Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device (2nd Gen)
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Our take on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device (2nd Gen)
The Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) is Amazon's mid-range streaming stick. It plays 4K HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HDR10+, and its remote has volume and power buttons that control the TV over HDMI-CEC. It runs the Fire OS interface, which puts Amazon content first and carries more ads than Roku or Google TV. It suits people who want a cheap, capable 4K streamer inside Amazon's ecosystem; the Google TV Chromecast and Roku Streaming Stick 4K are its closest rivals, and both offer a cleaner home screen.
- Plays 4K with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HDR10+
- Remote has TV power and volume controls
- Fast enough for most apps after setup
- Works with Alexa voice search
- Compact, plugs straight into an HDMI port
- Home screen pushes Amazon content and ads
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What reviewers say
Owners see it as an easy, low-cost way to add 4K HDR to an older TV, and most are happy with picture quality and the voice remote. Complaints center on the ad-heavy home screen and sluggish navigation compared with Roku and Google TV.
- Picture qualityPraisedOwners say 4K HDR content looks sharp and Dolby Vision works well on compatible TVs.
- Interface speedCriticisedReviewers find menus and app launches slower than on Roku and Google TV devices.
- Home screen adsCriticisedUsers dislike the promotional banners and Amazon-first layout.
Questions and answers
- Does it support Dolby Vision and HDR10+?
- Yes. It handles Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, so it covers the main HDR formats.
- Do I need a 4K TV to use it?
- No. It works on 1080p TVs too, but you only get 4K on a 4K set with a suitable HDMI input.
- Can I control the TV with its remote?
- Yes, if the TV supports HDMI-CEC. The remote has power and volume buttons that usually control the TV directly.
- Does it have an Ethernet port?
- No. It connects over Wi-Fi; wired networking needs a separate Ethernet adapter.
- Is it worth upgrading from the older Fire TV Stick?
- If you have a 4K TV, yes: this model adds 4K HDR and a remote with TV controls. From the 1st Gen 4K Stick, the gains are small.
- What is in the box?
- The streaming stick, the Alexa voice remote, two AAA batteries, a USB power cable and a power adapter.
