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Jbnewbanks · 01-29-2022, 10:26 AM

I want to connect a Fire stick to an open hdmi on my Samsung TV but I am not sure how to access the rear of the TV. I have tried pulling on it thinking it's on a swing out mount but I'm afraid of breaking the TV. Anyone know how to get access to the TV connections?

Nowabeachbum · 01-29-2022, 10:31 AM

It is on a simple mount that hooks on the top and has one screw at the bottom. It is in the center of the tv. Remove the sound bar and set a mirror right below and center of the tv. Then shine a light behind the tv, you should be able to see it. Not the easiest to get to but not bad.

jeff.herren · 01-29-2022, 10:32 AM

I added the firestick to the matrix switcher so I can get the stream on every TV. Works very well.

Nowabeachbum · 01-29-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff.herren

I added the firestick to the matrix switcher so I can get the stream on every TV. Works very well.

No matrix in a 2015.

Jbnewbanks · 01-29-2022, 12:38 PM

We have a Cradlepoint/Firefly setup. Can I do something similar to the Matrix?

Jbnewbanks · 01-29-2022, 12:39 PM

Thanks, I will check it out.

jeff.herren · 01-30-2022, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbnewbanks

We have a Cradlepoint/Firefly setup. Can I do something similar to the Matrix?

Generally Cradlepoint and Firefly modules do not have an HDMI port.

Cradlepoint is the wifi router
Firefly is coach control (lights etc)

Jbnewbanks · 01-30-2022, 09:17 AM

Thank you for the clarification on what each box is for. We've had the coach for 3 weeks now and there is still a lot to learn.

brobox · 01-30-2022, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbnewbanks

We have a Cradlepoint/Firefly setup. Can I do something similar to the Matrix?

On my 14, I unplugged that Satellite HDMI from the white connection panel, then plugged in the Firestick. That allows it to broadcast to all 4 TV instead of just the one.

You do have to switch them if you want to watch Sat. Or you could install an HDMI A/B switch.

Nowabeachbum · 01-30-2022, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by brobox

On my 14, I unplugged that Satellite HDMI from the white connection panel, then plugged in the Firestick. That allows it to broadcast to all 4 TV instead of just the one.

You do have to switch them if you want to watch Sat. Or you could install an HDMI A/B switch.

That’s it! I was trying to remember what I did and the a/b switch was what I did! Good memory Chuck!

brobox · 01-30-2022, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nowabeachbum

That’s it! I was trying to remember what I did and the a/b switch was what I did! Good memory Chuck!

As the years pass, I am forgetting many of the Classic tricks as well.

I am glad you own the newer models before I do and can teach me the "new way" as you did on the 21.

RVFunlovers · 01-30-2022, 06:56 PM

I hooked a short HDMI cable up to the back of my TV. That is what I connect RUKU, Firestick, or Apple TV to. It was a pain to get to the hdmi port on the TV but not impossible.

Jbnewbanks · 01-30-2022, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brobox

On my 14, I unplugged that Satellite HDMI from the white connection panel, then plugged in the Firestick. That allows it to broadcast to all 4 TV instead of just the one.

You do have to switch them if you want to watch Sat. Or you could install an HDMI A/B switch.

That's a great idea. I will test it out. Thanks

brobox · 01-31-2022, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbnewbanks

That's a great idea. I will test it out. Thanks

It is a lot easier than pulling the TV out. It worked great for me as I was testing a Firestick and a Chromecast to see which one I like the best. The Chromecast is somewhere in a junk box now.