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Price: $34.99 – $17.99
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Stream in Full HD – Enjoy fast, affordable streaming that’s made for HD TVs, and control it all with the Alexa Voice Remote.
Great for first-time streaming – Streaming has never been easier with access to over 1 million free movies and TV episodes from ad-supported streaming apps like Prime Video, Tubi, Pluto TV, and more.
Press and ask Alexa – Use your voice to easily search and launch shows across multiple apps.
Endless entertainment – Stream more than 1.8 million movies and TV episodes from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock, and more, plus listen to millions of songs. Subscription fees may apply. App buttons may vary.
Take it anywhere – Connect to any TV’s HDMI port to access your entertainment apps and enjoy them on the go.
Watch live – Get live TV, news, and sports with subscriptions to SLING TV, YouTube TV, and others.
Play your favorite songs – Listen on Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and others. Subscription fees may apply.
Control your compatible smart home – Ask Alexa to check weather, dim the lights, view live camera feeds, stream music, and more.
Reviewer: Rob W
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A smart gift idea to cut the cable
Review: I got this for my in-laws so they could cut the cable — and I’m happy to say it’s been a hit. Right out of the box, they were able to set it up easily (not very tech-savvy folks), and now they’re enjoying streaming without being tied to a cable box.What we like:Setup was straightforward: they didn’t need a ton of help, which is always a plus when gifting older folks.The interface is clean and intuitive, so they feel confident navigating; no endless menus or confusing jargon.Big win: they’re saving money now that they’ve ditched the expensive cable subscription, and this product gives them access to all the streaming apps they use (and a few they didn’t know about).Works smoothly: no major glitches, buffering or freezing (in their setup at least).My in-laws mentioned they feel like they’re “in control” of their viewing again — pick what they want, when they want it, no surprise charges.A couple of notes:If your internet connection is modest, you may notice slightly slower loading of shows — my in-laws live in a suburban area and their WiFi is decent, but not blazing-fast, and so far it’s been fine.Some of the “extra” features (voice control, premium apps) might require separate subscriptions — you’ll want to factor that in if you’re helping someone set this up.Overall verdict:If you’re shopping for a gift for folks who are ready to ditch traditional cable but still want the comfort and familiarity of TV, this is a great choice. My in-laws are already talking about how much easier life is now, which is the best kind of review. Definitely recommended.
Reviewer: Tessa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Does what it’s supposed to, as described
Review: The Fire TV Stick works as expected. I plug it into to the HDMI port on the tv, set up the remote and also the app. You can use either one or both. If your tv doesn’t have a HDMI port, then the fire stick will not have the ability to connect with your tv.There are options for setting up a password, parent settings, and you can set up personal nicknames to personalize the experience for multiple people. I don’t regret purchasing this. I have Amazon Prime, so I pay a subscription fee each month for the video streaming via the fire stick, there are free streaming services available through other apps that you may access through the fire stick. You plug a fire stick into the tv, set up the streaming services you desire or sign-in (streaming tv, like Amazon Prime, Hulu, FreeVee, etc.). You have to have internet in order to use the fire stick and access the streaming services. The streaming services include free ones and/or paid ones. You don’t have to have a Prime membership, because it allows you to access other streaming services like Hulu or FreeVee, but I do. I’m glad I got two of them when they were having a sell last year. I bought them to access my Amazon Prime benefits related to movies. I recommend it if you don’t have a smart tv that accesses apps.
Reviewer: Leandro H.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Smooth, Smart & Affordable — The Perfect Streaming Upgrade!
Review: I recently added the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (model B0CQMRKRV5) to my home setup and couldn’t be more pleased. From the moment I plugged it in, the installation was a breeze — not a single hiccup. The device connected quickly to my Wi-Fi and required minimal setup, which for me is a huge win.The streaming experience is excellent: full HD resolution, solid performance with very little buffering, and the included Alexa Voice Remote works like a charm. I love being able to launch shows, switch apps, and even control lights and smart devices around the house using voice commands — it’s convenient and intuitive. Relevant specs: 8 GB internal storage, dual-band WiFi (MIMO) for more reliable connection, supports lots of major streaming apps.Another highlight: the price-to-value ratio is outstanding. It’s a budget-friendly device but doesn’t feel cheap. Seems perfect for upgrading a secondary TV, a guest room device, or for someone moving away from cable.If I had to note one minor thing: it’s limited to 1080p (Full HD) rather than 4K, so if you have a high-end 4K TV and want the absolute best resolution, you might consider stepping up. But for most living rooms and casual use, it’s more than enough.In short: if you’re looking for an easy-to-use, high-value streaming stick that integrates with Alexa and smart-home features, this one is a smart pick. I’m very happy with the purchase.
Reviewer: Rhim
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of our best Amazon purchases to date
Review: We have a couple of TV’s at home that are not smart TV’s and/or are old enough that they no longer allow you to download new apps. We have found these TV’s to be of less and less value and considered purchasing upgraded televisions. Before exploring further we decided to try the Amazon fire sticks. We the great price point there was no risk if they did not provide everything we were looking for.I am pleased to say that once received installation and setup was extremely easy and both the instructions included in the box as well as the online step by step guide made the process smooth. Since installation we feel that we have the full functionality of our TV’s back. The remote works perfect, we have access to all of the apps we need, and as a bonus there is voice enabled feature that makes the process that much easier. The streaming quality has been fantastic as well.We have since purchased a second fire stick and consider this to be one of our best Amazon purchases.If you are thinking about purchasing and have been putting it off, buy one now. You will not be disappointed.
