Amazon’s Fire TV Cube is a 4K streaming media device that’s small enough to place next to your television and can perform voice commands and provide access to applications and smart home devices. It uses an octa-core processor to improve menu load times and app launch times, and its Wi-Fi 6E connectivity will enable smoother streaming when paired with a router that supports the new standard. The Fire TV Cube can also deliver 4K Ultra HD content with Dolby Vision and HDR support, and you can pair it with a soundbar or speakers that support Dolby Atmos for a more immersive viewing experience.
You can purchase the Amazon Fire TV Cube for $110, $30 off its usual price of $140, for a 21% discount.
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The components within the Amazon Fire TV Cube were optimized to deliver fast navigation and high-quality visuals rather than waiting through endless spinning animations. The octa-core processor renders menus and services quickly as you transition between movies, live TV, and other entertainment.
The Amazon Fire TV Cube uses far-field microphones and a built-in speaker to turn it into a voice-controlled media center, similar to how people interact with their Alexa-enabled Echo devices. Using the remote or the Fire TV app, you can tell Alexa to “Turn on the TV,” “Open Prime Video,” or “Find Comedies from the Nineties.” If you don’t know the name of the movie you are looking for, you can search using an actor’s name, the type of comedy, or a memorable quote. When you decide you want to enter information on the remote manually, the Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, which is included with the Fire TV Cube, provides additional buttons for controlling power, volume, inputs, playback, and live channel browsing.
The Amazon Fire TV Cube includes an HDMI input, so you can connect a compatible cable or satellite box and then ask Alexa to change channels during live TV events. Users may also connect a game console or other sources, such as streaming services, and then use their voice or a few clicks of the remote to navigate through all these forms of entertainment. Additionally, the Fire TV Cube offers a USB-A port and Ethernet jack for supporting accessories and wired internet access.
As a smart home hub, the Fire TV Cube and your television serve as a large control panel for devices connected throughout your home. Users may ask Alexa to display a live feed from a compatible Ring camera, view the current weather before heading out, set timers, or adjust specific light bulbs, all without leaving the screen they are currently watching. Additionally, with a supported webcam connected, users can make video calls on the TV instead of clustering around a mobile device. At $110 on sale, down from its list price of $140, the Amazon Fire TV Cube combines 4K streaming, strong voice controls, and smart home integration in a single compact unit that fits directly next to your TV.