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The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a great way to turn your ‘dumb’ TV into a smart TV with video streaming and Alexa. But what if you want to turn your sound bar and A / V receiver into smart devices too?
Enter the Amazon Fire TV Cube, a handy all-in-one streaming centerpiece that instantly takes Alexa to almost every entertainment device. It is for sale for just $ 100, or $ 20 off Amazon.
Hands-free entertainment
The Fire TV Cube is a significant upgrade to the Fire TV Stick. It is faster and more powerful, so you won’t get any buffers, pauses or delays. It also comes with double the storage – that’s 16GB.
Thanks to built-in Alexa, you can load Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney +, HBO Now, and more with just the sound of your voice. You can use Alexa to control the TV: turn it on or off, search for movies and shows, change the volume, stream channels, and switch between cable and air. Of course, you can still access Alexa to receive up-to-the-minute news, weather reports, music, and podcasts.
“Easy to install and seamlessly integrates,” says one fan. “The 4K video is great. Colors are vibrant, sound is clear. The system works perfectly. “
Bring the remote
One of the biggest complaints about the first-generation Fire TV Cube is that it didn’t come with a remote control. But with this second generation, Amazon has included the Alexa remote for those times when you want to manually scroll through an episode guide.
“I use the remote control to navigate menus and select specific episodes, it’s much faster,” said a satisfied shopper.
Bottom line
Think of the Fire TV Cube as an all-in-one streaming box for your TV, soundbar, and more, and a definitive upgrade to the Fire TV Stick.
“It is faster, more efficient and encompasses all the features we are used to,” shared another reviewer. “It was easy to configure. Alexa immediately took control of my TV. Now I can move through all the applications with precision and speed. Talk my TV on, off, and through most commands while watching a series. Is awesome.”
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