April 16Apr 16 Mine is still fine....for now. I'm sure at some point, you won't be able to use a firestick anymore, I've a few mates who have already moved across to an NVIDIA Sheild (I think) and they reckon it's decent. I'll wait for my firestick(s) to stop working before I make the leap though
April 16Apr 16 1 hour ago, Big E said: Is back to Android boxes ? pretty much, shouldn't be too much of a problem for a tech-wizard like yourself though
April 16Apr 16 7 hours ago, Sweep said: Mine is still fine....for now. I'm sure at some point, you won't be able to use a firestick anymore, I've a few mates who have already moved across to an NVIDIA Sheild (I think) and they reckon it's decent. I'll wait for my firestick(s) to stop working before I make the leap though In the main mine is but just don't think it always agrees with the virgin media router, even when using for legit reasons Firestick says there's updates but I ain't touching them just in case Have the dodgy app on my phone so if the firestick does play up I just cast it to the telly
April 16Apr 16 2 hours ago, burnden said: Use what instead? An android box but theres nowt wrong with a fire stick if your provider is half decent which it seems many aren't.
April 17Apr 17 13 hours ago, Winchester White said: An android box but theres nowt wrong with a fire stick if your provider is half decent which it seems many aren't. Correct. I've ditched all my FS's as I suspect Amazon IMO are going to update them to stop side loading. When I used FS's I had all the privacy settings off as it reports back by default all your settings. I know theres millions using a FS's and that a lot of data being sent and stored, but it doesn't take them much to run some queries esp with the help of AI. I've gone with a Thomson Streaming Box 270 but there's Xiaomi TV Box S & NVIDIA SHIELD. All the apps are on google play.
April 23Apr 23 anyone have issues with Vodaphone at certain times on a Sunday, or is it a myth the limit broadband? Do I need a new stick/provider?
April 23Apr 23 3 hours ago, Dr Faustus said: anyone have issues with Vodaphone at certain times on a Sunday, or is it a myth the limit broadband? Do I need a new stick/provider? I've never noticed a problem on a Sunday with Vodaphone to be honest
April 26Apr 26 On 13/04/2026 at 08:35, gonzo said: Had this last night Mines done it now… this mean don’t touch?
April 26Apr 26 Author 5 hours ago, Dr Faustus said: Mines done it now… this mean don’t touch? I got my man to reboot it and all is fine now. It just disappeared in the end.
April 27Apr 27 10 hours ago, gonzo said: I got my man to reboot it and all is fine now. It just disappeared in the end. What player are you using now?
May 7May 7 Couldn't get either of the Champs League semi finals this week on a steady stream, gave up in the end. Does anyone use anything other than a Firestick? Wondering whether it's worth splashing out on a decent android box instead.
May 7May 7 2 hours ago, Adlington Trotter said: Couldn't get either of the Champs League semi finals this week on a steady stream, gave up in the end. Does anyone use anything other than a Firestick? Wondering whether it's worth splashing out on a decent android box instead. I have a Google box and it is better than a fire stick but it makes no difference if your provider is shite which is the reason 99% of the time.
May 9May 9 I’m moving house in a few weeks and want a firestick or maybe 2 to see me through for a few months. Anyone know who can help? cheerd
May 9May 9 38 minutes ago, Spider said: I’m moving house in a few weeks and want a firestick or maybe 2 to see me through for a few months. Anyone know who can help? cheerd @lamblamb
May 25May 25 On 07/05/2026 at 16:55, Adlington Trotter said: Couldn't get either of the Champs League semi finals this week on a steady stream, gave up in the end. Does anyone use anything other than a Firestick? Wondering whether it's worth splashing out on a decent android box instead. If you decide on a box i can recommend an Nvidia Shield, had mine for 8 yrs and its been excellent.
May 31May 31 My FS is now letting me down a bit. It’s a @lamblamb one and worked well until recently. Now it works sporadically; India v England in women’s cricket, no problem, PSG v Arsenal, not a chance! Any advice? Oh, advice needed in words of two syllables or fewer; I really am a technophobe! Alternatively, @barryk32, kettle’s on.
Had this last night