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Amazon Fire Stick: What You Need to Know
Use Amazon’s Fire Stick to stream media to your TV
By Joli Ballew Joli Ballew Writer University of Texas Joli Ballew is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and Microsoft MVP, Lynda.com trainer, Microsoft Press author, and college professor. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 29, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section Using Fire TV Devices Amazon Fire TV Features Fire TV Stick Features Previous Versions of Fire TV Frequently Asked Questions Amazon's Fire TV, aka Fire Stick, is a series of devices from Amazon that physically connect to your television and uses your home network to stream digital audio and video from media providers, such as HBO and Netflix, directly to you. How to Connect Fire Stick to a Computer Monitor Setting Up and Using Fire TV Devices
Amazon sells different devices under the Fire TV name: Fire Stick, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube. The Fire Stick is a small device that plugs into your TV and sticks out of your TV's HDMI port. The Fire TV and Fire TV Cube are small boxes that plug into an HDMI port on your TV; it also tends to hang off the back of your TV. Once the devices are attached to your TV, you navigate to the show or movie content you’d like to view using the Amazon Fire user interface. Once selected, the device accesses your chosen content over the internet and plays it on your TV. Some Amazon Fire content is available at no cost. Apps allow you to access premium content on YouTube Red; subscription cable channels like Showtime, Starz, and HBO; and cable alternatives such as Hulu, Sling TV, Netflix, and Vudu on Amazon Fire TV, among others. How to Get Philo on Fire Stick Most premium content channels like HBO, Showtime, and Netflix require you to have a subscription to that service; however, in many cases, these subscriptions can be set up on the spot through the Amazon device. Your subscription fee for each is billed through your Amazon account. Amazon You can also use fire devices to play games, view your photos, and access other media saved on your local network devices. You can even browse Facebook. Amazon Prime content available to subscribers is also accessible through Amazon Fire TV; if you are a subscriber to Amazon Prime, that is. In some models, you can use the Fire TV remote to locate content using voice commands with Alexa or an Echo device. The Fire TV Stick also supports mirroring or casting from mobile devices or computers. People often call Amazon’s Fire TV devices and Fire Sticks firesticks. You may also see them referred to as, among other terms, the Amazon Prime stick, Amazon TV box, and the streaming media stick. How to Chromecast to Your Fire Stick Amazon Fire TV With 4K Ultra HD
The Fire TV model released in October 2017 includes the following significant changes and improvements over previous versions: Enhanced 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) support HDR (high dynamic range) image support (for clearer pictures) Additional TV channels and apps More movies, games, and other content Smaller form factor Improved Bluetooth functionality and Wi-Fi support Improved support for Alexa and Echo devices to find, launch, and control content with your voice The latest Fire TV also offers the same features from past generations of devices, including screen mirroring and content sharing, and support for physical HD antennas, among others that long-time users already know. Fire TV Stick
The Fire TV Stick comes in different versions. Earlier versions offer a basic remote control; later versions offer remote controls with volume, mute, and power buttons. All look like a USB stick or flash drive and connect to your TV’s HDMI port. The Fire TV Stick offers these features, which have improved in newer generations: Up to 1080p HD resolution at 60 fps Voice-controlled remote and Alexa and Echo device support Screen mirroring Content sharing Access to thousands of apps, media providers, games, etc. The 23 Best Amazon Fire Stick Apps for Movies, TV, News, and Music (2022) Make sure to keep your Fire Stick updated with the latest software. Fire TV Stick vs. Fire TV Stick Lite: What's the Difference? Previous Versions of Fire TV
The older generation of Fire TV is physically larger than newer models. It is now officially called Fire TV (Previous Version) but is also referred to as the Fire TV Box or Fire TV Player because the device looks more like a cable box than a USB stick. Fire TV (Previous Version) isn’t available from Amazon anymore, but you might have one at home or be able to find one from a third-party seller. Before Fire TV (previous version), there was a Fire TV device that was also a box-type device. It offered features similar to those listed here. FAQ How do you set up a Fire TV Stick? Connect your Fire Stick to your TV to an open HDMI port. Then, tune your TV to that input and follow the onscreen instructions. Read our Fire TV Stick setup guide if you want more info! What is the newest generation of Fire Stick? Launched in April of 2021, the third-generation Amazon Fire Stick is currently the latest model of the Fire Stick. The third-gen Fire Stick supports 1080p video, Alexa, and Dolby Atmos audio. Which generation Fire Stick is the best? The latest one. Each new generation of the Fire Stick comes with more powerful internals and supports more features. Whichever model is currently the latest version will be the best. Currently, the third-generation Fire Stick is the best Fire Stick. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Watch NFL Games on Firestick: Free or Paid (and All Legal) How to Connect a Phone to a TV Wirelessly How to Get HBO Max on Fire Stick How to Cast to Fire Stick From an Android Phone How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Is Not Loading Can You Mirror an iPhone to a Fire Stick? Yes, Here's How How to Download a Different Samsung TV Internet Browser How to Use Amazon Prime Video How to Mirror Android to TV (Connect Your Phone Wirelessly) How to Install Local Channels on Amazon Fire Stick The 7 Best Fire Stick Alternatives of 2022 How to Fix It When Your Fire Stick Remote Is Not Working The 9 Best Devices for Streaming TV in 2022 How to Get Peacock TV on Firestick How to Set up and Use Amazon Fire TV What’s the Difference Between Apple TV and Fire Stick? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies