quick question:
does the fire TV 4k work with Hyperion/Ambilight with 4k HDR playback?
i am running Hyperion.NG on my RPI4. The plan was to install the Hyperion Android Grabber on the Fire 4k and then stream the info to the RPI while playback on the fire 4k
thanks
quick update:
so i ordered one of those fire tv 4k and i am happy to report: 4k HDR x256 playback now finally works WITH ambilight (hyperion.ng)
:happyhippo:
Which build should be used for the firestick? I dont see the fritschfiretv build in the list anymore.
I'm after a device to use without an ethernet connection that comes with a suitable remote. It's going to get stuck into a wall mounted 28" LCD in my home office so I can watch streams etc when I'm on my exercise bike. I have a fantastic nVidia Shield setup in my living room with AVR and a logitech remote etc and it's perfect but for this room I don't need that level of complexity and just want something simple.
I've also not done a huge amount of research before finding this. It seems modestly priced and to do all I want.
Am I right to settle on this?
(2020-09-13, 16:19)Quartermass Wrote: [ -> ]I'm after a device to use without an ethernet connection that comes with a suitable remote. It's going to get stuck into a wall mounted 28" LCD in my home office so I can watch streams etc when I'm on my exercise bike. I have a fantastic nVidia Shield setup in my living room with AVR and a logitech remote etc and it's perfect but for this room I don't need that level of complexity and just want something simple.
I've also not done a huge amount of research before finding this. It seems modestly priced and to do all I want.
Am I right to settle on this?
Sure but try to get the lowest price because a new 4K stick might come out this Fall.
Thanks Kodroid - I'll pick up one second hand.
Do you know sth about the new stick?
(2020-09-14, 08:40)fritsch Wrote: [ -> ]Do you know sth about the new stick?
No, but if you look at the wiki history of the Fire Stick, the first one came out in Nov. 2014, the 2nd came out in Oct. 2016, and the 3rd one (ours) came out in Oct. 2018.
So if they continue to follow that pattern we are getting a new Stick this October/November. They might do something different and delay the next one until 2021 because our stick is powerful enough already, but that's less certain than the pattern so far. I would love to see a 4K 2nd Gen stick this November and then an 8K Stick (or box) in 2022.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Fire_TV
The upcoming Google "Sabrina" Android TV dongle could also be an interesting option if it comes with a pure Android TV experience and good support.
They will also need to price it competitively if they want anyone to buy it instead of a Fire TV stick.
Yeah, when I have a device that is TrueHD / DTS-HD capable I would look into their new "Object based format" for Atmos bits on DD+ and TrueHD. I don't want a shield as it does not fit behind my TV.
I hope the next version comes with more storage and/or better support for expandable storage. That's my biggest complaint with the current version.