Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation)

I recently purchased the Amazon Fire TV Stick and have been thoroughly impressed with the results. The device is compact and portable, making it easy to take with me on the go and use on any TV with an HDMI port. It also has a sleek, modern design that looks great on my entertainment center. One of the things I love about the Fire TV Stick is the wide variety of streaming options it provides. It comes with a variety of popular apps pre-installed, so I can easily access my favorite shows and movies. The device also has access to a vast library of content through Amazon Prime Video, as well as other streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and more. The Fire TV Stick is also easy to use. It has a user-friendly interface and comes with a remote control that allows for ... MoreI recently purchased the Amazon Fire TV Stick and have been thoroughly impressed with the results. The device is compact and portable, making it easy to take with me on the go and use on any TV with an HDMI port. It also has a sleek, modern design that looks great on my entertainment center. One of the things I love about the Fire TV Stick is the wide variety of streaming options it provides. It comes with a variety of popular apps pre-installed, so I can easily access my favorite shows and movies. The device also has access to a vast library of content through Amazon Prime Video, as well as other streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and more. The Fire TV Stick is also easy to use. It has a user-friendly interface and comes with a remote control that allows for simple navigation and control. I also appreciate that the device has Alexa built-in, so I can use voice commands to search for content, control the TV, and more. Overall, I highly recommend the Amazon Fire TV Stick. It's a compact, feature-rich device that provides a wide variety of streaming options and is easy to use. The user-friendly interface and Alexa integration make it a top choice for any home theater setup.

The newest edition of the Amazon Fire stick has me very impressed! For starters, there are quite a few improvements from it's older counterparts. These improvements seem to specifically enhance the user interface making this the easiest q improvements over previous generations. First, setup was incredibly simple with the fire stick doing everything for me following an initial update. After that it's smooth sailing and can easily be moved from room to room. I even use it in the den where my television isn't even a smart TV. All I have to do is connect the HDMI an voila.. instant Smart TV. The new Amazon fire stick and not only will recommend it to others but will continue to purchase this product in the future.

I’ve always been a fan of Amazon; From late night shopping to Amazon Echo for music and of course, not one but four Amazon Fire Sticks for endless movies anywhere in my home. It’s quick and easy to install. Now you have all your movie, News and Music subscriptions available at your fingertips with one, yes that right, just ONE remote. Apps. a plenty available to install. Like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, CNN, Starz etc., All from the comfort of your home, school, or work place. Listen to music while cooking dinner, having a late night jam session while reading the lyrics on your flat screen television. Best of all, all Fire Sticks are Alexa enable, so no need to type your 20+ character movie title, or song; just press the mic icon , say the name of the movie and your ... MoreI’ve always been a fan of Amazon; From late night shopping to Amazon Echo for music and of course, not one but four Amazon Fire Sticks for endless movies anywhere in my home. It’s quick and easy to install. Now you have all your movie, News and Music subscriptions available at your fingertips with one, yes that right, just ONE remote. Apps. a plenty available to install. Like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, CNN, Starz etc., All from the comfort of your home, school, or work place. Listen to music while cooking dinner, having a late night jam session while reading the lyrics on your flat screen television. Best of all, all Fire Sticks are Alexa enable, so no need to type your 20+ character movie title, or song; just press the mic icon , say the name of the movie and your good to go. $29.99 for HD and $54.99 for 4k . Have fun and enjoy. It’s totally worth it. #Amazon #FireStick #shopping #movies #music

A small footprint for a great stream

It's awesome.I have older televisions and I had to have a solution that would address my inability to cough up money for a new television. I already have a flat-screen tv, so why should I have to buy a new one simply to be able to stream???In 2019 Sony or Amazon (don't remember which) decided to longer provide support or the functionality to have consumers continue to use their old DVD players as a streaming source. They just ousted it. So, I was no longer able to stream my Amazon Prime related content without either getting a new TV, new DVD player that supported it, or this Fire TV Stick.Now, I'm not saying that the company(s) did this purposefully... perhaps it was just technologically impossible to support an older source since everything is expanding ... MoreIt's awesome.I have older televisions and I had to have a solution that would address my inability to cough up money for a new television. I already have a flat-screen tv, so why should I have to buy a new one simply to be able to stream???In 2019 Sony or Amazon (don't remember which) decided to longer provide support or the functionality to have consumers continue to use their old DVD players as a streaming source. They just ousted it. So, I was no longer able to stream my Amazon Prime related content without either getting a new TV, new DVD player that supported it, or this Fire TV Stick.Now, I'm not saying that the company(s) did this purposefully... perhaps it was just technologically impossible to support an older source since everything is expanding (technologically-speaking).Anyway, this devise really works well. I do use one in every room with all of my older televisions that are all flat panel, but not the "newest" flat panel.It was pretty easy to setup but I'm pretty smart in that area. If it were my dad setting it up... not so much... which is why I had to setup his new tv.Would I buy this again... yes.

An affordable alternative to cable or satellite.

Yes, I bought this 3rd Generation Amazon Firestick after previously using an earlier version. I needed to upgrade because the Amazon software and the other apps had outlived my previous hardware. On the earlier version of my Amazon Firestick I would install and reinstall some applications and the software began to stall or time out when attempting to load onto the Firestick.I purchased this Firestick as part of a Christmas Black Friday deal. I have no complaints with this Amazon Firestick as of date and the software and applications are functioning as expected with the updated hardware and software. Of course with any streaming devices they are only as good and entertainment functional as one may be willing spend other $ for other viewing services.

Fire TV Stick 3rd Gen with Alexa

SPEED- This is the biggest upgrade if in my opinion if you are coming from a 2nd generation device. The specs mention that this 3rd generation is “50% more powerful,” and you can definitely tell the difference in navigating menus and loading applications. This is probably the biggest reason to upgrade from Gen 2.DOLBY ATMOS – This might not be a big deal for many people, but support for the Dolby Atmos specification is nice for audiophiles with home speaker systems that can make use of it.REMOTE – As I mentioned in my review of this new remote, the main additions are the “Channel Guide” button, that brings up the menu to watch live TV if you have that set up; and the four App Buttons- for quickly launching Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu. The remote ... MoreSPEED- This is the biggest upgrade if in my opinion if you are coming from a 2nd generation device. The specs mention that this 3rd generation is “50% more powerful,” and you can definitely tell the difference in navigating menus and loading applications. This is probably the biggest reason to upgrade from Gen 2.DOLBY ATMOS – This might not be a big deal for many people, but support for the Dolby Atmos specification is nice for audiophiles with home speaker systems that can make use of it.REMOTE – As I mentioned in my review of this new remote, the main additions are the “Channel Guide” button, that brings up the menu to watch live TV if you have that set up; and the four App Buttons- for quickly launching Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu. The remote also allows control of your TV through power and volume buttons that are not available in the FireTV Stick Lite.CONS:NO 4K- This version does not support 4K video streaming, and I wouldn't imagine that it will be supported in the future either, because there is a FireTV Stick 4K product that exists if you want that feature. That FireTV Stick 4K is still shipping with the older 2nd generation Alexa Voice Remote currently though, (the one with a TV power button but no app buttons or channel guide button), so that's kind of disappointing.All in all, this to me is worth the upgrade from and older FireTV Stick, mainly because of the speed difference but also the newer remote is nice to have. If 4K matters to you, you might want to wait and grab the FireTV Stick 4K version when they eventually start shipping it with the new Gen 3 remote. The Lite version doesn't really seem like it would be worth it in most situations, because for only $10 less you lose Atmos support and all of the TV controls (power, volume, channel guide, app buttons, etc)

In Love With My Fire TV Stick

I love the Fire TV Stick. I already had the Apple TV but I wanted to eliminate having so many wires and cords and this was the perfect solution. I can use my current "dumb" tv and plug the Fire TV Stick into it and I can enjoy all of my favorite shows and streaming services. I can even watch previous movies or shows I purchased with my Apple TV account because it allows you to download that app. Whenever I can't find the remote Alexa turns my tv on and I can watch anything I want just by saying it out loud. I love that I can travel with my Fire TV Stick and enjoy tv whenever I am not at home. I have a lot of health issues and have to be hospitalized often and now I never have to be without my favorites: Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. The only minor downfall I can really ... MoreI love the Fire TV Stick. I already had the Apple TV but I wanted to eliminate having so many wires and cords and this was the perfect solution. I can use my current "dumb" tv and plug the Fire TV Stick into it and I can enjoy all of my favorite shows and streaming services. I can even watch previous movies or shows I purchased with my Apple TV account because it allows you to download that app. Whenever I can't find the remote Alexa turns my tv on and I can watch anything I want just by saying it out loud. I love that I can travel with my Fire TV Stick and enjoy tv whenever I am not at home. I have a lot of health issues and have to be hospitalized often and now I never have to be without my favorites: Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. The only minor downfall I can really think of is that new FireTV account holders does not allow Spectrum TV customers to stream their tv plan and only previous fire tv account holders can keep that feature because it's grandfathered in. If you decide to buy the Fire TV Stick you would just have to download each tv channel app whenever you want to watch a tv show or movie when it actually airs on tv or else you have to wait until the next day to catch on Hulu. Personally, I don't mind waiting until the next day because I HATE watching commercials.

Really terrible

Okay, despite the title saying it's terrible, I did really like this device when I first got it. It lagged a bit at times, but I got over it. But earlier today, the remote completely stopped working. This happened a few times this day, but eventually worked again.... Until it didn't. I pressed the buttons over and over, but nothing responded, it was like the remote wasn't connect. Changed the batteries and reset the device multiple times. Chatted with Amazon customer service for an hour trying to get it to work (had to go through three different people because I kept getting kicked out due to inactivity). One person told me to connect my phone and do a factory reset. Did that, but then I couldn't even get the remote to connect again. Completely stopped working and I ... MoreOkay, despite the title saying it's terrible, I did really like this device when I first got it. It lagged a bit at times, but I got over it. But earlier today, the remote completely stopped working. This happened a few times this day, but eventually worked again.... Until it didn't. I pressed the buttons over and over, but nothing responded, it was like the remote wasn't connect. Changed the batteries and reset the device multiple times. Chatted with Amazon customer service for an hour trying to get it to work (had to go through three different people because I kept getting kicked out due to inactivity). One person told me to connect my phone and do a factory reset. Did that, but then I couldn't even get the remote to connect again. Completely stopped working and I have no idea why.

Super easy setup

Wow, this Firestick impressed me! So many new features and improvements over previous generations.First, setup is a breeze! It really is a plug and play setup. Everything you need is included, including the batteries for the remote! Just plug in the hdmi end to your tv (make sure you pay attention to what port/input you are using as this is where you’ll watch the Fire Stick), then plug in the power source and it will go through what language, let you input your WiFi info, and do any necessary updates. Mine did have an update upon setup but it’s pretty fast depending on your connection. With mine, it automatically detected my tv so I can also use the remote to adjust volume, etc. I love this feature and always hated having to remember tv codes to program remotes or ... MoreWow, this Firestick impressed me! So many new features and improvements over previous generations.First, setup is a breeze! It really is a plug and play setup. Everything you need is included, including the batteries for the remote! Just plug in the hdmi end to your tv (make sure you pay attention to what port/input you are using as this is where you’ll watch the Fire Stick), then plug in the power source and it will go through what language, let you input your WiFi info, and do any necessary updates. Mine did have an update upon setup but it’s pretty fast depending on your connection. With mine, it automatically detected my tv so I can also use the remote to adjust volume, etc. I love this feature and always hated having to remember tv codes to program remotes or having to manually scan for codes! This makes this setup the smoothest and fastest possible!I love that the fire stick allows me to have our entertainment at my fingertips, with only one device. We are a streaming family and stream from Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, etc. I can also access my channels through Prime such as Discovery + all in one place. It essentially turns any tv into a smart tv. You can access the weather, your photo gallery (if uploaded), Facebook, browser, etc.For families, you can setup users and customize the home page. Another great feature, especially in today’s world, allows you to setup parental control so you can limit each profile specific to the user.I’ve been using my Fire Stick daily since it’s arrival and I am still discovering new features! I love the interface and ease of setup. Highly recommend.