For Christmas Roo and Tigger were treated to their own TV in the hope that they could watch their children’s TV programmes via Freeview (whilst some of their shows are watch able to a point, others I’d rather watch paint dry). The problem with this was that we hadn’t looked into how we were going to complete the AV installation, if we opted to put it on the wall I didn’t want lots of cables hanging about if we connect other devices.
When we ordered the TV we also didn’t think about the children needing a SMART TV, with the ability to access Netflix etc. However it was only once we set up the TV that we realised that maybe we should have invested the extra money in the upgrade to SMART TV technology, although the cost probably would have put us off. The easiest solution to upgrading a digital TV is to purchase an Amazon Fire TV box which will give you access to an incredible selection of TV shows and movies, as well as a wide range of apps including Netflix, Sky News, Spotify etc.
As the Amazon Fire TV can be attached to the back of the TV via a separate bracket it means when we finally get it up on the wall I don’t need to worry about unsightly wires and the children are able to access their section of Netflix (ours are password controlled), play Minecraft and watch movies and TV episodes via our Amazon Prime Instant Video account too.
Why choose Amazon Fire TV?
One of the great things about Amazon Fire TV is that it can be hidden away behind the TV on a separate bracket as it doesn’t require line of sight when using the remote. This is great for not only hiding unsightly wires but very helpful for little ones who tend to press the remote pointing at the ceiling or the floor. It comes with a much bigger memory than other similar types of devices, with the addition of voice search.
Amazon Fire TV combines free catch up channels, paid for subscriptions and streaming services with Amazon’s massive selection of digital content. Watch thousands of TV episodes and movies, rent videos from just £0.99, or relax and enjoy your favourite sports, news, music and games.
When we received the Amazon Fire TV I did wonder how something so small could transform they way in which my children use their TV. Setting it was really straightforward and accessing the different apps was easy, so easy in fact that Roo was up and running straight away. With a range of apps including Flixster it means that we haven’t needed to add a DVD player to the TV as thanks to digital copies of many of the DVDs we own they have been able to watch them (a plus point for not getting discs scratched etc.).
I’d love Netflix just to watch something other than cbeebies..as I have a two year old son.
Amazon Prime without a doubt.
It’s a toss up between Amazon itself – for Bosch (please let them make another series) and Netflix as that keeps the boys so very happy. I don’t know which. Well, I do. It’s Amazon. But lets not tell the others that?
I would like to use Netflix.
My kids would enjoy the minecraft ne the best.
I’d love to watch Netflix in my bedroom!
Amazon Prime, going to binge watch some box sets!
amazon prime for sure – very handy!
Both Netflix and Amazon Prime for me!
I have to admit I’ve not really heard much about the Amazon Fire TV but it sounds really useful for those needing to make a TV a bit more app friendly.
Ooo it would have to be Netflix – Breaking Bad gets me EVERY time!
I would like to get the chance to use Netflix and see what it’s all about.
Ooooooo we haven’t anything like this so a great one to try!
Netflix; we don’t watch an awful lot of live TV nowadays, but are always able to rely on Netflix for films, series’ and documentaries.
a really good movie viewer I would select this over apple tv.
Netflix for me! Thanks for the great giveaway.
We have had sky but have been looking to get a amazon fire box so we would love to review it .
I would like to watch breaking bad .
Netflix! Now that House of Cards is back on…! Haha!
Netflix, I’ve a list of films I want to see and haven’t got around to.
My daughter love watching youtube videos, so it would be great to stream those to the tv for her.
Netflix – I love it!
amazon prime so i can watch sons of anarchy from the beginning again.
I would be looking forward to trying Netflix, I’ve heard so much about it, but have never used it!
I would try Netflix first. Need my House of Cards fix!
I would definitely try netflix!
Would be Netflix for me!
netflix for me i love it!
Netflix – it keeps me company when the OH is on his Playstation!
Looks like a great bit of kit!
Netflix! 🙂 it’s my fave.
Looking forward to using Amazon Prime Instant Video and Spotify! Great giveaway, good luck everyone!
Netflix – I have it on my phone but its hard for all the family to watch anything on such a small screen. This would solve the problem.
Netflix is the app I’d use the most.
Wow! Would love to try Amazon’s Instant Video, sounds amazing.
Wow! Would love to try Amazon Instant Video, looks amazing!
I would love to use Netflix – I don’t have this option on my tv so would love to see if it’s worth the subscription!
We don’t use Netflix so I would look forward to catching up on lots of stuff there!
Netflix – I don’t have it currently and am so behind the times with all the new Netflix series coming out.
Netflix would definitely be the favourite!
netflix would love to have that!
Netflix, I love it! Its all i watch.
Looks fab. Can access even more tv!
Netflix. That way, if I use this as one of my registered devices, I will be able to move it and have Netflix in any room I want (I currently use Netflix on my PC and Smart TV).
Netflix would be the best.
Netflix. I wonder if you can hack it and put your own apps on it?
Probably Netflix, lots of apps I’ve never heard of so would love to explore further.
Netflix! I am a little bit of an addict!
Amazon Prime – I want to see the “Bosch” series.
Nice. Should be perfect for watching The Blacklist on Netflix. Good luck everyone!
Netflix – Such a great app!
Prime Instant Video from Amazon, my friend tells me it brilliant.
Youtube.com – funny cat videos on the big screen!
I absolutely love the Instant video.
Worth every penny we pay for it.
Ripper street and Bosch and outstanding.
For me it would be Netflix. What a great prize!
Netflix, I watch it quite a lot.
BBC iPlayer, as my TV doesn’t have it.
I actually tried Amazon Instant Video but it doesn’t work here where I live. I already promised my son we would some of the movies from there and he was so disapointed when we couldn’t do it. Hopefully this will become more widely available.
I like the sound of this. I would love to try netflix.
That sounds like a great product and I know my lot would love it.
Definitely Netflix. I love films.
The one I’ll most enjoy is Netflix, can’t wait to catch up on some of the big boxed sets that I’ve missed, Game of Thrones, American Horror Story, Ripper Street etc., There are a couple of marathon movies nights with the lads on the horizon too.. My wife is away for a couple of weeks (away on holiday with her Mum and Sister), so what I’m not looking forward to her finding out how much I’ve spent on Netflix while she’s been away!
Netflix. It’s becoming increasingly popular and about time I got on board with it so thats what I would benefit most from I think.
BBC iPlayer but would love it if they would also add 4oD which they seem to have omitted.
BBC iPlayer – we don’t have a smart TV and watching tv on my computer isn’t very much fun, so an Amazon Fire TV box seems like the ideal solution!
Definitely Netflix – love watching documentaries!
Lots of great apps available, some we’ve used before, and some not.
Not used the amazon prime app yet so would like to check that out!
Netflix, it’s a firm favourite here!
Amazon Prime – would be nice to watch some good movies.
love watching netflix and all the scary films.
It’s always good that Netflix leads the way in cross platform connectivity. It’s such a great app, and I’ve got it on all of my devices.
I love Amazon Instant Video so that would be great.
would love to stream Netflix in my bedroom!
Spotify..through my big speakers would be good!!
Amazon Instant Video would be great.
Netflix definitely, as I am still yet to experience it!
Netflix – then I can find out what I am missing out on. I have never seen Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones!!!!!
Minecraft – as my son says he’ll take me on a tour!
My son would say Minecraft personally though it would be Amazon prime Instant Video. I had a Lovefilm membershio which ws converted over to Amazon so I have a membership but I don’t like watching shows on my Laptop.
Amazon Prime Instant Video as I pay for it but have yet to use it on my TV! Be great to finally get to watch some of their great content.
Netflix, and having a duvet day watching it!
Netflix is the one for me.
Spotify would be for me.
Have not tried any of them, so I guess any of them!!!
I’d love to start using Netflix!
Definitely Netflix – that would be such a treat!
Netflix would be really good to watch!
I would use it to watch Netflix.
I could watch Amazon Prime, at last!!
Definatly netflix. Would be nice to not have the xbox down here and just have it on the tv.
Netflix so i can catch up with the films that i miss.
Netflix to watch House of Cards season 3!
It’s got to be Netflix for me.
Netflix for cosy nights in and spotify for when I’m getting ready for those odd nights out!
im already a netflix user so would be nice to try amazon prime.
Netflix for the TV and films, and Vevo for music videos.
Netflix is the best, maybe Amazon prime will be as good as Netflix soon.
Everyone is talking about Netflix, I have to try it!
definitely netflix. i love binge watching tv series’!
Netflix – It would be great.
Ohh this looks pretty smart!
Amazon prime – I think!
That would have to be NetFlix definitely!
Netflix for me I think!
Got to be Net flix!!
Netflix, although my son would probably say Minecraft!
Netflix – I feel like the only person in the world who doesn’t use it yet!
Personally, I’d love Amazon Prime Instant Video, because I have a bit of an addiction to “Dance Moms”! But my daughters would love being able to play Minecraft without the hassle of finding the game and plugging in the Xbox!
I would love to try Flickster.
Netflix! I keep hearing how great it is! Thank you!
This bx sounds great, esp because you can tuck it away behind the TV.
Would have to be Netflix. Amazing prize, never seen one before!
Definitely Netflix – I want to watch Better Call Saul!
Oh wow this looks amazing, Id be watching Netflix but i know my son and daughter would be dying to go on Minecraft!!! Also my husband would love Sky News , Such alot of choice. What a fantastic idea, i didn’t know you could get all that on a TV?!
It would have to be Netflix!
Netflix – we love it!
VEVO as I like music videos.
I’d enjoy Netflix the most.
I am most looking forward to watching Netlix on this amazing Amazon Fire TV.
Fire TV is meant to be amazing – I’ll be interested to see how it links up to Android!
Amazon Instant Video, this looks really good.
I am most interested in the Rockstar app to see what cool things are on it.
Netflix, but my son would love minceraft!
Amazon prime instant video looks cool.
its gotta be Netflixs. Heard so much about it but never used it.
Amazon Prime looks good 15,000 movies would keep me busy!
Amazon Instant Video seems really interesting.
I’ve no idea, I’ve never used a service like this before but it sounds amazing. Umm, whoever gets Game of Thrones first, so I don’t have to wait for it to come out on dvd.
Netflix would be my first choice.
Netflix to watch Rupauls drag race!
I would love to try Netflix.
netflix is great and would be my pick!
I would love the The Walking Dead app!
BBC Sport will probably be on most of the time!
Amazon Prime Instant Video or Netflix.
The Amazon Instant Prime app – I have a subscription that I hardly ever use!
I am looking forward to Spotify, as I love music and that’s a fantastic & easy method to use.
It has to be Netflix for me!
It’s got to be Netflix!
I’m looking forward to trying Netflix!
I myself would be looking forward to watch Amazon Instant but in reality with kid’s around I would be more likely staring at Minecraft instead.
Netflix would be my most used. Currently use NowTV box, and miss Netflix!
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, I love watching Shows.
Got to agree with many others and say Netflix. I don’t know how I’ve lived without it!
Sky News would be very useful!
YouTube it would be fab to watch it on the TV rather than huddled around a computer!
My family would be really happy with netflicks.
Definitely looking forward to using Netflix!
I would have to say Netflex, such a wide variety of programmes that suit all age groups.Really wonderful prize.I am keeping my fingers crossed that i am lucky.
It would definitely be Netflix!!
Netflix would be great for when there’s nothing on.
Netflix – great deal for viewers!
Minecraft would ensure I am loved forever… or at least until it get boring for them!
BBC IPlayer – I always miss what I want to watch!
Netflix – wonderful to have a huge library of movies available at the touch of a button.
Still not tried Netflix. Breaking Bad – House of Cards – heard good things, so missing out so far.
Netflix would add another dimension to my viewing experience.
Looking foward to using BBC iPlayer as I like a lot of their programs.
I would absolutely love Netflix! So much choice!