Hello, I'm struggling to find much info but I'm trying to figure out if this is the right forum for Amazon fire TV stick, I'm seeing lots of stuff for Amazon fire TV but is this the exact same as fire TV stick?
I'm basically wanting to have my fire TV stick setup with something like Nova launcher and install a TV app for watching TV and also a few other apps for TV shows ect.
Any info would be gratefully received and if I'm in the wrong place I apologise but if you could point me into the correct place that would be great.
Thanks
I have both and the Fire TV is better/faster. The Fire Stick is good if you plan to move it around to different TVs or take it with you while you travel.
They are basically the same thing though, just one has better specs. If this is for your main living area I would get the Fire TV not the stick.
Hi I am currently using a gen 2 fire TV and recently signed up to sky. I sideloaded the sky go app using the app from my note 4 and anytime I try to play something on my fire tv I get the HDMI not supported error. I saw the list of working apps thread and it said sky go does work but I always keep getting this error. Any way to solve this?? Maybe a previous version of the app can be uploaded? Any help would be great!
Most mobile apps from cable or satellite providers don't allow you to view over a wired connection. So, the first thing to try is disconnecting your Ethernet cable to the router and use WiFi only. The app should then recognize your Fire TV as a mobile device.
mirayge said:
Most mobile apps from cable or satellite providers don't allow you to view over a wired connection. So, the first thing to try is disconnecting your Ethernet cable to the router and use WiFi only. The app should then recognize your Fire TV as a mobile device.
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My fire tv is connected through wifi
i use this apk on my aftv2 (germany)
http://www.netzwelt.de/software-download/37855-sky-go-android-apk.html
Just googled: sky go for android tv
device is connected via lan and it is working, but u need a mouse (btw. it's more easy to navigate)
I've got 2 fire tv gen 1 models running the latest sky go app ( ver 5.0.4.9) downloaded from aptoide and both Fire TV's are connected by ethernet. Everything on sky go runs fine....except for sky news. That's where I get the HDMI not supported error as well, but as far as sky sports or sky movies or anything else on sky go, everything plays fine. I'm running the app with a wireless touchpad / keyboard ( logitech ) connected using a usb dongle.
http://gavin-blake.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.bskyb.skygo/50400000/18293366/Sky+Go
callanish said:
I've got 2 fire tv gen 1 models running the latest sky go app ( ver 5.0.4.9) downloaded from aptoide and both Fire TV's are connected by ethernet. Everything on sky go runs fine....except for sky news. That's where I get the HDMI not supported error as well, but as far as sky sports or sky movies or anything else on sky go, everything plays fine. I'm running the app with a wireless touchpad / keyboard ( logitech ) connected using a usb dongle.
can you post a link to the apk you have working please callanish as im having that hdmi not supported message on my amazon 4k fire tv yet my first generation fire tv has the same sky go version and its working
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Hi can someone please post a working sky go apk
Guys, just install Aptoide It's not a questionable website. It's an alternative to the Google app store and works well with the fire tv. Been using it for years.
Thanks Callanish I've tried a few versions but none work I've even transferred the app from my first generation fire tv using es file explorer to my 4k fire tv and i still get the Hdmi not supported message I'll try this later
mollygeorge66 said:
Thanks Callanish I've tried a few versions but none work I've even transferred the app from my first generation fire tv using es file explorer to my 4k fire tv and i still get the Hdmi not supported message I'll try this later
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Just guessing, but I wonder if it's an HDMI HDCP issue you're coming across due to the copyright protection handshake between the fire tv and your tv. I've got two fire TV 1st gen's running on two Sony TV's and 1 fire stick running on a Vizio bedroom tv and need to use a bluetooth keyboard / touchpad with the stick and usb wireless keyboard / touchpad for the Fire TV's in order to make skygo function properly since there's no official Fire TV version, but my only HDMI 'not supported' issue I consistently get with Skygo on the Fire TV boxes and stick is when trying to access Sky news. Every movie, sports, other channels available on Skygo work fine.....except for sky news, and like you, I get that HDMI not supported message when I try to stream it. Also using a proxy to make it all work, but I'm not experiencing a channel wide HDMI 'not supported message' in the app like you're coming across. 5.1.0.47 is the latest app version of Skygo. Hopefully it works for you or you figure out where the problem might be.
Tried this version Callanish same message hdmi not supported can't figure out what the hell the problem is I'm baffled how the hell is it working on my original fire tv set up exactly the same way but won't work on the 4k fire tv I'm totally stumped
I'm having to send it back now as i got a system update today and following the update i couldn't connect a bluetooth mouse the powerlight kept blinking or not appearing even when the fire tv was on and then the remote started going mental contacted amazon and they are sending a replacement tomorrow and added bonus I'm getting to keep the remote and they are giving me a £10 credit following the problems hopefully the new one is better
Hi Mollygeorge, how do I move files from my Amazon Fire TV stick to my new 2nd gen Amazon Fire TV?
Thanks,
Christian
Comalley2016 said:
Hi Mollygeorge, how do I move files from my Amazon Fire TV stick to my new 2nd gen Amazon Fire TV?
Thanks,
Christian
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just open es file explorer on both the firestick and fire tv which ever has the file you want to send long press it until a tick appears and select send and it will transfer it over
Replacement 4k fire tv arrived today tried sky go again same message hdmi not supported tried it in the tv which original fire tv is and sky go is working but still getting the damn message also can anyone confirm wether the powerlight should be on when using the 4k fire tv as a light only appears when i use the remote just confused as the original fire tv powerlight is on constantly
mollygeorge66 said:
Tried this version Callanish same message hdmi not supported can't figure out what the hell the problem is I'm baffled how the hell is it working on my original fire tv set up exactly the same way but won't work on the 4k fire tv I'm totally stumped
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So, basically what we can surmise from all this is that the Fire TV 2 boxes have aggressive HDCP copyright protection built in to prevent apps like Skygo from functioning. The options remaining, imho, are either A) purchase another Fire TV 1 box used or new if you can find one B) purchase a new Fire TV stick as it's still a version 1 device and I can vouch that it still works with Skygo 2 C) run one of the many Android boxes out there, sideload skygo and do some testing, or D) Do what I did and run a Intel Nuc; (a windows type box) or something similar, and hook it up to a usb Wireless keyboard and run skygo through a browser. That's what I use as a backup option. Yes, you could also use a computer connected with an hdmi cable to a tv, but the Intel NUC, for me, streamlines the process. Probably impractical for your needs, but just want to point out another option. The Point is, unless some other people on the forum chime in telling you that they've gotten skygo to work on the Fire TV 2, and how they've done it, then it might be time to throw in the towel on this one and think about some other options. You know Amazon and Sky are going to continue to make it harder to do what we want, so it might be better to just find a box, like the Fire TV 1 or Fire TV stick and at least get Skygo working again.
For the record, I've got my Fire Tv boxes and stick blocked for any future Amazon firmware updates. I'm thinking that Amazon could introduce an update that prevents the Fire TV 1 and Stick from working with Skygo as well, so better safe than sorry.
Thanks for the reply Callanish I'm thinking I'll just leave it as it is and wait for someone to say wether on not there's a solution for sky go on the 4k version all my other apps bt nbcsn directv play flawlessly and i can't be bothered sending it back again and setting another one up from scratch thanks for trying to help
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Thanks for the reply Callanish I'm thinking I'll just leave it as it is and wait for someone to say wether on not there's a solution for sky go on the 4k version all my other apps bt nbcsn directv play flawlessly and i can't be bothered sending it back again and setting another one up from scratch thanks for trying to help
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Sorry. Wish I could have been more helpful.
sry for the 2 years late answer:
you need to set "auto" in display-settings - not 4k/1080pX0/720pX0
hi all I hope you can help I have a firetv gen 1 with skygo and xfinity tvgo and they work fine the xfinity tvgo I use dns on my router but ive just brought fire tv 2 and skygo tells me it cannot use hdmi or wont allow it and xfinity tvgo wont play I get the screen and menue everything its like their blocked or something I'm hoping you all might help please....edit well after looking it looks like fire tv 2 has nakerd skygo and xfinity tv go cheers amazon wish I knew before I brought this box
Hi everyone, sorry my ugly English but I'm using a translator
My Canadian friend gave me an amazon fire TV stick but no remote control. I tried to download universal remote control applications but I can not connect it with my fire tv stick. I plugged the fire stick on the TV and it works but I can not make the settings because I'm without remote control. How can I do? thank you all
P.S. I am in Italy and amazon does not install me amazon fire tv and amazon fire tv remote app
Your Fire TV Stick needs to connect to a the internet to receive any data/commands from a universal remote app. I would recommend asking for your friends WiFi network name and password. Then create a mobile hotspot with the same name and password as your friend's network. The stick will connect and you can then configure the stick to use your own WiFi. If that is not possible a Ethernet to USB OTG adapter could provide the connection but that would require a v2 stick.
I lost my remote and did ot from my phone now my wifi has changed now i cant change the wifi password on the stick
Can you order a replacement remove from Amazon, should you lose it or it breaks?
We should have a replacemet:good:
same problem
I also lost my remote......moved to new spot and have a different wifi.....i purchased a new remote from Amazon.....i have tried everything to get it to pair.......could my fire stick be bad?
This should help has wifi and adb option.
https://www.vysor.io/
Remember Aereo? It offered streaming over-the-air TV service. The TV networks sued and Aereo lost 5-4. They soon went out of business.
Not there's a not-for-profit (i.e., FREE) version of this: Locast.
It works great on my PC and Android device. I sideloaded the apk on my Fire TV. The interface is smart enough to work with the Fire TV remote, but the streams will not play. I'm not sure why. Maybe it needs to verify location and can't? There are no errors displayed.
It would be great to get this working. I have a rooted Fire TV 1, so I can try installing apps to (maybe) spoof location info. If anyone has advice, please let me know.
Locast released their app for the Fire TV officially. Thread closed.