Designed to be an incredibly compact streaming device, the Fire TV Stick connects to your TV's HDMI port and gives you access to favorite apps including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, and more on almost any TV.

Fire TV has the top streaming apps and channels across movies, live TV, music, and more, so you can watch, listen, or play what you want, when you want. Subscription fees may apply.

Simple TV Display is a lightweight app for Amazon FireTV and Amazon Fire Stick. Give it a URL to a website, video, or image and it will turn your tv into digital sign or menu. Unlike TV web browsers, it will not go to sleep. Video and images can be downloaded for offline use.

It launches apps quickly, and navigating around feels fast and smooth, thanks to its robust processor. It also comes with Dolby Vision support and Wi-Fi 6 for faster streaming. This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas.

The Fire TV Stick is a cheaper way to stream if you don't already have a smart TV, but Amazon Fire TVs are an all-in-one option with several ways to boost your live TV experience. At the end of the day, the choice is yours.

Amazon may be laying off thousands of employees, but it's still selling a ton of stuff - including streaming devices and connected TVs. The company said sales of Fire TV streaming devices and smart TVs have now surpassed 200 million units to date.

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An Internet-enabled TV set that includes free and paid streaming apps such as YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu. A smart TV eliminates the need for a separate set-top box such as Apple TV or Roku. However, if cable TV is desired, a cable set-top box is still required to connect to the TV.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a media streaming device that transforms your TV into a smart one.

With Firestick, you have access to a wide range of free and paid apps that allow you to stream specific local channels. Many popular streaming services offer packages tailored specifically for cord-cutters who want access to their favorite local channels without paying for unnecessary extras.

If you want to replace your cable subscription with a streaming device, an Amazon Fire TV Stick is probably the best option for you. With a streaming stick, you can bring all of the content from the internet into your living room for a fraction of the price of a smart TV.

Android TV devices use the Google Play Store. In contrast, Amazon Fire TV uses the Amazon Appstore. Any links you have pointing to the Google Play store will need links to the Amazon Appstore.