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I'm running the latest updates for my Logitech Revue (according to the check for updates screen), but when I go to the Amazon Instant Video app, it just redirects me to Chrome. Amazon doesn't support HD in the browser, so I can only watch SD videos.

When I try to play HD videos, Amazon says, I must use a supported device, which the Logitech Revue is, and that I must register it. Its instructions to register it say to open the "Amazon Video" app on the device, then go to "register device". As mentioned, my app (named "Amazon Instant Video") just redirects to Chrome.

I called Amazon, and they said it sounds like I'm running "google tv version 1.0". Since my "firmware" says 3.2 and i apparently have the latest updates, I'd guess that I'm not. Amazon support says only Google tv v2.0 has the application w/ HD.

Any ideas what I'm missing here?

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It sounds like the Amazon rep just didn't know what they were talking about. AFAIK the app (which was released late last month) is only compatible with LG televisions, and not any of the currently existing set-top boxes (see the Google+ announcement). I believe that getting the HD content on your Revue is simply not possible at the moment since it's going through the browser, not an actual app. – eldarerathis♦ Jan 20 at 4:49
Thanks, at least I can take comfort in knowing that there are many other Logitech Revue owners complaining on that thread. I'll keep an eye out for a future release of their app. – dolan Jan 20 at 14:26

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