Amazon Prime instant video

[JasW]

Kiss Amazon Instant Video goodbye with 4.4. The AOSP browser doesn't even work on 4.4, let alone Flash. And the Puffin browser -- don't get me started. It's offsite (or whatever) Flash rendering works horribly with Instant Video -- jerky and out of sync. I threw away $3 on that POS. Now my kids will have to go to community college.

 

[dipval]

I have Prime instant video working in Firefox but can't move to the next episode like on my computer. Any ideas? Is it right in front of me and I'm not seeing it?

 

[drvier8]

The Kindle fire is an ANDROID product.

Exactly. Amazon is trying to create a closed ecosystem.

 

[patruns]

Exactly. Amazon is trying to create a closed ecosystem.

I doubt that's the reason. They don't really make any money on the Kindle, they make it on the book, music and movies sales. There is an I/O app.

 

[dberthia]

I used the method indicated here and it works like a charm. Need to use the Dolphin browser, which I prefer anyhow.

 

[patruns]

I used the method indicated here and it works like a charm. Need to use the Dolphin browser, which I prefer anyhow.

Ah yes, but I want to cast it to Chromecast. Don't really have any desire to watch on my tablet when I have a 53" TV in front of me.

 

[anon(6142785)]

Amazon streams on most Blu-ray players.

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[patruns]

Amazon streams on most Blu-ray players.

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We are talking about using Chromecast.....

 

[anon(6142785)]

Duh it doesn't work on chromecast properly. Still waiting for the app to be added to it. Jeez, some people.

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[minnemike]

Uh . . . no. Still uses Flash, still plays fine on my N10 using Firefox with Flash for Android loaded.

I think it supports both - at least I remember getting the choice of either plugin on the last pc I used to try to access it for the first time.

 

[minnemike]

Amazon streams on most Blu-ray players.

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all 3 of my flatscreen tvs have it as a native app as well - 2010 models, 2 Sonys and 1 Panasonic

 

[rocco225]

Over a year now since this thread started and Amazon hasn't offered to provide an app for Android OS devices aside from the Kindle. I emailed them to address this and would encourage you to do the same. It doesn't take that long and they are not going to change their policy unless you make a little noise. I didn't bother to ask them to explain their police because I already know why they don't support Android. If you buy a Tablet, they want you to make sure its theirs and not someone else's. Anyway, here's their reply......

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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us with the feedback regarding Amazon Instant videos on Android supported devices. We would never want to disappoint a valued customer like you and we always endeavor to assist our customer with the best of our service so we can ensure that we fulfill all of their needs.

Although we?ve received feedbacks on this issue in the past, yours is one of the most elaborate and detailed feedback we?ve ever received. We would never discard a customer feedback as it helps us in improving the experience of our Amazon Instant video service and it lets us know our customers' preferences. I've forwarded your message to our Amazon Instant Video development team for consideration and they'll make sure that your comments reach the concerned department.

We are trying very hard to establish ourselves as a successful on-line digital store and can assure you of numerous changes in the near future which will enable us to achieve our goal. Thank you for your detailed feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best regards,
XXXXXXXX

01/21/14 18:36:02
Your Name: Rocco
Other info:Instant Video Support for Android OS
Comments:I understand Amazon does not support Android OS devices for Amazon Instant Video aside from Kindle Fire. This is disappointing for me and others in my position. I chose a standard Kindle over a Kindle Fire because its much easier to read outdoors and its much lighter. For a tablet and phone I chose the Android non-Kindle platform. I understand Mr. Bezos' attempt to force consumers toward the Kindle Fire by withholding Instant Video Support from devices that Amazon doesn't' directly profit from, however I purchased and annually renew my Prime membership. I like Android OS. I don't care for Apple. I would like to choose what platform best suits my needs and I would love it if Amazon would play a bit more nicely with Google Play and authorize an Instant Video App for Android Devices. While I fully expect this note will go into the Amazon executive trash bin, would you kindly relay my concerns to Jeff Bezos so that I don?t feel completely worthless writing it?

Kind regards,

Rocco
XXXXX@gmail.com

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