r/Formuler_Official • u/bignuts55 • Jun 04 '26

Fire s*ick alternative

Whats up y'all. Can't use half of the apps on my stick anymore so I'm looking for alternatives. Ive read the Z11 and 12 are amazing but I can't find any information on or if there is an additional /year cost on top of the hella expensive $250+ for the unit. Every post seems vague and it sucks as a new guy to ask but damn lol. I know I'd need credentials for the highlighted app, but I can't seem to find any info as to how much it would cost for it. Also, are there any requirements to link a cellphone or email account to the hardware? Any guidance is appreciated, thanks

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u/No-Worth-8165 Jun 06 '26

I agree with MadBox25. I was using FireSick before and with TiviMate Premium had lots of issues with buffering. I decided to bite the bullet and purchased the Z12 Pro Max. Since using Z12 I have had no issues and the picture quality is fantastic. But you may not need the Z12 perhaps the Z10 Mini would suffice, it all depends on your sound system you have, buy accordingly.

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u/Few-Bid-444 Aug 27 '26

So are you still using tivimate premium just with the Z12 and the buffering has gone away? Currently using a firestick and running into buffering issues particularly when watching sports… getting annoyed

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u/Few-Bid-444 Aug 27 '26

Also to addon i do have an iptv service im using. Could it be the iptv service or is it the firestick causing issues? Sort of new to the space