I have an Amazon Fire TV Stick. I use xfinity wifi hotspot which requires that I sign in on a browser that normally on a Windows or Android device, the browser will automatically open up and take me to a login page.
I sideloaded Firefox to my AFTV Stick but that doesn't seem to load up the page even if I try to connect to the wifi network.
Is there some kind of workaround for this? Thanks!
I would like to know this also as I plan on taking the stick with me when I travel and would be connecting to Hotel wifi
I can't speak to the OP's question but as to hotel access you can usually call the hotels Internet help line with your MAC address from your Fire TV and they can manually log you into the network.
Would also love to know if this is possible. I on a little vacation and took my fire tv with me, ready to watch away, but can't connect to the WiFi, since there is a browser login ...
spoof the firetv's mac on your laptop and go through the portal
ziddey said:
spoof the firetv's mac on your laptop and go through the portal
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Could you enlighten me on how to do that or direct me to somewhere? Thanks!
well i am guessing something like this
http://www.howtogeek.com/192173/how-and-why-to-change-your-mac-address-on-windows-linux-and-mac/
will have to try that and see
I often take my AFTV when on the road and faced this very problem. I've overcome this by connecting to the hotspot (in my case the hotel's wifi network). The AFTV should say something like "Connected with a problem" or something to that effect. Then I back out and go to Applications, and launch a browser, in my case Chrome, and the hotspot router should direct your browser to the login page, where you can enter the needed credentials.
However, of course you would need to have a browser installed. Works most of the time though some hotels have routers that for some reason won't auto-direct you to the login page until you manually type in a website address to go to.
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I often take my AFTV when on the road and faced this very problem. I've overcome this by connecting to the hotspot (in my case the hotel's wifi network). The AFTV should say something like "Connected with a problem" or something to that effect. Then I back out and go to Applications, and launch a browser, in my case Chrome, and the hotspot router should direct your browser to the login page, where you can enter the needed credentials.
However, of course you would need to have a browser installed. Works most of the time though some hotels have routers that for some reason won't auto-direct you to the login page until you manually type in a website address to go to.
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Same - just did this in fact. Had to use my phone as a hotspot to install a browser (lighting) first.
I don't think it would be possible on the firestick unless amazon added some browsers to their store.
JackieBrown said:
Same - just did this in fact. Had to use my phone as a hotspot to install a browser (lighting) first.
I don't think it would be possible on the firestick unless amazon added some browsers to their store.
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Why? You could side load a browser on the stick just the same I assume.
I side loaded Dolphin browser onto my AFS. Seems to work well.
Update : when trying to enter address or url, the search dialog box comes up. It starts to load the Web page but immediately closes the browser. So for me, Dolphin doesn't seem to be working.
What browsers are you all using successfully to browse Web pages?
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To the original poster, I know exactly what you're talking about. What I had to do was plug in a mouse so I could click.
Reloaded the page a lot of times and it took forever, but you only have to enter this once.
fix!
philessthanthree said:
I have an Amazon Fire TV Stick. I use xfinity wifi hotspot which requires that I sign in on a browser that normally on a Windows or Android device, the browser will automatically open up and take me to a login page.
I sideloaded Firefox to my AFTV Stick but that doesn't seem to load up the page even if I try to connect to the wifi network.
Is there some kind of workaround for this?
I went and found this free software for my laptop (Virtual router..google it.....wont let me post link since i'm new) and now fire tv works like a charm. i was having the same exact problem. It's pretty straight forward. Hope this helps and good luck.
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You can use the built-in web browser in the ES File explorer to go to the login page. The ES file explorer is free and available on the amazon app store.
I have Chrome side loaded in my AFS. Works well. Able to get to YouTube website and play videos easily.
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so I got a Linksys EA3500 wireless router to upgrade my home network. i am not currently unable to access the Facebook app or even log into Gmail or any other of my Google account related products. I called Amazon, they sent me a 2nd Kindle Fire and same behavior. I am now thinking it's a router issue but really have no idea where to start. The device has an active internet connection, ESPN, Amazon, Craigslist and other websites work just fine. I can download apps from the store and they all get the internet access they need.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.
For some reason your router is set to block certain connections by default. Logon to your router and start digging through the settings its probably your best bet to find a fix..
IMHO, a factory reset of your router is in order...
You could very well be right tedr but its new so might not quite do it
Hello everyone....I am running pre-rooted version 51.1.40.0_user_514006420 on the Fire tv. While running certain apps like Rdio, Hotlist Internet TV & allrecipes, I get the following error:
"A secure connection is recommended to use this app. we were unable to establish a secure connection and recommend that you try again later. "
No matter how many times I try running the app again, I keep getting same error message.
Any ideas on what could be causing this issue and what would be solution?
PS; Fire tv is connected to the US VPN with PIA.
I don´t know these apps but probably they request https:// connections instead of http:// and maybe your VPN doesn't support https (HTTP Secure) or it needs to be enabled at first.
Also, it could be that the apps do not allow a VPN connection. Lot of sites and apps are no longer allowing users to use VPN connections to visit their site or use their apps. One the site detects you are using a VPN thy will stop you from entering.
To check if your VPN supports https:// if you have a browser just o to google.com, then look in the address bar and if the address starts with https:// you will know if thats the problem. Google addresses will always start with https:// unless your VPN does not support it or if you have https:// turned off somehow.
Hi there,
I have the AFTV Gen 2 running latest OS.
I have setup an OpenVPN VPN "Router-on-a-stick" on a "spare" Raspberry Pi I had lying around.
This is successfully using my PIA VPN login credentials to provide a alternative external IP..
I have pointed the FireTv gateway config away from my default router gateway, to my new RPi VPN 'router'.
Both the FireOS and Kodi still continue to work, but there does not seem to be a way to check that the Kodi load is using the correct/new (VPN) external IP address.
Note: I have checked this with my PC and the RPi definitely provides a switched IP.
So how can I check what the external IP address of the FireTV/Kodi setup is?
Many thanks in advance.
Do you have ES File Explorer installed? You can use the web function (in the Favourite tab) to access Google and search for 'What's my IP address' there. Alternatively, I use a simple 'Whats My IP' app to launch and confirm IP address. There are many available to download on Aptoide. When this shows that the correct IP address is working, Kodi always seems to use that web pathway/route.
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Do you have ES File Explorer installed? You can use the web function (in the Favourite tab) to access Google and search for 'What's my IP address' there. Alternatively, I use a simple 'Whats My IP' app to launch and confirm IP address. There are many available to download on Aptoide. When this shows that the correct IP address is working, Kodi always seems to use that web pathway/route.
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That's great - thanks. Have used google via ES File explorer and its confirmed the IP is as I hoped.
Excuse my ignorance but how do it get Aptoide - its a android app repository , yes?
Good stuff, glad it worked! Yeah, Aptoide is an Android app repository that works on non-rooted Fire TV (unlike Google Play Store). I'm not sure how others view it but I find it pretty good. The odd app download does come with annoying pop-up adds and, in that case, I undelete app (clean up with CCleaner) and then reinstall from another provider in Aptoide. Here is a link to the What's My IP app I use: http://m.sebastianvelmont.store.apt...git.WhatIsMyIp/7/3090847/What's+my+IP+Address
Make sure you close the app and clear its cache each time, otherwise it sticks to the first IP address it found. There might be better ones that refresh automatically?
To install, I have Aptoide loaded on my Fire TV first (via loading Aptoide apk file from ES Explorer) and then search for app in search bar. Saying that it might be better to find the apk from elsewhere but I like checking Aptoide occasionally on Fire TV to see what apps it recommends to update on my system etc.
So I have recently decided to cut the cord on cable and go with an online streaming service for my family. I went ahead and bought a number for FTV Gen 2 to act as our new streaming devices/Cable box. I would like to install Kodi on the boxes as well, but my issues start when I am looking to run a VPN. I have made it as far as learning what OpenVPN is and installing inside of kodi, and I am willing to purchase a monthly VPN like IPVanish, But I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how I would make it so the VPN launches and connects as soon as kodi launches. I would rather not have the VPN on all the time when using playstation vue, and I hear a vpn can really mess with netflix. You might ask why I can't just take the extra steps to turn on and off the vpn within the fire tv, but I have a three year old who might utalize kodi and a wife who just would not fully understand ( wouldnt want to understand) how to make it work correctly everytime she wants to use kodi. Sorry if this is long winded.
tldr; Need a way to launch ipvanish when kodi launches for ease of access.
Why not use PIA? Install the app set it to start on boot and select per app settings select Kodi and your done. Don't expect lightning fast speeds running a VPN on firetv tho.
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So I have recently decided to cut the cord on cable and go with an online streaming service for my family. I went ahead and bought a number for FTV Gen 2 to act as our new streaming devices/Cable box. I would like to install Kodi on the boxes as well, but my issues start when I am looking to run a VPN. I have made it as far as learning what OpenVPN is and installing inside of kodi, and I am willing to purchase a monthly VPN like IPVanish, But I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how I would make it so the VPN launches and connects as soon as kodi launches. I would rather not have the VPN on all the time when using playstation vue, and I hear a vpn can really mess with netflix. You might ask why I can't just take the extra steps to turn on and off the vpn within the fire tv, but I have a three year old who might utalize kodi and a wife who just would not fully understand ( wouldnt want to understand) how to make it work correctly everytime she wants to use kodi. Sorry if this is long winded.
tldr; Need a way to launch ipvanish when kodi launches for ease of access.
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Why not use PIA? Install the app set it to start on boot and select per app settings select Kodi and your done. Don't expect lightning fast speeds running a VPN on firetv tho.
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Thanks for bringing up the speed. I have a question about that. I pay for 60 down, but it slows when it has to bounce from server to server using a vpn. Is it viable to run at least 1080p on 2-3 devices on PIA at the same time. Does each connection count as some of the bandwidth I am allotted from PIA or does each device get its own portion of bandwidth per connection? And when you say use PIA and select start on boot, it wont use the VPN for everything on the FTV if I select the per app settings and select Kodi itself? Meaning it starts up when the FTV starts, but doesnt connect to a server unless you launch Kodi?
Correct it will not connect unless your using kodi or whatever apps you have selected. You can use ares wizard to conform the VPN is working. I use a dedicated router and get between 10-20mbps almost the same with the app running. You will need mouse toggle in order to access the settings in PIA. I have played 1080p with no issues.. Live streams stutter. I don't really use Kodi its just something I play around with just because. If you run the VPN on a router then u can connect whatever you want to it with no limits.
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Thanks for bringing up the speed. I have a question about that. I pay for 60 down, but it slows when it has to bounce from server to server using a vpn. Is it viable to run at least 1080p on 2-3 devices on PIA at the same time. Does each connection count as some of the bandwidth I am allotted from PIA or does each device get its own portion of bandwidth per connection? And when you say use PIA and select start on boot, it wont use the VPN for everything on the FTV if I select the per app settings and select Kodi itself? Meaning it starts up when the FTV starts, but doesnt connect to a server unless you launch Kodi?
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If you run the VPN on a router then u can connect whatever you want to it with no limits.
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Are you saying that if the vpn is on the router it does not slow streaming speed despite bouncing on several servers - or just that multiple connections are no slower than one connection?
Multiple connections show as only 1 device.
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Are you saying that if the vpn is on the router it does not slow streaming speed despite bouncing on several servers - or just that multiple connections are no slower than one connection?
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Hi everyone,
I am currently away on business and will be for a few more weeks. Unfortunately I do not have proper mobile in my apartment but can use a Telekom hotspot for free.
The downside being that I have to enter my username and password every single time. Is there a way to automatically connect and log in or store the info in the fire tv?
On my notebook I simply stored the user/pass in firefox. But the firetv always opens it's own hotspot login page. Any ideas would be really appreciated