Amazon Fire TV Cube (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, Hands-free streaming device with Alexa, Wi-Fi 6E, 4K Ultra HD

So my old smart tv was really struggling. Too often my TV was freezing or forcing reboots and I just had a feeling it had to do with the processor being a little old and not being able to keep up with running all my subscriptions and apps. It's a 65 inch, so replacing it entirely would be out of my budget at this time.The fire cube gave my TV a second life!Now if you've ever owned an alexa device, you probably know the first time powering on and setting up your device takes ages. Well that was especially true in my experience with the fire cube. PLEASE NOTE! it does require an ARC HDMI!! Sometimes you have to turn on ARC in your TV settings, and it's usually a dedicated HDMI port. This was my first problem.After I got that figured out, it probably took about 30 minutes to allow my cube to update and work at full capacity.But once the initial set up was done, I did have a few minor bugs for the first week. Sometimes I'd turn the TV off with the cube remote and audio would continue to play and I'd have to manually turn off the cube with it's physical button. This only happened two or three times.However, since pairing my alexa studios, this problem hasn't reoccured.Now I do have a switch that will trip my breaker if it accedntly gets flipped, and my cube and wifi are on the same breaker. So I do have to delete and repair my home theater when this happens, for some reason it completely ruins the connection and I'm not sure if it's because all my devices go offline, or if the cube can't reestablish connection on its own.Now, with all the quirks mentioned and dealt with. I love my fire cube!! Paired with my alexa studios watching TV or listening to music on my speaker group is awesome! There's one quirk about the home theater that irks me, but that's already been mentioned in my review for the studios.As for the cube itself though, I don't have any of the old issues I was having with my smart tv! Actually browsing different apps and my overall experience is much easier and intuitive! I love that I can use my voice to talk to the remote, or any of my alexa devices set to control the cube to immediately open an app or go straight to a movie or show. I got the remote Pro and I love the additional 2 custom buttons, along with the light up feature in the dark. And the "find remote" function works perfectly!! No more arguing over who lost the remote! LolMy partner was extremely skeptical about adding another alexa device to our home, he's not as tech savvy as I am, and he prefers to use his phone for smart controls. But even he has really enjoyed the fire cube! And honestly, that says a lot about this device!Initial setup may be rocky depending on person to person, but once it's running at full capacity, it's an excellent device for upgrading an existing TV that isn't smart, giving a second life to a smart TV that's having difficulty, and even for the home theater set up.If your buying a cube or fire stick for the theater set up, 1000% recommend two alexa studios. THIS WILL REPLACE ANY EXISTING AUDIO SET UP YOU HAVE THOUGH!!! theater mode cannot be paired with existing soundbars or other speakers.... Honestly not happy about that part... However!! The sound and quality I got from switching was worth it for me, though I had hoped to enhance my set up and not replace it...With that said, this is a perfect addition to your smart home journey.( would not recommend standard alexa speakers for home theater, even a cheap soundbar out performs two Alexas, but in my opinion, the alexa studios are a great trade even without the optional sub woofer.)The cube is capable of being a standalone alexa device if you don't have other devices, and on its own, the cube will play audio through a soundbar, TV, and I believe even an auxiliary audio source if you choose not to do a home theater with Alexa but don't quote me on that last one because I didn't try it.The cube can also easily pair to Bluetooth devices, so at night, I like to use my wireless earbuds without being too noisy.Like I said the cube can be a stand alone alexa device if you don't have any other alexa devices, so if your on the fence about a smart assistant, this could be a really great way to break into that, while still having a device that can do more than just being a smart assistant.

We are huge Fire TV fans since it first came out. Son's room has the 4K stick for the tv, Master bedroom has an insignia fire TV with it already built in which is nice and it and works great! In the living room, we had the old version of this box. We were experiencing freezing and lagging and we have the top tier internet that our provider offers. We don't have any other internet issues so we figured the box was just too outdated (we did update it) and we got this one. We have just about all the streaming apps and live TV and it all works great now. For the box itself, the old one did this too but I love being able to control it by talking to Alexa. I will say though that sometimes, she will randomly activate like listening if you asked her something. We will hear the beep and then have to tell her to cancel. The box will also play a sound for amazon deliveries and updates. If the TV is on, it will show on the TV which is nice too. We are HUGE amazon shoppers so to be updated is nice if you don't have your phone at the moment to check the app. Very happy and will continue to use.

Why have an Echo Show AND a Fire TV Stick when you can just get this all-in-one powerhouse? The Fire TV Cube is super responsive, snappy, and actually useful—especially when playing Pandora, controlling my home theater, or just searching for something to watch.What I Love:✔ Fast & Snappy – No lag, no waiting, just instant responses.✔ Ethernet for Maximum Bandwidth – I hardwired mine because I want the best possible speed, especially for watching movies on Channels DVR, Plex (H.265 FTW), and all my streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime (obviously), Paramount+, etc.✔ Channels DVR is Perfect on This – I can watch all my local channels from this and every other Fire TV in my house. No more cable TV for me! No more crazy monthly fees and price hikes!✔ Controls My Onkyo Surround Receiver – Just change the settings so your remote sends IR signals instead of the Cube. Works like a charm.✔ The Blue Light is Straight Out of Classic Sci-Fi – When you talk to it (or the remote, because yes, you can talk to the remote too), the blue light moves back and forth just like the Cylons from Battlestar Galactica or KITT from Knight Rider. (Wow, I’m really aging myself here… or maybe I just watch too much TV?)The Annoying Part:🔹 Amazon blocks most apps from moving to external storage – Why, Amazon?! Let me use my flash drive!🔹 The Included Remote is Lame – Upgrade to a better one ASAP. The stock remote feels cheap, so I keep it as a backup.Final Verdict:This is by far the best Fire TV device, and if you're cutting the cord, it's a perfect choice. Whether you’re using Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, or Plex, this thing handles it all.If you want a fast, powerful, and voice-controlled streaming device, this is the one to get. Plus, let’s be real—who doesn’t want a tiny sci-fi robot light on their entertainment center? 😆📺🔥