Testseek.co.uk have collected 97 expert reviews of the Amazon Fire TV Stick and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Amazon Fire TV Stick.
February 2015
(83%)
97 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)
Easy installation in any HDMI port, Straightforward, simple menus, ASAP technology loads full resolution videos instantly, Plenty of free content for Amazon Prime members
Missing some major apps including Vudu and M-Go, Global search favors Amazon results, Remote app is inconsistent and voice search may not work
A great streaming choice for Amazon Prime members, particularly those who travel....
Miracast and Display Mirroring on the Amazon Fire TV Stick. This has been a look at Miracast Display Mirroring with Windows and Android devices on the Amazon Fire TV Stick which is a well-priced, self contained, Amazon Prime-focused media streaming solut...
There's a lot to like about Amazon's Fire TV Stick.It's small, portable, powerful and really cheap. At £35 this is the best way to easily turn any old HDTV into a smart one.There's also plenty of support for other streaming services, but you're not going...
Published: 2015-02-17, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Inexpensive. Feature-rich. Lots of content and services available, especially for Amazon Prime members.
Interface is curated primarily around Amazon content. Not as quick as the Fire TV. No iOS version of the remote app yet
Amazon's tiny stick-sized version of the Fire TV media hub is less than half the price and offers all of the same appealing features, save for sheer speed....
Affordable, Responsive, Played all video files, Simple installation for Kodi (XBMC), Comfortable remote control (with Bluetooth), Miracast streaming capabilities
Doesn't bit stream HD audio, Sideloading method of installing Kodi makes SAF a challenge if they accidentally exit the interface
Audio limitations aside, the Amazon FireTV Stick is hands down the best Kodi (XBMC) media player device I have ever had the pleasure of testing. Every video file I could dream of playing was successful, and the speed and responsiveness was equal to a dedi...
Abstract: The Roku Box and the Amazon Fire TV are small and inexpensive enough. Yet both Roku and Amazon also offer a smaller and cheaper HDMI streaming device to compete with the wildly popular Google Chromecast HDMI streaming stick. We'll pit the Amazon Fire TV S...
Published: 2015-02-03, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
So much content, really smooth and easy to use, supports all the popular services, includes remote, smartphone app, supports Bluetooth remotes, voice search is great, portable
Would like to see a large list of movies or TV shows when I'm looking for something to watch, Share on FacebookShare on Twitter, Prev2 of 2Next
There's an absolutely incredible amount of content that Amazon delivers to your TV with the Fire Stick, and it has all of the popular services! What's even more incredible is how affordable the stick is. You get a lot for just $39, and the experience is s...
Affordable (cheaper than Roku 3500R), Works with any modern HDTV, Includes physical remote plus HDMI & AC adapters, Compact and lightweight, Supports most streaming services, Heavily interconnected with Amazon Prime features (Video, Music, Photos)
Lacks support for HBO GO, Rdio, Vudu, & MGO, Mobile remote app & display mirroring has issues, Included remote lacks voicesearch, Gaming via the streaming stick is mediocre at best
Amazon took the competition head-on and gave them a run for their money with the release of their affordable Fire TV Stick. The standalone stick supports nearly all of the popular streaming services besides HBO GO, which is expected to be supported someti...
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Published: 2014-12-08, Author: Brian , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: Amazon entered the battle for the living room when it launched its Fire TV set-top box earlier this year. More recently it expanded its attack with the launch of the Fire TV Stick that competes with the Chromecast and the Roku Streaming Stick. Here's our ...
Published: 2014-12-08, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: Once you plug the Fire TV Stick into the back of your TV, it's completely out of sight, which is very nice.The Fire TV box, on the other hand, is a little bigger than an old-school portable CD player. It does, however, offer a sleek, all-black industrial...
