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re: Updated Cord Cutting Thread | Compilation of Set-ups posted in post after OP
Posted on 4/28/16 at 2:00 pm to Klark Kent
Posted on 4/28/16 at 2:00 pm to Klark Kent
KK, really appreciate it. Right now all we have at the apartment is two Apple TVs. What's your suggestion as far as the easies hardware to run with Kodi? Can we have connected, say apple tv and firestck, at the same time ... or would i need to unplug one or the other to run them.
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Posted on 4/28/16 at 2:07 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Fire TV and Apple TV are plugged into your TV by HDMI inputs. If you have a spare HDMI input, you should be fine.
As far as easier equipment, I suggest a Fire TV. It's just as easy as the Fire Stick, but $100. Stick is $40. But the Fire TV runs a lot smoother and it's naturally faster being that you can hardwire it.
If your main TV is out of reach to hardwire your Fire TV, maybe a stick would be your best bet. Just depends on how much usage you plan on putting into it.
As far as easier equipment, I suggest a Fire TV. It's just as easy as the Fire Stick, but $100. Stick is $40. But the Fire TV runs a lot smoother and it's naturally faster being that you can hardwire it.
If your main TV is out of reach to hardwire your Fire TV, maybe a stick would be your best bet. Just depends on how much usage you plan on putting into it.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 2:10 pm to VermilionTiger
Cool, and last question ...
Main differences in service between apple tv and fire?
Main differences in service between apple tv and fire?
Posted on 4/28/16 at 2:16 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
I'm not sure..probably the functionality with an Iphone (apple) and Android (fire tv).
Each device offers certain things that the other doesn't.
For instance, Apple TV doesn't offer Playstation Vue's app. Fire TV does.
Each device offers certain things that the other doesn't.
For instance, Apple TV doesn't offer Playstation Vue's app. Fire TV does.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 2:24 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Here's a comparison table of more popular apps available on AppleTV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire (Stick/TV), and Android.
What you can watch on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast and Android TV
I would say, if you are wanting to go the Kodi route: you'll still need a Amazon Fire (Stick/TV) or Android device to plug into a spare HDMI port and stream. Basically: With AppleTV and ROKU you can get the more popular streaming apps, but will need a subsription. With a device running KODI....with some work, you can stream/find any movie and/or tv series, but for free.
What you can watch on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast and Android TV
I would say, if you are wanting to go the Kodi route: you'll still need a Amazon Fire (Stick/TV) or Android device to plug into a spare HDMI port and stream. Basically: With AppleTV and ROKU you can get the more popular streaming apps, but will need a subsription. With a device running KODI....with some work, you can stream/find any movie and/or tv series, but for free.
This post was edited on 4/28/16 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 4/28/16 at 3:54 pm to Klark Kent
Great stuff, thank you guys. Yall are legends. 
Posted on 4/28/16 at 4:58 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Fox Sports Go app on the Fire TV is updated..it's really nice and smooth
Posted on 4/28/16 at 6:57 pm to VermilionTiger
In regards to the difference between the Fire TV and the Stick, even if you are going to be using wireless- if you can afford the extra money definitely but the Fire TV.
The stick is serviceable, but if you are using it as a primary device, you will get irritated with the lag pretty quickly.
The stick is serviceable, but if you are using it as a primary device, you will get irritated with the lag pretty quickly.
Posted on 5/1/16 at 2:44 pm to Jj283
Is there a way to hard wire a Roku Streaming Stick? t works fine in one room but not another even though it is closer to the router. What would i need to do this? I bought a wifi extender and it didn't help, so I want to see if there is a way to connect it directly to the router with some type of cable/adapter combo.
I don't really want to buy another device (Roku 3)
I don't really want to buy another device (Roku 3)
Posted on 5/1/16 at 2:45 pm to brbengalgal
Nope
Posted on 5/2/16 at 7:40 am to brbengalgal
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I don't really want to buy another device (Roku 3)
Just prepay 3 months of slingtv and get you a free Roku2.
Posted on 5/3/16 at 6:33 pm to Chinese Bandit
You don't need to record stuff on a DVR. It's on the interwebz Broham.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 1:24 pm to TeddyPadillac
Don't have sling tv anymore but on the watch ESPN app on Ruko is anyone having problems with buffering every 5 mins? All my other apps play fine.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 3:20 pm to LSU2007
Maybe clear your cache if that's possible? I have a Fire TV, so don't know much about ROKU
Posted on 5/5/16 at 12:58 am to VermilionTiger
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How to install KODI on Fire TV
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Personally, I use Velocity, Phoenix, USTV Now, SALTS, & Sports Devil as my go to add-ons.
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Installing Fusion
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03. Velocity Add-on and TRAKT.TV
Is this post from February still up to date for Kodi? I finally bought a Fire TV box and will hook it up next to my Roku 3 which I still like
Anyway, me and my friend both got the Fire TV and I want to know what I should download. I've never done this Kodi thing so any help is appreciated
Posted on 5/5/16 at 7:14 am to Sho Nuff
Might not be
I can't edit now, but google: install KODI es file explorer fire tv
That should tell you everything you need to install it
I can't edit now, but google: install KODI es file explorer fire tv
That should tell you everything you need to install it
Posted on 5/5/16 at 10:24 am to Sho Nuff
Posted on 5/5/16 at 2:39 pm to Thacian
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VermilionTiger
SO getting Kodi straight from the Fire TV is the same as the link Thacian posted but without needing to use a computer, etc?
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Follow these directions exactly...
LINK /
So once I get Kodi, what's the next thing I should get? I see people talking about Jarvis and FireStarter, etc but some aren't working the same or not being updated.
Sounds like I should get Exodus, but do I need something first to get that after I dl Kodi?
Posted on 5/5/16 at 3:04 pm to Sho Nuff
I'll update that stuff later.. you can't use Firestarter anymore. Firestarter isn't necessary anymore, though.
You need to download/install the fusion repo into KODI, then download certain add-ons from fusion.
You need to download/install the fusion repo into KODI, then download certain add-ons from fusion.
Posted on 5/5/16 at 6:34 pm to VermilionTiger
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You need to download/install the fusion repo into KODI, then download certain add-ons from fusion.
Ok, the link Thacian posted to install Kodi at the bottom has a step by step to do Fusion so I guess that needs to be done. Should I just get Kodi directly from the Fire TV then or is any different than the one dl from a computer?
Yes, please update with what I need to do after getting Kodi and Fusion. Do I get Exodus or people staying away from builds and just adding their own add-on's? I just want whatever easiest is to do especially since my buddy won't get this shite at all so I will do his Kodi but I'm not gonna want to keep telling him how to update, download, etc
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