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Best Fire TV stick in 2021 – CNET [CNET]
The market is full of streaming devices these days, and it’s easy to see why. The inexpensive little sticks can turn just about any TV into an entertainment hub where you can easily access all your favorite shows. Roku is one of most popular makers of streaming players, but big companies like Apple, Google and Amazon make their own streaming boxes and sticks too.
Amazon in particular has pushed aggressively into the streaming space by producing a plethora of Fire TV-branded streaming devices. Overall, we tend to like Roku products best for their easy use and their platform-agnostic approach — Roku’s menus don’t favor one services (like, for example, Prime Video) over others. That said, Amazon’s Fire TV devices are very capable too, especially if you want Alexa voice integration.
Read more: Roku vs. Amazon Fire TV: Which streaming device is best in 2021?
Amazon’s range includes the basic $20 Fire TV Stick Lite, the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max at $35 and the Fire TV Cube at $75, as well as a bunch of models in between. If this sounds confusing, don’t worry. Our guide to the best Fire TV streaming device will help you pick out the right model for you.
Fire TV FAQs
What’s the difference between a Fire TV device and a Fire TV television?
A Fire TV device, like the ones in this list, are small stick-shaped or square-shaped pieces of hardware that plugs into an HDMI port at the back of your TV. This gives your TV access to Amazon Fire TV software and content, no matter what brand of TV you own.
Amazon also makes Fire TVs, which are televisions that come with Fire TV software pre-installed. This means that your TV will automatically have access to the Fire TV interface without the need for an additional streaming device.
What streaming apps are on Fire TV?
Fire TV offers a long list of streaming apps including Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, Hulu, HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Peacock TV, Tubi, Pluto TV, Showtime, Discovery Plus and others. Spectrum cable users, however, do not have access to the Spectrum app on Fire TV.
Do I need an Amazon Prime membership to use Fire TV?
No. While you don’t need a Prime membership to use Amazon Fire TV, it is useful and recommended. The membership comes with a selection of Prime video content including access to shows such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Expanse, and Wheel of Time. This, and other Amazon-branded content, is heavily advertised in the Fire TV system and a Prime membership makes it easier to check out all that Amazon has to offer.
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