Stream online content to your TV
Built-in WiFi & Ethernet
BBC iPlayer & ITV Player & All 4 & My5
Access 4k content on Netflix & Amazon Prime
Instant streaming - no waiting for content to buffer
Do yourself a favour and don't install Kodi. Instead do this and thank me later >
1. Install ES File Explorer from Amazon store on Firestick
2. Install Mobdro.apk using ES File Explorer
3. Install Showbox.apk using ES File Explorer Optional as I haven't tested the following on Firestick >
4. Install Cartoon HD using ES File Explorer
5. Install Movie HD using ES File Explorer
6. Install Megabox using ES File Explorer
7 Install MX Player using ES File Explorer
8. Install vplayer using ES File Explorer
Get Modro from Mobdro website and get all other apps from rawapk.
Now you have a suite of direct streaming apps with video players and no need to waste time with Kodi, and Kodi will waste your time believe me.
cifa to leeanni
24 Dec 164#32
i have the original ftv - installing Kodi is fairly straightforward....but I like to use a plugin called Ares in Kodi so you can use a prepared 'build'
Good spot, heat. Also in Argos at same price. Don't forget Quidco/TCB.
pj2412 to s68uk
24 Dec 161#4
Got link for Argos?
luvsadealdealdeal
24 Dec 161#2
Can anybody tell me how easy it is to stream from PC to TV? I assume it works wirelessly?
What do you have to do at TV end/ PC end?
Could an old frat 55YO do it?
bojangles to luvsadealdealdeal
24 Dec 161#13
Plex may be the easiest option for you - as it will transcode to something playable if needed.
You install the server part on your computer & the client on your device plugged into the TV.
Plex is well supported & tons of guides on the internet.
leeds85 to luvsadealdealdeal
24 Dec 16#33
Couldn't you just download the MS remote desktop app from the play store and remote into your pc, bingo?
good deal - the 8gb is measly though. It can be increased easily using the USB.
-BA-
24 Dec 16#19
Price has dropped on Amazon too now. Also for the controller (£33.99). Ordered both for gf's kids the other day so on chat with Amazon to try and get difference back.
olisun
24 Dec 16#21
Sorry I should have mentioned it was Argos rather than Curry's.
bally12345
24 Dec 161#23
Got a £10 off voucher a few weeks ago for Argos hopefully it hasn't expired.
hkphooey
24 Dec 16#24
was wanting to upgrade my excellent sticks but don't think i can justify it at this price. The stick's are simply amazing little thing running Kodi and all the amazon apps.
mike_6480
24 Dec 16#25
Have ordered from amazon. Don't mind getting it after Xmas just ordered from amazon due to better customer service
teabag36
24 Dec 16#26
great bit of kit well worth it and miles better than the stick, its very quick no locking up like the stick and i have both kodi and spmc on this so 2 kodi which is very handy.
WuckFit
24 Dec 162#27
For those who own a PS4, you can connect the PS4 controller to the Fire TV, works flawlessly for me.
Richief
24 Dec 16#28
Any advantage of upgrading to this if you have the old fire tv but no 4K?
Lippo999
24 Dec 16#29
Great price, looks like it may be able to be rooted as well. Order with Prime Now and should be here in 2 hours!
neo4403
24 Dec 161#30
This or Roku 4? Roku for headphone socket on remote, Now TV compatibility and better spec than Roku 3 but how long do we wait for it to arrive in UK?
leeanni
24 Dec 16#31
Does anyone know it fairly easy to install kodi on this? I havent a clue about such things.
cifa to leeanni
24 Dec 164#32
i have the original ftv - installing Kodi is fairly straightforward....but I like to use a plugin called Ares in Kodi so you can use a prepared 'build'
Thank you. I've bookmarked the page :smiley: Have a nice Xmas
cifa
24 Dec 16#35
My current fav build is FreeSpirit - but I think thats only available for Kodi 16.1 (Kodi now on V17.0). good luck and merry Christmas to you too.... :smiley:
boss911999
24 Dec 16#36
Same price as Amazon
stevem999
24 Dec 16#37
Great find. Any thoughts on this vs Roku 3 for ease of use, services available etc? Not bothered by Now TV.
harry66
24 Dec 16#38
heat. been umming about a refurb to replace a flaky android box. Top stuff. reserved
discoman2016
24 Dec 16#39
good price but iam going to wait for new nvidia shield tv box
amour3k
24 Dec 16#41
Your Xiaomi Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad is £19.23 now ...
LoRdPlOps111
24 Dec 16#42
ontheqt
24 Dec 161#43
cold as its currys good luck if anything goes wrong with this device, currys after sales service doesn't match up to
Amazons. You would be lucky to get a response to a complaint.
hearts
24 Dec 161#44
An underwhelming discount.
aldino
24 Dec 16#45
Sorry if it's a silly question but can anyone tell me - does Kodi allow you to watch all channels for free? Eg. Sky Sports/BT sports. I can easily stream them for free on my phone and miracast it to my TV, but would consider getting a box/stick like this if it saves me time setting up the stream and connecting my phone etc.
cgap
24 Dec 16#46
Kodi is relatively easy to set up on these, but if you have a load of media on an external hdd it's a pain in the ****. AFTV will only accept FAT32 formatted drives.
solid05
24 Dec 16#47
It took me literally 5 minutes, once you have Kodi installed, just install addons and you'll see the full potential of Kodi.
I got the farther in law to upgrade. Massive difference is speed throughout Kodi and plays 4k stuff in Kodi.
kamy786rulz
24 Dec 16#50
there is a new version of fire stick coming to UK, is there going to be a new Box generation out soon too?
hkphooey
24 Dec 16#51
\\well easy using es file app from amazon and download the apk...love the fact the most popular app on amazon market is es file...I wonder why lol
toonyb
24 Dec 16#52
what 4K stuff can you watch with this and how, can you watch 4k stuff on kodi and is it any good ?
hkphooey
24 Dec 161#53
Yes got that bud...but my stick running purpose fire stick builds are pretty slick i think for the big difference in price its not quite worth it for me and probably most people. 1080p streaming is mint and plenty good enough, pretty sure kodi builds are not streaming 4k yet.
fishmaster
24 Dec 164#54
Do yourself a favour and don't install Kodi. Instead do this and thank me later >
1. Install ES File Explorer from Amazon store on Firestick
2. Install Mobdro.apk using ES File Explorer
3. Install Showbox.apk using ES File Explorer Optional as I haven't tested the following on Firestick >
4. Install Cartoon HD using ES File Explorer
5. Install Movie HD using ES File Explorer
6. Install Megabox using ES File Explorer
7 Install MX Player using ES File Explorer
8. Install vplayer using ES File Explorer
Get Modro from Mobdro website and get all other apps from rawapk.
Now you have a suite of direct streaming apps with video players and no need to waste time with Kodi, and Kodi will waste your time believe me.
cgap
24 Dec 16#55
are the gamepads for these ever on offer?
GNKelly07
24 Dec 16#56
The quality of the streams in Mobdro is pathetic. Just about OK for watching on a phone or 7" tablet, never mind a 40"+ TV.
TimmyTugboat
24 Dec 16#57
Use the "apps to fire TV" app to put any android app on to it from your android mobile. Modbro, kodi, games. Fantastic
_taurus_
24 Dec 16#58
64.95 from argos, cold mate...
fishmaster
24 Dec 161#59
Mobro stream quality has massively improved and is instant, for watching football quickly for example it's way better than using MyP2P or other websites with their potato streams. I'm also a little bit addicted to the Star Wars versus Star Trek channel on Mobdro, but I digress..I can have Mobro up and running with a stream in seconds, which is good enough quality wise, which you won't get with Kodi. If I wanted best quality then I'd use an IPTV service via Plex, I'd never use Kodi for anything, because 1. Kodi breaks 2. Addons break, recently Exodus did for 1 day 3. Kodi is slow to find streams, by the time you find a stream in Kodi you'd have been watching 5-10 mins in Mobdro. You could run an IPTV service in Kodi but you wouldn't you'd use Plex. Maybe I'm too fussy but for me Kodi does nothing worthwhile, with direct streaming apps I can find content quicker and more reliably everytime. I keep up to date with Kodi and try it with my workload and it fails me consistently. Kodi is an open source media player bodged to provide streaming content with dodgy addons and never succeeds over direct streaming ever.
ilepak
24 Dec 16#60
Are you serious? That's nearly 20% off.
fishmaster
24 Dec 16#61
Good point, I haven't tried this but I should, the issue is I have so many media player devices, Firestick, Nvidia TV Shield, and two Android boxes so I'm often configuring different ones at different times and don't get to try everything, it's on the list though.
capa
24 Dec 16#62
Best build is Mikes build. So helpful and easy. Check out his facebook page "Mikes build"
Borat
24 Dec 16#63
Currys going bankrupt soon with all these deals :confused:
doe
24 Dec 16#64
Just picked one from Argos. £64.95
TonyFresco
24 Dec 16#65
Hot. I just got one of these yesterday, was very impressed (great if you have Prime). Paid £74.99 on Amazon, but just went on chat and they refunded me the £10 difference.
Great box had one a while might invest in another. Thanks OP.
.... If only you could get the voice command to work on YouTube searching this box would be flawless.
max84
24 Dec 16#68
any point in buying this if i have a xboxone s?
Stos
24 Dec 162#69
Would've taken 3 seconds to post question
kemeys
24 Dec 16#70
took you more than 2 seconds to be lazy by replying.. idiot.
horb1967
24 Dec 16#71
same price on prime now
MrJinxy
24 Dec 16#72
Are these 2GB ram?
peterpan22
24 Dec 16#73
The gladiators.
Marky67
24 Dec 16#74
I bought one a few weeks ago, mainly to use with Plex, so far I 'm really disappointed, I'm getting constant audio dropouts with 5.1 running through my amp, it seems to be a common fault, 2.0 is fine.
doe
24 Dec 16#75
Oops! Was going to order from amazon but won't get it till 27th. Assume I can still return to amazon if there is a problem?
Blasphemous
24 Dec 161#76
Hot from me even though it's Currys, threads such as this get the Bargain Hunters out and the thread develops with the likes of Argos, Amazon price comparisons. Been looking at these for a while, still not sure if I'll buy but have reserved with Argos.
Rowan146
24 Dec 16#77
Anyone know if Tesco Direct price match? I bought one on the 22nd for £75.
fisi22
24 Dec 16#78
kodi dose not have 4k content , this only supports amazon video 4k dose not support hdr your 4k tv shod have the apps that suport hdr
Lippo999
24 Dec 16#79
Received mine via Prime Now 90 mins after ordering. Spent about an hour or so looking up and finally rooting the Fire TV (not sure why but why not). Installed Kodi and my own version of a build. Installed Mobdro as well, although the streams aren't high quality, they are easy to obtain.
The Fire TV is much quicker than my Fire Sticks. Haven't got a 4k TV so not bothered about that.
jaydeeuk1
24 Dec 16#80
I bought this earlier in the year. Didnt realise it doesn't have HDR.
benjai
24 Dec 16#81
This has ethernet.
Soulie86
24 Dec 16#82
Yes, they are. I snatched one for 27£ about two weeks ago. From Amazon directly. It's the new and (possibly) improved version.
micky999
24 Dec 16#83
Probabaly took you more than 2 seconds to type that you didnt have 2 seconds :wink:
telcoengr
24 Dec 161#84
can anyone pls tell me if there is any free 4K media which can be seen via this smart box? I know Kodi but not sure if kodi has 4k addons?
telcoengr
24 Dec 16#85
I don't want to spend extra money if 4k is not offered on Kodi, unfortunately this is the only app which i can't install on my 4K tv
umirza85
24 Dec 161#86
What integrations if any does this have with the Echo/Alexa?
Liquidsky
24 Dec 16#87
Silent Hunter Repo has 4K. im watching Avatar and Kodi and my TV reports it as 4K. looks alot better than 1080p so im gonna go with Yes. Kodi supports 4K. I use Paradox builds aswell.
Liquidsky
24 Dec 161#88
Paradox builds have Silent Hunter Repo which has 4K stuff. Played Avatar and both my TV and Kodi report it as 4K. plus a quick google shows that Kodi does support 4K. be warned tho. you need a decent internet connection. your sending the equivalent of 4 1080p screens.
tibbs
25 Dec 16#89
Is this really good for kodi as I find the stick always crashes
bigkevanderson
25 Dec 16#90
Maybe a silly question for any techies on here, but was looking at this to run with a standard tv.
Have since seen smart tv's with built in wifi etc and web browsers..
Would i be able to run kodi on a new wifi enabled smart tv or do i still need an android box or a fire tv etc..
I watch 4k through the amazon app on my tv but too be honestly it seems like the bit rate is very low, however i also have a firestick as well which seems as good as picture as the supposive 4k...
telcoengr
25 Dec 16#93
I prefer paying to SkyQ instead
telcoengr
25 Dec 16#94
It depends what type of smart tv you have? If you have LG or Samsung then their OS doesn't support Kodi and you will need Firestick or any other android box to install it. I know some of the Sony TV has Android OS and you can install Kodi directly in to it. Remember TV builtin storage is very limited compared to external devices like Firestick or Fire TV which give an option of adding more storage via USB
telcoengr
25 Dec 16#95
Sure I will but i need a cheaper solution via Kodi. I know Kodi does support 4K, 3D, HD etc !
aaran7
25 Dec 16#96
Hi been looking for an android box for kodi would you recommend this or something else? I don't want a cheap cheap box that will have loads of lag on it, any recommendations? Thanks
telcoengr
25 Dec 16#97
i am currently using firestick with kodi and it works fine, no issues
Unfortunately firestick is not 4k
OldCity
25 Dec 16#98
Gen1 or 2?
ianmcshane7777
25 Dec 16#99
cheaper in argos
samspud
25 Dec 16#100
Also £64.99 in Argos?!
noonecanhelp1
25 Dec 16#101
on specs is much better and very future proof with 4K 60hz and HDR
,but the build quality may not be as good. reviews look ok though :smiley:
None that I know of, however Alexa in the UK now has IFTTT support, which massively improves the capability of Echo devices, so you might be able to knock up a recipe to do what you want.
This or Roku 3? Roku has smaller built-in storage so worried that some of the Kodi preinstall downloads won't fit on it or will be tight fit without a memory card.
mro2011
25 Dec 16#105
Oh really? I saw on youtube it does? Also with Amazon fire TV do you have to still pay Amazon even if you only want to use Kodi on it?
macro duck
25 Dec 16#106
No you don't need to pay Amazon if you just use Kodi.
mro2011
25 Dec 16#107
Thanks and prime doesn't come with box price that's extra for year?
mro2011
25 Dec 16#108
Looks like I'm going for Amazon Fire TV then (for Kodi) on top of our full package Sky Q.
mro2011
25 Dec 161#109
This or USB stick? We don't have 4K tv yet.
max84
25 Dec 16#110
this
telcoengr
26 Dec 16#111
If you are tight in budget then get firestick, it still do very good job (but don't play games on it)
amour3k
26 Dec 16#112
Correct, Amazon Prime does NOT come as part of the Deal with this sadly. :-(
That 'Service' is unfortunately extra ...
mro2011
26 Dec 16#113
Only want it for Kodi but think I will go with this instead of stick.
amour3k
26 Dec 16#114
No problem, go with what make's you feel comfortable?. :-)
ronaldmacdonald
26 Dec 16#115
Yer, watched Spider-Man on that - supposedly UHD - I wouldnt have put it at more than 720p, some of the content is stretching UHD. The football you can tell but some of that cinema stuff is a joke. UHD my @rse
doe
26 Dec 16#116
Can it be used without registering or logging in?
ccwjames
26 Dec 16#117
reason this is bad, from a person who sold kodi boxes ( not the deal itself )
only 8gb flash, most have 16gb
i can buy a octocore box, 3gb ram, 16gb flash for under £55
loads of good builds on kodi
telcoengr
26 Dec 16#118
I resisted to purchase it but then found quidco 1 day 10% cashback on all argos purchases so went for it. It is good price for £58.49
nipstyler
26 Dec 16#119
You got a link to an example. Genuinely interested in something like you suggest
thecoolguy
26 Dec 16#120
Can you plug in usb sticks and play movies off it? or is it strictly streaming only?
thecoolguy
26 Dec 16#121
Thanks, no good for 4k files
scoot
27 Dec 16#122
Nice one pal . Using paradox build tried it avatar looks awesome in 4K , streaming from nvidia shield only on 1080p Sony w95 ..will try on 4K TV later
joerob1972
27 Dec 16#123
Does it take a few minutes for it to buffer before playing the 4k videos
asificus
27 Dec 16#124
Any ideas what the minimum broadband speeds would be required to stream HD content?
bally12345
27 Dec 16#125
This box is so much more than a kodi. By the look of majority of the questions most of you might as well go on ebay and buy a cheap Chinese android box.
If you want a good solid box that has access to 4K content then use Amazon Video, Netflix and YouTube. These all have 4k content available.
Sounds like a load of people have bought 4k TVs and feeling underwhelmed.
scoot
27 Dec 16#126
I'm on 100mb vm internet . First time I tried it buffered tried again and ran really smooth ... and that's over wifi ..
Tequila
27 Dec 161#127
problem is this is a reliable box carefully engineered.
but the octocore box that you think is better is probably just a poorly made no-brand generic box with poor reliability,so many issues, and no support.
so specs alone are not enough.
it's a very juvenile assumption that specs alone are all that matters.that's just moronic BS.
Laurrraaa
27 Dec 16#128
Just bought one but have found that Alexa doesn't work on it like it does on the US Fire TV, you can't do anything with Alexa on this like you can in the US. You cant even say what's the weather like just literally search your apps.
Very very good apart from that I highly recommend this, bought an android 4k box just before xmas and it was terrible kept outputting 720p and was so laggy it was unusable with a terrible interface.....that went straight back bought one of these and it was a very good decision just wish Alexa could do more.
ccwjames
28 Dec 16#129
the boxes i buy are not some no brand rubbish that are made from parts of the floor :smiley:
also users can update android via OTA or usb with no problems, unlike 60% of boxes
mc11
28 Dec 16#130
I have had this for a while and for ease of use, speed and media on there it is brilliant. I use netflix and amaon prime mainly but I have installed the Ares (Pulse build) on kodi and the Wookie Light build on SPMC and it all works perfect.
After friends and family ave bought android boxes (usually the cheaper ones) most have either got one of these or the firesticks.
miss money saver
29 Dec 16#131
not available for delivery and none in store
teabag36
29 Dec 16#132
i have the same both spmc and kodi on mine using ares wizard tried loads of builds my fav is mikes builds firetv build its awsome as its just like amazon the look of it even the settings for kodi have been made to look like amazons in the skin, i also use pulse which is another great build.
Sheldog
29 Dec 16#133
Does this provide much improvement over a Firestick?
bally12345
29 Dec 16#134
It's faster and can be connected using ethernet as well has having ability to add micro sd card for movies and moving apps to
ILikeyThemHot
30 Dec 16#135
Would it be better to get a android box for around half the price instead? Loads on Amazon. This has 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM which a lot of android boxes have as well (some more) and they have 4K capability too.
spitfire51
30 Dec 16#136
I've got a Nexbox 2GB/16GB which is great....However I could not play Netflix HD quality (I believe not all Android devices can - Netflix certified devices).
I use Kodi to play Freeview channels as I do not have external aerial and have just cancelled my Virgin Media TV contract (Cord-cutter).
Bought a Chromecast from tesco £25 (3-month Netflix credit £22.50) and it plays HD. Effective price = £2.50
Having said that I am thinking about buying one of these (Amazon Fire TV or Xiaomi Mi) along with a 4K TV.
BY188B
30 Dec 16#137
Im confused by this - Help please!
I have a new 4k TV coming tomorrow and have amazon prime. Can i still use a firestick to stream the 4k to my tv or do i need this?
GNKelly07
30 Dec 161#138
Firestick doesn't do 4K. You could either use this box or perhaps your TV has the Prime Video app to stream 4K
BY188B
30 Dec 16#139
Thank you - its a samsung so ill check when it arrives.
GNKelly07
30 Dec 161#140
If you post the model number of the Samsung up here, someone should confirm it has Prime 4K
jwsg
30 Dec 16#141
If you have a recent TV then the app should be better than using the box as the app ought to support HDR - this supports only 4K/30 as it isn't HDMI 2. Depending on the TV you may prefer the new GUI on the box/stick, or one might be quicker than the other. Also, having a box/stick does let you connect via an AV amp if that's your setup.
I changed from the stick to the box and it is a little bit nippier but for the difference in price the stick is fine really.
Artio
30 Dec 16#142
Install Plex on your PC and Amazon Fire TV
BY188B
30 Dec 16#143
Thanks, its the SAMSUNG UE40KU6100
toonarmani
30 Dec 16#144
Which app do you recommend for free view channels with no aerial?
MisterFresh1980
31 Dec 16#145
Not unless you want the unofficial Netflix app which cant even do HD quality - only certified Netflix android devices can play HD or 4K.
I have the Nvidia Shield tv box in my room which is a fantastic device and we wanted another cheaper device for the downstairs tv, we tried 3 different android ones from Amazon ranging from £35 - £55 all had to go back as were awful all could not do the resolution they had advertised, I wasn't even getting hd quality on kodi or Netflix and they were all advertised as having 2gb memory and 16gb storage and 4K and were so so so slow and a complete waste of time and money. We ended up getting this when it had the price drop and I have to say it's absolutely brilliant and super quick and very nearly as good as my shield TV which is over double the price. Absolute bargain at this price!
Just use an app called apps2firetv and it installs any android app on the firebox wireless with one button
westywales
31 Dec 16#146
Can anyone recommend some decent Kodi add on for sports please? Got a few like sports devil, castaway & turk but links always seem to cut out or don't work?
jackassbuster
1 Jan 171#147
took you more than 2 seconds to wait for the link.....jackass
samspud
1 Jan 17#148
I just google 'free kodi sports addons' as they change all the time. That being said the free ones are poor now. Paid ones are the way forward. They're flawless. I use 'elite' - search for them on Facebook
Do Currys still do the 10% discount if you claim Jobseeker's Allowance? Haven't bought anything from them since it was called Tandy.
kangaman
1 Jan 171#151
Sportsmania is an excellent sports addon its not free but for £50 for the year its great
fishmaster
1 Jan 17#152
Just another build of Kodi. Pulse CCM isn't bad if you want a build, I'm sure Wookie is OK as well, it's still Kodi though, so it still means you need to spend time finding streams, so for that reason I'm out.
amour3k
1 Jan 17#153
Thanx, wasn't there formally a free version of Sportsmania also? (or am I mixing it up with something else entirely ... ) :-)
amour3k
1 Jan 17#154
What about those with no Face Book?, can Elite Kodi be had with FB then?, or .....
I am tempted to get a Xiaomi Mi Box [Global Edition], so I can consolidate my Nexbox and Chromecast in one device (keep them as backup)...
HTH
amour3k
1 Jan 17#156
Thanx.
Thanx.
toonarmani
1 Jan 17#157
Thanks will give it a try
mclean
1 Jan 17#158
Get a Minix. Less hassle and much better product.
amour3k
2 Jan 17#159
Year, about £100 worth?, hehehehe.
CaptainSocks
2 Jan 17#160
No digital audio out is bloody annoying.
My soundbar doesn't support 4K hdmi passthrough (most don't) and my TV doesn't output DTS.
Anyone know it there's a USB plugin solution a la the Nvidia Shield TV workaround?
westywales
2 Jan 171#161
OK cheers fir your reply Sam. any idea how much they cost?
cigbunt
2 Jan 17#162
Normally the cheap boxes won't allow you to stream Netflix in HD as their not on the approved list. If that's not important and you don't mind tinkering to get best results get the cheapo Boxes.
cigbunt
2 Jan 17#163
Optical from sound bar to tv
Then plug the Amazon box directly in to tv
samspud
2 Jan 17#164
U can have a free 24hr trial to see how good they are. Then u can pay for a month, 3 months, 6 etc
Start from £6 for a month
Dodge62
3 Jan 17#165
So you're paying for pirated content? Or am I misunderstanding how this works?
RBCKODI
3 Jan 17#166
Just get a normal android box.
2gb ram, s905 Quad Core cpu and 8gb storage. about half the price.
Playstore is better than Amazon Appstore for Emulators and Kodi, and you can easily install Amazon Appstore on Android whereas its a bit more fiddling to install playstore on Amazon devices.
Plus with roughly £30 saved you could buy a wireless gamepad and 32gb sd card.
My box plays everything upto Playstation 1 games easily and Dreamcast but thats still a little buggy.
Look up "Rom collection Browser" for Kodi
CaptainSocks
3 Jan 17#167
Well dur. :wink:
Most TVs still don't support DTS though (mine doesn't).
I can't do it that way as most of my films are on a NAS and use DTS.
chris_61
3 Jan 17#168
OOS everywhere near glasgow
harry66
4 Jan 17#169
I had 3 Android boxes - high endish MINIX NEO X8-H Plus, a mid level Wetek and a cheaper Quad Core MXQ Pro.
I frequently had issues where Kodi hangs / crashes etc with all three boxes.
A few weeks ago I signed up to Amazon Prime so decided to try a refurb FireTv 4K. Took me 1-2mins to install Kodi - plus a few more mins to install my Addons etc.
Just after 1-2 weeks usage I found that Kodi on the FireTv was rock solid stable compared to the MXQ Pro it replaced.
So, I just used this offer to get my 2nd FireTV and again, over the past week, I find it far more stable than the Minix X8H+ it replaces.
Maybe I have been unlucky with my Android boxes - but when you add the bonus of being able to run Netflix easily, for me the FireTv 4K is well worth the extra.
MrRalphMan
5 Jan 17#170
I had an Android Box, which would have been brilliant, except that the Plex Client would not play movies at all.
It would play 20 seconds ok, then the picture would freeze but the sound would carry on.
After 10 to 15 seconds the picture would start again, but a twice the normal speed while the audio remained at a normal pace.
My Fire TV has played just about everything I've thrown at it. :disappointed:
Opening post
Built-in WiFi & Ethernet
BBC iPlayer & ITV Player & All 4 & My5
Access 4k content on Netflix & Amazon Prime
Instant streaming - no waiting for content to buffer
Top comments
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4487708
1. Install ES File Explorer from Amazon store on Firestick
2. Install Mobdro.apk using ES File Explorer
3. Install Showbox.apk using ES File Explorer
Optional as I haven't tested the following on Firestick >
4. Install Cartoon HD using ES File Explorer
5. Install Movie HD using ES File Explorer
6. Install Megabox using ES File Explorer
7 Install MX Player using ES File Explorer
8. Install vplayer using ES File Explorer
Get Modro from Mobdro website and get all other apps from rawapk.
Now you have a suite of direct streaming apps with video players and no need to waste time with Kodi, and Kodi will waste your time believe me.
more here: http://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_on_Fire_TV
and here: https://seo-michael.co.uk/tutorial-how-to-install-ares-wizard-kodi/
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What do you have to do at TV end/ PC end?
Could an old frat 55YO do it?
You install the server part on your computer & the client on your device plugged into the TV.
Plex is well supported & tons of guides on the internet.
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4487708
Box contents: - Amazon Fire TV HD Smart TV Box
- Amazon Fire TV remote
- AC power cable
- Quick start guide
the controller is £33 on Amazon - there are alternatives - I have the Xiaomi Wireless Bluetooth Gamepad - bought for £13 last Dec from Gearbest!
good deal - the 8gb is measly though. It can be increased easily using the USB.
more here: http://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_on_Fire_TV
and here: https://seo-michael.co.uk/tutorial-how-to-install-ares-wizard-kodi/
Amazons. You would be lucky to get a response to a complaint.
https://jetspeedtech.com/how-to-install-kodi-on-fire-tv-stick/
http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_503487.html?utm_campaign=7988612&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=affiliate&from=affiliate_cj
1. Install ES File Explorer from Amazon store on Firestick
2. Install Mobdro.apk using ES File Explorer
3. Install Showbox.apk using ES File Explorer
Optional as I haven't tested the following on Firestick >
4. Install Cartoon HD using ES File Explorer
5. Install Movie HD using ES File Explorer
6. Install Megabox using ES File Explorer
7 Install MX Player using ES File Explorer
8. Install vplayer using ES File Explorer
Get Modro from Mobdro website and get all other apps from rawapk.
Now you have a suite of direct streaming apps with video players and no need to waste time with Kodi, and Kodi will waste your time believe me.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Fire-TV-Streaming-Media-Player-x/dp/B00UH2O6T2
.... If only you could get the voice command to work on YouTube searching this box would be flawless.
The Fire TV is much quicker than my Fire Sticks. Haven't got a 4k TV so not bothered about that.
Have since seen smart tv's with built in wifi etc and web browsers..
Would i be able to run kodi on a new wifi enabled smart tv or do i still need an android box or a fire tv etc..
Cheeeee,eers
I watch 4k through the amazon app on my tv but too be honestly it seems like the bit rate is very low, however i also have a firestick as well which seems as good as picture as the supposive 4k...
Unfortunately firestick is not 4k
,but the build quality may not be as good. reviews look ok though :smiley:
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4487708
https://ifttt.com/amazon_alexa
That 'Service' is unfortunately extra ...
only 8gb flash, most have 16gb
i can buy a octocore box, 3gb ram, 16gb flash for under £55
loads of good builds on kodi
If you want a good solid box that has access to 4K content then use Amazon Video, Netflix and YouTube. These all have 4k content available.
Sounds like a load of people have bought 4k TVs and feeling underwhelmed.
but the octocore box that you think is better is probably just a poorly made no-brand generic box with poor reliability,so many issues, and no support.
so specs alone are not enough.
it's a very juvenile assumption that specs alone are all that matters.that's just moronic BS.
Very very good apart from that I highly recommend this, bought an android 4k box just before xmas and it was terrible kept outputting 720p and was so laggy it was unusable with a terrible interface.....that went straight back bought one of these and it was a very good decision just wish Alexa could do more.
also users can update android via OTA or usb with no problems, unlike 60% of boxes
After friends and family ave bought android boxes (usually the cheaper ones) most have either got one of these or the firesticks.
I use Kodi to play Freeview channels as I do not have external aerial and have just cancelled my Virgin Media TV contract (Cord-cutter).
Bought a Chromecast from tesco £25 (3-month Netflix credit £22.50) and it plays HD. Effective price = £2.50
Having said that I am thinking about buying one of these (Amazon Fire TV or Xiaomi Mi) along with a 4K TV.
I have a new 4k TV coming tomorrow and have amazon prime. Can i still use a firestick to stream the 4k to my tv or do i need this?
I changed from the stick to the box and it is a little bit nippier but for the difference in price the stick is fine really.
I have the Nvidia Shield tv box in my room which is a fantastic device and we wanted another cheaper device for the downstairs tv, we tried 3 different android ones from Amazon ranging from £35 - £55 all had to go back as were awful all could not do the resolution they had advertised, I wasn't even getting hd quality on kodi or Netflix and they were all advertised as having 2gb memory and 16gb storage and 4K and were so so so slow and a complete waste of time and money. We ended up getting this when it had the price drop and I have to say it's absolutely brilliant and super quick and very nearly as good as my shield TV which is over double the price. Absolute bargain at this price!
Just use an app called apps2firetv and it installs any android app on the firebox wireless with one button
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wWKyhsqlPc
Jellyheed
I am tempted to get a Xiaomi Mi Box [Global Edition], so I can consolidate my Nexbox and Chromecast in one device (keep them as backup)...
HTH
Thanx.
My soundbar doesn't support 4K hdmi passthrough (most don't) and my TV doesn't output DTS.
Anyone know it there's a USB plugin solution a la the Nvidia Shield TV workaround?
Then plug the Amazon box directly in to tv
Start from £6 for a month
2gb ram, s905 Quad Core cpu and 8gb storage. about half the price.
Playstore is better than Amazon Appstore for Emulators and Kodi, and you can easily install Amazon Appstore on Android whereas its a bit more fiddling to install playstore on Amazon devices.
Plus with roughly £30 saved you could buy a wireless gamepad and 32gb sd card.
My box plays everything upto Playstation 1 games easily and Dreamcast but thats still a little buggy.
Look up "Rom collection Browser" for Kodi
Most TVs still don't support DTS though (mine doesn't).
I can't do it that way as most of my films are on a NAS and use DTS.
I frequently had issues where Kodi hangs / crashes etc with all three boxes.
A few weeks ago I signed up to Amazon Prime so decided to try a refurb FireTv 4K. Took me 1-2mins to install Kodi - plus a few more mins to install my Addons etc.
Just after 1-2 weeks usage I found that Kodi on the FireTv was rock solid stable compared to the MXQ Pro it replaced.
So, I just used this offer to get my 2nd FireTV and again, over the past week, I find it far more stable than the Minix X8H+ it replaces.
Maybe I have been unlucky with my Android boxes - but when you add the bonus of being able to run Netflix easily, for me the FireTv 4K is well worth the extra.
It would play 20 seconds ok, then the picture would freeze but the sound would carry on.
After 10 to 15 seconds the picture would start again, but a twice the normal speed while the audio remained at a normal pace.
My Fire TV has played just about everything I've thrown at it.
:disappointed: