ABOUT TIME ( DITCH THOSE FIRE STICKS )

[kingnesh]

It’s looking like only new firesticks when they move from android to their own operating system.

I like my Nvidia Shield although sometimes it seems to glitch a bit.

As for VPN usage. I find certain uk ISPs you need one but others seem to be ok.

Think the firestick have a few years left yet

 

[mike123]

It’s looking like only new firesticks when they move from android to their own operating system.

I like my Nvidia Shield although sometimes it seems to glitch a bit.

As for VPN usage. I find certain uk ISPs you need one but others seem to be ok.

Think the firestick have a few years left yet

Have you not been keeping up mate. They are starting on older firesticks roll out in France and Germany first. It will be on going

 

[kingnesh]

Have you not been keeping up mate. They are starting on older firesticks roll out in France and Germany first. It will be on going

Wow. I thought they were only putting it on new ones. Have to look at alternatives for some of my other TVs.

 

[inadayswork]

If you have already blocked your firestick from receiving updates and it currently works with IPTV, then, in theory, you are fine.

 

[kingnesh]

If you have already blocked your firestick from receiving updates and it currently works with IPTV, then, in theory, you are fine.

Cheers. I’ll look in to changing auto update then as it will save buying 3 new devices for a while.

 

[inadayswork]

Even with the latest firestick updates, they work fine, but it is best disabling them now.

 

[deanothejack]

If you have already blocked your firestick from receiving updates and it currently works with IPTV, then, in theory, you are fine.

superb mine is sorted then i have also ordered a thompson box

 

[pupuqiop]

I set up a Thomson 140 stick (android) today to trial before I take it to my Son who's away at Uni.

It cost £34.99 from Amazon and it's a no brainer if you help anyone out with iptv who doesn't live near you.

Pros:

Easy setup - prompts you to scan a QR code and can all be done (typing etc) on your phone.

Has Play Store where you can install downloader and put your iptv app on easily.

Tivimate runs perfectly on it.

Backlit remote control.


Cons:

Remote occasionally lags and needs two presses.

You have to sideload some of the UK streaming apps (iplayer, itv player etc) but if you have a FS you can still use that for legit apps.

 

[HappyHotspur]

I set up a Thomson 140 stick (android) today to trial before I take it to my Son who's away at Uni.

It cost £34.99 from Amazon and it's a no brainer if you help anyone out with iptv who doesn't live near you.

Pros:

Easy setup - prompts you to scan a QR code and can all be done (typing etc) on your phone.

Has Play Store where you can install downloader and put your iptv app on easily.

Tivimate runs perfectly on it.

Backlit remote control.


Cons:

Remote occasionally lags and needs two presses.

You have to sideload some of the UK streaming apps (iplayer, itv player etc) but if you have a FS you can still use that for legit apps.

I don't think you can connect that stick to your ethernet via an adapter is that correct please?

 

[Aristotle]

@HappyHotspur the Thomson 140 has a micro usb port so you should technically be able to use an ethernet adapter like you can with a FS.

 

[Rumblefish]

You can install the Slimbox rom on each of these sticks
Xiaomi Mi TV stick 4K
Transpeed M98 Stick (2G16G/4G64G) with or without voice remote

They all have the same CPU and GPU as the Thomson, If the Thomson has the same WiFi chip, and the bootloader can be unlocked then you should be able to install it on that too, if needed.

- Again, I'm not recommending any of those sellers, they were just the first search results that came up.

 

[Satda06]

What are the advantages of having a stick device over a box device apart from the size?

 

[sinky077]

What are the advantages of having a stick device over a box device apart from the size?

Cheaper thrn a gd box

 

[urie]

What are the advantages of having a stick device over a box device apart from the size?

No advantages at least with boxes you have usb ports rather than having to buy OTG adapter.

 

[mike123]

No advantages at least with boxes you have usb ports rather than having to buy OTG adapter.

I think Amazon have a sale on Thompson boxes at the minute

 

[urie]

I think Amazon have a sale on Thompson boxes at the minute

Will stick with my enigma2 devices , I do have android devices but never really use them for iptv only my mobile phone some times

 

[mike123]

Will stick with my enigma2 devices , I do have android devices but never really use them for iptv only my mobile phone some times

Well you won't need to worry with enigma

 

[HappyHotspur]

@HappyHotspur the Thomson 140 has a micro usb port so you should technically be able to use an ethernet adapter like you can with a FS.

Thanks for that Would you know the difference between the Thomson 140 and the Thomson 145 stick please?

 

[Aristotle]

Thanks for that Would you know the difference between the Thomson 140 and the Thomson 145 stick please?

By looking on the Thomson website it looks the 145 comes with a larger remote with numeric buttons on the remote.
The specs and features of the sticks are the same.

 

[Ferret.]

I think Amazon have a sale on Thompson boxes at the minute

Google certified though.

Could possibly be jumping out the pan "Amazon Device" and in to the fire "Google Device"