alf1096 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 It’s sucks that they have not released a new driver yet. It’s not like A tv that only a few people have. I would guess most projects have a firestick. I would change to a Roku but the add ons to fire stick is why I don’t switch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 34 minutes ago, alf1096 said: It’s sucks that they have not released a new driver yet. It’s not like A tv that only a few people have. I would guess most projects have a firestick. I would change to a Roku but the add ons to fire stick is why I don’t switch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk they can't get it to work - that is the problem - its not that they don't care and haven't tried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videostorm Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 We have a solution for you that works perfectly in Fire OS 6 (the new Fire TVs). It is also a lot faster than ADB based drivers. Our free driver works in conjunction with a low cost USB accessory, IRUSB Our driver (Video Storm) offers: Fast and responsive IP control for menu navigation / all button support in any app Direct app launching via commands, buttons, or mini drivers IR control of any external device (just like a C4 IR extender) It is currently popular on this forum for controlling nVidia Shield. However, it also works with all Amazon devices (any Android based device). For Amazon devices with only the single shared USB/power port, we recommend using this OTG splitter cable with IRUSB You can find all the details at our web site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf1096 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 We have a solution for you that works perfectly in Fire OS 6 (the new Fire TVs). It is also a lot faster than ADB based drivers. Our free driver works in conjunction with a low cost USB accessory, IRUSB Our driver (Video Storm) offers: Fast and responsive IP control for menu navigation / all button support in any app Direct app launching via commands, buttons, or mini drivers IR control of any external device (just like a C4 IR extender) It is currently popular on this forum for controlling nVidia Shield. However, it also works with all Amazon devices (any Android based device). For Amazon devices with only the single shared USB/power port, we recommend using this OTG splitter cable with IRUSB You can find all the details at our web siteSo the free driver offers direct app launch. I just hate to spend 40 bucks to fix something that was fine a month ago but I might have to. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videostorm Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Yes, direct app launch via a variety of methods including mini drivers. It is a lot faster than the ADB drivers were. Plus you get an extra IR output to control something. So at least you are getting something extra for the $40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbasford Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 How does the irUSB integrate? Does it require an it output from the c4 system? Will it work with the Ethernet dongle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videostorm Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 On the new fire tvs (or fire stick), you use an OTG usb cable to split out power & usb. Then IRUSB connects to the USB side. If you want wired ethernet (not required), we recommend using the uGreen USB hub with ethernet. That gives you USB and ethernet in a single device (you still need the OTG splitter cable). Full IP control with direct app launching / mini drivers supported. Does not need any C4 outputs. In fact, it provides another C4 IR output if you need it for other devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbasford Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Do I need a separate irUSB module for each fire TV? Even if they are located in the same location and on same project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic30101 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbasford Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Ive purchased the irUSB modules from Videostorm, and now i am trying to add their driver into composer. It is in my drivers folder, and i tried to add it in composer as well via add/update driver. However i am unable to locate it either under media players or a search. Any suggestions? EDIT: As soon as i posted this i discovered my issue. For anyone else with this in the future, Dont search for irusb or try media player (Even tho that is how the driver is named) Search for either video storm, Or Universal Android Driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkkotha Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/19/2018 at 12:02 PM, videostorm said: On the new fire tvs (or fire stick), you use an OTG usb cable to split out power & usb. Then IRUSB connects to the USB side. If you want wired ethernet (not required), we recommend using the uGreen USB hub with ethernet. That gives you USB and ethernet in a single device (you still need the OTG splitter cable). Full IP control with direct app launching / mini drivers supported. Does not need any C4 outputs. In fact, it provides another C4 IR output if you need it for other devices. So if you need wired IP and irUsb do you go like this Fire TV -> OTG -> uGreen USb Hub -> Network, IrUsb ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videostorm Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 2 hours ago, vkkotha said: So if you need wired IP and irUsb do you go like this Fire TV -> OTG -> uGreen USb Hub -> Network, IrUsb ? Yes, correct. Use the uGreen USB hub/ethernet integrated device listed in the compatibility list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmanianflea Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 For the IRUSB solution, does it have to be the VideoStorm dongle? I only ask because those are are $39 plus $50 to ship them to the UK. I can't, for the life of me, understand how they can justify a $50 shipping fee. I even inquired about this and they said that's their standard international rate. Just a way to take advantage of people that need it I guess. But does anyone know if you can use other IRUSB Transceivers? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic30101 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Should be able to use a flirc, but it will definitely not have the same feature set. It will just be basic control instead of an ip driver with the ability to use the IRUSB as an emitter for other devices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Leeds UK Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 57 minutes ago, tazmanianflea said: For the IRUSB solution, does it have to be the VideoStorm dongle? I only ask because those are are $39 plus $50 to ship them to the UK. I can't, for the life of me, understand how they can justify a $50 shipping fee. I even inquired about this and they said that's their standard international rate. Just a way to take advantage of people that need it I guess. But does anyone know if you can use other IRUSB Transceivers? Thank you Try these guys out https://www.stackry.com/en/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounce Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 4 hours ago, tazmanianflea said: For the IRUSB solution, does it have to be the VideoStorm dongle? I only ask because those are are $39 plus $50 to ship them to the UK. I can't, for the life of me, understand how they can justify a $50 shipping fee. I even inquired about this and they said that's their standard international rate. Just a way to take advantage of people that need it I guess. But does anyone know if you can use other IRUSB Transceivers? Thank you I don't think their shipping fee moves a lot when you add quantity so you could buy more for yourself and friends or soon to be friends if you want some economies of scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videostorm Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 5 hours ago, tazmanianflea said: For the IRUSB solution, does it have to be the VideoStorm dongle? I only ask because those are are $39 plus $50 to ship them to the UK. I can't, for the life of me, understand how they can justify a $50 shipping fee. I even inquired about this and they said that's their standard international rate. Just a way to take advantage of people that need it I guess. But does anyone know if you can use other IRUSB Transceivers? Thank you IRUSB is the only hardware that I am aware of capable of giving you an IP control solution. Flat rate shipping to UK / Europe is $50 for up to 6 IRUSB units. It does work out much better if you order more than one. You also get a price break of $35 per unit when you order 3 or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmanianflea Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 11:21 AM, Gary Leeds UK said: Try these guys out https://www.stackry.com/en/home Thanks Gary. Would you know how I could get a copy of the old driver for the older fire sticks? Because I hear people that have the old driver and firestick don't have any problems. The customer this is for has an older version of the firestick and I was wondering if that would work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmanianflea Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 4:28 PM, videostorm said: IRUSB is the only hardware that I am aware of capable of giving you an IP control solution. Flat rate shipping to UK / Europe is $50 for up to 6 IRUSB units. It does work out much better if you order more than one. You also get a price break of $35 per unit when you order 3 or more. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmanianflea Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I've heard that the old driver still works fine on the old amazon firestick, but the driver has been taken down out of control4's database. Is there a way to obtain this driver as the customer I'm working with has an older generation firestick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, tazmanianflea said: I've heard that the old driver still works fine on the old amazon firestick, but the driver has been taken down out of control4's database. Is there a way to obtain this driver as the customer I'm working with has an older generation firestick? Yes. It is in the control4 kb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallom Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Control4 just released a new driver for the Fire TV. https://drivers.control4.com/solr/drivers/browse?q=Amazonhttp://drivers.control4.com/mediaplay_ip_amazon_fire.c4z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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