Tag: Fire TV
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Fire TV Adds Single Sign-On Support
Today Amazon enabled the ability to sign in once with a pay-TV provider and get access to a growing list of apps like Hallmark Channel, CNN Go, DIY, A&E, History, and more. This allows you to avoid the annoying task of having to log into each app individually on the Fire TV. Now you can log in…
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Update: Google Breaks YouTube on Amazon Fire TV Browsers
The fight between Google and Amazon just took a new turn today as Google cracked down on Fire TV users once again. Today Google blocked Silk or Firefox browser to access YouTube.com version made for smart TVs. Update: AFTVnews has posted a new story saying the YouTube.com/TV support for Fire TV browsers has been restored.…
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CES 2018 Recap: Roku/Android TV Dominated, But the Fire TV Was MIA
CES 2018, the Consumer Electronics Show, is now over, but it was jam-packed with meetings and exploring the newest in technology. So I want to take a minute and review what I thought were some of the highlights of CES 2018 from the viewpoint of a cord cutter now that I had time to look…
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DIRECTV NOW Rolls Out Fire TV DVR Beta to All Beta Testers
Last night DIRECTV NOW expanded their DVR beta for the Fire TV to all DIRECTV NOW Beta Testers. In the past, only a select few beta testers had access to the DIRECTV NOW Beta Test on the Fire TV. There is one catch you need to be using a 2nd gen Fire TV box like…
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How to Watch YouTube on the Fire TV (After Google Pulls The YouTube App This Weekend)
Time is running out, and Google plans to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV. A few weeks ago Google announced plans to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV on January 1, 2018. This is not the first time Google has pulled a YouTube app from an Amazon device. Earlier this year Google…
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The Best Smart TV OS of 2017 Is… (2017 Cordie Award Winners)
As 2017 comes to a close we asked our readers to vote for their favorite streaming services, devices, and a host of other categories. This is the third time we have held our Cordie Awards, and today we take a look at the Best Smart TV OS of 2017. In the past, many rightfully recommended…
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Last Night The YouTube App Was Pulled From The Fire TV
Well, it looks like the YouTube app on the Fire TV was pulled early from the Fire TV. A few weeks ago Google announced plans to pull their YouTube app from the Fire TV on January 1st 2018. This is not the first time Google has pulled a YouTube app from an Amazon device. Earlier this…
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5 More Cord Cutting Stories to Keep an Eye on in 2018
A few days ago we posted 5 cord cutting stories we are keeping an eye on for 2018. Thanks to our readers, we found 5 more stories you should keep an eye on in 2018. So here is our second list of top 5 stories to keep an eye on in 2018. #1 The Fire…
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Best of 2017: 5 Pro Tips For Fire TV & Fire Stick Owners
As 2017 comes to an end we look back at some of the tips of 2017. Today we look back at our Fire TV tips. The Fire TV and Fire Stick are powerful streaming players and with these tips you can get even more out of them. So here are my top 5 pro tips for…
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The Winner of the Best Streaming Device of 2017 Is… (2017 Cordie Winners)
Every year we ask our readers to vote on the best services, devices, and more for our yearly Cordie Awards. This year many of our readers took the time to let their voices be heard. Today we are proud to announce the winner of the Cordie for the Best Streaming Device of 2017. This vote…