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Firestick abroad

Post by basil6345789 » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:11 pm

Going away in Feb for a few weeks. Does anyone know if we can take our Firestick with us for wife to watch whilst I'm out boozing? If so what does it entail. Will be in Algarve. Ta.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by Tall Paul » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:15 pm

Yes you can. It entails putting it in the bag you take with you.
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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by barba » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:20 pm

Have used mine abroad a few times and they work but you may be restricted to the available content in the region which is probably less than UK

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by basil6345789 » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:27 pm

Thanks boys - especially Tall Paul - you're a mega hoot. Obrigado!

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by Bosscat » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:31 pm

Tall Paul wrote:Yes you can. It entails putting it in the bag you take with you.
Wow top tip Paul :lol:
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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by Tall Paul » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:41 pm

I'll give you a helpful answer now.

As long as the TV has an HDMI port and there is wireless internet it works exactly the same as it does here.
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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by basil6345789 » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:49 pm

Ta, did think that but wondered about different geographic areas and if you need to change any settings, etc. Ta.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by IanMcL » Tue Dec 18, 2018 8:35 pm

Yes for sure.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Tue Dec 18, 2018 8:42 pm

Remember your remote! IPlayer won’t work. Anything with geo block won’t work.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by wilks_bfc » Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:10 pm

If you want to get UK content, you’ll need a VPN installed and set to UK

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by HollandsPies » Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:23 pm

Tall Paul wrote:I'll give you a helpful answer now.

As long as the TV has an HDMI port and there is wireless internet it works exactly the same as it does here.
What Tall Paul says and you need a VPN like IP Vanish. I use mine all the time in France and Spain.

You can also install Mobdro on it.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by basil6345789 » Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:55 pm

Do they cost or are they free? Also do you use them at home or just when travelling (in my case Portugal)?

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by IanMcL » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:18 am

IPTV solves any UK probs.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by basil6345789 » Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:39 pm

Thanks so far - any more ideas gratefull accepted.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by IanMcL » Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:11 am

Download Filelinked and use code 22222222 for a choice.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by basil6345789 » Thu Dec 20, 2018 11:03 am

Ta Ian. Will I be able to load it but have it switched off until I go abroad then switch it on then off again when I return. To avoid any speed reduction isdues?

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by IanMcL » Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:12 pm

It is an app and so are the IPTV type offerings. Just like your phone. Use them when you want and leave them closed, when you don't. All good.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by basil6345789 » Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:16 pm

Ta Ian - just watched it on youtube - think I'll buy it short term and see how it goes on holiday. UTC.

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Re: Firestick abroad

Post by IanMcL » Fri Dec 21, 2018 7:42 am

Also... Just read an article about using streaming devices.

The legal ruling is that it is illegal to sell/buy pfe-loaded devices. However, if you download Kodi or IPTV onto your clean device, that's ok.

The streaming copyright issue is also clarified.

It is OK as downloading and watching a stream only produces a temporary file and this is acceptable under copyright law. Keeping stuff is not.

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