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Up your streaming game with Best Buy's Roku and Fire TV Super Bowl deals
Score up to 25% off top streaming devices just in time for the big game this weekend
The big game is here, but if you're one of the many out there who have cut the cord on cable, figuring out exactly how to watch the Super Bowl can be challenging. Sure, you can pony up for a new Smart TV, but considering how expensive an investment like that can be, it may be more economically viable to go for something more affordable like a streaming box or stick.
Best Amazon Fire TVs in 2024
When you need an affordable but feature-rich 4K TV, Fire TVs bring a lot to the table
Far more than just an online shopping haven, Amazon’s services also extend into the world of consumer tech, streaming services, and smart home automation. From Alexa-powered Echo speakers and smart displays to home security cameras, the company has its toes dipped in several tech pools. And now you can even find Amazon’s Fire TV OS built into the best TVs, some of which are made exclusively by Amazon.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) vs. Fire TV Cube: Which streaming device is right for you?
Which should you add to your entertainment system? The powerful Fire TV Cube or the workhorse that is the Fire TV Stick 4K Max?
Amazon’s lineup of streaming devices has ballooned in recent years. From the early days of the Fire TV Stick device, we all knew that the Prime-shipping juggernaut was on to something special. Capabilities have blossomed since, and today, the Fire TV connections allow for some seriously heavy lifting when it comes to streaming content from all across the spectrum.
Amazon's 32-inch HD Fire TV costs just a hair over $100 for Prime Day
You can't get a dependable TV for any less than this
It's easy to get caught up in the appeal of advanced features like HDR and 4K resolutions. It's also important to keep in mind that lots of great content doesn't benefit from either technology, and some people don't have space for or the desire to try and take in a 65-inch UHD television. That content and those people are the reasons why we still see newly refreshed HDTVs from time to time, like Amazon's somewhat recently released Fire TV 2 Series.
Big price cuts make Amazon's own Fire TVs some of the best deals on Prime Day
From 720p to 4K with QLED color, they're a fantastic value at any size
They're not massively popular just yet, but hype continues to build around the latest and greatest Amazon Fire TVs for very good reason. In particular, the relatively recent Omni lineup delivers good image quality and a couple of surprisingly high-end features, but at prices that rival the most affordable options from more renowned manufacturers. With Prime Day in full swing, Amazon's swinging for the fences with significant price cuts on some highly functional TVs.
Save up to 57% on Amazon's Fire TV streaming devices this Prime Day
Options include the premium Fire TV Cube and the budget-ranged Fire TV Stick Lite
Rated among some of the best streaming devices in the business, Amazon's range of Fire TV products can significantly revamp your home streaming setup, requiring just minutes of setup. With Amazon Prime Day this week, the retailer has significantly cut down the prices of some of its streaming devices, including the super-advanced Fire TV Cube and the Fire TV Stick Lite for the budget conscious. Of course, there are plenty of other deals to trick out your smart home setup, but if streaming is your focus, you can't go wrong with these deals.
Amazon’s best 4K streaming devices are up to 55% off for Prime Day
The powerful Fire TV Stick 4K Max is down to an all-time low price
Amazon is going all out for its Prime Day shopping event this year, discounting its own devices to new low prices for Prime members. The deals are particularly enticing on the retailer's line of 4K Fire TV streaming sticks, which have been marked down by as much 55%. The budget-friendly Fire TV Stick 4K, which we named the top pick in our best Amazon Fire TV streaming devices roundup, is down to $22, the powerful Fire TV Stick 4K Max is down to $25, and for those that want the added functionality of a smart speaker, the Fire TV Cube (3rd gen) is down to $110.
Silk browser tips and tricks: All the basics for Amazon Fire Tablet users
Enhance your Silk browser experience with these handy tips and tricks
Amazon Silk is an efficient web browser designed specifically for Amazon Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and Echo Show devices. Silk is a cloud-based browser that processes some of its data on Amazon's servers, which can improve performance on devices with limited resources. The browser is also designed to be power-efficient, making it ideal for devices like the Kindle Fire, which has less processing power and memory than other tablets.
Amazon Fire TV's 'Continue watching' row might soon include shows from all your streaming services
A universal 'continue watching' row for Fire TV might be in the pipeline
Unlike some of the best streaming devices with Google TV, Amazon’s Fire OS-powered dongles and smart TVs lack a universal “Continue watching” row that displays all your viewing activities, including those from third-party apps. While the Fire TV home screen does have a "Recently Watched" row, it does not display movies or shows from non-Amazon services. Amazon could fill that gap in the future with a new feature for Fire TV devices.
Amazon just killed this hack to remap shortcut buttons on Fire TV remotes
A feature snatched, and a lesson learned
Amazon's streaming sticks are some of the more popular (and affordable) options around, and no matter what features you're looking for, one of the best Fire TV devices should meet your requirements. Like many of its peers, Fire TV remotes come equipped with quick-launch buttons for streaming apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. If you didn't love your remote's initial lineup, remapping those buttons had been possible using a workaround, but a new software update from Amazon is now plugging the loophole.
Last call to snag Amazon’s discounted Omni Series 4K TV before the big game
It's easy to set up and supports all of your favorite streaming apps
The big game is this Sunday, and for those of you waiting for pretty much the last possible second to upgrade your viewing setup, Amazon has you covered. The retailer is currently offering notable discounts on its line of Omni Series 4K TVs, and as of now, they are still showing available to arrive in time for kickoff. These sets include Amazon's Fire TV interface, which gives you access to all the streaming apps and content you could ever want, Alexa voice control, and right now you can pick up the 55-inch model for just $400.
Some of the best Amazon Fire TVs are seeing big Prime Day discounts — even at Best Buy
Few 65-inch models offer the same value as the Insignia F50 Fire TV, and while Amazon's sold out, Best Buy still has it in stock and discounted
Unsurprisingly, Fire TVs are mostly entry-level models that deliver good quality at low prices. It's no surprise that Amazon has periodic sales on its current lineups, deals that get more frequent during events like Prime Early Access. Somewhat unexpectedly, Best Buy is offering better deals than Amazon on a couple of the best Fire TV televisions. For example, the Insignia F50 Fire TV outperforms Amazon's Omni series TVs in terms of color accuracy, consistency, overall volume, and input latency.
Amazon Fire TV Omni Series review: An acceptably affordable Alexa TV
This cheap 4K TV offers all of the smart features you'll ever need, especially if you can grab one on sale
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series sits somewhere at the low end of smart TVs, but this doesn't mean Amazon's Omni TV sets aren't worthwhile. As a matter of fact, what you get for your money is going to be hard to beat, as these smart TVs are running Amazon's Fire OS, which means Alexa is built-in, offering a wide selection of voice commands to keep you hands-free as you watch your favorite shows and movies.
You can now install Android TV 11-based LineageOS 18.1 on your Fire TV Stick
Not for the faint of heart, though
Amazon's Fire TV Stick lineup is among the most popular streaming dongles out there. Unlike other devices, they do not feature Android TV. Instead, they run a fork of Android maintained by Amazon dubbed Fire OS, with the Alexa integration and app library support being a key highlight. That's not to say the Fire TV interface is perfect, as it's loaded with clutter, filled with ads you cannot turn off, and lacks Play Store support in lieu of Amazon-supported apps and channels. Now, if you are willing to take matters into your hands, you can run Android 11 TV on your 3rd gen Fire TV Stick and the Stick TV Lite, all thanks to an unofficial LineageOS 18.1 ROM.
This fantastic deal takes up to $350 off Amazon's best 4K Fire TVs
Because you really need eARC, trust me
If your TV has become less of an actual television and more of a hub for you to plug in all of your streaming devices for access to your favorite services like Disney+, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video, it may be time to upgrade your old girl and buy a smart TV that already has all your apps waiting for you in the main menu — or directly on the remote. Amazon's Fire TV system remains one of the most popular on the market today, and its Omni Series is hundreds off in this sale that's just in time for March Madness.
Amazon's 4K TV streaming stick so cheap right now you can't afford not to buy one
They're pretty much all on sale, starting at $18
It wouldn't be Prime Day if Amazon weren't discounting all of its own hardware. If you've been waiting to upgrade your streaming experience, the entire lineup of Fire TV gadgets is on sale. Whether you're switching from another platform or adding Netflix to your bedroom TV, there's a little something for everyone.newsIf you're just looking for the best deal of the bunch, the 4K version of the Fire TV Stick is for you. At $25, it's 50% off its usual price. Even if you don't have a 4K TV yet, it's worth it alone just to keep your gear futureproofed. This model includes an Alexa-equipped remote, complete with volume and power controls, and supports Dolby Vision.
Toshiba doesn't have a Community star to sell its new TVs, but it's hoping it can attract you with a few cool features. Its newly launched series comes in various sizes and offers the Fire TV experience with a voice-enabled Alexa remote.No matter which size you choose — 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, or 75” — you'll get a 4K LCD panel that's Dolby Vision and HDR10 certified. The bezels are appreciably thin, and there's support for DTS: Virtual X which should add some depth to your media experience.With Fire TV onboard, you get the regular smarts, including support for just about every streaming service available for you to dive into. These TVs will also be able to show video feeds from compatible doorbell cameras on top of the content you're watching. Simply ask Alexa to show you a preview of the camera, and a PiP window will serve your needs.
Firefox is ending support for Amazon Fire TV and Echo Show devices
You'll need to switch to Amazon Silk after April 30th
Firefox came to Fire TV devices way back at the tail-end of 2017, available alongside Amazon's own Silk browser. Although there's plenty of reasons to access the web on a TV, it really only showed up for one reason. During the years where YouTube was unavailable on Amazon's streaming gadgets, Firefox provided an easy alternative. Of course, an official YouTube app has been back on Fire TV since 2019, significantly reducing the need for a third-party web browser. Starting on April 30th, 2021, Mozilla will no longer support Firefox on the Fire TV or its Echo Show.
Xfinity Stream subscribers have been waiting for Comcast's streaming service to roll out more widely across platforms, including Android TV. While that isn't happening today, we are a step closer. Following Chromecast support landing earlier this year, Fire TV owners can now access Xfinity Stream courtesy of a new app beta over at Amazon's app store.It's worth noting, Rokus have had an Xfinity Stream beta for a few years, but now Fire TV folk can join the party — and, since Fire TVs are technically running Android, this could be a slow step toward Android TV support. Also note, Comcast labels Xfinity Stream as a "beta" on all TV-friendly platforms.
The listing only just went up, and at the time of writing, it doesn't even have any images. However, the descriptive text claims it can provide functionality including streaming your channel lineup, on-demand content, and DVR recordings, as well as schedule new recordings.Unfortunately, sideloading the app on Android TV doesn't fully work. While the app installs, and you can also sideload the other prerequisites it complains about when you do, and you can even browse around for content, it ultimately spits an error during playback:
Fire TV update lets you quickly check your security camera feed without pausing the show
Watch people invade your home while watching Home Invaders
Amazon just started sending out a big home screen redesign to Fire TV devices, but that's not all the new stuff that's coming. Owners of the second-gen Fire TV Cube, 2020 4K Toshiba Fire TV, and 2020 4K Insignia Fire TV will soon be able to view their security camera feeds in picture-in-picture mode without interrupting the content currently playing.