Last updated: 13 September 2025 GMT
If motion looks choppy on your Fire TV Stick in Ireland, set the device to 50 Hz, enable Match Original Frame Rate, turn off TV motion smoothing, and ensure a stable network (5 GHz non-DFS or Ethernet). This page is for lawful streaming only—official apps, no geo-bypass.
Quick wins
- Fire TV: Match Original Frame Rate = ON; default output 50 Hz.
- TV: disable motion smoothing (TruMotion, MotionFlow, Auto Motion Plus, etc.).
- Network: use 5 GHz non-DFS (36/40/44/48) at 40 MHz width or Ethernet.
- HDMI: use a high-quality cable; enable “Enhanced/HDMI Ultra HD” on the TV’s HDMI port if available.
Why judder happens (common causes)
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| “Stuttery” pans in sports | Output at 60 Hz on EU/IE content (~50 Hz) | Set Fire TV default to 50 Hz and enable Match Frame Rate |
| Motion blur/soap-opera look | TV motion smoothing on | Turn OFF TruMotion/MotionFlow/Auto Motion Plus |
| Random micro-stalls | Wi-Fi congestion or DFS hopping | Lock 36/40/44/48 at 40 MHz or use Ethernet |
| Brief black frames | HDMI handshakes / weak cable | Use certified cable; enable “Enhanced format” for that HDMI port |
Step-by-step on Fire TV Stick (Ireland)
- Update Fire OS → Settings → My Fire TV → About → Check for Updates.
- Enable frame-rate matching → Settings → Display & Audio → Match Original Frame Rate → ON.
- Use a 50 Hz default → Settings → Display → Resolution → choose 1080p 50 Hz or 4K 50 Hz.
- Turn off TV motion smoothing (name varies): LG TruMotion / Samsung Auto Motion Plus / Sony MotionFlow → set to Off.
- Stabilise the network:
- Wi-Fi: connect to 5 GHz SSID; on router, lock to 36/40/44/48, width 40 MHz, split SSIDs.
- Ethernet (best): add a USB-to-Ethernet adapter and cable to router/mesh node.
- Check HDMI: try another HDMI port; on many TVs enable “Enhanced”/“Ultra HD” for that port; use a certified high-speed cable.
- Test: play a live sports stream for 5 minutes; minor network buffers should vanish with the settings above.
Troubleshooting
Still juddery after setting 50 Hz
Confirm Match Original Frame Rate = ON; some apps switch dynamically only when this is enabled. Also verify your TV’s motion smoothing is OFF.
Audio ahead/behind video
Try TV audio output = PCM/Auto; if using a soundbar/AVR, enable eARC and set lip-sync to Auto. Use a certified HDMI cable.
Random drops on Wi-Fi
Move off DFS: use 5 GHz channels 36/40/44/48 at 40 MHz; split SSIDs so the Stick can’t roam to 2.4 GHz. Ethernet beats Wi-Fi.
Ireland-specific tips
- Irish sports are broadcast at 50 Hz; forcing 60 Hz creates cadence judder—keep device and TV at 50 Hz.
- In apartments, DFS channels (52+) may hop due to radar—use 36/40/44/48.
- For long HDMI runs, use a certified cable (or active HDMI) to avoid re-sync blackouts.
Related Ireland-specific guides
- Apple TV: match frame rate/dynamic range for sports (Ireland)
- Samsung Tizen TV: install legal streaming apps (Ireland)
- Which 5 GHz Wi-Fi channels to use in Ireland?
Official sources
Guidance is Ireland-specific and for lawful streaming only. No channel lists or geo-bypass.