FIRE TV STICK (best price):

4K:

AMAZON PRIME (30 days):

Review notes:
SPECS:
* Same specs as 2nd generation release? (2016)
* Released January 2019
* 1080p up to 60FPS
* 1.1 oz
* 3.4” x 1.2” x 0.5”
* Quad Core ARM 1.3 GHz
* 8Gb internal storage w/ 1GB RAM
* Bluetooth 4.1 + Le pair – for other devices or gaming controllers (if you wanna play centipede…)
* Dual-Band, Dual-antenna wifi
* IR device control

Supports Dolby Audio, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1
Immediately asks if you want to enable parental controls

TEST REMOTE ON DIFFERENT TVs
* They ask what kind of TV you have
* Can you use the same remote for multiple firesticks on multiple TVs?

INTERFACE:
* home screen is a bit cluttered – could be improved to look cleaner
* Displays a slideshow when you are away
* Works with FireTV Remote app
* Apps download in the background
* Useful for photo viewing, internet browsing, Movies, YouTube videos, On Demand content, Live Streaming shows/sports/news, and streaming music.
* Apps sync across devices if you pay for them once, you get them on all. If you buy it on your amazon, it may come preloaded with your account
* Sometimes a bit laggy during navigation (much faster than other devices)
* Cannot download videos to the device (for power outages)
* Thousands of Alexa features
– sometimes limited though and cannot search for shows in every app

IN THE BOX:
* HDMI extender may help with wifi signal, and enable you to connect to any TV
It’s 2019 and who doesn’t love another dongle in their life?
* Smart remote that also connects to any TV (with smooth rubber ipod-like circle)
* Micro USB cable to connect to the charging block, your TV (sometimes), or a portable charging bank (great for hotels, projectors, and travel) – note that this device requires a constant power source and does not operate based on batteries or power from the HDMI