Amazon FireTV Stick announced - Page 52

Barty · 07-17-2015, 09:16 PM

Is xfinity tv app on the fire tv stick?

Our the fire tv box?

It's surprisingly difficult to find what devices support xfinity tv.

tomsem · 07-17-2015, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leebase

Received my $24 FireTv Stick, my second one to go along with the $19 one. Now all the tv's in my house have streaming. It's nice to have Netflix, HBO Go, Plex (for streaming movies from my computer's hard drive), Amazon Prime movies and Tv. If FireStick could support AirPlay, I could replace my AppleTv.

The setup now has a nice short video telling you about the device. Learned that there is an iPhone remote control app. Works great. Put the firestick tv remote in a drawer hoping not to lose it.

There are several apps that add AirPlay support to Fire TV Stick. I'm using 'AirPlay/DLNA Server' http://www.amazon.com/x5434-x6C5D-Ai...dp/B00LAT7QV6/

It works reasonably well, I think, but I have no experience with Apple TV so I don't know if is as robust. I have not tried any of the other apps. I also use it on my Fire TV.

Especially handy for iOS apps that aren't available for Fire TV, but which support AirPlay. Medici TV for example.

I can also turn my TV into a Kindle by mirroring the Kindle for iOS app, with narration or with Speak Screen. Of course you can also mirror Fire HDX or Fire Phone directly to do this sort of thing.

fjtorres · 07-17-2015, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomsem

Of course you can also mirror Fire HDX or Fire Phone directly to do this sort of thing.

PCs and WinTabs supporting Miracast work, too.

leebase · 07-19-2015, 06:41 PM

I tried a couple of the AirPlay apps, including Reflector who's app is great on the Mac and Windows. Maybe they've improved in time

fjtorres · 07-27-2015, 12:06 PM

FireTV stick just got a reading app for RSS newsfeeds. Also podcasts and video:

http://www.aftvnews.com/new-fire-tv-...ds-to-your-tv/

fjtorres · 08-04-2015, 12:20 PM

There is now an approved version of Kodi for FireTV stick.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...f_rd_i=desktop

At $3.99 for a minimally disguised version of the free product I would not recommend it but it is there and it doesn't need sideloading or tricks to get it to show on the menu.

Just FYI.

tomsem · 08-04-2015, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

There is now an approved version of Kodi for FireTV stick.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...f_rd_i=desktop

At $3.99 for a minimally disguised version of the free product I would not recommend it but it is there and it doesn't need sideloading or tricks to get it to show on the menu.

Just FYI.

The link does not work, and I was unable to find the app.

tubemonkey · 08-04-2015, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomsem

The link does not work, and I was unable to find the app.

I bet Amazon pulled it from the store. From what little I read, comments were definitely against having this app in the store.

Purple Lady · 08-04-2015, 03:22 PM

It's been pulled - http://www.aftvnews.com/paid-kodi-cl...tv-wtf-amazon/

fjtorres · 08-04-2015, 04:03 PM

That "solves" that problem.

Prestidigitweeze · 08-14-2015, 04:44 AM

I'm still using the FS at my grillfiend's place, but at my new place, I want something a Hank more powerful. There seem to be lots of boxes manufactured in China that work perfectly with Kodi (cf. the M8). In the past, they were only available from places like Chinavision, delivery could take three weeks, and customer service consisted of a series of e-mailed scripts and monosyllabic shrugs.

Thankfully, the same boxes now are available with Amazon Prime. I'm favoring the Matricom G-Box or the newest version of the M8 -- esp. now that Fios is available in my building and Kodi has 4k content.

ApK · 08-14-2015, 10:40 AM

Presti, can those boxes, via kodi or otherwise, stream DVD isos from a cifs share? If so, do you have a recommendation of one?

fjtorres · 08-20-2015, 08:29 PM

http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-tv-dr...azons-fire-tv/

FIRE TV outsells Apple TV.
Not a great achievement but a milestone nonetheless.

fjtorres · 09-15-2015, 03:46 PM

Well, it was about time!

Fire TV stick will apparently be playing Audible ebooks via Alexa when the new FireOS 5 ships:

http://www.aftvnews.com/exclusive-am...-tv/#more-9049

Quote:

Alexa on the Fire TV will unlock access to a lot of new functionality which will continue to expand as Amazon and third party developers continue to increase Alexa’s capabilities. Some new functionality expected to be available when the feature arrives is the ability to play audiobooks from Audible or Kindle Unlimited libraries. You will also be able to listen to daily customized news briefings or listen to podcasts and live radio via TuneIn or iHeartRadio. Alexa will be able to check traffic conditions, the weather, and your calendar. You’ll have quick voice access to Amazon’s entire music library including Prime Music and music you’ve purchased or uploaded yourself. Alexa can answer a wide range of general knowledge questions and provide sports scores as well. The “Other” section in the “Things to Try” list seems to imply that you will be able to use voice commands to stop what’s playing, as well as mute/unmute the Fire TV.

Plenty more (with screencaps) at the source.

Now to see if it really does get implemented on the existing hardware.

tomsem · 09-15-2015, 09:59 PM

It makes a lot of sense. Fire TV is a lot more powerful than Echo. Surely Fire tablets will have Alexa like voice assistant as well.

08-14-2015, 04:44 AM	#776
Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	I'm still using the FS at my grillfiend's place, but at my new place, I want something a Hank more powerful. There seem to be lots of boxes manufactured in China that work perfectly with Kodi (cf. the M8). In the past, they were only available from places like Chinavision, delivery could take three weeks, and customer service consisted of a series of e-mailed scripts and monosyllabic shrugs. Thankfully, the same boxes now are available with Amazon Prime. I'm favoring the Matricom G-Box or the newest version of the M8 -- esp. now that Fios is available in my building and Kodi has 4k content. Last edited by Prestidigitweeze; 08-14-2015 at 04:46 AM.

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Barty doofus Posts: 2,521 Karma: 13036221 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	Is xfinity tv app on the fire tv stick? Our the fire tv box? It's surprisingly difficult to find what devices support xfinity tv.

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leebase Karma Kameleon Posts: 2,934 Karma: 26616647 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: iPad Mini, iPhone X, Kindle Fire Tab HD 8, Walmart Onn	I tried a couple of the AirPlay apps, including Reflector who's app is great on the Mac and Windows. Maybe they've improved in time

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fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	There is now an approved version of Kodi for FireTV stick. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...f_rd_i=desktop At $3.99 for a minimally disguised version of the free product I would not recommend it but it is there and it doesn't need sideloading or tricks to get it to show on the menu. Just FYI.

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tomsem Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,478 Karma: 26425959 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Device: iPhone 15PM, Kindle Scribe, iPad mini 6, PocketBook InkPad Color 3	It makes a lot of sense. Fire TV is a lot more powerful than Echo. Surely Fire tablets will have Alexa like voice assistant as well.