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The Fire TV Cube is the more capable device – it has more connections, more power and better picture quality. But it's all a question of bang for buck. If you want the slightly better picture quality and more connections, and favour the Amazon ecosystem, then it's a no-brainer.

First generation The Fire TV Cube was released in June 2018. It is similar in function to the third-generation Fire TV but also includes embedded Alexa functionality similar to the Amazon Echo smart speaker line and can use HDMI-CEC and an IR blaster to control other devices with voice commands.

Plug one end of your HDMI cable into your TV and the other end in your Fire TV Cube. Plug the power adapter into an outlet and then into your Fire TV Cube. Put batteries in your Fire TV remote. Turn on your TV and switch to the correct HDMI input.

Fire TV is a set of streaming devices, originally developed by Amazon. These small devices let you stream millions of live and on-demand video content on your TV, using the internet. Using these Fire TV devices, you can stream live sports, news broadcasts, movies, web series, reality shows, and more!

Fire TV Cube has a built-in speaker that lets you control compatible smart home devices, check the weather and more - even with the TV off. Ask Alexa to view live camera feeds or play music through your multi-room music group. Fire TV Cube is always getting smarter with new Alexa Skills and voice functionality.

Perform specific actions, watch and listen to content, and control devices with Alexa. Use your wake word or press and hold the Voice button on your remote to talk to Alexa.

It is safe to jailbreak a Fire TV Stick because you only install some apps on it without making changes to the system files of the Fire TV operating system, unlike when rooting Android smartphones or jailbreaking iPhones. However, you should be careful about the apps that you install on your FireStick device.

The only real complaint we have is that it's nearly three times the cost of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K ($49.99) and the Chromecast With Google TV 4K ($49.99). But considering its unique hands-free functionality, the third-gen Fire TV Cube earns our Editors' Choice for high-end media streamers.

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You can't play your TV's audio through the speaker (not that you would want to, given the audio quality), and when you ask Alexa to play music, the device will actually turn on your TV to do so. Some will find that annoying, but the point is that Amazon does not want to emphasize the Fire TV Cube as a speaker first.

Any TV with an HDMI port will work with the Fire TV Cube, as will most cable/satellite boxes, A/V receivers, and soundbars. It can also control compatible smart home functions like locks, lights, thermostats, and more via Alexa.