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Reviews of Amazon Fire TV Stick 2017

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.
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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
  • Which costs £34.99
  • Setting it up is a

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  Published: 2018-07-15, Author: admin , review by: fatducktech.com

  • Abstract:  Firestick is one of the most common streaming devices which can be widely used across many countries. After purchasing the firestick, you have to install the necessary apps for streaming your favorite content. Firestick comes with official apps like Netfl...

 
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  Published: 2018-01-03, Author: Fergus , review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Cheap, Responsive menus / interface
  • Slow to load things, Limited to Amazon content
  • The Amazon Fire Stick is, all things considered a pretty simple product - and one that handily sets out at what it aims to do. However, the inherent limitations on the device (and the content library of Amazon Prime Video itself) make recommending it with...

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  Published: 2018-01-03, Author: Fergus , review by: pcworld.co.nz

  • Cheap, Responsive menus / interface
  • Slow to load things, Limited to Amazon content
  • The Amazon Fire Stick is, all things considered, a pretty simple product - even if it is one that handily achieves what it sets to do. However, the inherent limitations of the device (and the content library of Amazon Prime Video itself) make recommending...

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  Published: 2018-06-17, Author: Gogi , review by: gogi.in

  • Abstract:  I have already done the review of Amazon Fire TV Stick, in this video I have shown and talked about key features about this device. The video covers ASAP, Data Monitoring, Voice search, parental controls and video quality.The Amazon Fire TV Stick is us...

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  Published: 2018-05-08, Author: Gogi , review by: gogi.in

  • Abstract:  If you have a TV / Smart TV with HDMI port then you should consider getting the Amazon Fire TV Stick. This is a HDMI Dongle and it will stream content on your TV. You do need a good net connection.Inside the box you will get the TV stick, data cable (U...

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  Published: 2017-05-30, Author: Kul , review by: bgr.in

  • I think it's unfair to compare the Amazon Fire TV stick to the Google Chromecast. Even though both the devices stream content, they are very different when it comes to the purpose. The Fire TV stick is more of a media player at a competitively low cost, w...

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  Published: 2017-05-01, Author: Shruti , review by: indianexpress.com

  • Amazon Fire TV Stick works like it is supposed to: streaming your digital content onto your regular old dumb TV set. In my experience with this device, which is used gloriously on weekends, it has given me no cause to complain. I also have a Google Chrome...

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  Published: 2017-04-25, Author: Akhil , review by: gadgets.ndtv.com

  • At Rs. 3,999, the Fire TV Stick sits neatly alongside that other streaming stick – the Chromecast – which has become massively popular over the last few years. The two are regularly touted as rivals, but even though both are built for streaming content, t...

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  Published: 2020-02-03, review by: newsrule.com

  • simpleng upang gamitin, madaling i-set up, siksik, magandang remote, makinis na interface, wide UK catchup serbisyo ng suporta, Alexa integration
  • hindi masyadong nang mas mabilis hangga't ang mga mas mahal na kahon Fire TV, Walang suporta para sa iTunes o Sky nilalaman, ay nangangailangan ng Amazon account, wifi lang
  • Ang lumang Fire TV Stick ay murang at epektibong, ngunit lacked polish. Ang bagong Fire TV Stick tumatagal na winning formula at nagdadagdag ng isang antas ng polish at kagalingan na halos walang kapantay para sa £ 40.Pagse-set up na ito ay madali. Ikaw a...

 
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  Published: 2018-06-07, review by: cnet.com/es/

  • Abstract:  Muchos de los dueños de dispositivos con la asistente virtual Alexa tienen sus aparatos en la cocina. Pero un nuevo dispositivos de Amazon apunta a llevar a Alexa a otra habitación: la sala de la tele.El Amazon Fire TV Cube le da a tu televisor y otros di...

 
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