Fairly sure this isn't a secret.

Just stop talking about it now, you're making things worse.Have a word over at YouTube, more idiots over there. :neutral_face:

Seriously?? Moronic behaviour? It's not like I'm driving a car whilst 5 times over the limit with a small child in the back!
I actually found out about the said service on this very forum 3 years ago. Strangely after that person put about it I don't remember them being told to "shut up fool"
And the service is still going strong!!

​http://www.howtogeek.com/216386/how-to-sideload-android-apps-onto-your-amazon-fire-tv-and-fire-tv-stick/

How do you sideload apps on to this?

Wifi only

Or put a pin lock on for purchases only.

Do you need fibre broadband for Kodi to work properly?

£22.99 at Maplin now. Free delivery or C&C.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-fire-tv-stick-from-maplin-22-99-c-c-free-delivery-2555427

I had pending order with Amazon, asked them to price match or cancel and they opted to cancel. Maybe they'll change the price later, who knows. Not sure how much stock Maplin have to shift.

Are you on the naughty or nice list?

The firestick 2 is $29.99 on amazon us and the fire tv 2 is now $74.99 a reduction of $15 the kindle are also reduced maybe a sign that there might be further reductions on amazon uk tomorrow.

These are crap till you get Kodi put on it,then it turns into a super rocket! :wink:

​to get amazon content you need a subscription but to watch free content e.g. BBC iplayer, youtube you don't need a subscription

​raspberry pi :smiley: got fire stick in Amazon day or something for stupid cheap, but found kodi far to slow tried many different builds, back to using my raspberry which has CEC so works with TV remote

I've just bought one £16. I didn't realise I still had my £12 credit from the faulty Amazon fire chargers. :wink:

Android box or Firestick?​

surely a new version of this should be released soon?

Thanks Op, ordered for an old Panasonic 42" TV we have laying around in our back room which isn't doing much as there's no aerial connection and the remote control is broke!

This connected to the tinternet will be great to use with me new Prime subscription and kinda brings the old TV back to life as it's not smart and has no USB ports, plenty of HDMI tho

I don't know much about kodi, but can I install kodi on my samsung tablet then use kodi to play movies (that I have on my tablet's hdd, not streamed) and this will be cast onto my tv via the amazon stick? I was going to get chromecast to do this but prefer amazon as it has all of the mainstream catchup tv which I believe chromecast doesn't
Many thanks if anyone can help me

Bought two last week when it was also on for £32.99.

Should have known better really.. hot.

Bought one on Saturday when it was £32.99 :disappointed: great deal have some heat op!

how do these handle 1080p content via Kodi?

John Lewis is matching the price £24.99 with 2 years warranty !
Even if you dont have amazon prime account its fantastic for kodi .

There's a parenteral control in settings which restricts access to videos, purchasing and certain types of content.

Happy Gilmore gif ftw :smile:

5 shopping bag?

Then spend another 5p on the order!

But you have to spend £25 to qualify for £10 cashback. Fire stick is £24.95 with Argos.

​http://troypoint.com/new-fire-tv-stick-2-preview/
You're probably right.

Argos (with £10 Quidco)

Some times buffers.

Normally I'd jump for this, nearly bought the Roku the other day but with a new, higher spec version going to be released very soon (and already available in the US) then I feel Amazon and Argos are just getting rid of older stock. It's perfectly usable but the new version may only be £10 more than this so ask yourself if it's worth waiting.

​Please share.

Super cold deal, can be had for £15 brand new.... I posted the deal just now and it was pulled by the mods - surprise surprise

​I use apps2fire to install apk files.

​Sorry I thought it was £19.99 I remember they had a £10 gift card offer if you signed up for amazon audio books which I think half of the people on HUKD did including myself then cancelled the subscription which made the firestick about £10.

Can I just check one of those isn't for me before I pull the trigger?

No it was £19

CamelCamelCamel is wrong

great price, love my fire stick

Can you still side load apps on this model? (Broadcom Capri 28155)

I remember reading that they brought out a new version that blocked the ability to side-load apps such as Kodi.

​rumour only if you go read cord cutters article again you'll see a reply from Amazon saying they have no intention of blocking 3rd party software.

Oh dear, i misread that... I thought it must be a typo so i ordered the Go-cart.

​you can set a pin to stop unauthorised purchases.

I've ordered one thank you

You sure? No record of £19.99 here. Says cheapest ever is £24.99: http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/Amazon-Fire-TV-Stick-Streaming-Media-Player/product/B00KAKUN3E?context=browse

Thanks. Just tried that & it works. (You install the app on the Fire TV not the Apple device for anyone interested). Screen mirroring & photos work well but it seems a bit flaky playing videos in full HD & they aren't scaled right on the lower setting on a 1080p TV.

​It was £19.99 on prime day but of course that doesn't mean it'll be £19.99 on Friday.

According to camelcamelcamel this is the cheapest it's ever been, so don't expect it to go cheaper tomorrow

Just stop talking about it now, you're making things worse.Have a word over at YouTube, more idiots over there. :neutral_face:

​Dearoh, did you hear about it from someone else or did it come to you in a dream?

put kodi on it theres nothing yuo cannot watch sport tv or film. youtube guide is simple

​Yeah! OK

This is only true for utilising Amazon Prime TV, you do not need Amazon Prime to use the functions of a FireStick.

You can get all the usual catch up TV apps in the UK, plus the option to load other 3rd party apps on there too.

They'll make less on their own products when sold via a 3rd party like Amazon, so makes sense really!

There's something ironic about Amazon price matching a competitor for one of their own products. However, their own Black friday deals are woefull........20% off cat food!

​ you can cast direct to these from an Android phone with no software required, don't see why not for Apple or a laptop...

It was always going to drop this week at Amazon; the upgraded Alexa model will replace it in a few days time.

Sounds like it's considerably faster with better connections

Yeah seriously. It's people like you that make everyone lose their money when the service is taken down.

Seriously?? Moronic behaviour? It's not like I'm driving a car whilst 5 times over the limit with a small child in the back!
I actually found out about the said service on this very forum 3 years ago. Strangely after that person put about it I don't remember them being told to "shut up fool"
And the service is still going strong!!

Don't worry too much , Amazon just towing the line over Kodi ,I'm not sure the new versions spec will be so much better ,they're just punting their Alexa

There's a parenteral control in settings which restricts access to videos, purchasing and certain types of content.

Kodi is fine on the current fire stick, it's also legal, it's what you do with Kodi that makes it illegal.

Well now I feel less good about my purchase. Why don't we have the new version yet, the spec is a lot better and hit $29.99 on Amazon.com this week

New fire OS update and new version gen 3 coming soon , rumours from cord cutters site that Amazon will block side loaded apps like kodi , mobdro etc like they did with firestarter , but personally I don't think they will block kodi as it makes them too much money .

​It does allow you to password protect any payments

That's not the point. Sharing it on public forums is the fastest way for it to be taken down. Moronic behaviour.

It will be full retail price as a new product. If this firestick can stream 1080p, I don't know what else you expect?

Fairly sure this isn't a secret.

I use an app called Air Pin Pro

Any idea when we getting New updated spec fire stick? No point geting this when it might be around the corner and very similar price

It's people like you that get services taken down. Shut up you fool.

What is the picture quality like using Kodi and is it legal?

​Watch a YouTube video a few times before you attempt it, I used something like Craig's video channel.

So if I get this I have to install Kodi on it? We only have Apple TV in one room and after cancelling virgin looking for something to put in the kids rooms for them to watch their series on but don't have a clue how they work? I just use airplay for the Apple TV that's about how far my technical ability goes.

If I buy this and plug it into a tv and don't install anything on it, and don't spend any further money on it, will I get to watch anything?
In other words do I need to buy a subscription to something in order to make any use of this?

cold - 1gb ram

Yeah, need to remember that black Friday is more about them clearing out older stock at a discount than giving us a discount on their latest and greatest products!

There is a new firestick out in the US with better specs and is to be released in the UK very soon, probably wanting to get rid of stock now..

nice deal

Order 3 yesterday from amazon
Just been on live chat and been refunded £24 in a gift voucher
Have some heat

Remember these are the gen1, the higher spec gen2 hasn't been released in the UK yet.

https://developer.amazon.com/public/solutions/devices/fire-tv/docs/device-and-platform-specifications

Needed to order 2 so went via Amazon as Argos restricted to one. Can always cancel Amazon order if price drops

If you download amazon prime content to your phone can you cast this to your TV with this? Thinking of how to avoid streaming at my inlaws who have limited data

Is there anyway to airplay using iOS or from a pc to this?

Looks like Black Friday is going to start the usual Amazon Fire TV Stick wars again! Followed by the Xmas Bailey's Wars shortly after :stuck_out_tongue:

argos price has gone back up to £34.95

2 ordered for presents

​It only seems to be argos ebay argos shop is still selling them at full price now although I suppose they'll all be bringing in the new version soon.

Will wait till Friday.

Have ordered from Argos. If Amazon drop further I'll get it and have Argos refund me. Shame Amazon don't refund the difference anymore when they drop their prices.

Was £20 during Amazon day. Surprised they haven't matched that price, maybe on Friday they will.

But as the op said, just a price match to Argos.

You sure can

I'm going to wait for friday and see if it goes down in price

Ordered thanks Dhiraj

Just seen this myself but will it go cheaper on Friday?