Can you use the SmartStick to run Amazon Prime Streaming Videos and Prime Rentals?
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Not anymore you can't. Favi seems to have left us all out to dry on the Smartstick. There have been no updates, and it is now practicality useless. A waste of money. With Chromecast and Playon server Amazon streams awesome! (And for only $35) Thanks for nothing Favi.
1244946
it will work with Amazon Prime and Video App streaming from PC, so it should work with all Video Apps (Hulu and Netflix).
1879356
This is not a smart TV, so you need a smart box to get programming. We use Apple TV, but you cannot get Amazon Prime on Apple TV. Roku will work or Amazon Fire.
1569269
No, Amazon Prime is not one of the built in apps on smart Sharp TV's. They have built in apps for Vudu, YouTube, HuluPlus, CinemaNow, NewFlix, Film Fresh, Facebook, and Skype. Unless there is a built in app, nothing else will work on the TV. There is a "search browser" but it sucks and nothing comes up in the searches. Great TV for picture and everything, but the WiFi, or "smart" part of the TV only works with the apps they have set-up to work with the TV. You probably can connect your laptop or computer to Amazon and then hook it up to the TV instead.
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You should be able to stream Amazon video if you access it using Chrome browser. Otherwise, try sideloading Adobe flash version that's a generation older. That has worked with my Android tablets.
794305
No app for it yet....I stream amazon prime via my computer through hdmi to the Samsung.
1173726
If there is a android app for Amazon prime you can use a android media box. The zeki is under powered. I wouldn't recommend it.
2045146
Yes, you can run Amazon Prime -- the icon is even built in already (for both Netflix and Amazon). Your essential need is an HDMI cable, which is an added cost. I haven't actually done this, because it's not movies we screen here. But it's fairly straightforward, and Amazon has great technical help.
770655
Absolutely! I just got back in from NYC yesterday and used this with a Chromecast and Amazon Fire stick. I used my phone (connected via WiFi to the TP-link) to accept the hotel's splash screen/TOS, then from that point forward everything worked. You could alternatively use your laptop to do this. I'm also a fan of the HooToo (http://www.amazon.com/HooToo-TripMate-Wireless-Pocket-Travel/dp/B00HZWOQZ6/ref=pd_cp_pc_1) as well. The HooToo also can act like a file server with any USB drive.
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I'm not sure Amazon prime is one of the channels you can get using Smart Hub. I think I would direct that to people who run Amazon Prime. I get all my channels using my Bluray player which is connected to my TV. I find that simpler. PS 3 stands for Playstation 3, a gaming console from I believe Microsoft. It costs about what a medium quality computer costs, plays games, Bluray discs, and connects to the internet to get streaming videos as well as allowing you to play against others on the internet. I'm too old to get into the games, and my Bluray player does all the rest for a whole lot cheaper.Whoops, looks like PS3 is by Sony. I'm not sure Amazon prime is one of the channels you can get using Smart Hub. I think I would direct that to people who run Amazon Prime. I get all my channels using my Bluray player which is connected to my TV. I find that simpler. PS 3 stands for Playstation 3, a gaming console from I believe Microsoft. It costs about what a medium quality computer costs, plays games, Bluray discs, and connects to the internet to get streaming videos as well as allowing you to play against others on the internet. I'm too old to get into the games, and my Bluray player does all the rest for a whole lot... » Read More I'm not sure Amazon prime is one of the channels you can get using Smart Hub. I think I would direct that to people who run Amazon Prime. I get all my channels using my Bluray player which is connected to my TV. I find that simpler. PS 3 stands for Playstation 3, a gaming console from I believe Microsoft. It costs about what a medium quality computer costs, plays games, Bluray discs, and connects to the internet to get streaming videos as well as allowing you to play against others on the internet. I'm too old to get into the games, and my Bluray player does all the rest for a whole lot cheaper.Whoops, looks like PS3 is by Sony. « Show Less
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Two years later & Amazon Prime only tries to load via browser. Having problems getting Amazon Prime streaming video to NOT stutter badly. It doesn't work on my HTPC or my Logitech Revue. Works on a wireless laptop reliably though. :/
1109216
No, audio streaming only. Formats and providers are changing so fast that you'd be best off getting a roku/amazon/google streaming stick or device anyway.
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The streaming stick works very nicely if you have a TV with the proper port. It has similar functionality to the Roku 3, although the Roku 3 will upscale to 1080 resolution, which the stick will not.
750759
Natively, Amazon Prime Instant Videos require Adobe Flash Player installed on the tablet, which is not available on Android tablets like this Acer. Kindle Fire and iPads are supported. There are several free apps which state that they can stream Amazon Instant Videos; however I have not found one that works. I just unsuccessfully tried the free "Can I Stream It" app. If you are adventuresome the following link will supposedly step you through how to install and run Flash on an Android tablet - http://www.teleread.com/amazon/how-to-stream-amazon-instant-videos-on-a-nexus-7-or-other-android-tablet/. If running Amazon Instant Video on a tablet is important to you, I suggest that you get an Apple iPad instead. Natively, Amazon Prime Instant Videos require Adobe Flash Player installed on the tablet, which is not available on Android tablets like this Acer. Kindle Fire and iPads are supported. There are several free apps which state that they can stream Amazon Instant Videos; however I have not found one that works. I just unsuccessfully tried the free "Can I Stream It" app. If you are adventuresome the following link will supposedly step you through how to install and run Flash on an Android tablet -... » Read More Natively, Amazon Prime Instant Videos require Adobe Flash Player installed on the tablet, which is not available on Android tablets like this Acer. Kindle Fire and iPads are supported. There are several free apps which state that they can stream Amazon Instant Videos; however I have not found one that works. I just unsuccessfully tried the free "Can I Stream It" app. If you are adventuresome the following link will supposedly step you through how to install and run Flash on an Android tablet - http://www.teleread.com/amazon/how-to-stream-amazon-instant-videos-on-a-nexus-7-or-other-android-tablet/. If running Amazon Instant Video on a tablet is important to you, I suggest that you get an Apple iPad instead. « Show Less
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No. It doesn't stream Amazon prime, however I stream directly from my PS3. Lord points out some other alternatives as well. The software is somewhat slow and buffers simultaneously on some apps (Such as YT & Google...) However Netflix streams flawlessly & it's energy efficient.
47905
Yes you can. However, the Amazon Prime won't play natively to it. You can Google it and find solutions. It required downloading both Adobe and Dolphin Browser and changing a few settings on the tablet but now I can watch Dance Moms on my Z :)
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No. None of the Android sticks can play Amazon Instant Video. You'll have to pick up something like a Roku or similar device. There's a list of compatible devices here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/video/ontv/devices#Streaming Media Player