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February 2015
(83%)
97 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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(95%)
2338 Reviews
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The editors liked
Speedy and smooth operation
Great library of casual games
Beefy processor and RAM
Good sized storage for such a device
The Amazon Fire Stick is dead simple to setup and
Once it's going
You'll be impressed with just how much there is to see and do with the system. Menu screens populate in a fraction of a second and some smart on-board technology gets videos started faste
Cheap
Well made and easy to use
Good audio and video quality
Fun one-button casual gaming
Great deal for Prime members
Lots of content
Alexa works pretty well
Skills are useful in front of the TV
Impressive hardware specifications
Well priced
Great features
Simple and elegant menu system
HDR & Dolby Atmos
Remote with TV controls
Good selection of apps
Uncompromising specs
Includes remote
Really cheap
Faster and more stable
Alexa voice commands work well
Much-improved interface
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 to work
Easy to use
Speedy operation
Low price
Kodi compatible
£40 is very cheap
Netflix
Prime Instant Video
BBC iPlayer and many more
Much faster than previous model
Voice-controlled Alexa remote
Super-fast navigation
Intuitive home-screen layout
Instant access to Amazon content
Wide selection of apps and games
Outstanding value for money
Strong selection of native apps
Sideloading capability
Good for games
Runs KODI very well
Slick navigation
Easytonavigate UI
Good content selection
Great bundled remote
The editors didn't like
Requires the included power adapter for use
Some UK catch-up services missing
Only get the most with Prime membership
The remote isn't as good as the one you get with the Amazon Fire TV but it works just as well
You also won't find the same kind of niche content on Amazon's storefront as you would on the Roku 3 or Roku Streaming Stick. There may not be a major clamor fo
You also won't find the same kind of niche content on Amazon's storefront as you would on the Roku 3 or Roku Streaming Stick. There may not be a major clamor for that one Korean channel you've never heard of
But someone
Somewhere will be slightly broken
Slower than its big brother
No voice search
Fewer apps than rivals
You really need to have Prime
Needs a charger
No 4K
No universal search
Not much cheaper than 4K Stick
Too much Amazon self-promotion
Caters to Prime members
No voice control
Few AAA games
Aimed heavily at Prime users
Some Alexa results could be better
Few TV USBs will power it so you need to use the adapter
Many smart TVs offer access to all these apps and services anyway (minus the Alexa voice control)
HDR & Dolby Atmos, Remote with TV controls, Good selection of apps
Not much cheaper than 4K Stick, Too much Amazon self-promotion
The 3rd-gen Fire TV Stick is a great choice if you're looking to upgrade your TV's streaming capabilities and also adds Alexa into the mix.If you have a 4K TV, buy the Fire TV Stick 4K, but if yours is just 1080p, or you don't care about 4K, then there ar...
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 and 4K Fire TV Stick for starters, but the simplicity of the Fire TV Stick makes it a great option for a second TV or those with...
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 to work
Few TV USBs will power it so you need to use the adapter, Many smart TVs offer access to all these apps and services anyway (minus the Alexa voice control)
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 and 4K Fire TV Stick for starters, plus the 4K Nvidia Shield TV - but the simplicity of the Fire TV Stick makes it a great option...
Abstract: For years Roku has ruled CNET's list of best media streamers and left other affordable options -- namely Amazon's Fire TV and Google's Chromecast -- in the dust. Google's latest attempt to topple Roku remains under wraps ( at least until next week ) but A...
The Amazon Fire Stick is dead simple to setup and, once it's going, you'll be impressed with just how much there is to see and do with the system. Menu screens populate in a fraction of a second and some smart on-board technology gets videos started faste
You also won't find the same kind of niche content on Amazon's storefront as you would on the Roku 3 or Roku Streaming Stick. There may not be a major clamor for that one Korean channel you've never heard of, but someone, somewhere will be slightly broken
It's easy to dismiss the Fire TV Stick as a cash-in on the streaming stick fad, but doing so would be a real disservice to the work and innovation Amazon packed into its pint-sized product. It's a step forward for streaming sticks and sets a new standard...
The Amazon Fire Stick is dead simple to setup and, once it's going, you'll be impressed with just how much there is to see and do with the system. Menu screens populate in a fraction of a second and some smart on-board technology gets videos started faste
The remote isn't as good as the one you get with the Amazon Fire TV but it works just as well, You also won't find the same kind of niche content on Amazon's storefront as you would on the Roku 3 or Roku Streaming Stick. There may not be a major clamor fo
It's easy to dismiss the Fire TV Stick as a cash-in on the streaming stick fad, but doing so would be a real disservice to the work and innovation Amazon packed into its pint-sized product. It's a step forward for streaming sticks and sets a new standard...
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Published: 2017-04-13, Author: Marc , review by: techradar.com
Uncompromising specs, Includes remote, Really cheap, Good selection of apps
Caters to Prime members, No voice control
If you've already bought into Amazon's ecosphere, the Fire TV Stick will be the proverbial rug that ties the room together – it's fast, responsive and works flawlessly with Amazon's infrastructure. If you aren't an Amazon insider, however, consider the ot...
That concludes our Amazon Fire TV Stick review. The device is effectively a full HTPC media center but the size of a thumb stick. If you don't want to build a media centre or you do not want the expense then this device is perfect for you. The beauty of t...
Published: 2016-10-12, Author: Marc , review by: techradar.com
Uncompromising specs, Includes remote, really cheap, good selection of apps
Caters to Prime members, No voice control, Few AAA games
If you've already bought into Amazon's ecosphere, the Fire TV Stick will be the proverbial rug that ties the room together – it's fast, responsive and works flawlessly with Amazon's infrastructure. If you aren't an Amazon insider, however, consider the ot...
