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Get Rid of FireStick Remote Issues

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The other day I was binge-watching my favorite TV Show using the FireStick device and somewhere in the middle, I decided to have a snack so to pause the show I picked up the FireStick remote and was annoyed that it didn’t respond. I kept pressing pushing the buttons constantly but the FireStick Remote Issue did not get resolved. In fact, even rebooting the Amazon FireStick device didn’t work.

After constantly trying to fix the trouble I finally realized the issue is with the FireStick Remote. Given the circumstances that this can happen to anyone, it is important to know how to fix the FireStick Remote Issues.

Below we have compiled a list of causes and solutions to the FireStick Remote Issues that can generally occur to anyone and applying the given fixes can easily resolve the trouble at hand so you get an uninterrupted source of Amazon FireStick entertainment.

What to do with the FireStick Remote Issues?

Following are some of the causes of the FireStick Remote Issues. You must thoroughly go through from each one of them and see if any solution works out for you.

1.     FireStick Remote Batteries: Check them Instantly!

The remote for Amazon FireStick runs on battery and once it has been used for some time the battery can easily drain out causing it to not work properly when you operate it. Hence with the FireStick Remote Issues, the top one which can safely be ruled out is the battery issue.

The battery that is inserted in FireStick Remote can deplete without any prior indication. So if your FireStick Remote has ceased to work all f a sudden at night during a time where you cannot go buy new batteries neither have any at home, then you can safely bet that the issue is with the remote batteries.

It is still unclear the amount that the FireStick Remote consumes in terms of is battery but at times in general the battery can dry out in a few days or perhaps weeks. Honestly, I am not yet sure why the remote consumes so much battery power. Moreover, FireStick also makes use of Alexa, the voice recognition software so the battery drainage can be blamed upon Alexa as well. However, it is not like Alexa is recognizing the voices all the time so the entire blame cannot really go there as well.

Nevertheless whatever the reasons may or may not be the solution is to initially invest in a battery that is of good quality and always keep some extra in your nearest drawer in case the need arises. Alkaline batteries are known to be top-notch and must be purchased from a manufacturer that has an established reputation.

Another thing that must be kept in mind is to look and check for the ‘+’ (plus) and ‘-‘ (minus) signs of the ends of the battery because the connectors in the battery container have the similar ends meaning the plus side of battery should be aligned with the minus side of the compartment connector and vice versa. People do end up putting the batteries in the wrong end and struggle for ages trying to fix them.  

If you have checked your batteries, replaced new ones and are still struggling to get the FireStick Remote Issue resolved then keep reading ahead.

2.     The Amazon FireStick Remote Pairing

Generally, the FireStick remote is automatically pared with its connecting device however under the circumstances that it is not paired then it is your job to do it and doing it might actually resolve the FireStick Remote Issue at hand because there is a high chance that FireStick TV remote is not properly paired.

In order to pair the FireStick TV remote follow these simple steps:

  1. Get your FireStick connected to the port of HDMI of your TV.  
  2. Now switch on your TV as well as your Amazon FireStick device.
  3. The FireStick will finish booting up, press down the HOME button present on the remote for a good 10-15 seconds.
  4. This should complete pairing up the FireStick remote with the TV.

If even now the Amazon FireStick Remote issue hasn’t resolved then hold and keep pressing the Home button again for at least 20 seconds. In fact sometimes you may have to repeat this procedure many times to finish pairing up your Amazon FireStick Remote with the TV.

Also, Amazon FireStick can pair up with seven Bluetooth devices which include the remotes as well. If you have already paired up seven devices, then un-pair one of these devices for your FireStick remote to begin working. This is how you can un-pair the device:

  1. Go to Settings by launching the home screen of FireStick. The option for Settings will be present at the top of the menu.  
  2. Access the section for Controllers & Bluetooth Devices
  3. Now the whole list of paired devices will appear in front of you. Simply select the one that you wish to disconnect by doing as you are told on the screen.

Note: Bear in mind that if your Amazon FireStick Remote doesn’t connect to your FireStick device in the first try then keep repeating the process before panicking. P

3.     The FireStick Remote Compatibility

This section of the FireStick Remote Issues cannot be included in those issues where the remote has freshly been taken out of the box. In fact it is for those remotes which are separately purchased. There is a variety of third party remotes in the market that are very well compatible with FireStick and its TV devices.

FireStick is compatible with Amazon and other controllers from third party manufacturers which can be used to make the device interactive. If any Amazon item states that it is compatible with Firestick then you can stay rest assured that it will work.  Hence if you do opt for third party remote controllers then please make sure that it is indeed compatible with FireStick.

In the market you will also find low-quality replicas of the remotes that look exactly the same as the original one but these devices hardly function and even if they do their life span is way too less which once again brings back the user to square one.

4.     Check if Your FireStick Remote is Damaged

If you have the genuine FireStick remote and its showing issues and you have replaced batteries and tried all other possible solutions as well then it is about time that you accept that maybe the remote is damaged or has some inner fault.

If this is the situation then the only solution is to go buy a new one as a replacement however you can seek comfort in the fact that the replacements do not cost much and in fact if you have as much as $10 you can easily buy a replacement. You can also seek a customized remote with added buttons for apps like Netflix etc.  

However, you should keep in mind that customized remotes are not always from Amazon so beware of the manufacturer’s credibility.

5.     Amazon Fire TV Remote App as Backup 

If you have tried and exhausted all other above mentioned options and your Amazon FireStick Remote Issue still has not resolved itself then take solace in the fact that this in NO way means that your FireStick device has become totally useless.

You can use the Remote App of Amazon Fire TV to take control of the device. This is the app which will turn your smart cell phone into a remote device and allow you to complete interaction with FireStick just as you do with a normal remote.

The Amazon Fire TV Remote App can be downloaded both on Android and Apple devices. Simply go to your play store or the app store to download this app and then complete the set up with your FireStick device. All you have to do is ensure that your cell phone and the FireStick are connected to a single Wi-Fi network.

6.     The Buttons of FireStick are Faulty

If the FireStick device is improperly paired with the remote then the buttons of the remote may not work. Press down the button for Home for 10 seconds to see if it works.

If this fix does not resolve your issue then follow the steps given below to complete its resetting and re-pairing.

  1. Un-pair your FireStick from the main power source by either pulling off the adapter or simply switching off the power outlet.
  2. Then press and keep holding the following buttons for 10 seconds:
    – Back button
    – Left part of the navigation ring and Menu button
  • Remove the batteries from your remote
  • Then switch on the FireStick device until you see it on your home screen
  • Now put back the batteries into the FireStick remote and wait for a few moments
  • This would have now paired up your FireStick TV remote and in case it hasn’t then hold down the Home button for more than 10 seconds.  Take off the batteries from the FireStick remote

7.     Miscellaneous Solutions

There are other several causes of your FireStick Remote issues and it would be a pity if we do not briefly discuss them here.

  • You must take into account the distance of the device from your FireStick TV remote because the remote is well operational within 10 ft so if you are in a huge hall then get the remote closer to the TV so that it is in the recognizable range.
  • The FireStick remote only gets connected through Bluetooth which means that FireStick necessarily doesn’t have to be aligned with the device. However, if you have placed the device in a cupboard or somewhere close then this will cause a hindrance in the signals so it is prudent to keep the device out in the open because interruption of signals is a huge cause of FireStick Remote Issues.
  • You must avoid keeping many devices around the FireStick device which once again will interrupt the signal.

We hope that the above-mentioned solutions have helped you get rid of your FireStick Remote Issues because we understand that interruption in the source of your entertainment especially during holidays or the weekend can be really frustrating. If you have any questions or other solutions in mind then feel free to post them in the comment section below.

2021’s Terrarium Alternatives for Smooth Streaming (100% Working)

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Important Notice: You must uninstall the previous version of Terrarium TV prior to following the instructions in this guide. Once you have fully uninstalled the add-on, then follow up with this guide to ensure you get the right version of the add-on installed.

UPDATE: Terrarium TV has been cloned and converted into Titanium TV. However, like the good updaters and tech-lovers we are, we have prepared a list for all the Terrarium Alternatives you can have.

All of these Terrarium Alternatives can be installed on the following:

  1. Android TV Box
  2. NVIDIA SHIELD
  3. Mi Box
  4. Android phones
  5. Tablets

This step by step guide will help you understand how you can have other alternatives apart from the Terrarium TV on FireStick, Fire TV and Fire TV Cube.

One of the best android Streaming applications available today. Terrarium TV has always had its share of honest and loyal followers ever since its launch.

Streaming links have not been an all-time favorite for as long as we can remember, and that is pure because of unreliable and broken links on most streaming applications.

Terrarium TV has been first of its kind to provide a reliable and smooth user interface that works exceptionally well on the FireStick and Fire TV. Therefore, when it comes to old users of terrarium TV, they expect the same interface smoothness and user-friendliness. Therefore, we have made a guide about all the alternatives you can use in place of terrarium TV.

Let’s dig-in to top alternatives of Terrarium TV.

1. Cinema APK

Cinema APK was once formerly known as HDMovies. Despite being around for a few months only, this particular app has become an instant on-demand streaming app for a wide library of TV-shows and Movies.

We can bet if this one was present at the time of Terrarium’s TV full glory, this must-have app should have given all streaming apps a hard time as a competitor. The app is completely errors free, helps with a dozen working streams with top-notch streaming quality.

Cinema APK provides huge access to free content. The media entertainment possibilities with this one are endless however, they have a very simple layout with not much visual screen to offer to their users. You can enhance your experience if you integrate your Real-Debrid account with it. This way you would receive better full HD links

2. Titanium TV

If you have a clue by now, allow us to introduce you to Titanium TV, a true clone of terrarium TV. This particular entertainment app has a huge entertainment library for movies and various shows.

You can binge-watch all of your favorite content with this one. What makes it better than terrarium TV is how it picks up the quality HD links from the web, ensuring smooth running.

You can also integrate this one with your Real Debrid account. It is incredibly easy to install on your FireStick. The app has such an easy interface that you will be able to get around Titanium TV in a matter of a few minutes.

Moreover, the app is very remote-friendly allowing smoother interaction on FireStick, Fire TV even the Android TV boxes!

3. CyberFlix TV

Another clone collection of the Terrarium TV. This one has a huge on-demand TV, videos, and movies. The library is almost updated regularly with a new collection every now and then. The app has the same smooth interface as Terrarium TV’s one and has the same amount of multiple options and menu items.

What makes Titanium TV, however, stand out are the links that Titanium TV has to offer, which are better and more HD. That being said, we can safely say that CyberFlix TV is a suitable replacement for Terrarium TV.

4. CatMouse APK

Another impressive pick for FireStick is the CatMousE APK. The library is HIGE for this one, from most recent to the oldest collection of soaps, serials, series, movie- you name it they have the bulk stored in their entertainment hub.

The library for this one is constantly updated. You can find your favorite content on some top quality streaming links. The integration with real-debrid will help you excel in your streaming game with high-quality resolution and ample entertainment to choose from.

This app also allows you to sync between various devices if you sign-in with the Trakt login account. You can customize the settings of video-player along with many other helpful options you can look out at

5. UnlockMyTV

This app was most recently introduced in the market, and boy do we love this app fast streaming!

This app is championing its league already while having to tackle some real hefty competitors because of its easy-going interface, top-notch entertainment content quality and engaging features unlike many other apps out for FireStick.

This is most definitely a keeper, given how so many people have missed their good old Terrarium TV streaming. When you sign-in through Trakt, you are able to have various backup options and unlock many other good features.

With this particular one, the entertainment is endless! We strongly urge you to go for this one and try. For people who like their apps a little more visual and on the updated side, this one fits the shoe perfectly!

6. Kodi

Well, well if it isn’t for the show stopper of all apps! If you do not know about Kodi, let us try to describe this mega buster in short simple words. “Kodi is renown and the most popular media player around”.

After Terrarium TV’s fall, this one has been the biggest contender out there. therefore, it makes us more hopeful about how Terrarium TV’s fall might not be that bad for the entertainment world.

Kodi is already shining star and we can safely say that unlike Terrarium TV this one will not be hitting the hay any time soon. What makes this one impressive is its endless date of add-ons which are super impressive and only make your entertainment more worthwhile.

While many have tried to turn Kodi down by calling it out as an illegal app. Let us be clear that Kodi is most definitely NOT illegal. It is pretty much legal; given you are accessing content on public domains.

If you have not laid down your hands on it, we recommend you to jump-start with this one before even batting an eye on any other add-on. chances are you might not even need to install any other app as a replacement for Terrarium TV.

Attention FireStick Users: Important Notice Before You Continue Reading!

While most of you may or may not know, Governments and ISPs worldwide have a strict check on their users online activities. In case, any copyrighted content is found streaming, you can land into serious consequences which may be as severe as suspending of your online account. Please know, that your current IP 34.226.244.254 is visible to everyone. We therefore urge you to get started with a reliable Firestick VPN immediately. This will help cover your identity via VPN’s multiple servers, while giving you the premium viewing experience.

IPVanish has been the fastest and most reliable secure VPN we have come across so far. Their servers are widespread and strictly secured. The VPN is very easy to install and user-friendly on every device including the Amazon Fire TV Stick. If you are not sure about the app, it comes with a 7-day money back guarantee with a refund. IPVanish also has a very attractive deal in which, when paid for a whole year subscription you can avail 46% discount on your annual plan!

7. Morph TV

Very few people know about Morph TV. You might have not heard of morph TV since its fairly new as an Android streaming app. What makes this stand out in many other alternatives is the quality links it fetches.

With a huge library, you can most certainly get your hands on all the popular movies and shows out there. Morph TV is a very much FireStick friendly app. You can easily customize its features. If you prefer android driven apps, you should most definitely try this one.

8. OneBox HD

If you are someone who appreciates and basically looks for a fluid navigation app then this one right here is the perfect fit for your FireStick. OneBox is very much remote-friendly with an enormous library of movies, TV shows and what not!

The OneBox is a very lightweight app, which you can sync on some of your other devices as well. You might want to give it a try if you are looking forth for an easy lightweight streaming alternate!

9. TVZion

A very nice and well-organized alternate app, we most recently came across. like other apps, it is also lightweight and has a huge library to offer.

The streaming on FireStick makes it a perfect pick if you are looking out for an organized and well-managed content library app. One thing which did catch us by surprise was how there is a limit of 500 playback hours.

You get an increase of 1000 playback hours’ time, once you install other apps from Google Play services. Now FireStick does not always support Google play services. So that can be tricky with this app. However, apart from this little limitation, there are some great features for this streaming app!

How to Use Terrarium Alternatives Safely?

While trying out these apps, you may or may not always know which legal or illegal content you might end up with. Therefore, the easiest way to ensure that you do not end up in any illegal trouble unintentionally is to have a secure good VPN.

As mentioned earlier we are big advocates for IPVanish because of its safe interface and fast streaming. Here is a simple guide on how you can install IPVanish.

Register for IPVanish VPN, by clicking on the link

Our readers get an exclusive hefty discount, so make sure you are making the most of out it!

  • On your FireStick device, go to the homepage and type in and search for ‘IPVanish VPN’ in your search bar.
  • Click on the IPVanishVPN you see in your search.
  • Click on ‘Download’.
  • Once downloaded, you would need to register with the username and password information you must have provided while registering.
  • Once signed-in, click on ‘Connect’.
  • Soon you would be connected. You can disconnect from the connection whenever you wish to stop using a VPN.

We know Terrarium TV has been a prime deal of its time and it’s sad how it is no longer there anymore. However, the streaming world keeps moving forward. It does not stop and will never stop.

For every fall, there will be hundreds of new ways of streaming the same or better content. So the good news is you will never run out of many options!

Please let us know your thoughts or any tips and tricks in our comment section below!

3 Easy-Steps to Unblock Hotstar Streaming in USA & UK [2021]

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For all of our Indian readers, we have a little treat for you if you reside in the USA and UK. No, it is not about low prices of which subscription you can access better. Your full home entertainment from HOME, on your latest FireStick!

Yes, you have read it right. We are going to help you watch your favorite Indian shows and movies on your FireStick. How is that going to happen? Continue reading folks to learn to watch Hotstar in the USA and other countries!

Hotstar Alert!

Hotstar is one of the popular online streaming services which is providing live TV on demand with a big collection of latest Indian movies, shows, and sports content. With an enormous fifty thousand hours of streamline, Hotstar is now accessible in countries like USA and UK.

Hotstar is an emerging popular live streaming app mainly because of its big entertainment library and a very smooth user interface. Now, this is one exciting feature to look forward to!

Apart from the mainstream media content, in India Hotstar is popular because of its live streaming and coverage of sports. Primarily featuring cricket spirit, it also streams a lot of sports programs and channels from around the globe. It is no shock since the streaming is owned by STAR India, a big name in the media networking world. For our readers from the US and UK. Now you can officially access your own personal shows directly from Hotstar. Even though some of the media content is Geo-restricted (don’t be disappointed as yet). Let us get started by exploring Hotstar a little. Let’s dig in!

How Cost-Effective is it?

Hotstar is an India app and is now available outside India. Despite some Geo restriction, you can still have access to reasonable packages. You can get a customized family package or shared connections package. Since it is mainly hosted in India, the domain outside the country costs a little more than the home country itself.

In India, you pay $15, which is a very price for good home-based entertainment. However, outside India you have to pay $99.99 annually. It may sound expensive, but we feel it is still a better shot than not having any Indian media content at all. If you breakdown the economic build you may find the pricing reasonable as compared to the original price in India. However, as compared to other fellow apps, we agree it does come a little bit of heavy on pocket.

BUT,

We have another way of keeping those dollars saved of yours. You can view your favorite Indian content at the same price even if you live in the UK, US or any other country. All you need to do is, invest in a good VPN service.

Our Favourite Vpn

Attention FireStick Users: Important Notice Before You Continue Reading!

While most of you may or may not know, Governments and ISPs worldwide have a strict check on their users online activities. In case, any copyrighted content is found streaming, you can land into serious consequences which may be as severe as suspending of your online account. Please know, that your current IP 34.226.244.254 is visible to everyone. We, therefore, urge you to get started with a reliable Firestick VPN immediately. This will help cover your identity via VPN’s multiple servers, while giving you the premium viewing experience.

IPVanish has been the fastest and most reliable secure VPN we have come across so far. Their servers are widespread and strictly secured. The VPN is very easy to install and user-friendly on every device including the Amazon Fire TV Stick. If you are not sure about the app, it comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee with a refund. IPVanish also has a very attractive deal in which, when paid for a whole year subscription you can avail 46% discount on your annual plan!

Connect to the Indian server to get started with Hotstar immediately

To get started with Hotstar if you reside outside India. The first thing you have to do is get started with ExpressVPN. Already have it? Good! Now follow these steps below to make sure your VPN is activated to watch Hotstar in USA or any other country.

1st step:  Make sure you have Subscribed to ExpressVPN HERE. (get a good amount of discount and save your money only exclusively through our page) if you are not satisfied with it. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

2nd step:  Once you have made the purchase now you can download and install the VPN.

3rd step: Click on the power icon to get started with your secure VPN connection.

hotstar usa

Now that you have your VPN installed, you are all set for the ride. Next thing, how to have this Hotstar?

Sign Up and Watch Hotstar in USA

We usually buy a subscription for the ease of content availability. The plus point for this app is that it already has a lot of free content available without any sign-in for free. Our suggestion is that you get started with free content first, once you are connected with the server via our VPN. You can get started with your content immediately!

However, if you still wish to proceed with buying subscriptions and watch cricket tournaments, please follow the steps below to register the account and subscribe to the amazing services.

NOTE: For the sign-up process you have to have an Indian credit/debit card. That is one limitation we did not really like. If you do not have one, then you might have to ask it from someone else. Also, know, we are not affiliated with any such services. Everything written here is based on our own research and experience.

Once your payment has been done. Get your VPN started and start your streaming process immediately, by following the steps as mentioned below.

Step 1: Open your web browser and access Hotstar’s official link.

Now once on the main page, click on ‘CHOOSE YOUR PLAN’.

Step 2: There are several plans, you can select the one which suits you the most. The currency is all in Indian. Here are the current updated plans:

  • INR 999 (roughly $15): THE YEARLY PLAN
  • INR 199 (roughly $3): THE MONTHLY PLAN
  • INR 365 (roughly $5.2): THE HOTSTAR VIP PLAN

Step 3: Add in your email, name and other processes required for sign-up.

Step 4: Make the payment as shown.

How to access and watch Hotstar in USA?

The USA is one of the official Hotstar available countries. These are the platforms where the app is readily available for download, so you do not have to change your region to download the app.

Here is a short list of platforms you can download your app immediately from:

  • Android
  • Amazon App Store
  • iOS

For Hotstar in the UK

Similarly, like the US, Hotstar is also officially available in the UK and offers the following two subscription plans:

  • £59.99 per year (you get to save £84)
  • £11.99 per month

You can get started immediately through a direct link. Sign up for Hotstar UK services at https://uk.hotstar.com/subscribe/get-started.It is also available, without any region changing via platforms like:

  • Google Play
  • Android
  • iOS

If you are residing somewhere where Hotstar isn’t officially available, here is how you can still get access to your favorite Indian shows.

How to Change the Region in Various App Stores

Google Play Store

  • Follow the link of Google play services and sign in with your Google ID.
  • Go to the ‘Settings’ option on the left sidebar.

You can edit your country to India. Make sure you change your address and name to your Indian address. There are ways where you can randomly generate Indian addresses.

Apple App Store

Apple has an official detailed document on how you can change the Apple support page. Here is the quick summary:

  • Go to ‘Settings’ on your iOS device.
  • Click on Your Name.
  • Click on the ‘iTunes& App Store’.
  • Click on the option ‘View Apple ID’ on the popup.
  • Verify your ID if you are asked.
  • Click on the option ‘Country/region’.
  • Go along the onscreen instructions to change the settings.

Amazon Store

  • Go to Amazon’s official website.
  • Click on the ‘Settings’ tab on the right.
  • Select the ‘Change’ button under the ‘Country Settings’.

How to Install Hotstar and Use it with a VPN?

Now that you are through all the downloading methods and how VPN will be your best buddy along with it. We will demonstrate how you can access the Hotstar app on FireStick or Fire TV app.

We are now going to take you to step by step on how you can easily download and install Hotstar on Firestick in USA, UK or wherever else you are reading this article from! Now that you know how to change the region in Google Play, Apple App Store, and Amazon App Store, you can easily download and install Hotstar in the USA, the UK or anywhere else in the world.

Let’s get started with the FireStick method to watch Hotstar in USA.

When you are on the FireStick home-screen, use the remote and select the search option (the lens icon) on the top-left corner of the screen.

Fire up your FireStick and search for your app.

Select Hotstar from the results.

Now, make sure that you are clicking on the Hotstar app icon on the next screen.

Click on the Download button.

FireStick will start the downloading.

Once your app is downloaded, the installation will begin shortly on its own.

Now click on the ‘Open’ button, once the app is installed.Subscriptions for Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and some other online media services are not that cheap and that’s what makes Amazon FireStick heavy on the pocket.

This is how your screen should look like, given you have turned on the ExpressVPN.

Most of the content displayed on the home screen will be free. However, if you wish to watch the premium, you can only watch it when you have bought any subscription.

To experiment we tried accessing a live cricket show, and here is what the screen pop up showed us.

You can sign in or directly go to the login if you have entered your email, name, and password. You can also sign in with Facebook!

How to Watch Hotstar in USA without VPN?

Since the subscription is available outside India in some major parts around the globe. You can simply make any subscription purchase, buy the monthly plan and get going using any platform mentioned above on our guide.

You can either sign up through your Facebook account or with an email address. Enter the required details and click the ‘Sign Up’ button on the bottom.

Now, enter your credit card information and follow the onscreen instructions to sign up. You get to have a week of a free trial, which in our opinion is quite a good amount of time for testing.

Once you have completed the process, you will stay signed in. You can later log in as well on the official website. You will also see a code on the Hotstar app screen. Enter it, and now enjoy your watch in the US, without the VPN service.

Hotstar Cricket Schedule

If you are a cricket fan, Indian Hotstar is the best shot for Live Cricket streams. There are many other added features you can make worthwhile. You can go to their official website, as one of their features displays the latest upcoming matches. You can also view other sports matches, using the same feature. For further updates, please visit their official website.

In the End…

There is a whole lot of media content available if you are using a good VPN service. Now there are many promising VPNs out there apparently. However, not all of them are safe, fast or have the quality which ExpressVPN does. It not only translocate your interconnection, making sure your Geo-location is hidden. But it also secures your server from cyber-crime. With this VPN, you can access all the media on Hotstar. And not just Hotstar you can also access other media outlets through ExpressVPN. Make sure you go through our blog to make the best out of your FireStick device using ExpressVPN.

In our defense, if you are a die-hard cricket frantic and absolutely love those good old dramas and movies from India. You should go to Hotstar. The smooth user interface, high-quality content, and a huge library definitely make it an attractive media app.

Hide IP Address 2021 Guide | 6 Free & 2 Paid Methods [100% Working]

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Where do you send letters to your friends? On their physical addresses right? Similarly, when you surf the web, each device is assigned a unique IP address. It is essentially the address that directs devices on where they have to deliver information. This information can backfire hence you must hide IP address.

Just like your house address, your IP address can tell a lot about you:

  • Region
  • City of Residence
  • Country
  • ZIP code
  • Exact Longitude
  • Exact Latitude

Hence, your IP address can help potential attackers and stalkers track you to your exact location if they wanted to.

In addition to hackers and intruders, the government and your Internet Service Provider can also keep a check on your online and browsing activities. So, IP address is a threat to your privacy as well folks.

All in all, in a nutshell, the only answer to the question, “Should I hide my IP address?” is Yes.

Hide IP Address and Safeguard Your Identity

Attention FireStick Users: Important Notice before you continue reading!

While most of you may or may not know, Governments and ISPs worldwide have a strict check on their users online activities. In case, any copyrighted content is found streaming, you can land into serious consequences which may be as severe as suspending of your online account. Please know, that your current 34.226.244.254 is visible to everyone.

Why Hide IP Address?

With your IP address in hand, it is extremely easy for anyone to keep tabs on you. Here are all the reasons for which you need to hide your IP address:

  1. ISPs are bound by law in many countries to keep tabs on the online activity of their users.
  2. Governments need your IP address for censorship purposes.
  3. The law enforcement agencies can open your data without issuing any warrant using your IP address.
  4. Copyright Companies may keep a track of your activities to find any torrented content that you may have been downloading.
  5. Hackers and Intruders might track you to hack into your device and steal your personal data.
  6. Advertisers also keep a track of your activities to find out user likes and their digital footprint.

Moreover, certain websites and companies will attempt to toggle your online experience according to the searches you conduct on your IP address specifically.

So, it is important that you get back your digital freedom by hiding your IP address.

Here is what we are going to do, we will guide you on the top ways you can use to hide IP address. Stay tuned folks!

How to Hide IP Address?

1. Use a Good VPN

A VPN or the Virtual Private Network is essentially a service used to encrypt your online data and route it using the VPN to another location.

Many of the VPN services require a subscription fee of a few dollars, all the user has to do is sign up and download it on the device in use. After this, setting up the VPN and hiding your IP address is simple.

Best VPN:

IPVanish has been the fastest and most reliable secure VPN we have come across so far. Their servers are widespread and strictly secured. The VPN is very easy to install and user-friendly on every device including the Amazon Fire TV Stick. If you are not sure about the app, it comes with a 7-day money back guarantee with a refund. IPVanish also has a very attractive deal in which, when paid for a whole year subscription you can avail 46% discount on your annual plan!

Register for IPVanish VPN, by clicking on the link(our readers get an exclusive hefty discount, so make sure you are making the most of out it!)

  • On your FireStick device, go to the homepage and type in and search for ‘IPVanish VPN’ in your search bar.
  • Click on the IPVanishVPN you see in your search.
  • Click on ‘Download’.
  • Once downloaded, you would need to register with the username and password information you must have provided while registering.
  • Once signed-in, click on ‘Connect’.
  • Soon you would be connected. You can disconnect from the connection whenever you wish to stop using a VPN.

2. Make Use of a Proxy

To explain in simple words, a proxy is like a middleman connecting your internet to your device. So if you use a proxy, others will see the proxy’s IP address instead of your IP address.

You must be wondering that VPN is also a sort of proxy but when we mention proxy we mean the SOCKS, SSL or SSH proxy. These are the services that do not offer fancy security features but effectively hide IP address.

3. Use Tor Browser Free of Cost

Tor is the abbreviation for The Onion Router which is run by operators providing decentralized anonymous network services. Once you get connected to Tor, your internet activity will be encrypted and routed using any sequence called “exit nodes“, which is what other websites will be able to see.

And every time you open a website, the node sequence will change hence, no one will be able to track your IP address.

Simply download the Tor Browser and install it.

4. Get Connected to a Different Network

If you change your network connection, your IP address is bound to change as well. Hence, if you are suspecting that your IP address is under surveillance you can simply change your network connection.

You can simply change your connection to a private or public network or use your mobile data.Note: Open public networks are not safe in fact are a breeding ground for hackers and intruders, use the ones which are password protected.

5. Request IP Address change from your ISP

ISP is your go-to entity if you want to change your IP address. You can contact them through call services and request to change your IP address. However, you will be required to provide account information and the current IP address during the procedure.

Changing IP address is not difficult at all! However you can expect it to change after a while. This is necessary because the number of IP adresses available are limited. So these Dynamic IP adresses can change once in a blue moon.

However you can also purchase Static IP address with some extra fee.

6. Try unplugging your modem if you want to change your IP address

Although this method is not a “highly recommended one”, it does have fair chances of working if you have a dynamic IP address. You will often be assigned a new IP address if you completely unplug your modem and replug it after a while.

How that works? Its simple when you disconnect with your ISP, your current IP address is recycled and at the time of re-connection, you are instead assigned a new one. A simple hack to make sure this method work is to leave the modem unplugged for as long as possible.

7. Make Use of a NAT Firewall

The advantage of using a NAT Firewall is that many devices connected to a single network can use a central IP address but will still have their own unique IP which would be private. This Firewall will transmit data using the unique private IP of each of the devices but under the name of the public IP address.

Even though, NAT Firewall does not hide the public IP address but keeps the private one private! A clever hack, no?

8. Change your Private IP Address

You can easily change your private IP to hide your IP address by adding some simple commands on your Windows or Mac device.Follow these simple steps to change your IP address on Windows:

  1. Open the Command Prompt and right tap to open the option for Run as administrator.
  2. Type this ipconfig /release
  3. Then enter the following ipconfig /renew

You will now be looking at a new local IP when you search for one.Follow these simple steps to change your IP address on MacOS:

  1. Tap on Apple menu and navigate to System Preferences.
  2. Now click on Network.
  3. Choose the network that you are currently in connection with.
  4. Then press Advanced.
  5. Now you need to select the tab for TCP/IP.
  6. In the end, tap on Renew DHCP Lease.

Jailbreaking FireStick – Illegal or Not?

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We can easily predict as to why you are here…almost everyone can, when it comes to the potential aftermath of using the Amazon FireStick that is jailbroken.

So now that you have purchased the Amazon FireStick, the first thing you wish to do with your new toy is to use jailbreak and get everything accessible within snaps of your fingers.

However, you are worried about getting into trouble since we all know jailbreaking FireStick is NOT completely legal. So what should one do about that? Well, for starters, you have landed on the right page which will give you the right guidelines and authentic information about how you should prevent yourself from causing you any legal trouble from the jailbroken Amazon FireStick.

An important disclaimer: in no way we are encouraging you to use any software services to illegal content. Please know, for any such action taken you would be accountable for your own actions.

Attention FireStick Users: Important Notice Before You Continue Reading!

While most of you may or may not know, Governments and ISPs worldwide have a strict check on their users online activities. In case, any copyrighted content is found streaming, you can land into serious consequences which may be as severe as suspending of your online account. Please know, that your current IP 34.226.244.254 is visible to everyone. We therefore urge you to get started with a reliable Firestick VPN immediately. This will help cover your identity via VPN’s multiple servers, while giving you the premium viewing experience.

IPVanish has been the fastest and most reliable secure VPN we have come across so far. Their servers are widespread and strictly secured. The VPN is very easy to install and user-friendly on every device including the Amazon Fire TV Stick. If you are not sure about the app, it comes with a 7-day money back guarantee with a refund. IPVanish also has a very attractive deal in which, when paid for a whole year subscription you can avail 46% discount on your annual plan!

So Is It illegal to Jailbreak a FireStick?

Many people are on the brink of exploring more about how jailbreaking can cause them any illegal damages. Now the funny thing is when you own something, using technical advantage to your cause can allow you to easily jailbreak the FireStick. Therefore, it is NOT illegal. Why? Because like we mentioned earlier, you own the FireStick.

Since it being your personal property, you can enjoy it as long as you are not breaching into anyone’s property or stirring a national statute. So maybe, next time you are threatened by some website telling you that you are walking all over Holy Ground of illegal doings, you better scroll it down and look elsewhere. However, that does not mean that you should not be weary of any other external sources used. Be mindful of what you are downloading and using, before going any further with Jailbreaking FireStick.

You can therefore, always use the jailbreaking on your FireStick without getting anxious about whether you will get into any legal trouble or not. You can install Kodi and various other add-ons without much trouble and get an instant access to thousands of channels and videos- some of which are free of cost- even the blocked content can be accessed in your region.

Now, this is from where it gets really interesting. This is simple yet the very basic catch. Since once you have done all of your doings, and now you also know that Jailbroken Fire Stick isn’t strictly illegal, however how you move next is going to be very crucial and important. For example, if your tastes are always drawn to the copyrighted content on Kodi, well then you are asking for trouble to find you. The most generic trouble you will have will be with your ISP. They might strike your account for doing pirated or illegal content activities. And if its more crucial, then your internet account might be suspended or blocked.

But if you are still bent over accessing such content, then you can easily circumvent this. How so? Simple and easy; the all loved Virtual Private Network (VPN).  The VPNs might not be strictly legal as well, so you might want to watch out for what you are going to choose for yourself. In the end, it is you who will be responsible for the content that you are going to be viewing. Whatever you access make sure, you know that all such content is often traced back to the individual using. We strongly suggest to use the VPNs for FireStick instead of the free options. There are some credible VPNs for the cause, so you better check it out.

What are the safe options of VPN to use on FireStick?

We personally recommend you going for IPVanish VPN. As the fastest and most secure VPN out there. it is most definitely one of the fastest and most secure VPN we have ever come across. So make sure you check this out before jailbreaking FireStick.  So how does this one work, before you can jump into using your jailbroken FireStick.

  • Step 1:  get your access to the VPN ASAP: the VPN comes with the 30-day money-back guarantee.  The services for this app is completely free for the first 30 days. You get to have your money back after 30 days of usage if you are unsatisfied.
  • Step 2: when you go to Fire TV/ stick option search bar, search for IPVanish. The first option available, click on it.
  • Step 3: once o the tab, now you can click on ‘download’. The downloading will start instantly and the app will be downloaded on your FireStick Fire TV/ Stick.
  • Step 4: Now Open IPVanish VPN app using the login ID and password provided and sign-in into the app.
  • Step 5: Once you have signed in. you are good to go. Your connection is now fully secured and locked. Tap on the power icon to fully connect yourself to the VPN server.  

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Conclusion

We hope we have helped you feel relieved by now. Hacking or jailbreaking amazon FireStick is NOT illegal. You will not be sued or face any such charge against you. Having certain apps installed is also not illegal.

However, if you go for any add-ons without any VPNs that is how you can land in trouble. With this small guide, we hope we must have made it easier to clear things out for you. Now you can decide for yourself, whether you wish to jailbreak FireStick or not. In case of any queries or comments you can freely ask us.

An important Legal Disclaimer: We do not under any circumstances verify the legality or security of any of the mentioned apps, or add-ons on this website. We also do not promote, host or link to copyright-protected streams. We are all against pirated content, and strictly advice our audience to opt for better and safer options and avoid piracy at all costs. If there is any free streaming mentioned on our website, that is purely under the copy-righted free content available. Please read our privacy policy and full disclaimer before proceeding further.