Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa Voice Remote (includes TV controls) | Dolby Vision

This firestick is great but not perfect. I had this Firestick device for about 6 months and replaced it for my Xbox, which I only used to watch movies and Youtuber LOL. I wanted this Firestick device for streaming and this is super quick access to everything!!! Netflix, Hulu, Premium channel apps (IE: HBO, Cinemax, Crackle), Youtube, all the popular apps are already pre-installed on this stick (expect Kodi). So if you want to plug this into your tv's HDMI port and get started in under 10 minutes, you definitely can.FREE CHANNELS?Although everything is pre-installed, this does NOT include any "free" subscriptions, you have to pay for everything. Unless you have Amazon Prime (where you can watch Prime Video for free), you will not have access to anything "free" unless you go on Youtube or use the free trails some apps offer. My firestick came with a free 3-month trial with SlingTV, live tv subscription, which I did not use so I don't know if that's worth it or not. If you want to install Kodi (VPN protection needed) you can but I would watch a Youtube video on how to install that since I haven't done this.ALEXA VOICE FUNCTION???Alexa, the digital voice personal assistant, acts "right" most of the time but she does have her glitches LOL. I would say 70% of the time she listens and is accurate but sometimes she is so off it's comical. You press/hold-in the mic button at the top of the control to reach Alexa. Alexa is only able to find/play music and movies (that are usually included in Amazon's Prime Video or Paid Music services), open the pre-installed apps or authorized apps (Amazon has approved). So you can ask Alexa to open downloaded games, Youtube, play a song, find a movie, search the internet (in Amazon's own internet browser called "silk), order/find stuff on Amazon.com, do basic task (close, open a program, turn off, go to sleep, etc) and ask her questions like you can with Google (Example: Who, what, when, where, and why questions). However, she can do anything too advance like open settings, provide too many additional options for your questions, or make any phone calls or turn on/off lights (but you can buy other Alexa operated devices that do so you can do them from this Firestick device too).THE CONTROLLERThe controller is the most glitchy of it all. Sometimes it freezes and some buttons simply don't work until you unplug to reset the Firestick device. I had the Firestick for 2 weeks before I had problems with the controller and had issues with the Firestick device not connecting (remote to the device). So there was a lot of unplugging to reset the device, which only required you to disconnect the device not literally reprogram the remote/device again (I only had to program the remote once in 6 months). The batteries (two AAA) included have NOT died in the remote yet... so yeah LOL.THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION???Every single time, you have to reconnect/repair your Bluetooth devices (if you turn them off) to the Firestick device. This is super annoying but only takes a few seconds to do. However, there ARE times that the Bluetooth devices (IE: wireless headphones) do NOT want to connect until you unplug the Firestick device. Again you only have to unplug for a few seconds and replug then you are good. Once you replug the firestick, magically the Bluetooth device reconnects WITHOUT having to pair it again.... STRANGE. The Bluetooth connection stays connected until your device turns off, so there is a strong connection WHEN connected.THE WIFI CONNECTION????I have this Firestick device connected to a WiFi modem and have NO ISSUES AT ALL with a lost internet connection. I've had more issues with my Xbox losing its wireless internet connection than this Firestick. So I would rate the wifi connection great.THE SET-UP / WIRINGSo the Firestick needs to be plugged into your tv directly via an HDMI port. Then the other end of the connected Firestick device needs to be plugged into the wall for power. You have a decent amount of cord but you want to put this directly into the wall and not into a cheap extension cord (power surge also will work). Obviously, you need to have your tv plugged in and then the Firestick plugged into the wall to work properly. Then you need to connect your wifi, sign in to your Amazon account, connect your remote, and you're basically done. This was easy to do, self-explanatory and you don't need the manual as its all prompted step-by-step on your tv screen.OVERALLI would recommend this Firestick device as you're getting a lot for $50 (even though cheaper during black Friday and on Prime Day), especially conveniences and a space-saving device. This makes your tv's color quality significantly better (especially if you don't already have a 4k tv) and it makes you want to watch all your movies on this device (instead of your computer). It's a lot more simply than streaming from your computer and takes up a lot less energy/space. This device is for the beginner too and it's not hard to set up. The Bluetooth is descent (paired with Sony headphones) and the wireless connection is strong. I would reorder again if need be, especially if they have better remote control and an upgrade to Alexa (which are glitchy). I'm not a tech person (I'm a female but so what LOL) but I think this is a great product and better than the $400 RVEAL device I bought in the past. I would recommend $50 without question. I hope this helps :)

I am a gamer, content creator and tech dork. My review will not apply to everyone's reason for purchasing the product.First off I'd like to say I was not into the whole Firestick TV thing. I didn't really get what the big deal was, I have multiple Xbox's and Roku devices, tablets, laptops. I really didn't pay attention to the product much.... that was UNTIL I found out it displays native 4K in most if not all applications. I was surprised at how I flicked back to my Xbox and YouTube was not in 4K HDR... you can watch 4K videos but it is not native 4K. THEN I found out you can load shadow PC onto the device and you can output display 4K gaming and HDR with dynamic lighting and RAY TRACING and I hit the floor. Now to explain to others who may not understand. I'm a gamer and I love to game, I use Shadow PC for my PCVR games as well as playing High Res PC games and running very heavy applications for video and recording editing. This is a way most people are able to get a high ended pc without shelling out thousands of dollars. Instead you download a program and run a virtual pc and it updates immediately to whatever the top pc technology that is out on the market and stays updated in the app so you always have the newest and best technology. No I am not sponsored by these guys but I know it helped me when I read what others were saying about it so maybe this may help someone else out there. So yes my firestick is now a walking portable pc in my pocket and I can take it ANYWHERE!Shadow Cloud PC - GeForce RTX 2080 (THATS 36 teraflops!!!!)VRAM: 16 GBRay Tracing ready4 cores / 8 threadsI am able to run all the next gen games at the highest output settings The Medium and Cyberpunk as well as very graphically detailed virtual reality pc games like Half-Life Alyx.Bare with me because yes I am nerding out here. I can connect any of my bluetooth devices to it easily so I can use my xbox controller and use it on my firestick or my mouse and keyboard. I can also just say "Turn on my LED lights" from my TV REMOTE!! and it controls all of my Alexa connected devices. I can get the weather by asking it or just asking general questions instead of launching the key phrase... I just push my mic on my remote and ask or say a command I did not know it could do all of this!Everything runs smoothly I never have any issues and I almost got a Apple TV4K first but I hear they were having issues with loading Shadow on it (long story). This sale randomly popped up and my aunt grabbed it for me now my xbox barely gets turned on lol. I can launch whatever I want from my firestick and it plays fine. I can go into xbox parties through shadow so I can still talk to friends and go play multi player etc. Yes I am speaking highly of the gaming aspect of this stick because this shows the versatility of the product.Side loading apps and programs as well as over all accessibility makes this a 100000% hands down easy purchase. Especially for the sale price of $24????? We got 3 OF THEM!!! lol I haven't been so happy with a purchased product in a long long time and this is just amazing. The future of gaming and entertainment in one bundle. Don't skip this one just buy it and be amazed at what you get for such a small price. I'm so happy I no longer have to travel with anything but my firestick and I have all things I need right there.