Is there any way to disable HDCP on the FireTV ? I'd like to use it with SPMC/Kodi and my Slingbox (which does not support HDCP over HDMI).
solidunit said:
Is there any way to disable HDCP on the FireTV ? I'd like to use it with SPMC/Kodi and my Slingbox (which does not support HDCP over HDMI).
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I don't think so. It is DRM copy protection and hardware based. All devices in the chain must be HDCP "compliant" or no-go.
schneid said:
I don't think so. It is DRM copy protection and hardware based. All devices in the chain must be HDCP "compliant" or no-go.
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its traditionally an option exposed in the AOSP developer menu (in the screenshot above its below the 'select runtime' option). Also, all TV's should be capable of viewing non-HDCP protected streams. However if your content is HDCP protected, then you wont be able to view it.
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its traditionally an option exposed in the AOSP developer menu (in the screenshot above its below the 'select runtime' option). Also, all TV's should be capable of viewing non-HDCP protected streams. However if your content is HDCP protected, then you wont be able to view it.
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Thought I said that. If its HDCP, it can't viewed if the device is not compliant. My DirecTV will shutdown HD and push as SD if connected to a non-complainant device but then it carries both SD and HD versions of programming. it requires a reboot to re-implement HD.
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Thought I said that. If its HDCP, it can't viewed if the device is not compliant. My DirecTV will shutdown HD and push as SD if connected to a non-complainant device but then it carries both SD and HD versions of programming. it requires a reboot to re-implement HD.
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If I play an mkv in Kodi on my FireTV with HDCP disabled (theoretically) i should be able to view it on my TV. That's all i'm looking to do. Don't really care about the amazon/netflix content
I got an HDMI splitter from Amazon, to split the HDMI output to two screens at the same time. My directv would not play hd content on one of the screens since it is an old computer monitor I have setup in the kitchen to watch tv when cooking.
I ended up getting a second splitter and split the signal from the stereo receiver hdmi out, to one out to my 47" tv, and the other to my original splitter which is split to a 32" tv and the computer monitor. all 3 screen works now with hd content.
I read on the splitter reviews that the one I just got actually removes the hdcp and allows me to watch the hdcp protected content on the monitor. FYI the monitor connects via a dvi to hdmi converter cable and it is an old probably 12 year old 19" dell monitor.
So that is potentially an option for you, to look for an HDMI splitter on amazon that allows it to remove hdcp. I would post a link but I am not sure if I am allowed to. the one I got was called this: CKITZE BG-520 HDMI 1x2 3D splitter v1.3 HDCP
All the comments on amazon said it removes the hdcp so the content goes through. many people have said they can use it with a playstation/xbox/ etc to play into a video capture device the hdcp content.
I think everything coming out of the Fire TV is protected, Amazon content or local content from XBMC. This worked for me however http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004F9LVXC/
KarlP said:
I think everything coming out of the Fire TV is protected, Amazon content or local content from XBMC. This worked for me however http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004F9LVXC/
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YEs that is very similar to the one I got.... Mine works the same way everything I output can go to a standard dvi monitor without preventing hdcp content from displaying. I get all signals out.
HDMI splitter with Fire TV
ashmanmb said:
YEs that is very similar to the one I got.... Mine works the same way everything I output can go to a standard dvi monitor without preventing hdcp content from displaying. I get all signals out.
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Has anyone used an HDMI splitter with the Fire TV to record to a PC or an external hard drive? Thanks!
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Well few days back saw my friend do it on his xperia x2 (which obviously has a tv out feature) but I was wondering if any of you guys can help me do the same on desire using either wifi or thru wire or something. ...
Its possible from a laptop. Desire ---->laptop--->>projector or television. ... point is any way to do it directly or may be thru some media station or anything. ....?
Any help Would be gr8. ..
Thanks
Desire (like most android phones) doesn't support tv out. You can try a cable from another device but you will only get audio not video
blog.clove.co.uk/
Samsung galaxy has it...and probably may be some other devices too
You may use androidscreencast: http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/
But you will have a very laggy presentation.
The application is really cool but the refresh rate is really low
If you have a digital TV that understands DLNA, or a set-top-box that will do DLNA with TV-out, then you can use TwonkyServer Mobile on your Desire to stream all sorts of media from the phone to the TV: photos, music, and even video. It may depend on the TV or Box understanding the actual video format and codec being used, but apart from that it should work.
If you don't have such equipment, then I'm afraid there isn't much else you can do.
There was a German dude who managed to activate usb-host and than usb2dvi.
Don't know if that will do the trick but sounds like a nice project.
The German dude thing sounds cool any details on tht. ..
Android screen cast uses a pc. ..was thinking of bypassing tht route
avreen said:
The German dude thing sounds cool any details on tht. ..
Android screen cast uses a pc. ..was thinking of bypassing tht route
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He was using a nexus one to run Linux and using USB host mode for the screen mouse and keyboard, making a sort network I guess, His name was Sven, Cent remember where I see it but
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Talked to that guy personally said it ain't possible :-(
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Chances are it'll never happen, it was never designed to have TV out...even the HD hasn't got TV-out
HTC is android system, so connect to projector use Mira cast?
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VanessaHunteraa said:
HTC is android system, so connect to projector use Mira cast?
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Try Miracast the store.
Better use of any mobile projector
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Well few days back saw my friend do it on his xperia x2 (which obviously has a tv out feature) but I was wondering if any of you guys can help me do the same on desire using either wifi or thru wire or something. ...
Its possible from a laptop. Desire ---->laptop--->>projector or television. ... point is any way to do it directly or may be thru some media station or anything. ....?
Any help Would be gr8. ..
Thanks
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Better you go for a Mobile projector you just need to connect your mobile with projector via Bluetooth
johnicodis said:
Better you go for a Mobile projector you just need to connect your mobile with projector via Bluetooth
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First. Do not reply to post 7 years ago, because it makes no sense.
Second, read about the devices bitrate.
Is there any way i can show any content of my kindle fire on a TV / Monitor ?
Like Playing angrybirds or, playing a Netflix movie or something.
Thanks
No accessory. You might be able to rig something up using an OTG cable and a USB display adapter, but it would be messy and you'd have to hack it together yourself.
But it is coming. The Fire uses an OMAP4 SoC, which means it will be getting support for WiFi Display:
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The problem is the WiFi Display standard hasn't been finalized. When it is we'll start seeing support from devices like the AppleTV, and Ti will release the necessary drivers. Then we just have to wait for someone like Hashcode to merge them into the kernel.
Shockingly this is something I can actually answer. What you want to broadcast digital content on your TV is a Roku box. It can play all of the digital content that you usually play on your Fire, though your Fire isn't actually a part of the equation at all. It basically just connects your TV to your WiFi signal and plays from there. It does Netflix, Hulu, and others. The top of the line Roku 2 XS comes with Angry Birds.
You won't have any trouble finding it in a search on Amazon.
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Shockingly this is something I can actually answer. What you want to broadcast digital content on your TV is a Roku box. It can play all of the digital content that you usually play on your Fire, though your Fire isn't actually a part of the equation at all. It basically just connects your TV to your WiFi signal and plays from there. It does Netflix, Hulu, and others. The top of the line Roku 2 XS comes with Angry Birds.
You won't have any trouble finding it in a search on Amazon.
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Actually, this is a separate piece of hardware, that plays its own content, as you said, there is no connection between the ruku box, my TV and my Kindle fire
Thanks tho, i will google it
Limited Airplay Support
There are apps which will beam via Wi-Fi to an AppleTV Box: iMediaShare Mirage and a few others - but there is no screen mirroring for AngryBirds and such - just beaming of local audio and video content. It works REALLY well though for what it is. I can send a 720p MP4 with no skips and it looks great on a 37" set
I think I saw one person saying that they pair their Kindle up with a Google TV. Idk what the functionality of it is though.
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Has anyone successfully loaded movies from an external HDD mounted using stickmount ?
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What external Harddrive do you have? Powered/Unpowered / brand etc.....
Any problems with large files?
Im wanting to playback large 1080p files from external, some up to 10GB and want to make sure there isnt any playback problems. If there is, how do you playback these files without problems?
Thanks in advance
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Has anyone successfully loaded movies from an external HDD mounted using stickmount ?
If yes:
What external Harddrive do you have? Powered/Unpowered / brand etc.....
Any problems with large files?
Im wanting to playback large 1080p files from external, some up to 10GB and want to make sure there isnt any playback problems. If there is, how do you playback these files without problems?
Thanks in advance
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I'm using this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178434
No problems with any 1080p files so far, I believe I've even tried a BD25 image, but that might have been from my NAS, not the local drive. I will say I've had one movie playing on the FireTV and the FireTV was serving up another movie to another device via FTP over WiFi from the same USB drive, both seemed to be playing fine.
thanks, i have something similar already, wasnt sure it would work without power.
I wanted to get a 4TB powered HDD but unsure how that will run.
ok i read on another forum about someone having problems loading up a 2TB HDD. Maybe because not enough power?
I was thinking about connecting by 1 of these so the power is supplied to the hub:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-3-0-S...t=UK_Computing_USB_Cables&hash=item1e8d5e8035
Would this work?
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I have no problems whatsoever with a 2TB Western Digital Passport. (no power cord)
I play huge mkv and mp4 files all the time...
DEREKTROTTER said:
ok i read on another forum about someone having problems loading up a 2TB HDD. Maybe because not enough power?
I was thinking about connecting by 1 of these so the power is supplied to the hub:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-3-0-S...t=UK_Computing_USB_Cables&hash=item1e8d5e8035
Would this work?
example:
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This is the exact setup I'm running. Works great.
The only thing I would mention, is that my FireTV doesn't reboot correctly with the powered USB hub plugged in. Which has been reported by many others as well. If I power off the unit, and power it back on with the powered USB hub plugged in, it sits at a static black and white Amazon screen. I have to unplug the hub and reboot again to make it work.
Otherwise, this setup has been working perfectly.
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2nd-Gen Voice Remote for 2nd-Gen Fire TV
Codename: Gelato
Released: Oct. 5th, 2015
Connectivity: Wifi
Available: Bundle w/ 2nd-gen Fire TV ($99.99)
Features: Microphone for Voice Search and Alexa
Works with: 2nd-gen Fire TV, 1st-gen Fire TV w/ Fire OS 5, Fire TV Stick w/ Fire OS 5
Note: The voice remotes that ship with the 2nd-gen Fire TV and the new Fire TV Stick bundle are different. They are functionally identical, but the Stick voice remote is constructed from slightly inferior materials.
I have used Amazon's remote app for Android which uses wifi and there is a significant delay before the remote connects with the AFTV. Does dropping bluetooth for the remote seem like a bad idea?
Amazon's remote app is pretty bad in my opinion. Remote mouse for FireTV works great, smooth operation and quick, reliable discovery.
I think the physical wifi remote will be much more reliable. I am thinking it is a good idea.
Wifi has lower latency, larger range and higher bandwidth than bluetooth. I can't speak the the build quality or the remote overall, but wifi is an upgrade over bluetooth.
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but wifi is an upgrade over bluetooth.
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I don't know whether this means, that Bluetooth is completely gone, but if so, then we can't use BT-keyboards anymore.
I don't use it often, since no browser is really capable on the FTV, but once there is a browser that works well without touch, it would be nice to have a keyboard.
zmix said:
I don't know whether this means, that Bluetooth is completely gone, but if so, then we can't use BT-keyboards anymore.
I don't use it often, since no browser is really capable on the FTV, but once there is a browser that works well without touch, it would be nice to have a keyboard.
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As was referred to me earlier, check this chart. It still has BT, and it's upgraded to 4.1 TE
https://developer.amazon.com/public...re-tv/docs/device-and-platform-specifications
Pretty much. My experience with wifi direct has been poor.
I haven't been able to find much info on this, but a YouTube review I saw said that the Fire TV app for YouTube doesn't support 4k content. Is this true? Are you able to get this menu when watching YouTube videos on the FireTV?
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4K videos on Youtube play in 1080p when I tried it ... AFAIK the AFTV2 does not have a VP9 codec.
Also, where are you getting this menu option from?
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4K videos on Youtube play in 1080p when I tried it ... AFAIK the AFTV2 does not have a VP9 codec.
Also, where are you getting this menu option from?
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A friend of mine took that picture of his TV. It's the YouTube app on the Nvidia Shield, which has the option to choose 4K.
I think since Amazon/Google are at odds right now, the Fire TV doesn't have the full YouTube app with all the features. I wonder if it's possible to install the real YouTube app on the Fire TV though
I was looking for information on this as well. I emailed amazon support and this is what they sent me:
Firstly I would like to inform you that Fire TV supports the Vp9 codec.
Further I would like to inform you that, since Netflix and Amazon streaming work for 4K on your Fire TV it must be a problem with YouTube.
As a basic troubleshooting I suggest you to unintsall and reinstall the Youtube app.
To uninstall game and apps from your Amazon Fire TV device:
1. From the Home screen, select Settings > Manage All Applications.
2. To see the apps stored on your device, select Fire TV.
Note: If you have a compatible external storage device connected, you also have the option to select that device to view and manage apps stored there (USB Storage or SD Card Apps Only) .
3. Scroll up or down to find the app you want to uninstall, and select it.
4. Select Uninstall, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
You can find and reinstall your apps and games by opening Your Games Library or Your Apps Library from the Games or Apps categories on the main menu.
However if the issue still persists, I suggest you to kindly contact YouTube support, because the issue is not with the Fire TV.
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I've attempted to contact YouTube but I cannot figure out how. So it looks like the fire tv does support the VP9 codec that is needed for youtube but the youtube app needs to be updated.