Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite (no TV controls), HD streaming device
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Oh my...I shouldn't have waited so long to purchase.\n\nI wasn't sure if I needed it but now I don't know what I would do without it.\n\nIt was super easy to connect to my TV and setup.\n\nIt plugged right in and then I was ready to watch my shows in under 10 minutes!"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Works like a charm! Setup was a breeze. Be patient while it checks for updates. Got Prime video, Netflix, Hulu all up and running.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Have purchased several Fire TV sticks in past. Just purchased this new "lite" version of it for an additional television of mine. Works just as well as any other version of the Fire TV Stick. Super easy to set up and get started with it. Highly recommended'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Firestick lite? I wouldn't say so. This version of the fire stick has all the features of a regular firestick without Dolby quality sound, volume controls, and a power button.\nPro’s\n• It still has 1080p HD quality video, quad core processor and 802.11 AC wifi connection.\n• Quad core CPU 1.7Ghz\n• 1Gb DDR4 RAM\n• 8 gig internal storage. A small portion is of it is used for the OS. So it more like 5 gig for applications.\n• It’s running the same Fire OS 7.2.2.3 as the regular FIrestick.\n• Dual band WiFi AC.\nAlexa voice remote.\n\nCon’s (difference) what’s new?\n- No IR remote control. What this means is:\n- No power control for TV, or other devices.\n- No volume buttons for TV.\nThis is what makes it Lite because you don’t get the standard 2nd generation remote.\n- No Dolby vision\n- No Dolby Atmos sound. Has Dolby digital\n+ stream service button.\nKind of like a hot key for all your streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu.\n\nFor the price point you won't even miss the volume buttons. And for a person just getting into streaming devices this is the least expensive option compared to all the other devices on the market period. If you've never had streaming device at all you won't miss anything at all.\n\nNow if you're not new to streaming devices and you've Hey experience with Amazon products you might just miss the volume control and power buttons, but it's not a big deal.\nI've had every Amazon device there is from the first gen firestick, the 4K stick to the fireTV cube. I know all the features, the in and outs, and tricks on how to use each and every one of these devices, so when they came out with the lite I had to try it. It doesn't disappoint.\nIt is the same fire stick but just try to imagine, or remember the fire stick before 4K, and before the power options and volume remote the IR features. It actually has the same power, and performance as the 4K Firestick, just 1080p HD. This was just a way for Amazon to corner the market by having the cheapest streaming device on the market ahead of all the new competition bringing out streaming devices. And again, it does not disappoint. It’s also faster than the standard 2nd gen Firestick, so if you have a 2nd gen this is a very economical upgrade.\n• With the lite there's no cheaper device this good on the market, and no reason to buy any other device on the market if you are just getting started, and now Amazon has a device for all price points, this is the economy Amazon package.\n\nGreat job Amazon!"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-4 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I have two t.v.s now and have a Firestick with Alexa that changes the volume and turns the t.v on and off. I thought since this one was made in 2020 it would do the same. I saw the little t.v. icon on the remote and thought that was the button to turn the t.v. off. My bad. It does exactly what it is supposed to do but I feel kinda dumb for thinking this 2020 version would be better than my old one from last year that handles both the volume and the t.v. turning on and off. I guess I have to use two remotes. No biggie.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-4 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Just purchased for use with a projector for outdoor family movies. All are working well - both sound and picture. Only disappointment so far is there does not seem to be a supported Xfinity app - anyone know why? I hope this gets added soon so I can watch live TV as well.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Just got it today and it\'s stuck on "Checking for updates". I have been unplugging and plugging back in for the last hour.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "THIS IS THE SMARTEST MOVE I'VE MADE IN MONTHS! The Firestick Lite bears a bit of comparison to the 4K Firestick ...\n\nA year ago, I agonized over which Firestick product would be best for me. I decided that forward-thinking would be best and went with the 4K Firestick, even though nothing is broadcast or streamed in 4K YET. It turns out that embracing the newest technology is a huge trade-off. Sound, picture quality, bells and whistles are great, BUT ... FYI: 4K IS A BANDWIDTH HOG!!!!!!!! It doesn't matter what your speed is. It could be 200 Mb and you'd still have buffering and dropped connectivity issues. What matters is how many connected devices you have along with other wireless connections near you. HARD LESSON LEARNED: THE RING DOORBELL is a signal thief and only before and after the one nearest me was installed/uninstalled could I watch anything on the 4K Stick for more than a few seconds or minutes at a time.\n\nSo, when Amazon offered this Lite version of Firestick at an unbeatable sale price, I was torn about whether to even bother with it or just bite the bullet and buy a second 4K Stick. I mean, if the 4K is an issue, the Lite version had no hope. Right? WRONG! I figured the Lite version might just be less of a drag on bandwidth and speed, and it is. I've been running it straight for almost 24 hours hours I've been live steaming TV and playing movies and shows on Prime, Netflix, Starz, Pluto, CBS All Access, etc. NOTHING HAS BUFFERED, STOPPED, STUTTERED, DROPPED THE CONNECTION. It reminds me of the old days when I stayed at 3 Mb when everyone else topped out at 15 and I streamed everything smoothly because I was the only car on the slower freeway so to speak, while everyone else was crammed into the newest, fastest highway.\n\nWell, the Lite is pure DELIGHT. The same pieces as the other sticks: the stick, the extender, the adapter connector to the outlet, and the Alexa-enabled remote. This remote won't control the TV but it does everything I need. I prefer individual remotes anyway, and it's in the bedroom so any shortcomings won't matter. I never pre-link my Amazon devices, but setup is an easy snap. Just manually input the wireless Network key and you're set. Add the desired standalone apps you want and start streaming.\n\nSome reviewers also complained about the unavailability of YouTube. It's on there. I'm not missing anything that I have with the 4K Stick, but I have gained the luxury of nonstop streaming which has been a setback for the 4K stick. Now I'm comparing the streaming on the 4K stick and any interruptions to the flawless run I've had on the Lite Stick. If it goes down as expected, I just may buy another Lite Stick and use it in the living room as well. the difference in sound and picture is negligible to me at this point without full 4K, and I want smooth streaming now more than a future benefit. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS STICK."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'With a VPN, you can watch any NETFLIX "International" Movie or TV show, not just U.S. content.\n-The Netflix International content is HUGE: iRobot, Bourne, Friends....\n\nIt is also Perfect for Vacations, especially outside of U.S.\n-I set it up with ExpressVPN and my paid programs, so I can watch from anywhere.\n-Hulu Live, Prime Video, Netflix and Youtube. More than enough :o)\n\nRecommended Hardware:\n- amzn.com/dp/B01HYUQVVA - HDMI Adapter $4\n- amzn.com/dp/B07WT3GLF8 - Ethernet Hub w 2.0 Ports - Plus - USB OTG w Power Port $15\n- amzn.com/dp/B088R1Q78V - Remote w Keyboard $9\n\nRoku will Not Work - No VPN'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-1 review-rating', 'review_body': 'if you use some of the older Apps such as Sling Player this version will not work, spent over an hour with Support they sent replacements. Still do not work, there must have been some change in the "remote control" code which the developers of this version neglected to tell the App guys and never bothered to test completely.\nSuffice to say this will probably be never fixed as the App developers are either dead or millionaires and couldn\'t care less, and Sling will not know where the code is anyway. Amazon will deny the problem because no one there can understand what the users are saying\nAfter this review, finally got to someone in support, that told me that despite this being the "2020" edition it is still a 1st Generation Fire Stick, not that he actually said that I had to parse that info from a 20 minute conversation.\nTo cut a long story short there are Apps this version does not support, good luck finding a list, as the Rep have to call who knows who to find out himself, he said the info in on their site somewhere but despite his protestations I cannot find it anywhere.\nThe limitations associated with this device should be emblazoned on the product page, as Amazon demands of all those who sell on their site.'}]