Rumour: Amazon Fire TV Stick coming to UK tomorrow

Trainer99 · 23-03-2015, 16:26

Rumour: Amazon Fire TV Stick coming to UK tomorrow

Available for a special price for 2 days only (maybe Prime customers only)

£40 instead of £20?

Pure speculation based on previous events, US price and the fact there is a banner on the front page of Amazon who's JPEG name starts fts_

(Fire TV Stick?)

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/image...310272475_.jpg

SkipTracer · 23-03-2015, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trainer99

Rumour: Amazon Fire TV Stick coming to UK tomorrow

Available for a special price for 2 days only (maybe Prime customers only)

£40 instead of £20?

Pure speculation based on previous events, US price and the fact there is a banner on the front page of Amazon who's JPEG name starts fts_

(Fire TV Stick?)

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/image...310272475_.jpg

I might get one after this deal has finished.

Trainer99 · 24-03-2015, 08:44

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Originally Posted by Trainer99

Rumour: Amazon Fire TV Stick coming to UK tomorrow

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Originally Posted by Trainer99

Available for a special price for 2 days only (maybe Prime customers only)

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Originally Posted by Trainer99

£40 instead of £20?

£19 instead of £35 for Prime customers.

DJW13 · 24-03-2015, 09:23

My offer today is for £7 after refund, instead of £35, for new annual Prime members £79 pa.

Medicine Head · 24-03-2015, 09:29

Can you insert in to the USB input on a DVD player instead of direct into a tv?
Thx in advance

tony le mesmer · 24-03-2015, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Medicine Head

Can you insert in to the USB input on a DVD player instead of direct into a tv?
Thx in advance

They recommend plugging it in to the wall as tv and dvd usb ports often don't provide enough power.

richparr · 24-03-2015, 11:12

Quite tempted by the £7 offer, may finally go for a paid 'Prime' membership.

Medicine Head · 24-03-2015, 12:09

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Originally Posted by tony le mesmer

They recommend plugging it in to the wall as tv and dvd usb ports often don't provide enough power.

Hi Thx for the reply.
Prob didn't explain myself prop

I meant can you play via the usb input in a DVD/BLU player

koantemplation · 24-03-2015, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Medicine Head

Hi Thx for the reply.
Prob didn't explain myself prop

I meant can you play via the usb input in a DVD/BLU player

They use a HDMI port for video, you use the USB port for power.

Placebo_PRS · 25-03-2015, 15:28

Anyone know how you're supposed to get one of these if you're in a non Amazon country portal? I'm in Sweden and Amazon UK won't sell it outside the UK, Amazon DE not outside Germany etc. etc.

abigail1234 · 25-03-2015, 15:37

Is it worth it? I subscribe to Netflix (two screens) and Amazon Prime (one screen - all that's on offer!) and we have several TV sets. Would this enable us to use Netflix on a 3rd screen - or indeed Amazon? And iPlayer and suchlike?

millimole2001 · 26-03-2015, 11:02

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Originally Posted by Placebo_PRS

Anyone know how you're supposed to get one of these if you're in a non Amazon country portal? I'm in Sweden and Amazon UK won't sell it outside the UK, Amazon DE not outside Germany etc. etc.

No answer, but I suspect that's illegal under EU rules; all markets should be available to all of EU.

Placebo_PRS · 26-03-2015, 11:04

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Originally Posted by millimole2001

No answer, but I suspect that's illegal under EU rules; all markets should be available to all of EU.

Good point that actually!

I already have Amazon Prime USA which I use with SmartDNS so no interest in UK/DE Amazon Prime, I just want the the Fire TV Stick for the reduced £19 price, guess I'll need to find someone in the UK or Germany to receive it and post it on to me, I'm assuming the actual stick can't have any kind of regional locks on it?

ovbg · 31-03-2015, 17:07

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Originally Posted by Placebo_PRS

Good point that actually!

I already have Amazon Prime USA which I use with SmartDNS so no interest in UK/DE Amazon Prime, I just want the the Fire TV Stick for the reduced £19 price, guess I'll need to find someone in the UK or Germany to receive it and post it on to me, I'm assuming the actual stick can't have any kind of regional locks on it?

It's probably too late now, but yes, you will need to know someone to send it to in the US, Austria, Germany or UK. Buying from the US may incur import duty.

Alternatively, you can use a redirecting company. It works like this, you ship to this company, and they forward it on to you - of course for an additional fee. I've never used one in the UK or Germany (since I live in Germany and have friends or family in the UK who function as such

) But they do exist.

The Stick itself has no regional locks. You can set it up to work with a US Prime account, as long as you have some way to unblock (usually Smart DNS which can be set up directly in the Stick).

You can even mix apps from different countries using a simple hack (see here), so you can also throw in the BBC iPlayer, STV Player, Demand 5 and full, live UK TV from TVPlayer (pretty cool that bit). Netflix works on it, and so does Hulu if you have that - with all sitting side-by-side.

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Originally Posted by abigail1234

Is it worth it? I subscribe to Netflix (two screens) and Amazon Prime (one screen - all that's on offer!) and we have several TV sets. Would this enable us to use Netflix on a 3rd screen - or indeed Amazon? And iPlayer and suchlike?

Yes, as long as only two instances of Netflix are running at any given time. There is no limit on how many Netflix apps you have in your account, but on your sub, you can only play two at a time. Not a big deal really, unless you really have a lot of people watching a lot of TV, and then you will need to up your Netflix account to the Premium version which allows for 4 concurrent streams.

iPlayer has no limit on how many screens you can watch at any given time.

As for Amazon Prime, you can stream up to two titles at the same time using the same Amazon.com account. You can stream the same title to no more than one device at a time.

Placebo_PRS · 31-03-2015, 17:11

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Originally Posted by ovbg

Alternatively, you can use a redirecting company.

Thanks! Ironically enough I sort of did this earlier, decided to go with the Fire TV, saw that Sling TV were giving a $50 off voucher (or free Fire Stick) if you signed up for 3 months, was curious how well it'd work from Sweden via Unlocator so signed up to that and got the Fire TV for $49.99 then used usgobuy.com to redirect it to me, fingers crossed all will work out well!

ovbg · 31-03-2015, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Placebo_PRS

Thanks! Ironically enough I sort of did this earlier, decided to go with the Fire TV, saw that Sling TV were giving a $50 off voucher (or free Fire Stick) if you signed up for 3 months, was curious how well it'd work from Sweden via Unlocator so signed up to that and got the Fire TV for $49.99 then used usgobuy.com to redirect it to me, fingers crossed all will work out well!

Yes, it should work out well. You may get stung by customs duty depending on how usgobuy.com priced your delivery. But even if they do, it is not a big deal and well worth it.

I often watch Sling TV on my AFTV Stick. In fact, I'm watching now and seeing a crisp, live stream of 4100kbps from A&E. Sling TV is great value if you like the channels it has on offer, and it is likely to get even more soon.

SkipTracer · 15-04-2015, 09:19

For those who ordered on the 2 day discount days the Fire Stick’s are out for delivery today.

Just as if you didn’t know.

Philip Wales · 15-04-2015, 11:10

Yep a couple of guys in work, just had theirs delivered.

kegsie · 15-04-2015, 13:22

Got mine today. Seems quite slick on the quick play I had with it.

Now I need to see what goodies I can sideload onto it....

Trainer99 · 15-04-2015, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkipTracer

For those who ordered on the 2 day discount days the Fire Stick’s are out for delivery today.

Just as if you didn’t know.

Mine has arrived today.

Trainer99 · 15-04-2015, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by kegsie

Got mine today. Seems quite slick on the quick play I had with it.

Now I need to see what goodies I can sideload onto it....

Let's us know. I've got the it's full sized brother. KODI works really well on it. Have installed one or two others that I think forum rules prevent me from mentioning. DM me.

ovbg · 15-04-2015, 14:12

I've had one for a while (from US) and it is noticeably more sluggish than the box.

Since I haven't seen any hardware updates in the UK model, I expect it will be the same. Not that it has problems playing anything, but navigating can suddenly freeze up every now and again.

Full review explaining this here.

Davidjohn31 · 15-04-2015, 15:10

Mine arrived today works a treat too

pokemaster · 15-04-2015, 16:55

I downloaded the "pokemon tv" app to the fire tv stick, but can't seem to select an episode to watch when its on, any ideas?

richparr · 15-04-2015, 17:46

Mine also arrived today.

just had a quick play, nice and easy to get going, will have a longer play around with it later .

23-03-2015, 16:26	#1
Trainer99 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 252	Rumour: Amazon Fire TV Stick coming to UK tomorrow Rumour: Amazon Fire TV Stick coming to UK tomorrow Available for a special price for 2 days only (maybe Prime customers only) £40 instead of £20? Pure speculation based on previous events, US price and the fact there is a banner on the front page of Amazon who's JPEG name starts fts_ (Fire TV Stick?) http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/image...310272475_.jpg

24-03-2015, 09:29	#5
Medicine Head Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 42	Input Question Can you insert in to the USB input on a DVD player instead of direct into a tv? Thx in advance

23-03-2015, 17:22	#2
SkipTracer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The City and County of Bristol Posts: 2,623	Quote: Originally Posted by Trainer99 Rumour: Amazon Fire TV Stick coming to UK tomorrow Available for a special price for 2 days only (maybe Prime customers only) £40 instead of £20? Pure speculation based on previous events, US price and the fact there is a banner on the front page of Amazon who's JPEG name starts fts_ (Fire TV Stick?) http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/image...310272475_.jpg I might get one after this deal has finished.

24-03-2015, 08:44	#3
Trainer99 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 252	Quote: Originally Posted by Trainer99 Rumour: Amazon Fire TV Stick coming to UK tomorrow Check Quote: Originally Posted by Trainer99 Available for a special price for 2 days only (maybe Prime customers only) Check Quote: Originally Posted by Trainer99 £40 instead of £20? £19 instead of £35 for Prime customers.

24-03-2015, 09:23	#4
DJW13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South West Posts: 3,286	My offer today is for £7 after refund, instead of £35, for new annual Prime members £79 pa.

24-03-2015, 10:20	#6
tony le mesmer Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 802	Quote: Originally Posted by Medicine Head Can you insert in to the USB input on a DVD player instead of direct into a tv? Thx in advance They recommend plugging it in to the wall as tv and dvd usb ports often don't provide enough power.

24-03-2015, 11:12	#7
richparr Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 253	Quite tempted by the £7 offer, may finally go for a paid 'Prime' membership.

24-03-2015, 12:09	#8
Medicine Head Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 42	Quote: Originally Posted by tony le mesmer They recommend plugging it in to the wall as tv and dvd usb ports often don't provide enough power. Hi Thx for the reply. Prob didn't explain myself prop I meant can you play via the usb input in a DVD/BLU player

24-03-2015, 12:32	#9
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by Medicine Head Hi Thx for the reply. Prob didn't explain myself prop I meant can you play via the usb input in a DVD/BLU player They use a HDMI port for video, you use the USB port for power.

25-03-2015, 15:28	#10
Placebo_PRS Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 125	Anyone know how you're supposed to get one of these if you're in a non Amazon country portal? I'm in Sweden and Amazon UK won't sell it outside the UK, Amazon DE not outside Germany etc. etc.

25-03-2015, 15:37	#11
abigail1234 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,088	Is it worth it? I subscribe to Netflix (two screens) and Amazon Prime (one screen - all that's on offer!) and we have several TV sets. Would this enable us to use Netflix on a 3rd screen - or indeed Amazon? And iPlayer and suchlike?

26-03-2015, 11:02	#12
millimole2001 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 331	Quote: Originally Posted by Placebo_PRS Anyone know how you're supposed to get one of these if you're in a non Amazon country portal? I'm in Sweden and Amazon UK won't sell it outside the UK, Amazon DE not outside Germany etc. etc. No answer, but I suspect that's illegal under EU rules; all markets should be available to all of EU.

26-03-2015, 11:04	#13
Placebo_PRS Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 125	Quote: Originally Posted by millimole2001 No answer, but I suspect that's illegal under EU rules; all markets should be available to all of EU. Good point that actually! I already have Amazon Prime USA which I use with SmartDNS so no interest in UK/DE Amazon Prime, I just want the the Fire TV Stick for the reduced £19 price, guess I'll need to find someone in the UK or Germany to receive it and post it on to me, I'm assuming the actual stick can't have any kind of regional locks on it?

31-03-2015, 17:07	#14
ovbg Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,348	Quote: Originally Posted by Placebo_PRS Good point that actually! I already have Amazon Prime USA which I use with SmartDNS so no interest in UK/DE Amazon Prime, I just want the the Fire TV Stick for the reduced £19 price, guess I'll need to find someone in the UK or Germany to receive it and post it on to me, I'm assuming the actual stick can't have any kind of regional locks on it? It's probably too late now, but yes, you will need to know someone to send it to in the US, Austria, Germany or UK. Buying from the US may incur import duty. Alternatively, you can use a redirecting company. It works like this, you ship to this company, and they forward it on to you - of course for an additional fee. I've never used one in the UK or Germany (since I live in Germany and have friends or family in the UK who function as such ) But they do exist. The Stick itself has no regional locks. You can set it up to work with a US Prime account, as long as you have some way to unblock (usually Smart DNS which can be set up directly in the Stick). You can even mix apps from different countries using a simple hack (see here), so you can also throw in the BBC iPlayer, STV Player, Demand 5 and full, live UK TV from TVPlayer (pretty cool that bit). Netflix works on it, and so does Hulu if you have that - with all sitting side-by-side. Quote: Originally Posted by abigail1234 Is it worth it? I subscribe to Netflix (two screens) and Amazon Prime (one screen - all that's on offer!) and we have several TV sets. Would this enable us to use Netflix on a 3rd screen - or indeed Amazon? And iPlayer and suchlike? Yes, as long as only two instances of Netflix are running at any given time. There is no limit on how many Netflix apps you have in your account, but on your sub, you can only play two at a time. Not a big deal really, unless you really have a lot of people watching a lot of TV, and then you will need to up your Netflix account to the Premium version which allows for 4 concurrent streams. iPlayer has no limit on how many screens you can watch at any given time. As for Amazon Prime, you can stream up to two titles at the same time using the same Amazon.com account. You can stream the same title to no more than one device at a time.

31-03-2015, 17:11	#15
Placebo_PRS Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 125	Quote: Originally Posted by ovbg Alternatively, you can use a redirecting company. Thanks! Ironically enough I sort of did this earlier, decided to go with the Fire TV, saw that Sling TV were giving a $50 off voucher (or free Fire Stick) if you signed up for 3 months, was curious how well it'd work from Sweden via Unlocator so signed up to that and got the Fire TV for $49.99 then used usgobuy.com to redirect it to me, fingers crossed all will work out well!

31-03-2015, 17:20	#16
ovbg Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,348	Quote: Originally Posted by Placebo_PRS Thanks! Ironically enough I sort of did this earlier, decided to go with the Fire TV, saw that Sling TV were giving a $50 off voucher (or free Fire Stick) if you signed up for 3 months, was curious how well it'd work from Sweden via Unlocator so signed up to that and got the Fire TV for $49.99 then used usgobuy.com to redirect it to me, fingers crossed all will work out well! Yes, it should work out well. You may get stung by customs duty depending on how usgobuy.com priced your delivery. But even if they do, it is not a big deal and well worth it. I often watch Sling TV on my AFTV Stick. In fact, I'm watching now and seeing a crisp, live stream of 4100kbps from A&E. Sling TV is great value if you like the channels it has on offer, and it is likely to get even more soon.

15-04-2015, 09:19	#17
SkipTracer Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The City and County of Bristol Posts: 2,623	For those who ordered on the 2 day discount days the Fire Stick’s are out for delivery today. Just as if you didn’t know.

15-04-2015, 11:10	#18
Philip Wales Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 5,866	Yep a couple of guys in work, just had theirs delivered.

15-04-2015, 13:22	#19
kegsie Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,611	Got mine today. Seems quite slick on the quick play I had with it. Now I need to see what goodies I can sideload onto it....

15-04-2015, 14:06	#20
Trainer99 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 252	Quote: Originally Posted by SkipTracer For those who ordered on the 2 day discount days the Fire Stick’s are out for delivery today. Just as if you didn’t know. Mine has arrived today.

15-04-2015, 14:08	#21
Trainer99 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 252	Quote: Originally Posted by kegsie Got mine today. Seems quite slick on the quick play I had with it. Now I need to see what goodies I can sideload onto it.... Let's us know. I've got the it's full sized brother. KODI works really well on it. Have installed one or two others that I think forum rules prevent me from mentioning. DM me.

15-04-2015, 14:12	#22
ovbg Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,348	I've had one for a while (from US) and it is noticeably more sluggish than the box. Since I haven't seen any hardware updates in the UK model, I expect it will be the same. Not that it has problems playing anything, but navigating can suddenly freeze up every now and again. Full review explaining this here.

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15-04-2015, 15:10	#23
Davidjohn31 Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 2	Mine arrived today works a treat too

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pokemaster Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,409	I downloaded the "pokemon tv" app to the fire tv stick, but can't seem to select an episode to watch when its on, any ideas?

15-04-2015, 17:46	#25
richparr Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 253	Mine also arrived today. just had a quick play, nice and easy to get going, will have a longer play around with it later .