Watching movies on my computer on fire tv - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all. I was wondering if I could watch movies that are on my computer on my fire tv? If so, how do I do this? Thanks.

Plex

Kodi can be set up to play files from network shares.

Axecaster said:
Kodi can be set up to play files from network shares.
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Is there a tutorial as to how id go about doing that?

thegameksk said:
Is there a tutorial as to how id go about doing that?
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This is a good place to start.
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[Q] Download torrents direct to firetv?

Im a little confused about xbmc and tv show automation.
what i want to do is for my fire tv with my external hdd hooked to it download new episodes as they are put up and orginize them.
now ive seen things like flexget that can filter and send links to a torrent downloader but it seems you need another computer set up is that the only way to achive this?
Dragracekid said:
Im a little confused about xbmc and tv show automation.
what i want to do is for my fire tv with my external hdd hooked to it download new episodes as they are put up and orginize them.
now ive seen things like flexget that can filter and send links to a torrent downloader but it seems you need another computer set up is that the only way to achive this?
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I use utorrent on my FTV to download torrents and I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.utorrent.web&hl=en to control it remotely.
Thanks for the reply
What about automation?
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Dragracekid said:
Thanks for the reply
What about automation?
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It will automatically download if u add thru utorrent remote on your phone.
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Where is the Fire TV Remote App?

I was reading the info page on the new Amazon Fire TV Stick and it says
Download the Fire TV Remote App on your Android device (coming soon to iOS) to instantly search TV shows, movies, actors, and genres using just your voice
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Even though the device itself is not out, the above makes it sound like the app is out and available on Android. I lost my remote for the Fire TV and really don't want to shell out another $30 for one. Where can we download this app? I have been using a wireless keyboard, but would prefer to use the app.
Yep, another one searching for it here...
It hasn't been released yet.
Mine is shipping in 2 days, and I still am not finding it in the Amazon Android Appstore, or Google Play. Could it really not be released yet? Anyone have any luck getting this app?
It is out now, search the Google play store
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Can't find it here.. Lol
nhumber said:
Can't find it here.. Lol
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp
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collindv said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp
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Could someone please upload this app somewhere for those of us who live outside the US?
Thanks
Description in Playstore says:
Support for Amazon Fire TV will be available 11/26
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So does the app really already work for the Fire TV?
Calibaan said:
Description in Playstore says:
So does the app really already work for the Fire TV?
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No. Not until the next firmware update (which apparently will be on or before the 26th).
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podge3 said:
Could someone please upload this app somewhere for those of us who live outside the US?
Thanks
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bump.. cant get this app to download either.. if someone could upload it, it would be appreciated. thanks
podge3 said:
Could someone please upload this app somewhere for those of us who live outside the US?
Thanks
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Anyone, pleeaasseeeeee :angel:
podge3 said:
Anyone, pleeaasseeeeee :angel:
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http://www.mediafire.com/download/t3b62c3b1ccvcyt/com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp.apk
I just tried it out... seems to work great. It needs 51.1.4.1.
rbox said:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/t3b62c3b1ccvcyt/com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp.apk
I just tried it out... seems to work great. It needs 51.1.4.1.
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Thanks :good:
Unfortunately it seems to work only if the Fire TV is on Wifi (makes sense as the app is for the Fire stick) so it won't work with my wires set up.
podge3 said:
Thanks :good:
Unfortunately it seems to work only if the Fire TV is on Wifi (makes sense as the app is for the Fire stick) so it won't work with my wires set up.
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Works fine for me on Ethernet. Once there is a network connection, it doesn't really care if it's wifi or Ethernet. My firetv is on Ethernet and my phone was on the matching wifi. Are you sure your router isn't doing any kind of separation between the Ethernet and wifi?
rbox said:
Works fine for me on Ethernet. Once there is a network connection, it doesn't really care if it's wifi or Ethernet. My firetv is on Ethernet and my phone was on the matching wifi. Are you sure your router isn't doing any kind of separation between the Ethernet and wifi?
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Hmmmmmm.......mine doesn't.
Maybe something to do with the software version the FireTV is running? Mine is still on 5.1.1.4.0.
podge3 said:
Hmmmmmm.......mine doesn't.
Maybe something to do with the software version the FireTV is running? Mine is still on 5.1.1.4.0.
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Did you even BOTHER to read what I wrote?
I just tried it out... seems to work great. It needs 51.1.4.1.
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rbox said:
Did you even BOTHER to read what I wrote?
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No, actually, I did not.
I got so excited when I saw the app could be downloaded, I immediately ran off to install it.
I'll try and be more careful the next time............
ya I'm on your latest 51.1.4.1 fixed and Fire TV app would not work till I unplugged my Ethernet cable then it works pretty dam slick.....mybe I didn't leave it long enough???was circle was just spinning.....dill
well after it was running hooked up by ethernet, the app is working great over wifi now... dill

Play Music All Access

Hi, is it possible to run Google Play Music All Access on Amazons fire tv?
mag13 said:
Hi, is it possible to run Google Play Music All Access on Amazons fire tv?
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Yes, I've been doing so for a few months now. But I cant use the remote to navigate, have to use Droidmote for that. I wonder if the AndroidTV has a nicer version to use on non touch devices
Which version of play music do you use? I am able to sideload the app but I can not log in. Is your ftv rooted or have you installed Google play services?
ars_92 said:
Yes, I've been doing so for a few months now. But I cant use the remote to navigate, have to use Droidmote for that. I wonder if the AndroidTV has a nicer version to use on non touch devices
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mag13 said:
Hi, is it possible to run Google Play Music All Access on Amazons fire tv?
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Wrong thread... For Q&A Help there is a thread for it... http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/helpNever mind.. Thought this thread to be mostly about non-store apps. Guess it is for both... My apology @mag13 .
mag13 said:
Which version of play music do you use? I am able to sideload the app but I can not log in. Is your ftv rooted or have you installed Google play services?
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Im rooted and i have the play store and play services
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Turns out I was unknowingly correct...
Even though they're apps, they're still threads regarding questions about the apps. Therefore, they belong in the Q&A section
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Now we know folks... Continue with thread...
Ok, thanks. I am using a german version of fire tv and sadly it is not rootable.
Any other idea to use google play music on fire tv?
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Im rooted and i have the play store and play services
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mag13 said:
Ok, thanks. I am using a german version of fire tv and sadly it is not rootable.
Any other idea to use google play music on fire tv?
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Unfortunately not possible for now. Gonna have to be on a lookout for root on your current firmware,im afraid
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[Q] Any App controls Fire Tv with desktop?

I want to controll my Fire TV on my desktop.
is there any apps like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58361399&postcount=10
dbdoshi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58361399&postcount=10
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Thank you! It works!

Use Android Phone as Mouse for Fire TV???

Are there any apps that will let you use your Android phone as a mouse for the Fire TV?
lightykd said:
Are there any apps that will let you use your Android phone as a mouse for the Fire TV?
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did you try the fire tv app?
elliwigy said:
did you try the fire tv app?
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Fire TV app doesn't give you access to a trackpad mode.
Wukong remote in the Google store.
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lightykd said:
Fire TV app doesn't give you access to a trackpad mode.
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good to know. just picked up my aftv 2 4k version other day and a male to a male cable to root but havent had time to turn the thing on yet lol. hope to get to it tonight
ggee6688 said:
Wukong remote in the Google store.
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Thanks! Thai app works perfectly!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fluxii.android.mousetoggleforfiretv&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp&hl=en
Try that one, you can swipe across your phone, bring up a keyboard, and use the voice search. The keyboard is nice so you don't have to use that pain in the ass aftv onscreen keyboard.

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