Testseek.co.uk have collected 101 expert reviews of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 2017 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Fire TV Stick 2017.
April 2017
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The editors liked
Alexa support on a TV device
Quick at accessing content
Great contextual text and voice search
Good picture quality
Excellent app integration and availability
Doesn't require Echo
Compact
Easy to use
Great user interface
Alexa aids searching and connectivity
The performance of the speedy new box is seriously impressive. For the most part 4K playback is smooth and reliable
With only rare instances of it being less than lovely in its super-resolution
The interface is very responsive too
With voice search bei
Super low price
Improved design
HDR compatibility
Better voice tech
Alexa integration
Good 4K and HDR library
Dolby Atmos hardware support
Seamless operation
Snappy operation
Stable connection
4K and HDR
Slim and sleek design
Simple UI
Great design
HDR support
Future proof with Dolby Atmos
Good price
The Amazon Fire TV Cube lets you control power
Input switching and volume on your TV
Sound bar or AV receiver hands-free from across the room
Using only voice commands. You can also use your voice to change channels on a cable box. The microphones are
Loads to watch
Easy to set up
Alexa works a treat
Alexa voice control
Responsive UI
Multiple streaming services
Price
Plenty of content
So well priced
Alexa works very well
Voice control built in
Support for HDR10
Kodi-compatible
£40 is very cheap
Netflix
Prime Instant Video
BBC iPlayer and many more
Much faster than previous model
Voice-controlled Alexa remote
Supports all current HDR formats
Dolby Atmos
Impressive performance
An excellent selection of apps
4K HDR Youtube
IPlayer
Netflix & Amazon
Keenly priced
Pretty UI
Nice remote
Alexa
Compact and portable
Powerful
Affordable
Works with Alexa
Supports HDR
Simple to use
Easy set up
Good remote
Slick interface
Wide UK catchup service support
The Amazon XRay for TV and movies feature is available through Fire Stick using information sourced from IMDb
You can easily see who's acting in the show or film along with other things they've starred in
Parental controls mean you can set passwords for
The editors didn't like
No 4K or HDR
Few TV USBs will power it so you need to use the adapter
Ethernet connection costs extra
No Dolby Vision support (if that matters)
Adds little to existing smart TVs
No Dolby Atmos content
The total dominance of Amazon services makes an Amazon Prime account a virtual necessity if you want to get the most out of the Fire TV
You could say the same about Android TV
With its recommendations carousel only dealing in Google services
But with t
Low resolution display
Limited to Amazon's services
Smaller size won't be for all
No access to Atmos content
No Dolby Vision
Amazon-heavy interface won't have universal appeal
Amazon content takes priority
No Now TV
Must use bundled AC adapter
Lack of Dolby Atmos content
Volume control missing from remote
Not as much 4K content as Apple TV
If you want to use a source device beyond Fire TV -- like your cable DVR
Game console
Smart TV
Roku or Apple TV -- you'll have to keep its remote on-hand. The included Fire TV remote can't control other devices and even lacks volume and mute keys. Many
Cheaper alternatives are available
Integrated search could be better
4K model costs just £10 more
You really need to have Prime
No Now TV or Google Movies and TV app
Not all Alexa functions supported
Limited iPhone support
Won't run from most TVs' USB power supplies
Big and awkward for a stick
Limited 4K HDR film selection
No 24p Mode
Pendant design is a little strange
No HD audio passthrough
Not all that many UHD Movies
Dongle may strain HDMI ports
No Ethernet jack
Not quite as fast as the more expensive Fire TV box
No support for iTunes or Sky content
Requires Amazon account
Wifi only
Doesn't support the playback of content in 4K
Can only mirror content from Amazon Fire devices and select Android gadgets
You can play game with the remote but for more control you'll need the optional gaming pad
Published: 2017-08-22, Author: Tom , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
In summary, the Fire TV Stick with Alexa Remote isn't all that different from a Fire TV without Alexa - even if you have the slower 2014 model. If you have a Fire TV Stick already, and you're happy with it, don't bother. If you're not happy with it, this...
Thanks to its powerful internals, great interface and Alexa, the Fire TV Stick is a fantastic gadget for watching Prime Video, Netflix, and UK TV on demand. Even if you own a smart TV, the Stick is still a good buy - especially if you don't have Alexa thr...
The performance of the speedy new box is seriously impressive. For the most part 4K playback is smooth and reliable, with only rare instances of it being less than lovely in its super-resolution, The interface is very responsive too, with voice search bei
The total dominance of Amazon services makes an Amazon Prime account a virtual necessity if you want to get the most out of the Fire TV, You could say the same about Android TV, with its recommendations carousel only dealing in Google services, but with t
The new Amazon Fire TV is a pretty impressive little device. For your money you get an Ultra HD media player which also makes a decent fist of some light gaming.4K playback is generally smooth, and the Amazon connection gives you access to the motherlode...
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Published: 2017-05-18, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Super low price, Improved design
Low resolution display, Limited to Amazon's services
Amazon's cheapest tablet is now better than ever with dual-band Wi-Fi support and other slight improvements. If you own one already, this isn't worth upgrading to, but for everyone else this is so cheap it may be worth picking up...
Alexa support on a TV device, quick at accessing content, great contextual text and voice search, good picture quality, excellent app integration and availability, doesn't require Echo
No 4K or HDR, few TV USBs will power it so you need to use the adapter
There's no doubt that there are better, more powerful media streamers in set-top-box form out there – Amazon's own 4K Fire TV for starters, plus the 4K Nvidia Shield TV – but the simplicity of the Fire TV Stick makes it a great option for a second TV or t...
As the old saying goes, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it”. Amazon's previous Fire TV Stick received five stars from us and, since the core design of this one remains similar, it receives the same accolades.The addition of Alexa is a nice touch, the UI is...
Thanks to its powerful internals, great interface and Alexa, the Fire TV Stick is a fantastic gadget for watching Prime Video, Netflix, and UK TV on demand. Even if you own a smart TV, the Stick is still a good buy - especially if you don't have Alexa thr...
Published: 2017-04-10, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
simple to use, easy set up, compact, good remote, slick interface, wide UK catchup service support, Alexa integration
not quite as fast as the more expensive Fire TV box, no support for iTunes or Sky content, requires Amazon account, wifi only
The old Fire TV Stick was cheap and effective, but lacked polish. The new Fire TV Stick takes that winning formula and adds a level of polish and competence that's almost unbeatable for £40.Setting it up is easy. You have to have an Amazon account and are...
