firmare updates for Amazon streaming? Have they updated firmware for LG BD 630 to allow Amazon streaming?
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Any possibility that you can force the LG BD630 to accept a firmware update designed for the LG670, as that firmware has the Amazon VOD app?
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And don't completely let Amazon off the hook. I would buy PRIME in a heartbeat if I could also watch streaming on a big screen.... I have no interest in viewing on my laptop. So Amazon would get an instant "sale" of their streaming. That alone should spur them on to urge LG to add the feature. I continue to press the NetCast button on my remote.... hoping (against hope) to see that "coming soon" box/icon replaced with Amazon Streaming (Prime). By the way, I worked 30 years as a programmer -- the software upgrade is very doable, if LG wanted to do it (or cared about past customers). And don't completely let Amazon off the hook. I would buy PRIME in a heartbeat if I could also watch streaming on a big screen.... I have no interest in viewing on my laptop. So Amazon would get an instant "sale" of their streaming. That alone should spur them on to urge LG to add the feature. I continue to press the NetCast button on my remote.... hoping (against hope) to see that "coming soon" box/icon replaced with Amazon Streaming (Prime). By the way, I worked 30 years as a programmer -- the software upgrade is very doable, if LG wanted to do it (or cared about past... » Read More And don't completely let Amazon off the hook. I would buy PRIME in a heartbeat if I could also watch streaming on a big screen.... I have no interest in viewing on my laptop. So Amazon would get an instant "sale" of their streaming. That alone should spur them on to urge LG to add the feature. I continue to press the NetCast button on my remote.... hoping (against hope) to see that "coming soon" box/icon replaced with Amazon Streaming (Prime). By the way, I worked 30 years as a programmer -- the software upgrade is very doable, if LG wanted to do it (or cared about past customers). « Show Less
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There are no further firmware updates for this model. I ran into a similar problem, although my unit wouldn't load a Blu-Ray at all, much less play it. After much frustration looking for a non-existent solution, I got a nice Panasonic Blu-Ray player - that does Internet TV *much* better, I might add - and now can enjoy my Blu-Rays while still using the rest of the Samsung unit's "home theatre" functions, which pretty much boil down to the sound system at this point. The short answer is yes, it's crap.
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My TV shows the Amazon Prime app on the LG smart hub. You may need to run a software update but it has been there on mine since I bought the TV several months ago.
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I stream my movies thru the PLEX app on my samsung and mine is a bd5500, older. Go to samsungs website and see if they have an app for amazons video, I would bet that they do, and most apps are free. good luck
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The best answer tp your question is to go to Amazon prime and see if it can be directed to your LG. I think it can with the right app but I have never tried to do it myself. I just stream on my Laptop. good luck.
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You are welcome. Do me (us) a favor and let me know which one you decide to keep and why. If the next firmware revision or two does not fix the video streaming, then I will probably add one of those two just for Hulu. You could save me the hassle of buying both, comparing, and returning one :)
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The latest firmware is still 1.03, I believe. The one I got from Amazon back in June was the latest version 1.03.
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I had the same question about my BD-C6500. After scouring the web without finding anything, I e-mailed both Amazon (no info) and Samsung (no reply), then called Samsung, who said that for now only their TV's support Amazon's streaming, but suggested that I keep checking their site for updates; so maybe they have plans in the works to add Blu-rays so they stay competitive with Sony and Panasonic, some of who's models ARE supported? Wish I better better news!
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Amazon Instant video is available as of today. The new firmware updates the set to firmware 04.00.20 which includes the Amazon app.
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The 2011 LGs BD690/670/650/6xx Series, have a new interface called LG Smart TV, which has been reported to include Amazon VOD in a future firmware release. (At the present time Amazon is not yet included.)I doubt that Amazon VOD will be added to the 2010 line of players, BD5xx Series, but I am going to hope that a future firmware might eventually add Amazon VOD.
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It's functioning on my set. EDIT: APPARENTLY there are a few different firmware versions on these sets...mine is E550i-b2V 1.16.47.0758. Some sets have E550i-b2 V 1.25.24.0234. My opinion is that this is causing a lot of problems in the tv enthusiast community. It's possible that Amazon Instant Video is NOT working on both firmware versions, as some are still reporting it isn't functioning. Vizio is NOT offering a firmware update at this time, so as far as I know, you are stuck with what firmware version you get....for the time being.
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IFF you're not a robot, then you can probably pickup up your sweet little smart phone and call the marketing guys at the LG corporation and make a sweet little deal with Amazon a reality -- LG and all the other electronics manufacturers constantly update the firmware of their products to ensure the latest links to their corporate sponsors and partners are up-to-date. Toot-a-loo, Matey.
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Thanks for the info. Guess i have to wait for the newer firmware version. Since I purchase on Amazon, i assume i would have to work it through Samsung if i bricked it. P.S. Funny enough, when I first received the unit, i tried to do a firware upgrade and it said that none were available. It should have been, so maybe i was lucky it didn't work.
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I bought mine used (like new) and it did not show Amazon Prime as an option until I ran a firmware update. After the update it was immediately an easy to set up option.
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I exchanged my device today in the store since i bricked it with the firmware upgrade.The new one shows blockbuster on the box and in the manual.Blockbuster, Netflix Pandora and Youtube all work great!
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The 2011 LGs BD690/670/650/6xx Series, have a new interface called LG Smart TV, which has been reported to include Amazon VOD in a future firmware release. (At the present time Amazon is not yet included.) I doubt that Amazon VOD will be added to the 2010 line of players, BD5xx Series, but I am going to hope that a future firmware might eventually add Amazon VOD.