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| {{Infobox information appliance
| | {{Note|Unless otherwise noted, the following information applies to both the Fire TV box (1 and 2) and Fire TV stick.}} |
| | name = Amazon Fire TV (2015) Gen-2
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| | image = [[File:Amazon-Fire-TV-2015-with-Voice-Remote-and-Game-Controller.jpg|300px]]
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| | manufacturer = Amazon.com
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| | releasedate = 2015-09-17 (US)
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| | os = [[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]] 5.0 "Bellini" (Based on [[Android]] 5.1)
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| | soc = MediaTek MT8173 ARM big.LITTLE Quad-Core CPU up to 2Ghz
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| | cpu = MediaTek MT8173 ARM big.LITTLE Quad-Core CPU up to 2Ghz
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| | graphics = PowerVR GX6250
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| | display = Full HD (1080p) @ 60 fps and Ultra HD (2160p) @ 30 fps
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| | storage = 8 GB internal + MicroSD slot up to 128 GB
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| | memory = 2 GB RAM
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| | connectivity = HDMI 2.0 (with HDCP 2.2 and CEC), Bluetooth 4.1 LE, USB 2.0, WiFi Dual-Band/Dual-Antenna (802.11ac MIMO), 10/100 Ethernet
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| | dimensions = 115 × 115 × 17.5 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 0.69 in)
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| {{Infobox information appliance
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| | name = Amazon Fire TV (2014) Gen-1
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| | image = [[File:Amazon Fire TV.jpg|300px]]
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| | manufacturer = Amazon.com
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| | releasedate = 2014-04-02 (US)
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| | os = [[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]] 3.0 "Mojito" (Based on [[Android]] 4.4)
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| | soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064 (Snapdragon 600 Series)
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| | cpu = Qualcomm Krait 300, ARM Quad-Core CPU to 1.7 Ghz
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| | graphics = Qualcomm Adreno 320
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| | display = Full HD (1080p) @ 30 fps
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| | storage = 8 GB internal
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| | memory = 2 GB RAM
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| | connectivity = HDMI 1.4a (with HDCP 2.1 and CEC), Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wifi (802.11n), 10/100 Ethernet, Optical audio
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| | dimensions = 115 × 115 × 17.5 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 0.69 in)
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| {{Infobox information appliance
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| | name = Amazon Fire TV Stick (2014/2015)
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| | image = [[File:Amazon-Fire-TV-Stick-2015-with-Voice-Remote.jpg|300px]] [[File:Amazon Fire TV Stick with Remote.jpg|300px]]
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| | manufacturer = Amazon.com
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| | releasedate = 2014-11-19 (US)
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| | os = [[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]] 3.0 "Mojito" (Based on [[Android]] 4.2.2)
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| | soc = Broadcom BCM28155 (Broadcom Capri VC4)
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| | cpu = ARM Cortex A9 Dual-Core @ 1.0GHz
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| | graphics = Broadcom VideoCore IV (OpenGL ES 2.0) with integrated VPU circuits
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| | display = 720p and 1080p @ 30 fps
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| | storage = 8 GB internal
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| | memory = 1GB RAM
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| | connectivity = HDMI 1.4a (with HDCP 2.1 and CEC), Bluetooth 3.0 (HID, HFP, HPP), WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n), and one Micro USB 2.0 port for power only?
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| | dimensions = 84.9 x 25.0 x 11.5 mm
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| | weight – 25.1 grams
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| }}
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| {{Note|Unless otherwise noted, the following information applies to both the Fire TV box and Fire TV stick.}} | |
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| <section begin="intro" />'''Amazon Fire TV''' (first and second-generations) is a series of Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) set-top-box that contains a powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy Kodi skins). First released in 2014, Amazon's Fire TV series stands above some of the other Android-based offerings due to Amazon's strong product support and because it contains more [[10 foot interface|remote friendly]] versions of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other video service clients, which generally makes it a good pairing with {{Kodi}}.<section end="intro" /> | | <section begin="intro" />'''Amazon Fire TV''' (first and second-generations) is a series of Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) set-top-box that contains a powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy Kodi skins). First released in 2014, Amazon's Fire TV series stands above some of the other Android-based offerings due to Amazon's strong product support and because it contains more [[10 foot interface|remote friendly]] versions of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other video service clients, which generally makes it a good pairing with Kodi.<section end="intro" /> |
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| Amazon have also released [[Amazon Fire TV Stick]] as a low cost version in a HDMI-stick format, and while the Amazon Fire TV Stick also uses the same Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) software platform it contains less powerful ARM processor hardware it should still technically provides the same video playback features and capabilities as the first-generation of Amazon Fire TV, at least as far as running {{Kodi}} on it. The second-generation of Amazon Fire TV however does support newer video codecs and higher resolutions than the Fire TV Stick model. | | Amazon have also released [[Amazon Fire TV Stick]] as a low cost version in a HDMI-stick format, and while the Amazon Fire TV Stick also uses the same Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) software platform it contains less powerful ARM processor hardware it should still technically provides the same video playback features and capabilities as the first-generation of Amazon Fire TV, at least as far as running Kodi on it. The second-generation of Amazon Fire TV however does support newer video codecs and higher resolutions than the Fire TV Stick model. |
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| == Fire TV Gen-1 and Gen-2 differences ==
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| The main differences between the first-generation Fire TV (released in 2014) and second-generation TV (released in 2015) is that the second-genration supports newer video codecs (HEVC and VP9) plus higher resolutions (Ultra HD /2160p at up to 30 fps, also known as "4K" resolution), and that includes HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 as required for 4K output by some streaming apps such as Netflix. And while the first-generation Fire TV (2014) shipped with an older version of the Fire TV operating-system it can now be upgraded to the same new version as the second-generation Fire TV (2015), so software-wise the old and new hardware can still support the same features and functions that are not dependent on newer [[Android hardware|Android hardware (such as video codecs and resolution)]].
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| == Fire TV Stick differences ==
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| In a nutshell: slower processor (which won't be a huge difference for average Kodi usage), Amazon Fire TV Stick only has 1GB of RAM, comes withoput no USB port and wired Ethernet, as it features just HDMI, power, WiFi, and Bluetooth. No versions of the Fire TV Stick supports newer video codecs (HEVC and VP9), nor does it support higher resolutions than Full HD / 1080p, (so no support for Ultra HD /2160p at up to 30 fps, which also known as "4K" resolution). All released versions of the Fire TV Stick still works pretty well from a Kodi standpoint.
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| Other than the new voice remote control (that has an integrated microphone) there are no differences hardware between the first-generation Fire TV Stick (released in 2014) and second-generation "new" Fire TV Stick (released in 2015). The older version of the Fire TV operating-system can be upgraded on the first-generation Fire TV Stick (released in 2014) to the same new version as the "new" second-generation Fire TV Stick (2015), so software-wise the old and new hardware can still support the same features and functions that are not dependent on newer [[Android hardware|Android hardware (such as video codecs and resolution)]].
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| == installing Kodi ==
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| Kodi can be installed on any Fire TV or Fire TV Stick. Root is not required.
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| {{see|HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fire TV}}
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| == Bypassing Amazon Home ==
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| {{Main|HOW-TO:Bypass Home on Fire TV}}
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| {{#lst:HOW-TO:Bypass Home on Fire TV|intro}}
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| == Launching Android apps within Kodi ==
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| {{main|HOW-TO:Launch Android apps}}
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| {{#lst:HOW-TO:Launch Android apps|extended intro}}
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| == Copying files ==
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| === Copy userdata settings (optional) ===
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| Run Kodi at least once to initialize the userdata folder on the Fire TV
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| ;Copying from PC to Fire TV
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| :Copy files to Fire TV userdata folder using <code>adb push <local> <remote></code>
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| ::* For example, to copy '''advancedsettings.xml''' from your local folder to your Fire TV Kodi userdata folder:<pre>>adb push advancedsettings.xml /sdcard/android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata</pre>
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| :::{{note|For [[SPMC]] change the path to <code>/sdcard/android/data/com.semperpax.spmc/files/.spmc/userdata</code>}}
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| ;Copying files from Fire TV to PC
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| :Copy files from Fire TV userdata folder using <code>adb pull <remote> <local></code>
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| ::* For example, to copy '''advancedsettings.xml''' from your Fire TV Kodi userdata folder to your local folder:<pre>>adb pull /sdcard/android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/advancedsettings.xml</pre>
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| You can use <code>adb shell</code> to open a remote shell on the Fire TV. Use standard Linux commands such as <code>cd</code> and <code>ls</code> to navigate the file structure. Type <code>exit</code> to exit adb shell.
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| See [[userdata folder]] for more information on the contents of the userdata folder.
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| === Update Splash Image (optional) ===
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| Run Kodi at least once to initialize the userdata folder on the Fire TV
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| ::* If the splash image file is splash.png, you can run the following command to copy the file to Fire TV (you may need to update the folder name):
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| For Gotham
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| <pre>>adb push splash.png /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/media/splash.png</pre>
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| Fire TV splash images:
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| * Non-version specific
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| :* Created by elmerohueso: [http://postimg.org/image/o04tj7aad/full/ v1] [http://postimg.org/image/xad60t9qz/full/ v2]
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| :* [http://i59.tinypic.com/2mi409g.png Created by reaven]
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| * Version specific
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| :* [http://www.mediafire.com/view/33x6ujbuiljhycq/AFTV_splash_13.1.png Gotham 13.1 created by Tinwarble]
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| :* [http://www.mediafire.com/view/i8amt483inhpyz2/AFTV_splash_Helix_alpha.png Helix|Alpha created by Tinwarble]
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| :* [http://www.mediafire.com/view/o8twvdt9t6mnbwy/AFTV_splash_Helix_beta.png Helix|Beta created by Tinwarble]
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| '''Note:''' The "Non-version specific" splashscreens can also be applied using elmerohueso's "XBMC Tweaks for FTV" program addon, which is available from [https://github.com/elmerohueso/xbmc.repo.elmerohueso/raw/master/download/xbmc.repo.elmerohueso/xbmc.repo.elmerohueso-1.0.zip elmerohueso's Kodi repo].
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| == Controls ==
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| === Box and Stick ===
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| ==== Bluetooth remote ====
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| {{big|{{note|For better button layouts, see '''[[Alternative keymaps for Fire TV remote]]'''.}} }}
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| {| class="prettytable"
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| ! Button !! Global action !! Fullscreen video action
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| | rowspan="8" | [[File:Amazon Fire TV remote.jpg|185px]]
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| ! 3
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| | Directional pad:
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| :* Up
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| :* Down
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| :* Right
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| :* Left
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| | Directional pad:
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| :* Up: Next chapter or go forward 10 minutes
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| :* Down: Previous chapter or go back 10 minutes
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| :* Right: +30 seconds
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| :* Left: -30 seconds
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| ! 4
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| | Select
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| | On-screen-display menu
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| ! 6
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| | Context menu
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| | Playlist
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| ! 8
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| | Play/pause
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| | Play/pause
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| ! 9
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| | Back
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| | Back out of fullscreen video (does not stop playback)
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| |}
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| To reboot the Fire TV with the Bluetooth remote, hold Play/Pause (8) and Select (4) for 5 seconds.
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| ==== Bluetooth keyboards and gamepads ====
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| Any Bluetooth input device, such as a keyboard or gamepad, that works in general on the Fire TV will also work in Kodi.
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| ==== CEC ====
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| People are reporting that the Amazon Fire TV has basic CEC support. [http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/amazon-fire-tv-xbmc-cec-functionality-t2867626 Reported] working keys are ''UP'', ''DOWN'', ''RIGHT'', ''LEFT'', ''SELECT'', ''PLAY'' and ''PAUSE'' (depending on the TV brand).
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| === Box only ===
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| ==== USB ====
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| USB port allows for various additional remote types, such as FLIRC, various RF dongles, etc. Most of these devices will show up as a keyboard type input.
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| ;USB keyboards
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| See '''[[keyboard controls]]''' for how to control Kodi using a keyboard.
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| Additional Fire TV controls goes as followed:
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| :{| class=prettytable
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| ! Key !! Action
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| | {{keypress|F11}}<br />or "browser search"<br />media key. || Voice Search ''(Does not send mic audio)''
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| | {{keypress|F12}} || Fire TV home screen
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| | {{keypress|Esc}} || Fire TV back button
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| | {{keypress|Ctrl|Esc}}<br />or "Menu" (to the right of the Windows key on the right side) || Fire TV menu button
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| | {{keypress|Alt|Tab}} || Recent App
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| | {{keypress|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}} || System reset
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| |}
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| {{-}} | | {{-}} |
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| ==== USB gamepads ==== | | ==Installing== |
| Any USB gamepad that works in general for the Fire TV will also work in Kodi.
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| ;Examples
| | For installing instructions please visit: [[HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_on_Fire_TV|HOW-TO: Install Kodi on Fire TV]] |
| * Logitech F710 Wireless Gamepad (uses a small USB dongle)
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| * Xbox 360 wired gamepad
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| * Xbox 360 wireless gamepad works if you use the Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows
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| == Video guide == | | ==Applications== |
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| {{youtube|-hQ3e9gdsmE}}
| | * [[FireTV Hardware]] |
| | | * [[FireTV Software Notes]] |
| == Known issues ==
| | * [[FireTV Maintenance and Kodi Performance]] |
| * VC-1 / WMV9 encoded videos is currently not hardware decoded in {{kodi}} on the Amazon Fire TV box or stick | | * [[Little Known Fire TV Options and Links]] |
| * Live IPTV (via multicast UDP/RTP) is currently not supported due to [http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/93396/cant-play-multicast-using-vlc-application-on-amazon-fire-tv-settop-box missing kernel support]. | | * [[FireTV Known Issues]] |
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| == Random notes ==
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| {{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}
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| * Debug information in the Fire TV's Netflix app can be accessed by pressing {{keypress|Ctrl|Alt|Shift|D}}. | |
| * The FireTV will not go to 'sleep' when Kodi is the active application. In the Gotham builds, you may set the '''Power Saving -> Shutdown Function''' to Quit, and choose any time between 5-120 minutes. This will Exit the application after being idle, which allows the FireTV screensaver to run (the screensaver should pop up right when Kodi exits; test this by using the 5 minute Quit timer). This also appears to function correctly and allow the device to sleep even if you are using the Llama settings to always keep Kodi running.
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| * You can change the FTV to use non-US Time Zones by using [http://apkleecher.com/download/?dl=com.futurek.android.tzc TimeZone Changer]. | |
| * Micro USB port on the Amazon Fire TV Stick does not support USB host functions (no hard drives or USB input).
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| == See also == | | == See also == |
| * [[Amazon Fire TV Stick]]
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| * [[Android hardware]] | | * [[Android hardware]] |
| * [[Android]] | | * [[Android]] |
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| == Links == | | == Links == |
| * Kodi forum threads about the Amazon Fire TV series: | | * [http://www.aftvnews.com/ AFTVnews (News and Guides)] |
| ** Amazon Fire TV (2015) Second-Generation: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=239126
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| ** Amazon Fire TV (2014) First-Generation: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109
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| ** Amazon Fire TV Stick (2014/2015): http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=207444
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| * Amazon Fire TV (2015) product page: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-DV83YW-Fire-TV/dp/B00U3FPN4U/
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| * Amazon Fire TV (2014) product page: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC/
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| * Amazon Fire TV Stick product page: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZVJAF9G/
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| ** Amazon Fire TV Stick Device and Platform Specifications https://developer.amazon.com/public/solutions/devices/fire-tv/docs/device-and-platform-specifications
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| * iFixit teardown: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Fire+TV+Teardown/23856
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| * Supported codecs: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/media-specs.html
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| * Wikipedia article on Amazon Fire TV: [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV]]
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| ** Wikipedia article on Fire OS (Amazon's Android based OS): [[wikipedia:Fire OS]]
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| * Qualcomm Blog: http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/blog/2014/04/02/new-amazon-fire-tv-powered-snapdragon-600-processor
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| * XDA Developers Fire TV forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv
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| * TechRepublic teardown: http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/cracking-open-amazon-fire-tv/18/
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| * AFTVnews (News and Guides): http://www.aftvnews.com/
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| * Amazon Fire TV Utility App: http://goo.gl/woVu0s or http://goo.gl/lUNWaT
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