LIVE ? From Edge - Amazon FireStick?

[FRMPEI]

Just embarked on Edge Today. Has anybody had any success in hooking their Amazon FireStick to their in Suite Tv on Edge not a Solstice class ship?  If so please respond. 
 

Thanks in Advance,

Kevin Reid
 

[Shiba_Lover]

Have not tried on a ship, but will say that depending on your itenerary and what you are trying to watch, you may have some limits due to being international.  (Per experience land based- some things worked, some did not, just licensing in some countries, but then, just watch pick something else).

[r2h2]

Hopefully, Jim-Ian chimes in.  He knows how to hook these gadgets up.

[FRMPEI]

2 hours ago, r2h2 said:

Hopefully, Jim-Ian chimes in.  He knows how to hook these gadgets up.

Thanks, I have hooked up external devices on Silhouette because they use HDMI as their input source but, Edge uses RJ45 (Ethernet) as input source.

 

Regards, 

Kevin Reid

[Jim_Iain]

I've been able to hook up both FireStick and Roku on al classes of ships -  M - S and E (only Edge).

 

With all ships the main challenge is to Log onto the ship's wifi using the captive logon portal.   Roku uses a work around where you can connect you phone to the Roku and then use a web site to logon.  Firestick is suppose to open a popup but I've never been able to get it to do so.

 

The work around is to create a hotspot using your PC or mini router -  

 

 

[FRMPEI]

On 3/28/2023 at 4:57 PM, Jim_Iain said:

I've been able to hook up both FireStick and Roku on al classes of ships -  M - S and E (only Edge).

 

With all ships the main challenge is to Log onto the ship's wifi using the captive logon portal.   Roku uses a work around where you can connect you phone to the Roku and then use a web site to logon.  Firestick is suppose to open a popup but I've never been able to get it to do s

 

Hi Jim, 

Thanks for reply.  I had no problem getting a popup on my fire stick at the embassy suites in Fort Lauderdale. My question to you is how did you get your firestick or Roku device hooked into HDMI Device on your Edge stateroom tv? I actually searched YouTube and found the remote codes to get to a menu that would take it out of hotel mode but, did want to mess with that. Sticking the firestick in an available HDMI port does nothing until I know how you got tv to switch to this source?  I actually have a similar device you referenced YouTube video.  
 

As I type this from my new iPad mini from the iLounge store.

 

regards,

Kevin Reid

[shirazcruiser]

On 3/28/2023 at 4:57 PM, Jim_Iain said:

I've been able to hook up both FireStick and Roku on al classes of ships -  M - S and E (only Edge).

 

With all ships the main challenge is to Log onto the ship's wifi using the captive logon portal.   Roku uses a work around where you can connect you phone to the Roku and then use a web site to logon.  Firestick is suppose to open a popup but I've never been able to get it to do so.

 

The work around is to create a hotspot using your PC or mini router -  

 

I am looking at buying the newest Firestick for our upcoming Apex Europe cruise, but am concerned that I won't be able to get the popup. Can you create a hotspot with an ipad and how would I do this?  Thanks for any help!

Edited June 24 by shirazcruiser

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Nice to see you posting, Kevin.  Hope you get your technical difficulties resolved and have a wonderful cruise!

 

[Jim_Iain]

8 hours ago, shirazcruiser said:

I am looking at buying the newest Firestick for our upcoming Apex Europe cruise, but am concerned that I won't be able to get the popup. Can you create a hotspot with an ipad and how would I do this?  Thanks for any help!

 

To my knowledge you can not create a hotspot on Apple Product using Wifi.   It is possible with a cellar connection.

 

If I recall correctly when firing up my Firestick on Apex and Edge  - once I select the Celebrity Wifi -  A popup window appeared for Logon  

 

If one does  not pop I open the Browser and type

guest.onboardicafe.com    This will then give you the screen you usually see on your phone for Username and Password.

[shirazcruiser]

2 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

To my knowledge you can not create a hotspot on Apple Product using Wifi.   It is possible with a cellar connection.

 

Jim - thank you for always responding to my many questions regarding streaming. FYI:  I asked you last year about using our new Ipads with the USB-C connection and using a generic HDMI adapter...which works in the US, but not on Celebrity or Princess. Our older ipads have the lightning connector which has always worked great with the older Apple HDMI adapter.  I bought the new $69.00 Apple HDMI adapter with the USB-C connector and it worked great last week on our RCCL cruise. Now, DH wants to get the newest Firestick 4K Max with all of our extra channels i.e. HULU, Netflix, Amazon since it says it has a "powerful processor for lightning-fast app starts and fluid navigation" ....plus you can also buy the  "USB power cable" so you don't have to plug the Firestick into a wall outlet since there are so few in a cabin. I feel comfortable buying the Firestick after your response.  Thanks again!

[HappyGlampers]

Not related to Firestick, but aiming for feedback from the techies who have sailed Edge class please.

 

I hope to play movies loaded to a usb stick and plugged into a netbook. Is there a tv port that I could connect my netbook to the tv?

 

Many thanks in advance for your sage advice and suggestions. We have a few sea days on our Edge itinerary and expect to spend some downtime watching moves.

[Jim_Iain]

On 6/24/2024 at 5:50 PM, shirazcruiser said:

Jim - thank you for always responding to my many questions regarding streaming. FYI:  I asked you last year about using our new Ipads with the USB-C connection and using a generic HDMI adapter...which works in the US, but not on Celebrity or Princess. Our older ipads have the lightning connector which has always worked great with the older Apple HDMI adapter.  I bought the new $69.00 Apple HDMI adapter with the USB-C connector and it worked great last week on our RCCL cruise. Now, DH wants to get the newest Firestick 4K Max with all of our extra channels i.e. HULU, Netflix, Amazon since it says it has a "powerful processor for lightning-fast app starts and fluid navigation" ....plus you can also buy the  "USB power cable" so you don't have to plug the Firestick into a wall outlet since there are so few in a cabin. I feel comfortable buying the Firestick after your response.  Thanks again!

 

I use my Firestick 4k Max all the time.   I do not buy additional USB power cords but just plug the one that comes with the firestick into the USB port.  There can be some challenges to log onto the ships captive login screen.   Sometimes it pops up but other times it doesn't.   When it doesn't I open the built in browse and go to   guest.onboardicafe.com - then log in as normal.

 

Depending on where you are in the world (when the ship is not connected to a U.S. Based Server you may not be able to access some sites like Netflix.     In those cases you will require a VPN. 

 

I know that ExpressVPN and NordVPN have native app in Firestick,   With these you just logon to the VPN and  choose from hundreds of U.S. Servers.   You are the spoofing (pretending) you location. 

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, HappyGlampers said:

Not related to Firestick, but aiming for feedback from the techies who have sailed Edge class please.

 

I hope to play movies loaded to a usb stick and plugged into a netbook. Is there a tv port that I could connect my netbook to the tv?

 

Many thanks in advance for your sage advice and suggestions. We have a few sea days on our Edge itinerary and expect to spend some downtime watching moves.

 

Yes -  the Samsung TV's have 1 USB port, and 2-3 HDMI ports.   You need to select the port that you are plugging your device into .     I've used it on Edge and Apex a couple months ago.

 

 

[shirazcruiser]

14 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

I use my Firestick 4k Max all the time.   I do not buy additional USB power cords but just plug the one that comes with the firestick into the USB port. 

Again...thanks for always responding. I just looked at the new Firestick I want to buy and just noticed that it does come with a USB adapter. 

[debgreg]

Sorry for jumping in but we are going around Europe on Ascent, will our U.K. firestick work for Netflix in Greece, Italy etc if we upgrade to premium as we might not bother if we cant. Thanks 

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, shirazcruiser said:

Again...thanks for always responding. I just looked at the new Firestick I want to buy and just noticed that it does come with a USB adapter. 

It's just a regular USB Micro connector.  LIke I say ... I just plug it into the tv's USB port for power.

[Jim_Iain]

31 minutes ago, debgreg said:

Sorry for jumping in but we are going around Europe on Ascent, will our U.K. firestick work for Netflix in Greece, Italy etc if we upgrade to premium as we might not bother if we cant. Thanks 

 

 

Since we do not live in the U.K.   Not sure about that.  It would be best for you to contact UK Netflix and ask them so you know for sure instead of relying on possibly incorrect information.

 

I know many download Netflix content in advance and watch it without needing a premium account.     I use a VPN so even if it were blocked I can still watch.

 

 

[debgreg]

9 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

 

Since we do not live in the U.K.   Not sure about that.  It would be best for you to contact UK Netflix and ask them so you know for sure instead of relying on possibly incorrect information.

 

I know many download Netflix content in advance and watch it without needing a premium account.     I use a VPN so even if it were blocked I can still watch.

 

 

Thanks, I am not very tech savvy and my H is worse 😂 probably would struggle to get it in even if it works 🤦‍♀️

[Jim_Iain]

6 hours ago, debgreg said:

Thanks, I am not very tech savvy and my H is worse 😂 probably would struggle to get it in even if it works 🤦‍♀️

 

Have you ever downloaded Netflix content to your Pad, phone or PC.  Really easy.  Just push the download link and it will be on your device.

[awhfy]

On 3/28/2023 at 2:57 PM, Jim_Iain said:

I've been able to hook up both FireStick and Roku on al classes of ships -  M - S and E (only Edge).

 

With all ships the main challenge is to Log onto the ship's wifi using the captive logon portal.   Roku uses a work around where you can connect you phone to the Roku and then use a web site to logon.  Firestick is suppose to open a popup but I've never been able to get it to do so.

 

The work around is to create a hotspot using your PC or mini router -  

 

 

You’re the best Jim!!!

[ILgirl]

On 6/24/2024 at 12:59 PM, Happy Cruiser 6143 said:

Nice to see you posting, Kevin.  Hope you get your technical difficulties resolved and have a wonderful cruise!

 

I was excited to see Kevin’s moniker again as I have always enjoyed his posts and then I saw his post was from 2023.☹️. I hope he and his wife are in good health and still enjoying their cruises even if they have moved on from Celebrity.

[debgreg]

On 6/30/2024 at 11:55 PM, Jim_Iain said:

 

Have you ever downloaded Netflix content to your Pad, phone or PC.  Really easy.  Just push the download link and it will be on your device.

Thanks