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Amazon Prime AirPlay update

I received an update to my Amazon Prime iOS app this morning that allowed AirPlay! I tested and it worked perfectly. I've been wanting a way to easily watch Amazon Prime videos on my AppleTV forever, and I was doubtful it would ever happen.

I was going to post here about it, but Amazon's app on iTunes still says that AirPlay isn't supported. I don't see a way to look at the version history on the web, but on my phone it looks like it was pulled.

Anybody else get it while it was available? Hopefully this means it was an accidental leak, and it's coming in a future version.

edit Looks like version 2.1 is available again.

Posted Sep 17, 2013, 2:37 PM UTC · edited

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D-Back•

I got it too. It was reported that the update hit by all the major tech sites so I don't think it was accidental.

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pybuOP•

Yeah, iTunes on the web shows version 2.1 now as well. The version history on my phone still shows up as it did in my original post. Weird.

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Dr__Dreidel•

Looked at the app:

What's New in Version 2.1

  • AirPlay to Apple TV
  • IMDB cast and director inf....

I installed it a couple hours ago. Are you saying they pulled it?

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pybuOP•

Yeah, if I go to the App store and search for the Amazon Instant Video app, then scroll down to Version History, I see the pulled 2.1 update in between a couple of 1.4.3 versions. Also, the download button says "update", but it doesn't show up in the udpates section of the app.

Edit now I hit update on that screen and it took me back to version 1.4.3. Deleted the app and reinstalled, and it's still the old version.

Edit 2 I fixed this by deleting the app, restarting the phone, and redownloading.

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MrMaxPowers247•

I want this for android, I use xbmc for my media viewing and would like to pick a show/movie on my phone and play it on xbmc. I can do that with YouTube but would love it for my amazon prime videos. Anyone know of way to do it now?

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thefirstmimzy•

Supposedly Google is in the works to allow their Chromecast to stream local content effectively replacing xmbc in that scenario.

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nerfdude•

problem: Amazon Prime content is not local. Amazon says they're working on an Android app, but it's been "plagued" with delays (read: want to watch Amazon Prime on a tablet? BUY A KINDLE).

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natethomas•

Or alternatively, augmenting XBMC's existing repertoire. If XBMC can act as an Airplay receiver, there's no moral reason why it can't also act as a Chromecast receiver. (No knowledge on the technical aspect.)

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thefirstmimzy•

Well why bother at that point? Just make an amazon video player plugin for xmbc, done. In fact I think there might be one floating around in some repository.

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natethomas•

Two reasons. First, the biggest one, Amazon has implemented DRM in their video player API, effectively making it impossible for anyone to make a working Amazon video player addon. The previously working addon stopped working in May. Second, even if it did work, XBMC addons are great for viewing, but not so great for finding contents, which is where the iOS app shines.

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Dr_Sheldor•

I really wish I'd gotten this! Anybody able to get it through update at this point?

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pybuOP•

It looks like the version that supports AirPlay is up for good now.

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zatzai•

I got the same update, said the same thing but haven't tested it yet. I have previously been able to get the Amazon app to show on my Apple TV via Mirroring, but it's intermittent.

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Christiphis•

But it stops streaming if the display turns off!!!! UGH way to ruin a great feature

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akatherder•

Does airplay only work with Apple TV? I have a boxee (the first generation kind) and it's only streaming audio from my ipad (ancient ipad 1).

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bbzzdd•

I just got an update a few minutes ago that says it's enabled.

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efidol•

still no android support... c'mon amazon

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deadmansstare•

Oh god I am hoping for this!

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pybuOP•

It's definitely available now. Works great!

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dually•

So what? If I have to become an Applebot, I might as well just let the cable company suck me dry instead.

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