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| == Fire TV Gen-1 and Gen-2 differences == | | ==Installing== |
| 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 ==
| | For installing instructions please visit: [[HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_on_Fire_TV|HOW-TO: Install Kodi on Fire TV]] |
| In a nutshell: slower processor Broadcom BCM28145 (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. The stick does feature HDMI, power, WiFi, and Bluetooth. The first versions of the Fire TV Stick does not support 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 work fairly well from a Kodi standpoint (faster than a Raspberry Pi 1, but slower than a Raspberry Pi 2/3).
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| In 2015 Amazon bundled the Fire TV Stick with the new voice remote control (that has an integrated microphone).
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| In 2016, Amazon released a new version. The dualcore Broadcom BCM28145 was replaced by a quadcore MediaTek MT8127, which does support HEVC. It is bigger, 85.9 mm x 30.0 mm x 12.6 mm compared to the older measuring 84,9 mm x 25,0 mm x 11,5 mm. Amazon US sells it as "All-New Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote".
| | * [[FireTV Hardware]] |
| | | * [[FireTV Software Notes]] |
| == Installing Kodi ==
| | * [[FireTV Maintenance and Kodi Performance]] |
| Kodi can be installed on any Fire TV or Fire TV Stick. Root is not required.
| | * [[Little Known Fire TV Options and Links]] |
| | | * [[FireTV Known Issues]] |
| {{see|HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fire TV}}
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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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| The easiest ways to copy files onto the Fire TV for Kodi is to either use the Kodi '''[[file manager]]''' or use ES File Explorer from the Amazon app store.
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| == Controls ==
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| ; Fire TV remote
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| :{{big|{{note|For better button layouts, see '''[[Alternative keymaps for Fire TV remote]]'''.}} }}
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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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| | 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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| | Back
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| | Back out of fullscreen video (does not stop playback)
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| :To reboot the Fire TV with the Fire TV remote, hold Play/Pause (8) and Select (4) for 5 seconds.
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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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| ;Keyboards
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| :Through bluetooth or a USB connection (Fire TV box only) you can connect additional remotes and devices. These devices must be seen as a "keyboard" to the OS, so that they don't need additional software drivers. For example, the '''[[Flirc]]''', which is a universal learning IR receiver..
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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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| | {{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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| ; Make The Remote Work Like a Mouse
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| * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Say12RImnyo Mouse Pointer for your FireTV (YouTube Video)] Use an apk to make your fire stick remote work like a mouse. Note that it doesn't work on the FireTV home page.
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| ;Gamepads
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| :Any USB or bluetooth gamepad that works in general for the Fire TV will also work in Kodi.
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| :;Examples
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| :* Fire TV gamepad
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| :* 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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| == Known issues ==
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| * VC-1 / WMV9 encoded videos is currently not hardware decoded in Kodi on the Amazon Fire TV box or stick
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| * 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].
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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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| * Unless rooted, the 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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| Kodi config is kept in <code>/sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi</code>
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| Let's say you wanted to edit a <code>sources.xml</code> or other XML configuration file on your FireTV.
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| $ adb connect <fire_tv_ip>
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| $ adb pull /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/sources.xml
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| * edit the local copy of sources.xml *
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| $ adb push sources.xml /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/sources.xml
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| </pre>
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| == See also == | | == See also == |
| * [[Android hardware]] | | * [[Android hardware]] |
| * [[Android]] | | * [[Android]] |
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| == Links == | | == Links == |
| * AFTVnews (News and Guides): http://www.aftvnews.com/ | | * [http://www.aftvnews.com/ AFTVnews (News and Guides)] |
| * Amazon Fire TV Utility App: http://goo.gl/woVu0s or http://goo.gl/lUNWaT
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