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{{Infobox information appliance
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| name = Amazon Fire TV
{{device notice}}
| image = [[File:Amazon Fire TV.jpg|300px]]
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| manufacturer = Amazon.com
| releasedate = 2014-04-02 (US)
| os =  Fire OS 3.0 "Mojito" (Based on [[Android]])
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064
| cpu = Qualcomm Krait 300, quad-core to 1.7 Ghz
| graphics  = Qualcomm Adreno 320
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal
| memory = 2 GB RAM
| connectivity = HDMI, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wifi (802.11n), 10/100 Ethernet, Optical audio
| dimensions = 115 × 115 × 17.5 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 0.69 in)
}}
[[File:Amazon Fire TV ports.jpg|right|300px|Amazon Fire TV ports|thumb]]
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<section begin="intro" />The [[w:Amazon Fire TV|Amazon Fire TV]] is an Android-based (Fire OS) set-top-box that contains a very powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy XBMC skins). Fire TV 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, making it a good pairing with XBMC.<section end="intro" />


== Installing ==
{{Note|Unless otherwise noted, the following information applies to both the Fire TV box (1 and 2) and Fire TV stick.}}
Basics on installing/sideloading any Android app onto the Amazon Fire: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html


Android apks: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/
<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 [[w:10-foot_user_interface|10-foot user interface]] versions of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other video service clients, which generally makes it a good pairing with Kodi.<section end="intro" />


;Steps
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.
# Install the Android SDK onto your computer.  This contains the ADB tool.  I think the starting point to download and install is here: https://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/index.html
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# Follow these instructions to connect ADB to your Amazon Fire TV:  https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/connect-adb.html
# Follow these instructions to install the XBMC app onto the Fire TV (using the ADB tool):  https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html


=== SPMC ===
==Installing==
For those who can't wait for a working official build of XBMC, SPMC v12.3.3 seems to be working better than most other builds for the Amazon Fire TV. However, please keep trying new test builds as they are posted.


'''SPMC v12.3.3 -''' http://filez.semperpax.com/ht6w24qy
For installing instructions please visit: [[HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_on_Fire_TV|HOW-TO: Install Kodi on Fire TV]]


=== Test builds ===
==Applications==
Our Android devs are trying to get hardware video decoding working on the Amazon Fire TV. Here's how you can help!


# Download and install this version of XBMC: '''[http://mirrors.xbmc.org/test-builds/android/arm/xbmc-20140404-eb4e0ea-fixamcoutput-armeabi-v7a.apk 4-4-14 eb4e0ea]''' '''''{{bigger|<- Check this page often, as this URL will be updated with new builds as they become available.}}'''''
* [[FireTV Hardware]]
# Open XBMC.
* [[FireTV Software Notes]]
# Play a video, such as [http://www.auby.no/files/video_tests/h264_1080p_hp_4.1_10mbps_dts_unstyled_subs_monsters.mkv this one].
* [[FireTV Maintenance and Kodi Performance]]
# Plug in a USB keyboard and press {{keypress|O}} to bring up the [[codec info]] screen.
* [[Little Known Fire TV Options and Links]]
# Record a video with your phone/camera of your TV as it's playing the video and upload it to YouTube.
* [[FireTV Known Issues]]
# Report what happened and the YouTube video URL to this forum thread: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109


=== Windows ===
== See also ==
{{hidden|1=Click to show Windows specific step-by-step instructions -->|2=
* [[Android hardware]]
# Download the android SDK https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?hl=sk
* [[Android]]
# Unpack the SDK to any location using 7Zip or windows Unzipping utility
# Download the Frodo APK for Android from XBMC http://xbmc.org/download/
# Make it easy on yourself and move the APK download into the "platform-tools" folder inside the folder where you unpacked the Android SDK (ie. C:\Users\admin\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools\ )
# Inside the platform tools folder is the ADB Utility you will be using. Click the "Start" menu and type CMD into the search box, then run the cmd.exe when it pops up in the search.
# Navigate to the "platform-tools" folder (ie C:\Users\admin\Downloads\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20140321\sdk\platform-tools\) This location depends on where YOU put it.
# Go to your Amazon Fire TV and use the remote to navigate to SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> DEVELOPER OPTIONS -> ADB DEBUGGING and click to turn it to "On"
# Now Navigate on your Amazon FireTV to SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> ABOUT -> NETWORK and write down the IP address for the FireTV from this screen.
# Now go back to your computer and run the commands from the Amazon instructions in the CMD cammand line window (https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html). You don't need eclipse, just use the command line as follows:
#:>adb kill-server
#:>adb start-server
#:>adb connect TYPE THE IP ADDRESS YOU WROTE DOWN HERE
#:>adb install xbmc-12.3-Frodo-armeabi-v7a.apk
# In the window you will see the command install the APK file and finish with the word "success"
# Now go back to your Amazon FireTV and navigate with the remote to SETTINGS -> APPLICATIONS -> XBMC it should be at the bottom of the list. Click Launch Application and it will startup.
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== Controls ==


=== Bluetooth remote ===
== Links ==
[[File:Amazon Fire TV remote.jpg|right|185px]]
* [http://www.aftvnews.com/ AFTVnews (News and Guides)]  
To make the remote work with XBMC's on-screen-keyboard, go to {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''[[Settings/System#Input devices|XBMC -> Settings -> System -> Input devices]]'''}} and enable {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''Remote control sends keyboard presses'''}}
 
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=== CEC ===
People are reporting that the Amazon Fire TV has basic CEC support.
 
=== USB ===
USB port allows for various additional remote types, such as FLIRC, various RF dongles, etc.


* Logitech K520, K700 and K800 and DiNovo mini wireless keyboards are said to work, as reported in the forum http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1673921#pid1673921 (and the next post).


== Known issues ==
* Hardware video decoding is not currently working. This is being looked into.
*


== Random notes ==
{{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.''}}
* The USB port seems to work with keyboards and mice.
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== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Amazon Fire TV: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109
* Amazon Fire TV product page: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC
* iFixit teardown: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Fire+TV+Teardown/23856
* Supported codecs: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/media-specs.html
* Wikipedia article on Amazon Fire TV: [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV]]


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Latest revision as of 20:10, 7 December 2020

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Note: Unless otherwise noted, the following information applies to both the Fire TV box (1 and 2) and Fire TV stick.

Amazon Fire TV (first and second-generations) is a series of Android-based (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 user interface versions of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other video service clients, which generally makes it a good pairing with Kodi.

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 (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.

Installing

For installing instructions please visit: HOW-TO: Install Kodi on Fire TV

Applications

See also


Links