all the apps I might need?

Alot of sellers got busted a while back, some ended up in court. Buying a regular stick or Android box and setting it up yourself is pretty easy.
Finding who's operating the decent streams is more tricky, generally paid ones are better quality/more stable.

Does anyone know who's good now?

 

[Oggy997]

I have a couple of decent providers for mine.

 

[R3k1355]

I have a couple of decent providers for mine.

 

[rctempire]

Anywhere I can buy the latest fire stick with all the apps I might need?

Please just stick to buying the stick yourself.
Then just get a service. Never buy a "fully loaded" one.

Stick should be a 4k or 4k max (wait till black Friday next week and it will be much cheaper)

Service wise, plenty to recommend.

 

[Oggy997]

They're on sale now, although my mate is on his 7th new gen firestick where all previous ones got stuck in a bootloop

If someone wanted a service they are welcome to pm me.

 

[Greiggsy]

Yeah I just bought a 4k max to replace the existing one.

 

[rctempire]

Fire TV 4k Max - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTFSYWWB/?tag=cliospnet01-21 - £44.99
Fire TV 4k - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTFRN4K6/?tag=cliospnet01-21 - £34.99

I'd avoid the lite and below due to specifications and length you'll get out them.

 

[YorkshireKyle]

Anyone side loaded sky glass?

 

[rctempire]

Anyone side loaded sky glass?

Very difficult on that. But are you on about the "legit" sky apps then.

 

[YorkshireKyle]

Very difficult on that. But are you on about the "legit" sky apps then.

No officer I'm on about the naughty naughty apps