on 07-08-2019 22:11
I’ve logged in to my Amazon Prime account, and can see the menu screens, but whenever I select a show to watch, all I get is the spinning wheel for a second or two and then a black screen. Nothing comes up no matter how long I wait, and if I press stop it goes back to the menu screen no problem.
V6 box seems to be working OK otherwise, Netflix works OK (although some programs won’t work, in a similar fashion, but at least I get an error message with those!)
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22-10-2019 12:11 - edited 06-01-2020 16:09
Hi there,
We're aware of an issue where some customers are experiencing difficulty viewing Amazon Prime content on V6. This often results in the customer seeing a black screen.
We have raised this matter with the relevant teams and a ticket has been opened whilst it's work on. The ticket number is: NKE013410. There is currently no estimated fix time.
In the meantime, you may find a work around for the issue following these steps:
-Replace the HDMI lead with a new high speed one.
-Bypass any receivers or stereo equipment by connecting your device directly to the TV
Failing this, change the video resolution on the V6 box, following these steps in turn until you find one that resolves the issue.
1) if 2160p (only) is enabled, also enable 2160p passthrough, then retry Amazon Prime Video
2) Disable both 2160p resolutions, and enable both 1080p resolutions, then retry
3) Disable both 1080p resolutions, and enable 1080i, then retry
4) Disable 1080i and enable 720p, then retry
5) Disable 720p and enable 576p, then retry
6) Disable 576p and enable 576i, then retry.
If none of these steps work, revert the resolution to the original setting. Do not enable all resolutions at the same time.
-Use a different TV if possible
I hope this helps,
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on 08-08-2019 00:02
08-08-2019 07:50 - edited 08-08-2019 07:50
Yep, it's connected by ethernet directly to the hub. Netflix works, other on demand services work, and I can stream to my old TiVo box
on 08-08-2019 22:18
I've got the same problem with Amazon Prime on the V6 box. In the evening, just a black screen. Useless!! It's connected by cable and my internet speed is very fast...
I have absolutely no problems when streaming Prime on the iPad, iPhone or Android box.
on 09-08-2019 07:57
Exactly same problem for me. Menu screen, but then nothing. Same as above, fast ethernet connection to my box.
on 09-08-2019 17:05
Same problem here. Was working fine until today. Never straightforward with Virgin is it.
on 09-08-2019 20:28
Exactly the same for me
on 13-08-2019 10:11
Hello charlieannear
Thanks for your post on our forums
Sorry though to hear about the issues with Amazon Prime
How are things looking now?
Gareth_L
on 13-08-2019 18:48
Amazon Prime worked fine for a few days (I could even watch live tennis!) but now it's packed up again. It's fine on all my other devices (iPad, iPhone and iPad) It's just the V6 box that is never worked on consistently, apart from a few days this week. My internet speed is very fast and it's connected by wire.
Do they not test the app before they push it out on the V6 box??
on 13-08-2019 21:31
I've got the same problem. Prime works fine on my laptop and the smart TV, but not through Virgin Media. I just get the black screen once I select a programme to play.