Amazon Fire Tv 4k Essentials Bundle Including Fire Tv Stick 4k

I bought this primarily to compare to my 2017 roku ultra and to get dolby digital sound from directv now, which the ultra doesn’t support for some reason. Setup was easy, plugged it into an extra input on my denon x6200w. After downloading a firmware update which took maybe ten minutes i was up and running. Adjusted audio and video settings(hdr to adaptive), best audio settings and video as i’m sending it to a sony x900e. Dtvnow is snappy and fast, and i’m now getting dd from most live channels. Sweethdr/uhd shows such as jack ryan on prime look fantastic and atmos works as well. I still prefer my ultra as it offers more apps such as vudu, but the fire stick is also a great item. To my eyes, dtvnow has a slightly better picture through the roku but it is very close. The alexa voice control is cool and works fine. So overall i’m happy with this purchase.

Let me tell you, i was super excited for the launch of the new firetv stick with its leading edge technology and processing power. Well, it’s got that but there’s a couple bug, game breaking problems i have with this thing. 1) the amazon platform is basically retooled android, which is a crap interface. It’s cluttered, redundant, and amazon being amazon wants you to use all their services over everyone else’s so not only does their menu get in the way but the top third of the home screen is promotions for whatever they want to push. 2) also because it’s amazon they want you to use their streaming services to rent movies so much so that there is no vudu or google play app available to install. If prime video had a decent selection of rentals (it doesn’t) or a halfway usable interface (it doesn’t) i would have less of a problem. 3) our firetv stick has issues with flickering and sound dropout. Tech support immediately supplied a series of less than helpful troubleshooting tips. “did you try a different tv?.Did you try a different hdmi port?” despite my roku working just fine.

I pre-ordered this a few weeks ago, and it just arrived on 10/31. Ok guys, real talk, i’m not 17 any more. What i care about now is function, design and efficiency. So the fact that this new edition of the fire stick can control the volume and the power to my tv. Umm, put me down for 200 please, and i’ll throw them out to the parents as they slug along behind their sugar-fueled 5 year old trick or treaters tonight. And i will instantly become their hero. Well, second only to the guy pouring the witches brew cocktails later. We all have had half a dozen fire sticks by now, and we can all agree- they’re great.

I love the new firetvstick 4k, the picture quality looks great, i love the new remote. It was easy to set up the new remote to my samsung smart tv & my samsung sound bar. I use it to watch directvnow and it works flawlessly. I honestly recommend this device.

Ok, so if your like me you wonder what exactly does fire stick do?. Saves you a lot of money compared to having say, a genie with 5 tv’s hooked up. Gives you the option of more, lots more to watch, may even be overwhelming in choices. Less hdmi cables to purchase. So lets get to what it really does, gives you apps like prime video, netflix, hulu, and too many channels to list here. That’s i think why they don’t. Get every channel including many local channels that you can think of, like tnt,syfy, pbs and so on.

Features and Spesification

• This bundle includes a Fire TV Stick 4K, Made for Amazon Case for Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen), and Mission Cable USB Power Cable for Fire TV Stick 4K.
• Stream seamlessly with the Fire TV Stick 4K Essentials bundle.
• Includes our most powerful 4K streaming media stick – comes with Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen).
• Quickly identify and locate your remote with our certified “Made for Amazon” remote cover.
• Say goodbye to hanging cables and cluttered power outlets – power your Fire TV Stick 4K directly from your TV’s USB port with our certified “Made for Amazon” Power Cable.

Available on Amazon