Hello,
I started using Reflector to mirror my iPad's screen to my FireTV stick. It works well, initially, but then starts to lag. I have to disconnect and reconnect it after a bit to get the screen updates on the TV to flow smoothly again.
Thinking it was the FireTV stick, I tried it on my FireTV. The same thing happens.
Is there a better AirPlay app I can load onto my FireTV that will work better than Reflector? The iPad is on a 5GHz network and the FireTV is hard-wired to a switch. Interference or wireless speed shouldn't be an issue.
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I've had a Chromecast since the device was launched and mirroring was really the one thing I wished that device did. I find that streaming from my phone or tablet to be slow on that, overall, so I was intrigued with the Amazon Fire TV launched and Koush was able to get mirroring to work with very little latency. He praised the Fire TV for being having better streaming quality and capabilities than Chromecast, Roku, or Apple TV, when streaming media from Android devices.
I then saw the YouTube video him using the mirroring features from the app AllCast on his Amazon TV and it looked flawless. He advertised that mirroring was available via the app, but I haven't actually run across anyone that has been able to get this to work using his apps. On top of that, I've had problems with my phone (HTC One) or tablet (Nexus 7 1st Gen) recognizing my Fire TV when connected through my Comcast router. It seems to work via my Amped Wireless Router, but not Comcast, for whatever reason.
Next, streaming seems very poor overall. buffering times are no better than what I was getting with my Chromecast using the AllCast app.
Has anyone had better luck with AllCast and their Fire TV? Has anyone gotten mirroring to work? If so, how?
I've been posting on the Google+ page here and have not had any luck.
https://plus.google.com/110558071969009568835/posts/cbwdhJvg2vk
dmm5157 said:
I've had a Chromecast since the device was launched and mirroring was really the one thing I wished that device did. I find that streaming from my phone or tablet to be slow on that, overall, so I was intrigued with the Amazon Fire TV launched and Koush was able to get mirroring to work with very little latency. He praised the Fire TV for being having better streaming quality and capabilities than Chromecast, Roku, or Apple TV, when streaming media from Android devices.
I then saw the YouTube video him using the mirroring features from the app AllCast on his Amazon TV and it looked flawless. He advertised that mirroring was available via the app, but I haven't actually run across anyone that has been able to get this to work using his apps. On top of that, I've had problems with my phone (HTC One) or tablet (Nexus 7 1st Gen) recognizing my Fire TV when connected through my Comcast router. It seems to work via my Amped Wireless Router, but not Comcast, for whatever reason.
Next, streaming seems very poor overall. buffering times are no better than what I was getting with my Chromecast using the AllCast app.
Has anyone had better luck with AllCast and their Fire TV? Has anyone gotten mirroring to work? If so, how?
I've been posting on the Google+ page here and have not had any luck.
https://plus.google.com/110558071969009568835/posts/cbwdhJvg2vk
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For me it worked right at least sending videos and photos, the connection between my nexus 5 and FTV was quick, but I didn't try the mirror. I'm using for router an asus rt-ac66u and is coneccted wired.
It doesn't work very well for higher quality/HD video streaming - buffer and lag issues. It is good for photos and whatnot though. Using my S4 and the Fire.
2fastkuztoms said:
For me it worked right at least sending videos and photos, the connection between my nexus 5 and FTV was quick, but I didn't try the mirror. I'm using for router an asus rt-ac66u and is coneccted wired.
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I had some major issues when I first got it. Was visiting my in-laws this weekend and bought the Amazon Fire TV to be able to share pictures and videos of our baby with family. I spent 2 hours trying to get my AllCast to recognize the Amazon Fire TV and Allcast app on the device, no luck. didn't work with my Nexus 7 as well. I ended up resorting to uploading my pictures to Amazon Cloud Drive and showed the pictures/vidoes that way. The buffering time was horrible for videos, though.
When we finally got home Sunday night, I tried it on our TV and noticed I had the same issue when connecting to my Comcast router (same one my MIL has at her house). Luckily I have a separate router I use as a Wifi extender, so was able to get it to recognize my Fire TV with that connection.
Overall, I haven't been very impressed with the Fire TV, as compared to my Roku, Chromecast, or my dad's Apple TV. The one "must have" feature I wanted that this one seemed to have, as well as the apps and other features, was mirroring Android. If I'm not able to get that to work similar to how Koush was able to in his YouTube video, I'll probably pack it up and take it back to Best Buy for a return. Bummer, because it is a nice device, just already have too many other devices that do the same thing.
The AllCast app is finally available on Amazon Appstore (with the optional premium in app purchase) to work with AllCast for Fire TV app. Finally I can use my Amazon coins for something other than games!
AllCast and Amazon's version of Youtube have the ability to cast from Android devices to the Fire TV, just like Chromecast. They work great!
Hi!
My connection at home is 100mbit, on both my PCs using wired connection on every Speed Test website I use I get 97-100mbit (Good ).
When surfing through FireFox browser on my Amazon Fire TV (also wired connection to the same router), I get 7-9mbit connection (Not good ).
How is that my fire TV's connection is SOOO slow? The only reason I have 100mbit connection at home is for streaming through the AFTV...
Maybe the speed test value is wrong?
Could it be that this is as fast as the network component on the AFTV can go?
Is there a sure way to test my speed on the device?
Thanks alot! :highfive:
There is also a flaw with Flash Player for Android where speed tests give horrendous results.
I recommend setting up Wi-Fi using a router.
Be careful with OTA blocking if you get one though,unless you are already stuck or disabled the dcp application through ADB rooted.
My speed is "okay" with Charter through Wi-Fi.
If you are fairly close to the room where it will be hooked up,you should be more than fine.
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There is also a flaw with Flash Player for Android where speed tests give horrendous results.
I recommend setting up Wi-Fi using a router.
Be careful with OTA blocking if you get one though,unless you are already stuck or disabled the dcp application through ADB rooted.
My speed is "okay" with Charter through Wi-Fi.
If you are fairly close to the room where it will be hooked up,you should be more than fine.
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First of all, my WiFi router is right next to the AFTV (20-30cm), so it's not a problem.
Let me know if I understand correctly, WiFi will benefit better speed than wired connection? Seems very odd...
If the bug is indeed in the Flash Player, where can I check max download speed (for a file for instance)? Not a flash based Speed Test...
I got updates blocked through ADB (to never loose root) from amazon if that's what you mean (on the Fire TV itself, not the router)...
Just tried this app,and it runs perfectly and even has an HD quality interface.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest
Just "evozi" or "apk leecher" it.
I got with Wi-Fi 37Mb (megabits=one 8th of a megabyte) out of 60Mb in a large distance away from my router,so it is working properly.
I have Charter's 60Mb speed plan.
You should get crazy good results at the short distance from your router.
Stupid question... Have you tried using speeedtest.net app on your firetv to check the speed?
If you are referring to the ookla speedtest app,then I already have tried it,and said it works perfectly fine.
@Gaiosan Hi I am running on 300mbit down/upstream, I can able exceed 100mbps on my FireTV both Ethernet and wireless. Maybe your router isn't good or bad connection somewhere in your provider network. Who knows.
Maybe the ethernet cord is bad?
Or your router could be dying like mine did,which got replaced by an identical model to regain access.
And what test are you using to test for the connection? web-flash-based? or App?
EDIT:
I have downloaded the Ookla Speed test apk, getting about 70mb out of 100mb, so I guess this can be closed, Thanks for everyone that helped
Resurrecting....how are you working the speedtest.net app on the Fire TV? I did successfully sideload, but cannot click "begin test" when I open the app on the Fire TV.
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Resurrecting....how are you working the speedtest.net app on the Fire TV? I did successfully sideload, but cannot click "begin test" when I open the app on the Fire TV.
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There is a mouse app for Fire TV called Mouse Toggle For Fire TV. You install the app and double click the play button on the remote to give you a mouse. Tap play once to restore remote function I believe. Works really well.
You need a mouse or equivalent to be able to press the button.
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Resurrecting....how are you working the speedtest.net app on the Fire TV? I did successfully sideload, but cannot click "begin test" when I open the app on the Fire TV.
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Like many other apps, you need to a mouse or a keyboard with trackpad. You could also buy mouse toggle which turns your remote into a mouse with basic click and scroll functionality.
I have this annoying issue that my Amazon Fire TV is connected to my router with an ethernet cable for optimal network performance, yet on the other hand this makes it not discoverable when using the iOS app to find the Fire TV since the latter is not connected to the same SSID. Any suggestions?
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My issue was stemming due to incompatibility with the older Fire TV firmware, as soon as I updated to the latest firmware it worked flawlessly.
When I try to cast from youtube or Netflix, my livingroom aftv does not show up anymore. My bedroom aftv, fire stick and nexus player appear. The only difference between those devices is my livingroom is a wired connection. But it was working fine until it disappeared yesterday. I've tried rebooting router, aftv, my phone but it's not appearing anymore. Any ideas how to fix or theories as to why it stopped working?
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When I try to cast from youtube or Netflix, my livingroom aftv does not show up anymore. My bedroom aftv, fire stick and nexus player appear. The only difference between those devices is my livingroom is a wired connection. But it was working fine until it disappeared yesterday. I've tried rebooting router, aftv, my phone but it's not appearing anymore. Any ideas how to fix or theories as to why it stopped working?
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I had this issue and restarted my iPhone and it showed up again. Really odd since my phone called cast to my TV, but couldn't even see my Fire TV. Reboot fixed it.
Hello all,
I have the latest version of the fire tv (4k version) it's completely as original (just a few apps installed, not sideloaded). The problem in having is that every couple of days (sometimes daily) I lose network connection. I'm running it wired through a powerline adaptor. On the home screen the left side menu is there but in the right it just says something about there being no network. If I go into settings and select restart, it reboots up and everything is fine.
Any ideas anyone?
doublehard said:
Hello all,
I have the latest version of the fire tv (4k version) it's completely as original (just a few apps installed, not sideloaded). The problem in having is that every couple of days (sometimes daily) I lose network connection. I'm running it wired through a powerline adaptor. On the home screen the left side menu is there but in the right it just says something about there being no network. If I go into settings and select restart, it reboots up and everything is fine.
Any ideas anyone?
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I don't have an answer for you but I do know that the 4K Fire TV does not play well with some powerline adapters. I had a very similar problem with mine. I was using the WD powerline adapter and the connection speed was always 20 megs slower than my Fire TV 1 which was also connected to a powerline adapter. I also had random connection problems. If you can, connect the Fire TV directly to your router and see if you have the same problem. At least then you can know if it is the powerline adapter. When I connected mine directly to the router all speed and connection problems went away. I couldn't leave it connected to the router but at least I isolated the problem. You may have to try a different brand for your powerline adapter.
Thanks for the reply, it's a bit of a nightmare to confirm as the fault is so intermittent. Interesting though as I've not read about powerline issues with fire tv's before.
The same thing happens to me and i don't have power line, but my FireTv2 is directly connected (via LAN) to the modem-router (FritzBox 3270).
I know that some Powerline Adapter have Standby Problems but you could at least isolate the problem by sending a permanent ping from another device (NAS or something) For TP Link there is an option to deactivate Auto Standby in the Utility Software maybe your device has something similar
I have the same issue on both of my new 4k Fire tv's. I have 2 older Fire tv's and a Fire Stick and none of them have the issue.
doublehard said:
Hello all,
I have the latest version of the fire tv (4k version) it's completely as original (just a few apps installed, not sideloaded). The problem in having is that every couple of days (sometimes daily) I lose network connection. I'm running it wired through a powerline adaptor. On the home screen the left side menu is there but in the right it just says something about there being no network. If I go into settings and select restart, it reboots up and everything is fine.
Any ideas anyone?
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I have the same problems with my 4 Fire TV 4k boxes! However, with WLAN.
I was able to fix this by assigning different SSIDs for the two frequencies in my dualband router.
Like this, for instance:
2.4 GHz - Router24
5.0 GHz - Router50
So and now the curious thing: Some of the Fire TV boxes run with 2.4 GHz without connection problems, and have problems when I switch to the 5.0 GHz WLAN! With others, on the other hand, it is exactly the opposite, running at 5.0 error-free, and losing the network sporadically in 2.4 mode. I can only explain this with different WLAN chips built in by Amazon, because it can't be the WLAN signal, I had each of the boxes running directly next to my router in test mode.