Any issues with streaming Amazon instant video or other streaming service with this cable? I read about another cable that wasn't HDCP compliant and so it didn't work for streaming.
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I havent had any issues with streaming with this cable it works perfect for me ... Its a good buy
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That's odd. We've streamed Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, Youtube, etc. from a Microsoft Surface Pro without any problems with this cable. Hope this helps. :)
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I have read elsewhere that you have to add what you want to watch to your Instant Queue in order to be able to watch it "On Demand" on certain devices.. perhaps this is the case with this unit? This other review noted that you were not able to search and begin streaming from those units. I believe this was a TV review I was reading, with something like NetCast installed. It might be worth a try.. add something to your Instant Queue and see if will let you start playing it.
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Your connection speed is to slow for the HD streams . The Amazon HD streams are 2.5Mpbs variable bitrate. That is , the 2.5 is more or less the average bitrate. It can be quite a lot higher when there are rapid scene changes or action in the movie. To reliably play the HD stream you need at least a 5 or 6Mbps connection. The more the better. Roku recommends a minimum of 2.5Mbps for the highest quality SD streams, which for Amazon are 1.3Mbps. (4 dots) The HD streams are indicated by 4 dots followed by the letters HD. (....HD)
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HDCP works fine on mine, the only dip I remember setting was the far left one to the down position. Sometimes when tv first turns on takes a sec for HDCP to resolve, beyond that its just worked.
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I have had no issues retrieving AP streaming. Did you fully load all updates and retain the same e-mail account linked to your Amazon account to insure your Equipment will see the correct account information
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Accessing the amazon instant video app is basically a shortcut or bookmark to Amazon because you are logging in through the web. It works fine, haven't had any issues with it.
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Yup!! I have a Prime account and tested it out as soon as I hooked it up! So now I can watch my Amazon movies, Netflix, crackle (which is free) and a couple others (although we use it mainly for the Netflix and Amazon). Works great! Easy to hook up and program. Give it a whirl! I'm going to get 3 more for our other sets and kill the cable bill!
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I have run several different connectors to my TV including RGB cables. I have been able to watch Amazon Prime and other video programs. However you may have a slight Audio/Video sync problem.
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stopped working for me too. I bet the xmas spike caused their servers to fall over. has anyone figured out how to skip the viera cast screen and just go direct to Amazon VOD? hey Amazon, if you're reading this, ask your OEM partners to include a VOD button that skips their crappy software and goes direct to Amazon.
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I have not tried that but I stream from a home server with no problems.I hope this helps.
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Another option is buying a device like Roku which I hear will give you access to Amazon prime as well. This is larger in size than a dongle but may have better streaming.
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Christine, I would check the following: 1. Connection - make sure the hdmi cable is secure. Also if you have an old/cheap hdmi, I've been told investing in a new/higher quality can benefit, however I haven't tested. 2. Make sure you are set up for hd from your cable provider. If not you might be able to tune the channel, but if your box isn't hd you won't see the inproved picture. 3. Make sure you select the hdmi option the the tv selector (if you have the older red/white/yellow av cables plugged and are using those by mistake, they won't give you hd). 4. If you're streaming (watching amazon, vudu, YouTube, hbo go, etc) despite these sites offering hd, it is dependent upon the speed of your internet connection and you may not be receiving hd. If you've accouted for everything listed, I would call your cable provider. There may be an equipment issue (their box). Actually when I set mine up I had to so this as I was receiving a picture issue, but after a reset it has worked fine since. Hope you this helps and you resolve the issue.
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The app does not work. Instead you watch Amazon Instant Videos in the Web Browser. That works fine. At least for me.
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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.
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Netflix, Xfinity, amazon prime all work fine for me. Probably the other people have network issues and not the devices fault. I also play tons of different video types using my local network. (using Es File Explorer)
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yes i can stream 2 of these to zoneminder on amazon vpc with a m3.medium.... and you need at least 4+Mbps upload, but if so, i can get 30fps... need to reduce monitor resolution, or up aws instance type to see it, so that can be expensive
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Samsung and Amazon work fine on other models, but not this one. Tons of chatter on the net with this. I just went several rounds with Amazon, and they claimed that the hardware (ie processor) won't work with their service. Personally, I find it baloney. , Other models of Samsung before and after work just fine. And other software such as Netflix work without issue. Their answer was to buy a Roku. Personally, I'd skip Prime and stay with Netflix. I'd think long and hard about buying Samsung again too. They both really pissed me off. So sorry.