Media streaming devices works like a charm and the way they convert your TV into a smart one, is nothing short of impressive. Just when we thought these devices can’t get better, Amazon has launched the new Fire Stick 4K which overcomes limitations of every other media streamer. This device has a lot of features to offer and we are going to tell you what the buzz is all about.
Discover 4K and more
As the name suggest, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K now supports 4K streaming which is a major upgrade over the previous model. In addition to the 4K, it also supports HDR10, HDR10+ and even Dolby Vision. In fact, the Fire Stick 4K is industry’s first streaming device to support the complete set of HDR standards. This is particularly exciting because users will now be able to experience true-to-life picture quality at a time where 4K TVs are so affordable but there was a lack of 4K content.
Massively upgraded hardware
All the 4K and HDR+ streaming is made possible as the Amazon Fire Stick 4K runs on MediaTek’s MT8695 processor, which is specially designed for streaming devices. The processor ensures faster video streaming and quick content loading. The device also come with a PowerVR GE8300 GPU which also promises faster media decoding and supports even more formats than before. The device comes also has 8GB of internal storage.
For seamless video streaming, it comes equipped with WiFi 802.11ac and has dual band support (2.4 and 5 GHz). If you are someone who still wishes to have an Ethernet connection, you can opt for an external adaptor which fits into the microUSB port. The new Fire Stick also comes with Bluetooth 5.0 that offers twice the range than the older Bluetooth 4.2 standard.
Easy to connect and use
The Amazon Fire Stick 4K is as easy to connect as previous models. Just simply plug in the Fire Stick to any HDMI port on your TV. Plug in the power adaptor, and connect it to the Fire stick. Connect the Fire Stick to the Wi-Fi and you can get straight to enjoying quality, streaming content.
Go beyond streaming
The new Amazon Fire Stick 4K comes bundled with Amazon’s all-new Alexa voice remote taking the user experience to a whole new level. Users can now access the content just by giving voice commands. Now whether it be controlling volume, or fast forwarding content, you can simply ask Alexa to do it for you. In addition to the content control, now you can also control Alexa-compatible devices by giving voice commands to the remote.
The remote on the new Amazon Fire Stick come equipped with built-in IR which also lets you control your TV along with home theatre devices, set-top box and more.
Alexa! Do I really need this new Fire Stick?
Yes, you do! The new Amazon Fire Stick is a promising device and it’s not nearly as expensive as solutions of the past. It is a major upgrade over its predecessor and offer 4K and HDR10+ support, which is a first for a media streaming solution in India. It can take the content experience to a whole new level which users should not miss, definitely not in 2018. If you want to be get your hands on the latest Amazon Fire Stick 4K, you can order it online right now!
