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Amazon fire TV sticks



rctempire

rctempire

ClioSport Moderator
Krarl said:
No officer I'm on about the naughty naughty apps
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Its simple, also never call it sky glass, its a rebranded app to make you feel warm and fuzzy.
Anyway, depends what they sent you to make work.
But steps are

Install Downloader via the Amazon App store.
Install VLC Media Player via Amazon App Store (and open it and accept the ts&cs.)
Go to Home Screen, Click Settings cog in far right.
Select My Fire TV
Click About
On the device name at the top "Fire TV Stick" Click the middle button 8 times till it says your a developer
Click Developer Options
Install Unknown Apps, select Downloader and turn on.
Press Back and HOME button

Open Downloader
Download application via URL or short code.
Install.
Open, and log in. Profit.
 
M

MatthewR

ClioSport Club Member
rctempire said:
Its simple, also never call it sky glass, its a rebranded app to make you feel warm and fuzzy.
Anyway, depends what they sent you to make work.
But steps are

Install Downloader via the Amazon App store.
Install VLC Media Player via Amazon App Store (and open it and accept the ts&cs.)
Go to Home Screen, Click Settings cog in far right.
Select My Fire TV
Click About
On the device name at the top "Fire TV Stick" Click the middle button 8 times till it says your a developer
Click Developer Options
Install Unknown Apps, select Downloader and turn on.
Press Back and HOME button

Open Downloader
Download application via URL or short code.
Install.
Open, and log in. Profit.
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Wait, so I can put an app onto the Amazon app on my sky glass TV instead of having a fire stick plugged in and another (lost) remote?
 
Daz...

Daz...

ClioSport Club Member
  Inferno 182 Cup
Isn’t the “Sky Glass” app on firesticks just IPTV Smarters with a skin on top?
 
Simon_16v

Simon_16v

ClioSport Club Member
Can anyone recommend some cheap alternative to the Sky/Smarters app? My sub ran out but half way through started charging for series on top of the yearly sub.
 
Ay Ay Ron

Ay Ay Ron

ClioSport Club Member
I've got a paid one and the UI is shocking.
Shame but it'll do until renewal when I'll look for something better. As long as I can watch films and football on it it's ok, it's when I bin sky off and the kids want to look at it it becomes the issue when I'm not there.

Seen loads of them in work, most of the engineers have one with them, and not one are the same build, even when they get them off the same lad 🤣

The best I've seen had the virgin UI on it. Haven't seen a Sky one yet.
 
rctempire

rctempire

ClioSport Moderator
Ay Ay Ron said:
I've got a paid one and the UI is shocking.
Shame but it'll do until renewal when I'll look for something better. As long as I can watch films and football on it it's ok, it's when I bin sky off and the kids want to look at it it becomes the issue when I'm not there.

Seen loads of them in work, most of the engineers have one with them, and not one are the same build, even when they get them off the same lad 🤣

The best I've seen had the virgin UI on it. Haven't seen a Sky one yet.
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It depends what app they give them really.Most of them are smarters or xciptv. If you did want to change your app can sort this for you if you really cannot stand it. (only the app), not the service.
 
Rob

Rob

ClioSport Moderator
Proper LOL

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Steve

Steve

ClioSport Club Member
  ST3 8.5
Are these full 4k or UHD & any lag or drop out?

Got a brand new 4k FS but never took out the box
 
Marc.

Marc.

ClioSport Club Member
So, after ditching Sky for EETV (still have reservations) - and the fact that I’m paying for every subscription service going, I want to look at IPTV. I used to have a Fire Stick with Kodi installed, but that was years ago and I’m a technophobe really.

Where can / should I go to get one?
 
Ay Ay Ron

Ay Ay Ron

ClioSport Club Member
I googled it and went for one with decent reviews.
They must be made up because the UI is w**k. It's broken a few times and there's no VPN like promised. It's £60 per year and I was setup in seconds after paying tbf.
 
rctempire

rctempire

ClioSport Moderator
Marc. said:
So, after ditching Sky for EETV (still have reservations) - and the fact that I’m paying for every subscription service going, I want to look at IPTV. I used to have a Fire Stick with Kodi installed, but that was years ago and I’m a technophobe really.

Where can / should I go to get one?
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Can recommend some if needed.
 
rctempire

rctempire

ClioSport Moderator
Ay Ay Ron said:
I googled it and went for one with decent reviews.
They must be made up because the UI is w**k. It's broken a few times and there's no VPN like promised. It's £60 per year and I was setup in seconds after paying tbf.
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Doesnt mean you cant change application, most use smarters or xciptv (then are rebranded) if you can find the apks ill be able to assist in moving you application if needed to a nicer UI.
 
rctempire

rctempire

ClioSport Moderator
Daz...

Daz...

ClioSport Club Member
  Inferno 182 Cup
Best thing I done was ditch the Amazon stuff for an Apple TV.

A fire stick is fine for travelling or on a TV in another room for occasional viewing, but that’s about it.
 
rctempire

rctempire

ClioSport Moderator
Daz... said:
Best thing I done was ditch the Amazon stuff for an Apple TV.

A fire stick is fine for travelling or on a TV in another room for occasional viewing, but that’s about it.
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Oh there are absolutely better ones out there.
Google TV and GD1s provide better experiences. If you want to push out then go for Formuler boxes. Absolutely top notch.

They serve a purpose and many people want "cheap as can."
 
Ph1 Tom

Ph1 Tom

ClioSport Club Member
rctempire said:
Sticks are on sale for the Amazon Prime Day Deals

Lite - £19.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091G31KSJ/?tag=cliospnet01-21
TV Stick - £22.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08C1RR8JM/?tag=cliospnet01-21
4k - £32.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTFRN4K6/?tag=cliospnet01-21
4k Max - £39.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTFSYWWB/?tag=cliospnet01-21
Cube - £99.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09BZVGR73/?tag=cliospnet01-21


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Good timing, cheaper than getting the MIL a newer TV
 
Ben

Ben

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rctempire said:
Sticks are on sale for the Amazon Prime Day Deals

Lite - £19.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B091G31KSJ/?tag=cliospnet01-21
TV Stick - £22.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08C1RR8JM/?tag=cliospnet01-21
4k - £32.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTFRN4K6/?tag=cliospnet01-21
4k Max - £39.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTFSYWWB/?tag=cliospnet01-21
Cube - £99.99 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09BZVGR73/?tag=cliospnet01-21


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Which one would you recommend to be able to sail the seas, me hearty.
 
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