I cracked down on amazon, I highly recommend it

I’m not watching ads.

Like I’ll just not watch anything. It really is that simple for me.

But until then 🏴‍☠️

"the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, which runs on Linux instead of the easily-modified Android software used on previous TV streaming hardware"

Ok... who wants to break it to them?

Looks like I left Fire Sticks just in time. They say they are going to block apps that allow piracy. So are they going to block their own shitty web browser?

In this day and age, why even use that smart tv shit?

I switched to an old PC connected to HDMI and a mouse that works like a wii controller. Firefox with AdBlock, audible, Spotify no problem at all here.

I think only tech illiterate people should even consider using smart tv, everyone else: get back you autonomy ffs, there are alternatives to that crab

Worst streaming devices I used was a Fire stick and a fire cube, so painfully slow I couldn't wait until I got something different. Went with a Shield and the only disappointment I have is my TV's built in stuff is just as good for my usage so no need to hook up the shield.

It doesn't specify what apps... how broad will this be? The good news is i was already looking for alternatives a few months ago, and I think i see a few that will be a better solution anyway. Screw Amazon, and i hope they underestimate the percentage of people that only use this for those reasons. From everyone I know, I am pretty sure none of them use it for just legitimate reasons. I dont even use it for illegal streaming, but will they consider apps like plex, emby, and jellyfin as potential threats?

Say what you want about Amazon, these were a decent deal. You could find a guy on your local marketplace that would sell one of these fire sticks preloaded with a custom IPTV app that had a bunch of channels for about £20-£40 permanently, no reoccurring cost.

If you got one before the police started cracking down on them you’re golden.

I don't stream anything illegal but I have had to sideload a couple of things that weren't available to download for whatever reason. I'm not going to give up that ability.

It's one thing if it was never available because they didn't want to put in the work. I'm talking very generically here, not about Android or the Fire Stick in particular. Like, no one is really going to be upset that something like an MP3 player or a DVD player can't run whatever software you want. But if your company is intentionally removing such functionality, you can fuck right off. Greed is the only reason to do it.

I use the OSMC vero V to have a nice Kodi interface for my liberated films and TV shows, which I have on my PC with a network share. It's great.

Is there a good alternative that's in the same compact size?

Amazon? Never heard of it.