A prime component of any home theater is a media device, and of all the media devices out there, it’s hard to beat the convenience and flexibility of an Amazon Fire TV Stick. The latest edition of the Fire TV Stick is up to date on premium video and audio features such as 4k resolution and Dolby Atmos sound, and it’s better than ever when it comes to syncing up with smart home devices.
Best of all, you can get it for a 56% discount thanks to Amazon’s Black Friday Week (which brings the price to only $21.99). Let’s dig into the Fire TV Stick 4K and all it has to offer — and why you should add it to your cart ASAP.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, $21.99 (56% off)
The Fire TV Stick 4K is easy to use: Just plug it into your TV, activate it using your remote, and you’re ready to plug into a multitude of streaming apps such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and more. The Stick is capable of streaming ultra high definition (UHD or 4K) video, which includes high dynamic range (HDR) video in Dolby Vision or HDR10. This is a big improvement over the previous version of the Fire Stick, which could only handle HDR10.
The stick’s quad-core 1.7GHz CPU processor makes for good responsiveness, whether you’re using the remote or starting up a video, provided you have a decent wireless connection. The Stick also supports any content that utilizes Dolby Atmos sound, for an upgraded 3D audio experience.
With the Fire TV Stick 4K you also get convenience, as the do-it-all remote can link up with virtually any TV and sound system so you can control volume and power without need of extra remotes. The remote also comes with Alexa-enabled voice input so you can direct it to find content, search for apps, or even control connected devices like lights. For example, you can order the Stick to search for comedies involving cats, or play the latest episode of your favorite show, and the Stick gets right to it. Connection and start-up is a breeze, and we like the included HDMI extender cable, which comes in handy if it’s difficult to connect the Stick directly to your TV.
Put this functionality together with access to tons of streaming apps, and you have a device that gives you near-instant access to movies, TV programs and even Xbox games (via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). Not bad for a simple, value-priced media interface — and given its current Black Friday discount, now is the perfect time to snag one.
