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Has anyone hooked up an Amazon Fire Stick?

buyornot — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 02:38:20 GMT

I'm going to try tomorrow and am so non-tekkie.I hope I can do it-anyone have suggestions or opinions on the Stick? Can I ask you questions WHEN I need to

Re: Has anyone hooked up an Amazon Fire Stick?

feline groovy — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 05:13:20 GMT

Why not just Google this instead of posting? It's easier and you'll get helpful tips much more quickly.

HERE:

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+hook+up+an+amazon+fire+stick&oq=how+to+hook+up+an+amazon+fire+stick&aqs=chrome..69i57.13575j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=0&ie=UTF-8

Re: Has anyone hooked up an Amazon Fire Stick?

Nuttmeg — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 05:33:50 GMT

A video takes the place of a thousand words. Here are YouTube videos from Bing http://www.bing.com/search?q=stetting+up+a+fire+tv+stick&src=IE-TopResult&FORM=IETR02&conversationid=

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GCR18 — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 05:56:49 GMT

I am thinking of getting one. From what I read, they are simple to hookup. That's always on my criteria list.

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Meeras — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 06:20:27 GMT

thanks for sharing that link

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Lynnj — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 06:20:59 GMT

I don't think it will be hard, even for someone not comfortable with tech stuff. You plug the stick into the HDMI slot on the tv. Then plug the other cord into an outlet for electricity. You'll have to connect to the internet, and you'll do that right on the tv once you've plugged in. Did it come with instructions for connecting to the internet?

You'll probably need your remote that came with the TV, not the one you use for the cable box (or dish). The reason you need the tv remote, is because you will have to navigate to settings, and then select the HDMI slot # that you have the stick plugged into. For example, if the back/side of your tv has 2 HDMI slots, your cable is probably plugged into slot #1. You just connected the stick to slot #2. When you go to the tv settings, you are telling the tv which slot to show you the picture from.

Once you can see the picture on your tv screen of the stick slot, you will probably have on screen instructions walking you through the internet set up process. Probably will just ask you to click on which wifi signal is yours (cause you probably will see your neighbors in the list too), then put in your wifi passcode. After that you should be good to go. Use the remote that came with the stick to navigate.

Re: Has anyone hooked up an Amazon Fire Stick?

feline groovy — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 08:15:36 GMT

On 1/23/2015 nutmeg3 said:
A video takes the place of a thousand words. Here are YouTube videos from Bing http://www.bing.com/search?q=stetting+up+a+fire+tv+stick&src=IE-TopResult&FORM=IETR02&conversationid=

Agree; they're also part of my Google link.

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lovescats — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 13:42:17 GMT

I don't have the fire stick but I just got fire tv box and as soon as you plug it in a video comes on to help you set it up. You will need your modem/router password.

I highly recommend the fire tv box. I think I have my tv too far away from my router for the stick. and my internet is fast but not that fast. The fire tv box works wonderful for me.

Re: Has anyone hooked up an Amazon Fire Stick?

buyornot — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:45:26 GMT

I did it quite easily-thanks Yes,I did realize that there were videos-just wanted to TALK to an actual someone.

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GCR18 — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:18:37 GMT

On 1/24/2015 lovescats said:
I don't have the fire stick but I just got fire tv box and as soon as you plug it in a video comes on to help you set it up. You will need your modem/router password.

I highly recommend the fire tv box. I think I have my tv too far away from my router for the stick. and my internet is fast but not that fast. The fire tv box works wonderful for me.

I saw the fire box is on sale today. I read up on both the stick and box, but don't understand what the difference is. They seem to do the same thing.

Re: Has anyone hooked up an Amazon Fire Stick?

lovescats — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 04:56:59 GMT

On 1/25/2015 graycatsrule said:
On 1/24/2015 lovescats said:
I don't have the fire stick but I just got fire tv box and as soon as you plug it in a video comes on to help you set it up. You will need your modem/router password.

I highly recommend the fire tv box. I think I have my tv too far away from my router for the stick. and my internet is fast but not that fast. The fire tv box works wonderful for me.

I saw the fire box is on sale today. I read up on both the stick and box, but don't understand what the difference is. They seem to do the same thing.

The fire tv has quad core processor with memory 2 GB and supports high performance games and comes with a remote with voice support.

The stick has a dual core processor with memory 1 GB and supports casual games, a remote with voice support is optional and does not come with it.

I think the memory refers to RAM so it doesn't have to buffer all the time. I'm sorry I missed the stick when it was only 19.00 but I bought the fire tv on sale and it's great.

see which one is right for you

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bonnielu — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 07:57:05 GMT

I don't have a wifi TV. Will this product work on a regular TV? Anyone know. I LOVE gadgets but don't want to buy something that I cannot use.

I have a rather large TV but it is not the latest technology for WIFI.

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Nuttmeg — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 08:13:57 GMT

On 1/25/2015 bonnielu said:
I don't have a wifi TV. Will this product work on a regular TV? Anyone know. I LOVE gadgets but don't want to buy something that I cannot use.

I have a rather large TV but it is not the latest technology for WIFI.

Your regular TV has to be a flat screen model HDTV with an HDMI connector and a USB port. The Fire TV stick provides the Wi-Fi device and the apps. This device is very much like a Roku stick, or a Chromecast stick.
https://gigaom.com/2014/11/26/chromecast-roku-streaming-stick-fire-tv-stick-comparison/

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glb613 — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 13:07:45 GMT

On 1/25/2015 bonnielu said:
I don't have a wifi TV. Will this product work on a regular TV? Anyone know. I LOVE gadgets but don't want to buy something that I cannot use.

I have a rather large TV but it is not the latest technology for WIFI.

You don't need a wifi TV but, you must have a wireless internet connection within your home.

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bonnielu — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:30:53 GMT

On 1/26/2015 glb613 said:
On 1/25/2015 bonnielu said:
I don't have a wifi TV. Will this product work on a regular TV? Anyone know. I LOVE gadgets but don't want to buy something that I cannot use.

I have a rather large TV but it is not the latest technology for WIFI.

You don't need a wifi TV but, you must have a wireless internet connection within your home.

I have comcast and I have wireless everything including the phone. But my TV does not have a HDMI anything. It is large and really nice but not the latest greatest technology. I do have a cable box. Any advice. What to look for... add to .. whatever will help.

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lovescats — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 20:50:14 GMT

On 1/26/2015 bonnielu said:
On 1/26/2015 glb613 said:
On 1/25/2015 bonnielu said:
I don't have a wifi TV. Will this product work on a regular TV? Anyone know. I LOVE gadgets but don't want to buy something that I cannot use.

I have a rather large TV but it is not the latest technology for WIFI.

You don't need a wifi TV but, you must have a wireless internet connection within your home.

I have comcast and I have wireless everything including the phone. But my TV does not have a HDMI anything. It is large and really nice but not the latest greatest technology. I do have a cable box. Any advice. What to look for... add to .. whatever will help.

I don't think there is anything that would be worth spending money on to add it might be better just to wait until you decide to buy a new tv. Although you could get a classic Roku SD player that can connect only to TVs with composite (red/white/yellow) A/V inputs. Almost all TVs have these inputs but since you already have cable why mess around with it because the picture will still be standard.

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bonnielu — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:45:21 GMT

I guess what I am trying to do is rid myself of some of the cable add ons. If I can stream movies, why get HBO, stars, etc. I don't really watch, but I HAVE A PACKAGE. The rates go up and up. I figure if I can stream I can dump the cable stuff. I could do it now but it is ATTACHED to something I want. Cannot win this one. And not about to buy new TV when my big one is working just fine.

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Nuttmeg — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 05:27:36 GMT

On 1/26/2015 bonnielu said:
I guess what I am trying to do is rid myself of some of the cable add ons. If I can stream movies, why get HBO, stars, etc. I don't really watch, but I HAVE A PACKAGE. The rates go up and up. I figure if I can stream I can dump the cable stuff. I could do it now but it is ATTACHED to something I want. Cannot win this one. And not about to buy new TV when my big one is working just fine.

This is a nice question to take to DSL Reports "Comcast TV forum". http://www.dslreports.com/forum/tvcomcast

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raleighroo — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:15:06 GMT

Easiest thing I've ever setup. Literally plug it in, hook attached cable to power source, and follow onscreen directions. Hardest thing was entering my wi-fi password and Netflix credentials. That is because I first used the provided remote that you have to arrow through to select. Since I downloaded the Firestick app on my s4 and I don't have to mess with those steps again.

I love this device and how it works so smoothly. I can't wait for them to add more apps

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Suzy Snowflake — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 02:08:35 GMT

I use the Chromecast which is also a stick. With chromecast you don't need a remote. You can use your smart phone or tablet or laptop. Whether it is an Apple or Angroid. There is an app for it! It's so easy to use!