My new Amazon Fire TV arrived today. It was actually released today nationwide but since I pre-ordered it about three weeks ago I got an early ship. I already own two Fire TV devices: the original Box, and the Stick. Actually, you haven’t been able to buy the original on Amazon for a while, you had to wait for this one.
So, what’s the big deal? It has a quad-core processor and Alexa. You know Alexa, she’s the cloud brains behind my Echo, which I also purchased as an early adapter. Voice search on this device takes on a new meaning as Alexa is integrated into the whole experience. It’s very cool so far!
My Echo is now in the kitchen and she’s probably aware I have her sister in my office since Amazon knew this was my third Fire TV, and named it as such on the way out of their factory door. I’m now a three Fire and two Echo, Amazon Prime sucker devotee.
This new device actually has one more major feature, it streams 4K video! This means that if I replace the Samsung in my office with a new 4K TV I can move the Samsung to Steph’s room and plug the Stick into it, move my old Fire TV to the family room, and then have an unbelievable TV experience in my office! Just sayin…
Note to self, go to bed and get to work tomorrow so you can afford a 4K TV...
Do you get all of the channels shown on the box without having to pay an additional monthly fee? Grant keeps threatening to cut the cable because of the cost, but I like the local news as well as HBO.
Cutting the cord is much easier than you think. Besides the Fire TV, I also have a Roku. Together they offer an amazing amount of free content that you don’t pay extra for. Some services cost extra, like HBO, but everything is streamed over your internet, so you just pay for what you want, unlike Cable. As to your local news, buy an HDTV antenna, plug it into the back of your TV and scan for channels. I live in the sticks and I get 10 great high-quality channels, including the local news. Cut that cord! We did it many years ago, with no regrets. Paid for the Fire, Roku and antenna many times over.