Reddit mentions of Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Dolby Vision, includes Alexa Voice Remote, latest release

I've bought one of these great, great Amazon Fire TV Sticks and it has not set anything on fire. Total fake news. Very amazing product. ^(Really, really great.)

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K is effectively replacing the company’s Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD, which the company introduced last year. “We have sold through the earlier Fire TV 4K edition inventory and we do not plan to replenish supply at this time,” says a spokesperson.

Pre-order HERE. Official release is October 31st.

Features & details

• The most powerful 4K streaming media stick with a new Wi-Fi antenna design optimized for 4K Ultra HD streaming.
  
  
• Launch and control all your favorite movies and TV shows with the next-gen Alexa Voice Remote. New power, volume, and mute buttons to control your TV, sound bar, and receiver.
  
  
• Enjoy brilliant picture and immersive sound with access to 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos.
  
  
• Choose from 500,000 movies and TV episodes. Watch favorites from Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, STARZ, SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, and others.
  Experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, plus millions of websites like YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit.
  
  
• Alexa on Fire TV provides the most comprehensive voice experience of any streaming media player—view live camera feeds, check the weather, dim the lights, and stream music.
  
  
• Amazon Prime members get unlimited access to thousands of movies and TV episodes, plus ad-free listening to millions of songs with Prime Music.
  
  
• No cable or satellite? No problem. Watch live TV and sports with subscriptions to Hulu, PlayStation Vue, and Sling TV.
  
  
  Specs
  
  
• Processor: Quad-core 1.7 GHz
  
  
• GPU: IMG GE8300
  
  
• Storage: 8 GB
  
  
• Wi-Fi Connectivity: Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks.
  
  
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 + LE
  
  
• Ports: HDMI output, micro USB for power only
  
  
• Audio Support: Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1
  
  
• Content Formats Supported: Video: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, VP9 Audio: AAC-LC, AC3, eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MP3, PCM/Wave, Vorbis, Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC), Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
  
  
• Output Resolution Supported: 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps
  
  
  For a limited time, save $10 when you purchase two Fire TV Stick 4K devices. To redeem this offer, add two Fire TV Stick 4K to your cart and enter promo code TWOPACK at checkout.

CamelCamelCamel says this is matching the best price it's ever been historically, but if you have Amazon Prime it was offered for $24.99 back during Prime Day. It could potentially go lower than this on BF, as it's now a year-old model. Last holiday season it was the new Amazon Fire TV device. This year they have the updated FireTV Cube.

Amazon fire TV stick 4k says it supports HRD10+.

I’ve come to understand the first gen cube performance is… lacking.

Would recommend a 4K stick instead, it’s on sale for $25.

https://www.amazon.com/Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21?th=1&psc=1

The newly announced (this morning) fire tv stick, supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos for $50. https://www.amazon.com/Stick-all-new-Remote-streaming-player/dp/B079QHML21/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=ods_gw_dg1_smp_mt_100318

My guess is that you're using one of the older sticks. The newish 4k stick has been pretty damn flawless for me.

This will change with the new Fire TV Stick 4K with all-new Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player will be released on October 31, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-All-New-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1539934424&sr=8-11&keywords=amazon+fire+stick#tech. This more than enough to handle anything Kodi has. I personally use and recommend a Nvidia Shield worth the cost to me. But the new 4K Fire TV Stick is cheap at 49.99

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QHML21/ref=ods_gw_g2_smp_m_mt_100318?pf_rd_s=grid-1-takeover-2&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_i=mobile-unrec&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=70APJT67VPV09ASYMQRA&pf_rd_p=9f85e2e3-a38d-41df-b1d5-13998aa31ebc

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/10/amazons-new-fire-tv-stick-brings-4k-hdr-and-dolby-atmos-for-50/

The new fire stick supposedly supports 4k-

https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-All-New-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21

You plug it into the HDMI socked on your TV, and it runs Amazon's Android version. You can install apps like iPlayer, Netflix Kodi, and Plex Client on it, and use them to stream content from the web and your NAS. https://www.amazon.com/Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21 (the older, non-4K versions are cheaper).

The FireStick is wi-fi only, and about £30. If you want wired, you can get the slightly larger FireTV which costs a bit more but has an ethernet connection. TBH, though, I have a fireTV and have streamed 1080p quite comfortably across wifi. It would only be an issue if you wanted to stream full 4K movies, then you'd need wired.

I'd jump on it but I can't change my plan as I am grandfathered into the $16 a month plan. Amazon is putting the 4K Firestick on sale for cyber Monday at $24.99.

https://www.amazon.com/Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21/

I just bought this fire stick for $25 if you have Amazon prime. There is a coupon code 4KFIRETV. I love it. It has Alexa commands too. Like "put on Breaking Bad"

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21&ved=2ahUKEwjDqub4rI3lAhWpd98KHSZSB4UQFjAUegQIBxAC&usg=AOvVaw3fmWxhJHYY17nOGfIZJX-2

I gotcha, well I hate to be the bearer of bad news you could have gotten then new 4K stick straight from Amazon for about the same price. New refurb.


The stick 4k, specs, supports Dolby Vision and a slightly faster CPU. 4K pendant specs


Hope this helps.

would the recent fireTV stick work?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QHML21/ref_=fs_ods_fs_smp_ms

it says $40 which is a good price for me.

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And would it work on a mac?

The Single E5-2620 V1 will handle about 3x 1080p transcodes. However, if your clients are decent enough and your media is compatible, you'll likely not need any transcoding. Remember, transcoding is converting the file on the fly because the client is not compatible with the native codec.

Direct Streaming and Direct Playing performance will be impacted more by your network (home streaming) and internet connection (external streaming). I'm not saying CPU/Hardware wont effect your ability to Direct-Play/Direct-Stream, but it's likely less of an issue, until you really start increasing your simultaneous streaming.

Xbox One should direct play H264 MKV.. I'd also recommend checking out the new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you're looking for another cheap highly compatible client. A few of my friends that I share my server with have them, and they direct-play just about everything I have..

What's nice about this build is, you can easily upgrade if you need more CPU power. You can start with a single CPU and either add a 2nd one or upgrade both. The rule of thumb is 2000 Passmarks for 1x 1080p transcode. Check out the CPU Comparison Chart for more info. They also list a ballpark price for the CPUs as well.

The new version of the Fire Stick that just came out a couple days ago is getting good reviews.

Começou os descontos dos devices Amazon, o que me interessa é esse de US$50 por US$35:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QHML21/
Lista completa:
https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=ods_gw_d_bfdw_deals_xpl2

https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-All-New-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21/ref=sr_tr_sr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539017212&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+stick

New firestick 4k.

Thanks! The cube is $79. Not sure if that’s a good price. But here’s the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-All-New-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21

Released in Oct 2018. It uses a 12nm Mediatek MT8695 with more codec support vs the 28nm Amlogic S905Z on the 4K pendant.

That's not the original price, so I think you're looking at the wrong thing.

Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B079QHML21/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_co8kDb7WN18Q3

Have the same issue with Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. Was watching Goliath and the sound was terrible. Switched to my tablet and streamed with Chromecast and it was ok. I will have to try on Roku in the other room and see if it is the same. Will get a Roku Ultra for the livingroom too.

It's a device that plugs into a TV that allows you to use streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video and play some lightweight games.

Here is a link to the product page on Amazon with more information.

Nope, a quick Google search of Wireless N vs Wireless AC offered this quote.

"802.11ac vs 802.11n Range

So AC WiFi is much faster, but its peak speeds are not really the selling point. It’s speeds at long range are."

Edit: Spend $30 ($40 if they have a 4K TV).

Fire TV Stick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791TX5P5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_huqTCbWG32562

4K Fire TV Stick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QHML21/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_awqTCbRSXEWNN

39 bones :

Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QHML21/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wMUVDbB5C28N9

I love my Apple TV, but it IS very expensive, especially if you are only using it occasionally for things like Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video. (I have cut the cord, so the Apple TV is my main set top box I pretty much use for all my media watching/streaming)

I am not familiar with Roku, but I do have a Firestick on one of my TV’s and it is great for what it is.The 4K version is on sale for $24.99 right now (regular $50) and if you don’t need 4K, the normal version is on sale for $20 (regular $40). Just note, there is a coupon code I believe you have to manually put in at checkout (it says it on the product page).

I honestly think that is your best bet, especially if you already use Amazon stuff/services.

"You can pair Echo Studio to Fire TV Cube 1st Gen or 2nd Gen, Fire TV Stick 4K, or Fire TV (3rd Gen) for immersive entertainment, but it does not work with older generations of Fire TV Stick or Fire TV."

As of now you it looks like you can only pair the studio with the Fire Devices, to act like a sound bar

If that's all then a complete reset shouldn't be that hard to recover from. It's amazing what a reset can accomplish sometimes. That said, the 1st gen Stick is getting pretty long in the tooth at this point and the 4K Stick would be a big upgrade.

Also, upvote for the Remo Williams reference.

If you just want one player, check out PlaySignage . You can link and manage one device for free without limitations and only start paying with the second one.

For hardware, I recommend you just get an Amazon Fire TV stick .

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Here are the things you'd need to do to get started:

1. Order Amazon Fire TV stick .
   
2. Install PlaySignage application on your fire tv stick, from Amazon app market (free application)
   
3. Sign-up for free account on https://playsignage.com
   
4. Connect your free online account to your tv stick (there are instructions on that, both in the app and your online account but feel free to ask)
   
5. Make a "playlist" in your account with your mp4 video and click "Publish" in your account - that's it.
   
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   Play Digital Signage system only relies on the network when publishing the content to your device. Once your device downloads the content, it can go offline and still work.
   
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   Hope this helps.

Remote only - needs FireTV Stick 2nd gen or newer to set up

https://smile.amazon.com/All-New-Alexa-Voice-Remote-with-power-and-volume-controls/dp/B07B6L2QCF/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1543603904&sr=8-16&keywords=fire+tv+stick


Remote & stick for setting up purposes

https://smile.amazon.com/Introducing-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-All-New-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543603904&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+tv+stick

I like these solutions that cost near as much as the device. I'd have a really hard time buying that over this especially if it's software issues and considering they are the same price.

There’s a specific model for 4K output.

No, this is a FireTV 4k, like THIS one.

Then take it up with Amazon's copywriters.

https://smile.amazon.com/Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1QFBZD2QABW7U&keywords=fire+stick+4k&qid=1567641510&s=gateway&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sprefix=fire%2Caps%2C421&sr=8-3

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>Enjoy brilliant picture with access to 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+. Experience immersive sound with Dolby Atmos on select Prime Video titles.
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> Supported audio Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
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> Audio Support
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>Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. Dolby Atmos is not currently supported on Netflix titles.

Anyway, it looks like they also updated the FireTV Cube, so that is an option now as well after Oct 10, 2019. Says it has a 6-core CPU instead of 4-core like the stick.

You must be thinking of the old ones. The current ones are very good actually. They are currently my go-to hardware for Kodi clients. The old ones couldn't even handle my SQL servers content list. The new one? No issues. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QHML21

But I already see FFBE listed as non compatible :(

I ran into the same issue with Apple TV, which isn't supported either. DISH/SlingTV/AirTV, if you're paying attention, I've been waiting two years for Apple TV support! What is taking so long? Sorry, had to get that out of my system.

Unless you really love the "smart" part of your Samsung TV, you could add a supported set-top box, or streaming stick. I've been pleased with our Roku Ultra. The remote for the Ultra, and for the Roku Streaming Stick+ as well, can control the TV's power and volume, which enables a single-remote solution. The remote for Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K also controls TV power and volume.

I think your cheapest option for 4K HEVC 10bit playback is the new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QHML21/

Get a 4k fire stick from amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-with-All-New-Alexa-Voice-Remote/dp/B079QHML21

Get it shipped via youshop (nz post)

https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/youshop

Should work out less than 70 dollars.


You could go standard fire stick 15 nzd cheaper..