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Fire TV Stick streaming media player with Alexa built in, includes all-new Alexa Voice Remote, HD, easy set-up, released 2019

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#1 best-selling streaming media player, with all-new Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen, released 2019).
Fire TV Stick is easy to setup and comes pre-registered to your Amazon account so you can just plug it in to your HDTV and enjoy favourite titles.
Use the dedicated power, volume and mute buttons to control compatible TVs.
Watch favourites from Prime Video, Hotstar, Netflix, Zee5, Sony LIV, Apple TV and others. Subscription fees may apply.
The official YouTube app is now available on Fire TV. Mirror your content from phone, tablet or laptop to your TV with the Fire TV stick.
The most comprehensive voice experience of any streaming media player. Simply say. "Alexa, find comedies", "Alexa, watch Mirzapur"" or "Alexa, play music videos on YouTube"
Experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, plus browse millions of websites using Firefox or Silk.

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CAUTION: Do not use any other power plug or the USB port on your TV to power your Fire TV Stick. In certain circumstances, it might lead to your device malfunctioning.

There may be additional charges for screen mirroring with iPhone via AirPlay.

Fire TV Stick connects you to a world of online entertainment. With 2000+ apps, watch thousands of movies and TV shows on HDTV. The all-new Alexa Voice Remote can easily find, play, and control content. Simply say “Alexa, find thrillers” and Alexa will show you results.

Now you can control your compatible TV with dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons. Just press and ask Alexa to easily find, play, and control movies and TV shows.

Choose from thousands of movies and TV episodes. Enjoy favourites from Prime Video, Apple TV, Hotstar, Netflix, Zee5, Sony LIV, and others. Stream live news, sports, and must-see shows including Bollywood hits and TV shows. With Firefox or Silk browsers, visit millions of websites like YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit. Listen to songs, playlists, live radio stations, and podcasts through services like Prime Music, Gaana and TuneIn. Subscription fees may apply.

With Prime membership, unlock thousands of movies and TV episodes on Prime Video, including Prime Originals like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Breathe. Plus, enjoy millions of songs, ad-free with Prime Music.

View live camera feeds on your TV or control lights, smart plugs, switches, and other compatible smart home devices with your Alexa Voice Remote. Just ask Alexa. Learn more about compatible smart home devices.

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Ratings	(20,897)	(5,368)
Output resolution	720p(HD) and 1080p(Full HD) up to 60fps	2160p(4K/Ultra HD), 1080p(Full HD) and 720p(HD) up to 60fps
Picture quality	Up to 1080p	Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10, HLG, HDR10+
TV power and volume control
Supported audio	Dolby Audio	Dolby Atmos
Ethernet support	With optional Amazon Ethernet Adapter	With optional Amazon Ethernet Adapter
Wi-Fi	Dual band ac	Dual band ac
Processor	Quad-Core 1.3 GHz	Quad-Core 1.7 GHz
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.1 + LE	Bluetooth 5.0 + LE
Alexa voice support	Yes	Yes

Fire TV Stick technical details

Size	3.4” x 1.2” x 0.5” (85.9 mm x 30.0 mm x 12.6 mm)
Weight	1.1 oz (32.0 g)
Processor	Quad-core ARM 1.3 GHz
GPU	Mali450 MP4
Storage	8 GB internal
Wi-Fi connectivity	Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi supports 2x2 MIMO 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.1 + LE
Voice support	Yes, with the all-new Alexa Voice Remote (included) or free Fire TV App (available for download on Fire OS, Android, and iOS)
IR Device Control with included all-new Alexa Voice remote	The included Alexa Voice Remote can control the Fire TV Stick and certain functions (such as power and volume) on a wide range of compatible TVs. Note: Certain functions may not be available on some IR-enabled devices.
Cloud storage	Free cloud storage for digital content purchased from Amazon

Ports	HDMI output, Micro USB for power only
Audio support	Dolby Audio, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1
Content formats supported	Video: H.264 1080p30H.265 1080p30. Audio: AAC-LC, HE-AACv1 (AAC+), HE-AACv2 (eAAC+), AC3 (Dolby Digital), eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MIDI, MP3, PCM/Wave, Vorbis, AMR-NB, AMR-WB. Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Output resolution supported	720p and 1080p up to 60 fps
System requirements	High-definition television with available HDMI input, Internet connection via Wi-Fi, a power outlet
TV compatibility	Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50Hz, including popular HDCP-compatible models
Warranty and service	Fire TV Stick is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. Use of Fire TV stick is subject to the terms found here
Regional support	Certain services may not be available outside India.
Accessibility features	VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire TV features for users who are blind or visually impaired. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content. Learn more.
Included in the box	Fire TV Stick, Alexa Voice Remote , USB cable and power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide

All-new Alexa Voice Remote technical details

Size	38 mm x 142 mm x 16 mm
Weight	43.4 g (without batteries)
Batteries	2 AAA (included)

Technology	Bluetooth and Infrared
Compatibility	Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K

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Venky ✅✅

Practical Update| But Be Aware of Remote Compatibility with TV

Reviewed in India on 29 January 2019

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I am using Fire TV Stick from the last 1 year. I am very much happy with the device. It has all the required features to turn your normal TV into smart. Smooth interface with no lags and compatibility with most of the Apps except the Google Apps. It totally does the job for media viewing experience.

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UPDATE
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Video added to show a demo of the interface and Alexa Functionality in the device. Hope it helps.

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NOTE:
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Do check if your TV supports a Universal Remote for controlling. Not every brand or model does that. So ON/OFF, Volume Control and mute might or might not work.

The new remote that has IR feature now, can Turn your TV ON/OFF and control the TV Volume. This is a very practical move which should have been included in the previous version.

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Supported Famous Apps/Games:
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Prime Video, Prime Music, Hotstar, Netflix, Airtel Cinema, Jio Cinema, Zee5, Viu, Youtube (Via thrid party apps), Firefox, Riptide GP2, Asphalt (But storage won't be enough), Crossy Roads Etc

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Unsupported Apps:
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Google Photos, Google Drive, Facebook, Jio Tv, Airtel Tv, Playstore

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Pros:
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1. Easy to setup.
2. Intuitive interface with curated content.
3. No stuttering or hangs with good internet speed.
4. Supports Phone Mirroring.
5. Casting support for Prime Videos, Youtube Videos.
6. Option to sideload Apks.
7. Very responsive remote.
8. Remote app available to control from phone.
9. Alexa for voice search.
10. Above all, its a stand alone device unlike chromecast.

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Cons:
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1. The screen mirroring has a slight lag, making it not suitable for gaming from phone.
2. Voice search in the remote works only for the content in Prime Video.
3. Does not have a great game collection.
4. Limited storage and no SD card support.
5. Slow startup times. (Best to not switch off the adapter)
6. No option to add another amazon account. Only one account at a time.

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Conclusion:
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If you are OK with using two remotes, you can buy the previous version that is available at discounted price. But if you don't, then buy this without any hesitation. Either way you will have a great device for your family.

I just wish they increased the internal storage at least in this version. So one star reduced only for that.

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Wonder product. Need JioTV app to close all DTH in India

Reviewed in India on 4 February 2019

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Very very nice product. After using it i have disconnected my DTH connection as it is useless. If u have a good data pack with mobile or broadband or dungle then use fire stick, not DTH. Aftet TRAI new rule, it is exepensive to see the normal paid channels. I have a request to Jio to provide JioTV app for fire stick.

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Shekhar

In this version inbuild app Jio Cinema isn't working.

Reviewed in India on 29 January 2019

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Don't buy this version now if you want to play Jio Cinema moves. I am very sad as movies in Jio Cinema aren't streaming in this advanced version of Amazon firestick though it was working fine in previous version. Media files Jio cinema are alway in buffer mode and not playing at all. Moreover HotStar takes around 10 mins to launch. My WiFi speed is 50 Mbps. I trusted the brand so I bought in relaunch only without checking the review of the device and this made me unhappy with the big brand like amazon. I will return this advanced version and buy the initial version. Prime Video's are streaming very well that's why i am giving rating 1.

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⚡ Pushpendra Singh Patel ⚡

TV to SmartTV + Alexa Capabilities. What else is left? | Review | Guide | 1080p vs 4K | GoodBye DTH

Reviewed in India on 27 March 2019

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I had this device in wish list since launch. Was very excited to find it being launched in our country. With cost of internet going down significantly & good content availability since few years, Amazons FireTV is undoubtedly the best option.

My TV was already smart along with Mira-cast support so I avoided it for long. Then LG stopped supporting this model & its app store degraded with time having less or no content/apps.

I still ignored this as I was very much occupied with mobile and content. Then came another headache with TRAI rules which significantly increased pricing of DTH packages, with 1/4th of earlier channels at same price.

So I thought now is the time to switch to this wonderful fire TV device & extend things beyond DTH channels with several of streaming services at our disposal, all via big screen instead of small mobile screen.

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INTRO TO FIRE TV
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A perfect streaming device which brings in Alexa voice smartness & goodness of Internet TV with curated content by several providers. As add on you also get Screen Mirroring (Miracast) & Cast.

It’s a world of entertainment contained in small Android platform based standalone HDMI stick with 1000’s of movies, TV shows, apps etc, all in Full HD (1080p). Number of apps are preinstalled with a lot of FREE content and you are free to install others.

P.S. Min connection speed of 4Mbps is recommended for pleasant experience.

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INBOX CONTENTS
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1. Fire TV stick
2. Alexa enabled voice remote with IR support (connects via BT)
3. Power adapter (5V | 1A | 5W)
4. USB cable (~ 5 feet or 58.5 inches or 148.5 cm)
5. HDMI extender (~ 4.25 inches or 11 cm)
6. Quick start guide
7. 2AAA batteries

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ABOUT DEVICE
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Fire TV Dimensions: 85.5 mm x 30 mm x 12 mm | Weight: 31.2 g
Remote Dimensions: 38 mm x 142 mm x 16 mm | Weight: 65.5/43 g (with/without batteries)

Ports: HDMI male connector, micro-USB female port

Key Specs: Quad-core ARM 1.3 GHz processor, Mali 450 GPU, 8GB Internal
Wi-Fi: Dual-band, Dual-antenna 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BT: Bluetooth 4.1 + LE
Device storage available: 5.94 GB
Software v5.2.6.7 | 4.89 GB free, v5.2.6.9 | 5.27 GB free

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PROS
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1. Good quality, solid build device with easy setup (make sure to use high speed broadband instead of mobile hotspot, else be ready for ‘amazon home not reachable’ issue).
2. Fully capable standalone streaming device based on Android platform.
3. Highly capable Bluetooth remote with Alexa voice support. It does not require pointing to device.
4. Remote also has IR capability for general TV functions (on/off/volume/mute). This requires pointing to TV’s receiver.
5. Mobile app available to control device. So dependency on physical remote is less.

6. Intuitive, fast & snappy interface without significant lag. It lags if music or install task is running in background.
7. Rich curated free content with almost all of streaming services supported. Prime, Netflix, Hotstar, SonyLiv, Spotify, Gaana etc. Premium content requires subscription.
8. Capable Amazon app store to find many of required apps.
9. Since android based, you can just side load any other android app.Compatibility is another thing.
10. Supports Screen cast/Mirroring/Mira-cast. So covers up Chrome-cast as well.

11. Web browser available to virtually support any content on web, if app not available. E.g. YouTube
12. Wake up of fireTV via home button also switches on TV if not on. (HDMI CEC required)
13. Alexa can also switch on TV. “Alexa, Turn on TV” (HDMI CEC required)
14. Deep integration with Prime video and music. Alexa voice or fireTV search will not work for content of other apps. It though works fine for music across other apps.
15. It comes preregistered to Amazon account used to make purchase.

16. Compatible with smart home devices via Alexa enabled remote. E.g. Philips Hue, Smart switches, Cameras etc.
17. Sufficiently long USB power cable.
18. Remote range is more than 55 feet. I was able to check up to 55 feet and it worked well.
19. Video quality setting, low, medium, high to have a check on data usage. To set, Settings → Preferences → Data monitoring → Video quality

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CONS
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1. Biggest issue is the search which is exclusive to Prime content. For rest it displays browser or YouTube link. For such a streaming device, search should extend across all apps.
P.S. It works ok for playing music across other apps. If songs not found on prime, it searches it on others and play accordingly or you can even specify app.
2. Limited storage with no card support. So you are left with only ~5 GB for deployment.
3. Since it’s just another HDMI device connected to TV so if you switch inputs and does not exit streaming content on Fire TV, it keeps on running and consuming data.
4. Sending device to sleep does not auto switch off TV unlike waking up which switches it on. It need to be manually done.
5. No Google Playstore support & Amazon store has limited apps.
6. No YouTube native app.
7. Costly accessories be it remote or Ethernet adapter.
8. Screen mirror is slow with ~1 sec delay but so happens with TV’s built in Miracast too. You just can’t avoid this lag due to high bandwidth & processing requirement.

Here cons are having slight affect on functionality of device. For that 1 star deducted. So a 4 star device.

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FEATURES
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▶ SMART TV
# Simply converts dumb TV to smart TV by proving world of internet & entertainment on screen
# Comes with a lot of goodness of Android platform

▶ ALEXA VOICE REMOTE & SMART HOME
# Now a day’s Alexa works well in Indian context and can very well understand the accent.
# Alexa enabled remote is there to impart smartness to home too with voice control for smart home devices like Philips Hue, Smart switches, Smart bulbs etc
# All Alexa skills work here. Like booking cab, ordering food, news flash, weather update etc

▶ IR FEATURE IN REMOTE
# Can control compatible TV with same remote. No need to manage multiple remotes. Supported options: on/off, volume +/- & mute.

▶ Wi-Fi & BT connectivity
# Wi-Fi simply helps it to connect to internet
# BT helps it to connect to remote and other devices like keyboard, or headsets (I was unable to make BT mouse work with fireTV)

▶ STREAMING APPS
# Prime Video, Netflix, Hotstar, SonyLiv, Zee5, Voot etc for video content while Prime Music, Gaana, Spotify etc for audio content.
# Subscription may be required for premium content while some may be ad supported. Lots of free content available on all of apps though.
# At least one subscription of your choice is recommended. Prime may be a good choice owing to extra benefits.
# Regular TV shows are available without subscription on all of apps after 1 day.
# News channel live app are available.

▶ SCREEN CAST / SCREEN MIRRORING / MIRACAST
# Many TV’s don’t have Miracast support built in, which helps to mirror mobile or laptop screen on to TV
# Fire TV stick comes with screen cast support letting you mirror content playing on device to enjoy on TV’s big screen
# To mirror, either long press home button and select 'Mirroring' or choose that option from settings. Then toggle use corresponsing option on mobile or laptop.

▶ CAST
# It’s different from screen cast in way that, screen cast just mirrors whatever’s on mobile screen to TV while cast only casts relevant content be it video or audio on Fire TV via its app.
# Many of apps on mobile like Prime music, Prime Video, Netflix etc will have cast or watch now option.

▶ SOFTWARE & FIRE OS
# Interactive interface with apps and content on main screen.
# Top part have tabs that split up main screen into Home, Movies, TV Shows, Apps, and Settings.
# Below you have recent, my apps & games etc
# You can configure data tracking & parental control during initial setup or from settings
# Video quality, reboot, reset to factory settings, deregister device etc options also available.
# Equipment control is wonderful thing. It lets your FireTV device control TV & AV receiver, power on, volume control etc. (this is done via HDMI CEC or IR)
# While on other TV inputs, pressing home button takes TV to FireTV input.
# Screensaver option is nice to have. You can have your own set of images by uploading to available cloud storage.
# Regular updates provided by Amazon.

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SETUP
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1. Connect Fire TV to HDMI port of TV directly or via HDMI extender.
2. Connect USB cable to Fire TV and adapter.
3. Insert adapter in socket.
4. Switch on power supply. It boots up with ‘Amazon’ text followed by colourful ‘FireTV stick’ text.
5. Install batteries in remote & follow on screen instructions to pair it. A press of home button required on prompt.
6. Follow on screen instructions for initial setup, Wi-Fi configuration etc.
7. If not preregistered, follow on screen instructions for same.
8. Enjoy the world of internet based content & you will just forget DTH, cable TV and all.

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PERFORMANCE
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▶ Device boot time: 40-50 sec

▶ App Install & launch:
# Firefox: Install 11 sec, launch 8 sec
# Silk: Install 50 sec, launch 5 sec
# Netflix: Install 30 sec, launch 15 sec
# Hotstar: Install 30 sec, launch 12 sec
# Spotify: Install 10 sec, launch 7 sec
# ES explorer: Install 48 sec, launch 7 sec

▶ System Update time: 3-4 min

▶ System interface is smooth except for if music or any download/ install task in running in background.

▶ Remote Battery backup (TBU)

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REMOTE
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BT Range: 55 feet +

IR functionality tested ok: MI Smart TV (4A), LG Smart TV 47” (LA 6200), and LG Home Theatre

1. Easy pairing of remote. Just follow on screen instructions. Press home button on prompt, amber led flashes & upon pairing blue led flashes.
2. No need to point the remote to stick as it connects via BT
3. Press and hold home button to bring up shortcut menu. (Apps, Sleep, Mirroring, Settings)
4. Press and hold voice button, to give voice commands or interact with Alexa.
5. IR control viz on/off, volume up/down, mute requires pointing to TV or other device.
6. IR setup is launched on first start up. Plays an audio & asks to adjust volume. Switches different IR codes to find compatible one. Works similar to MI phones IR remote app configuration.
7. Remote firmware is also updated from time to time. Takes approx. 2-3 min.

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FIRE TV APP
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There’s wonderful app on Playstore which works as an alternative to remote with full functionality including Alexa voice.

In fact it will ease up your typing across FireTV interface with regular keyboard on mobile screen. Also helpful in copy paste operations across Fire OS.

Just connect stick to Wi-Fi and app discovers it. So only thing you need to key in via TV screen keyboard is Wi-Fi password. For rest there is app. ;)

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AMAZON FIRE TV APP STORE & APPS
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Having a built in store is a plus as you don’t need to fiddle around for apps. Amazon app store is quite good with a good set of required apps for devices core functionality. Prime apps come preinstalled. Some useful apps are listed.

VIDEO:: Prime Video, Netflix, Hotstar, SonyLiv, Zee5, Voot, Jio Cinema, Eros Now, VLC, MX Player
MUSIC:: Prime Music, Gaana, Spotify
WEB BROWSER:: Silk, Firefox
FILE EXPLORER:: ES Explorer
NEWS:: AajTak Live, ABP Live, NDTV, Aljazeera, BBC News, NBC News

Still it’s limited and not as rich as Playstore.

So for others, since device is android based, use your imagination. You can side load just any apk via wireless transfer. Download via web browser is disabled. Compatibility matters here as all are not optimized for TV experience.
E.g. some really useful apps but not compatible: AirtelTV, JioTV, TataSkyTV

For side loading,
a) Install ES Explorer on mobile & FireTV.
b) On your Fire TV, go to Settings → Device → Developer Options & turn on 'Allow apps from Unknown Sources’.
c) Download desired apk on mobile.
d) Transfer to FireTV using ES to ES LAN transfer and install.

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FIRE TV VS FIRE TV 4K
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4K version of Fire TV comes with some goodies like 4K content support, slightly better processor to support 4K content, HDR videos, Dolby Atmos, BT 5.0 etc but are they worth 2k extra you need to pay?

▶ Major hurdle here is 4K content availability. Our country is still catching up with Full HD content. 4K is far from reality for at least a few years. Rest features can be easily neglected.

▶ Then comes internet data. 1080p consumes approx. 2 GB per hour while 4K consumes approx. 7 GB per hour. Do you have that much data at your disposal? (Keep JioFiber’s preview offer aside, you will have to pay someday)

▶ 4K version lacks screen mirroring. So if its a big deal for you, then its.
UPDATE: With latest update version 6.2.6.3 Miracast is now supported.

You can always upgrade later on as these devices are not meant to last forever. Two or three years later, you will feel the need to upgrade. Getting a 4K stick then, will make a lot of sense.

Even having a 4K TV at present is not a good idea. It’s a gimmick for now which looks good on store display with optimized 4K content, but useless in real world.

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FINAL VERDICT
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▶ If you want to convert you old TV or even old smart TV (my case) with limited content to full featured smart TV with lots of content from different providers, Alexa goodness & smart home control, you are good to go with this Fire TV stick.

▶ In fact it can even act as replacement for DTH as all of channels are live with premium/subscription packages for apps or you can watch your favourite shows a day later on respective apps.

▶ If on previous generation of FireTV stick, upgrade only if you need new remote with IR functionality. Rest hardware is same.

▶ Then there’s 4K version of Fire TV. General suggestion would be to avoid it for now and save some bucks for subscription services, unless you want extra performance.
4K stick's performance is 1.5 to 2 times as compared to 1080p stick. But an average user won't notice the difference. Future proofing is another thing. As every electronic device tends to slow down after say a year or two.

▶ We also have MI TV box and other android TV boxes available. MI TV box is not officially launched here while other boxes are have quality issues.

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