Robbored Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Has anyone used one? Are they easy to use and are various apps needed to run it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 No. Don't know. I think so. Anything else I can help you with? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) I use an Amazon Fire Stick which is really good. Just plugged it in and it runs off my Wifi. Get Netfix, You Tube, Spotify, Amazon Prime, Now TV and a few others. Edited June 17, 2021 by BigTone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Stick it in an HDMI port - enter the WiFi password and Fanny is your uncle You can get free footy too if you are a bit savvy so that probably counts you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Are these only for people who haven’t already got smart TVs? I’ve never really understood what use they are otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 18, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 33 minutes ago, Leveller said: Are these only for people who haven’t already got smart TVs? I’ve never really understood what use they are otherwise. Essentially yes Since I got a smart TV I just use the same apps on there now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 14 hours ago, TonyTonyTony said: Stick it in an HDMI port - enter the WiFi password and Fanny is your uncle You can get free footy too if you are a bit savvy so that probably counts you out Exactly this, best use of a fire stick imo. If you don't have a smart TV they're very useful. If not, they're just handy if there's a particular app you want that your TV doesn't support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 They are superior to smart TV's as you can download non approved apps and modded apps. Just make sure you get a decent VPN if you want to be creative! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Surprised firesticks are still a thing. Thought they were rapidly dying out with most if not all modern TVs having it inbuilt to the software Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 18 hours ago, Sturny said: Surprised firesticks are still a thing. Thought they were rapidly dying out with most if not all modern TVs having it inbuilt to the software The problem is the proprietary software that some TV manufacturers use has limited apps. I have a lovely LG TV but the inbuilt web browser for example is unusable and there are no alternatives on their App Store. During last season I couldn't use it for watching Robins TV and resorted to casting from my laptop which was patchy at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erndogz Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 I love using a firestick. Get yourself subscribed to a plex service and iptv and you'll never look back. Being discounted on prime day on Monday apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) On 17/06/2021 at 16:57, Robbored said: Has anyone used one? Are they easy to use and are various apps needed to run it? Get the cube mate (more money)I would suggest rather than ones what hang out the back because they are not the best On 18/06/2021 at 12:27, Sturny said: Surprised firesticks are still a thing. Thought they were rapidly dying out with most if not all modern TVs having it inbuilt to the software That’s what I thought but not the case the tv apps are your standard and the 3rd party apps don’t work well Edited June 19, 2021 by joe jordans teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Yate Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 Anyone recommend a decent VPN that can be used with a Firestick, ideally a free one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Have been using Firesticks for years, very handy, I have my free streaming apps on there so I can watch practically any film or tv shows for free when I'm working away from home in Northern Canada ( I can't access BBC iplayer here), there are many videos on YouTube to show you how to set them up, it's very simple, if you decide to go this route I would recommend using Real Debrid it gets all the best feeds so no buffering and costs about 30 Euros a year. If you need any info just holler :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Ashton Yate said: Anyone recommend a decent VPN that can be used with a Firestick, ideally a free one? I have read a few articles about issues with free VPN's and how effective they are, ask yourself where the value is running a service like that for free. I use Private Internet Access (PIA) across 5 devices for £45 for 2 years, they guarantee they don't hold any user records so they can't even be made to produce anything. Their current deai is a little higher but still very competitive. https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/buy-vpn-online?coupon=official-site&utm_campaign=10277460156&utm_adgroup=103869448513&keyword=pia vpn&gclid=CjwKCAjwzruGBhBAEiwAUqMR8GsyfhVL4j42N1NNp6rPH4i8gYMewDht6QIVXmeisTcyjxOrBW7M-RoCnUMQAvD_BwE Like ISP's there are plenty out there with introductory offers though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 21, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 On 19/06/2021 at 23:05, Ashton Yate said: Anyone recommend a decent VPN that can be used with a Firestick, ideally a free one? Do people "really" need one? I've never been convinced either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 30 minutes ago, phantom said: Do people "really" need one? I've never been convinced either way I also wonder this. How many people have actually been caught watching a dodgy stream, and what the penalty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Yate Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 33 minutes ago, phantom said: Do people "really" need one? I've never been convinced either way I've wondered this too. Very much interested in IPTV via Firestick, but don't know enough about it, and hear everyone saying about using a VPN too, but know very little about that either. I get what it does, but is it really necessary? How likely is it that this will be detected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erndogz Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 27 minutes ago, Ashton Yate said: I've wondered this too. Very much interested in IPTV via Firestick, but don't know enough about it, and hear everyone saying about using a VPN too, but know very little about that either. I get what it does, but is it really necessary? How likely is it that this will be detected? With the IPTV service i use they have a built in VPN option. I've very rarely used a VPN only when there has been a block from the "big" broadband providers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Yate Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, erndogz said: With the IPTV service i use they have a built in VPN option. I've very rarely used a VPN only when there has been a block from the "big" broadband providers. Thanks. Would you mind sharing which one you use and how much it costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erndogz Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ashton Yate said: Thanks. Would you mind sharing which one you use and how much it costs? sent you a message 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Amazon (for Prime members) are doing cracking deals at the moment - nearly half price (ends tomorrow) Deal of the day for Prime Members: Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD with Alexa Voice Remote | streaming media player https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079QB9BD7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4YM5GZ2AWJ0W90R1936N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 8 hours ago, Ashton Yate said: I've wondered this too. Very much interested in IPTV via Firestick, but don't know enough about it, and hear everyone saying about using a VPN too, but know very little about that either. I get what it does, but is it really necessary? How likely is it that this will be detected? I was under the impression tat certain streaming providers were blocked in certain territories, so using a vpn gets around that, once you know which country is best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Yate Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Does anyone have any suggestions for IPTV services/apps to be used with Firesticks, and how one would go about getting one? Asking for a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince82 Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 There seems to be a lot of people using "chipped" firesticks atm. My (a friends) question is.. is it worth paying the monthly fee for iptv? or is it just as good paying a one off charge (circa £50.00) to jailbreak a firestick?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 17, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 It really depends what you want You can get brand new films / TV from America etc and the majority of worldwide sports quite easily, there are lots of videos on YouTube on how to do it yourself (chipped) once upon a time it was unknown how to do it but there's so many YouTube videos now anyone can do it If you want the more niche championship channels you'd need to pay for IPTV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 I’ve been thinking about this now for a little while. I’m currently with Virgin and it’s effin extortionate for what I’m getting… Is it worth it? Sport and movies is what I’m after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 19, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Lew-T said: I’ve been thinking about this now for a little while. I’m currently with Virgin and it’s effin extortionate for what I’m getting… Is it worth it? Sport and movies is what I’m after. See my reply above, I'm not that great with IT. but I've installed apps for new films and TV, there's also sports available but I have some of that through sky still If you want I can pm you the links on YouTube I used (though am out all weekend, and will be too pissed on Monday due to the world Cup) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 17/11/2022 at 13:16, redsince82 said: There seems to be a lot of people using "chipped" firesticks atm. My (a friends) question is.. is it worth paying the monthly fee for iptv? or is it just as good paying a one off charge (circa £50.00) to jailbreak a firestick?. No such thing as a chipped fire stick,if you want to watch movies or football (top level football and champions league)than it’s all free with a few apps if you know what to get,if you want live tv channels then iptv is the way to go but it will cost,personally I don’t watch much live tv so doesn’t appeal to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Lew-T said: I’ve been thinking about this now for a little while. I’m currently with Virgin and it’s effin extortionate for what I’m getting… Is it worth it? Sport and movies is what I’m after. Then no it’s not if that’s what you are after because all that is free,I personally use navixsport or la deportes for sport,mainly football but if there is a big boxing fight then it’s normally in there,for movies and tv shows then it’s a take your pick because there are so many and it’s a case of what suits you (always use a vpn,proton I would suggest because it’s free and unlimited and perfectly safe).have to add there is loads of cricket in the sports app but you are prone to see hairy hands Richard keys watching the football but don’t let that put you off :laugh: Edited November 19, 2022 by joe jordans teeth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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