The Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of your best options for budget-conscious streaming — plug it right into an HDMI port. (Amazon)
Whether it's a movie, TV show, news or sports, there's always something to watch on a streaming channel. And nowadays, that encompasses everything from paid subscriptions (Netflix, Disney+, Max) to one of the countless number of free channels like Pluto or Tubi. The question is, does your TV get all those apps? Thankfully, there's a shortcut: Just get a streaming gadget like the incredibly popular Amazon Fire TV Stick (it's got hundreds of thousands of fans!). Thanks to this Black Friday deal, you can snap one up for $18 — that's the lowest price it's ever been!
It doesn't have to stop at your TV, either. I plug mine into the HDMI port in my computer monitor and boom, I have an extra screen in my office.
Want to stream in 4K? The Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale right now too, for just a few bucks more, as is the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, the most powerful, fastest connecting Fire TV Stick there is.
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If a smaller screen suits your needs, you won't do much better than this highly affordable 32-incher. It's equipped with Alexa voice control and is compatible with Apple AirPlay, meaning you can pair it with your Apple device to broadcast photos and videos on the screen.
Check out our roundup of the best budget TVs for more. Oh, and to make this even more budget-friendly, it's currently at its lowest price of all time.
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This little gadget will give you an instant upgrade to the performance of your TV.
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For about the price of a movie ticket and a popcorn, the Fire TV Stick 4K offers quick and easy access to more content than you'll ever be able to watch in a lifetime. We're talking 1.5 million shows and movies at your fingertips. And right now, you can snag it for $20 off.
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Streaming devices pretty much fall into one of three camps: an Amazon Fire Stick, a Roku or the less common Apple TV. The Fire Stick is one of the easiest to use — and the most budget-friendly, especially if you're only trying to stream in high definition instead of 4K. (For 4K, consider this version, also on sale.) It's just so easy to use that it's hard not to recommend.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick plugs right into an HDMI port in the back of your TV, so it's nice and tidy. The remote is intuitive, and the Alexa Voice button is a simple matter of pressing and holding while you ask your question. You can turn smart devices on and off, ask for movie suggestions and even do a bit of online shopping with this handy gadget. There's also a ton of free content available, thanks to free streaming services including Tubi and Pluto TV. You'll get access to over 300,000 titles without paying a dime. Nice, huh?
You can read plenty about how this tiny device has changed users' TV time for the better — it has over 414,000 five-star fans.
"This is so easy to set up and use, I wish I'd gotten this years ago," raved a now-enlightened fan. "I'll be honest, and I feel a bit foolish admitting this, but despite hearing about the Fire TV Stick's existence for years, I never considered it because I thought there was a monthly fee! I didn't want to pay for anything beyond my subscriptions, so I never even read the details."
Take it from this charged-up cord-cutter: "This purchase right here? Absolute game-changer! I mean, I was fed up with those ridiculously expensive cable TV subscriptions. So I took matters into my own hands and got this amazing device. And guess what? Now I'm practically running my own TV network!"
"I got this for an elderly lady that doesn't have cable, and her regular TV antenna would always lose signal," said one thoughtful buyer. "I haven't seen her this happy in a long time. She is now streaming shows and movies, she learned to speak to Alexa at 87 years old. I am very happy with the product, and I highly recommend it. It is very easy for anyone to use, from children to the elderly."
One user pointed out that storage could be a problem. "The only downside is that there is a limit to the memory, so be careful not to load up too many apps," one user cautioned. "Only put on the ones you frequently use." (Need lots of storage? No worries! Grab the on-sale Fire TV Stick 4K Max instead.)
This five-star reviewer had a rueful reflection: "My only complaint is that screen mirroring from other devices isn't as easy as [I] would like it to be."
Want more Fire TV Stick options? You're in luck: Almost every model is on sale.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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