Viewers also loved the virtual keyboard element which made it a lot easier to type out usernames and other terms.
There is an app that can do all this - which continues to work as normal - but the web-based alternative was good for those who didn't want to install yet another app on their phone taking up more space.But the online retailer and tech firm has suddenly decided to withdraw the service over a security concern, according toSecurity experts apparently warned Amazon that the feature made it too too easy for hackers to take control of someone else’s Fire TV.
As the tool doesn't require users to be on the same network as the Fire TV, it could allow fraudsters to install dangerous and malicious apps.Amazon Fire TV Stick owners can unlock 400 live channels for free – plus 40,000 movies and TV shows But all is not lost as Amazon is said to be working on fixing the issue and bringing the tool back at some point.
In a statement issued to AFTVNews, the company is quoted as saying: "We appreciate the work of independent researchers to help bring issues to our attention. "While we’re still reviewing this research, we immediately disabled the QR feature at issue for Fire TV customers, which fully mitigates the scenario described by the researchers.It's not the first change Amazon Fire TV Stick owners have had to contend with lately.The forgotten gadget that boosts your Stick's Wi-Fi connection
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