How to get Britbox

flaneurs_lobster

Just_Passing_Bi said:

Lobster, would this be OK 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/fire-tv-stick-with-alexa-voice-remote/dp/B08C1RR8JM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VB9O66YNTTBS&keywords=amazon+TV+fire+stick+with+remote+control&qid=1648627794&sprefix=amazon+tv+fire+stick+with+remote+control,aps,410&sr=8-1

That's fine, there's a £10 cheaper version that does the same thing but no TV controls (you need both remotes)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07ZZW7QCM/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c2_x_0_t?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=0GEHKCCJRVXSP0AJ48Q1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=0571bd6b-2376-41e5-bd7d-0e2742084a77&pf_rd_i=5157838031

Just_Passing_Bi

Thanks for all the help, almost sorted, just a couple more questions, I have Amazon video with monthly subscription, do I still need it if I buy the amazon firestick?

Outside UK, it'll be US TV programmes and US news channels (included in the firestick I think) so I don't need VPN?

flaneurs_lobster

You need Prime subscription to watch Prime video, on Firestick or anywhere else, so yes.

Not clear about your second question. Are you outside UK? Do you want to watch US channels? 

Just_Passing_Bi

Hi lobster, sorry I've confused you, someone up thread mentioned I need a firestick VPN if I'm watching USA programmes, the only USA programmes I'll be watching on the firestick will be USA news programmes, and USA channels (I'm UK located)

400ixl

It depends on what you mean by USA programmes.

Many US programmes are released to the UK region on things like Amazon Prime, Netflix etc. Some however are only available on those services if you are in the US, this is where a VPN would be required.

How do you currently watch those US programmes today? If that is via Amazon Prime without a VPN, then that would continue to be the case on a firestick.

Just_Passing_Bi

I had a Samsung TV which broke, before it broke I watched them through the apps on that TV, this new TV doesn't allow apps to be added, CNN, ABC, Britbox etc., etc, 

flaneurs_lobster

You can add all those apps to the firestick

Just_Passing_Bi

Thanks lobster, and everyone else for your advice and help

mobileron

Firestick lite is currently £30.dropped to £17 on amazon last sale. 

molerat

mobileron said:

Firestick lite is currently £30.dropped to £17 on amazon last sale. 

I paid £14.99 in December so well worth looking out for the deals. 

The only real advantage of the 4K is the increased memory, 1GB to 1.5GB.

The 4K Max has 2GB plus a faster processor, 1.7 GHz CPU 650MHz GPU to 1.8 GHz CPU 750MHz GPU. 

Possibly worth buying when on half price.

The biggest problem I see is the apps are getting bloatier, OK once up and streaming but can take a while to get there.