Fire TV Stick streaming device with Alexa built in, includes Alexa Voice Remote, HD, latest release

I have the original fire stick and I love it. I have 2 TVs, 1 in my living room and 1 in my bedroom. Because I love the original fire stick (gift from my son ❤) I finally decided to get a 2nd for my bedroom. I bought this upgraded fire stick on Prime Day. I got it yesterday. I'm amazed that the remote can link to my TV and control the TV. I read from other reviewers that it powers on their TV. If this is true, then I will be ecstatic. My TV remote is HUGE and I hate it. The TV was built in 2006 so the TV and remote are huge. Both work great. I was originally going to just use my Chromecast as I love the casting from room to room without losing my place. However, since the fire stick remote controls the TV I am rethinking my thoughts. I was amazed that the fire stick was soooooo easy to set up. It recognized my Wi-Fi ID and my password for the WI-FI. I did not need to give the code. I think that it picked up all the information that the original fire stick has, including Wi-Fi information. This makes the upgraded fire stick the easiest set up ever. I also noticed that the speed of the processor is incredible. Not once have I noticed any buffering. I do get buffering from my other 3 devices. Guess it's time to replace my original fire stick with this one. This fire stick replaced my Roku which I've had for years and still works fine. The reason why I replace the Roku was that Roku seems to be incompatible with Hulu Live (love it BTW). It keeps shutting off the program that i am watching making me yo go back into my Hulu account again. Just imagine, you're watching a show and just at the most interesting part, it flicks and goes back to the home screen. Ahhhhh!!!! Since this fire stick performs so well, I'm thinking of not even using my 2 Chromecasts anymore. Now that's progress! The 2 Chromecasts do have some lagging and that's why I'm thinking of just using the fire stick and buying a new one for the living room. If anyone was on the fence about buying this fire stick, don't be. This purchase was well worth the money. Go for it!! I was going to upgrade my internet because I thought the lagging was them, nope. This fire stick has out performed my wildest dreams. Go buy this, fire stick you won't be sorry!! Oh one last thing, I've noticed that some reviewers have complained about opening up the battery case. It's actually easy, you simply press dojwn on the circle at the top and push the cover to the opposite side. You will hear a little pop. That's releasing the lock. Then you will see a small space where the circle is, just stick your fingernail (presuming your nail is not so bitten to the point where it's below the nail line) and push. Easy peasy! Amazon clearly have their products hooked up! I love the ease of Amazon, hands down. ❤. If my opinion changes about the upgraded fire stick, I'll post an update.UPDATE: Its very easy to navigate the fire stick but if you can't find something all you have to do is ask Alexa and she will find it for you. It also fully takes charge of your TV. There is nothing you need With the original clunky remote. Unless you want to access your HDMI ports. But with all that the fire stick offers, you don't need another dongle. I will be using the fire stick only. It's so wonderful to use one small, comprehensive remote. Basically Amazon has updated the fire stick to make it a universal remote. Now I'm going to buy a remote cover so I can easily see my new "universal" remote in the dark. ❤😎I purchased a second Fire Stick from a big box store. I'm sorry that I did. When you buy a Fire Stick through Amazon, they load it with your account information making set up super easy. When you buy one through the box box stores they are generic and set up was a bit more difficult. Suggestion folks but your Fire Stick through Amazon and forget the big box stores! Wish I would have known this before I purchased my second one! Never again!!

This replaces my Fire Pendant and I am so happy with this new device and it's performance.1. Super easy to setup and my soundbar was instantly connected. Clear, sharp picture and sound. Remember when things are loading for the first time, it might run a little slow, but once done you should be running just fine.2. So pleased that now I can control volume and power on and off the tv. You do not need to do anything to make this happen, the stick does the work.3. Alexa feature is so great to not have to look through pages and pages of "stuff" to find what you want. If new to Alexa, just press the mic button and ask Alexa what is our weather today or how much does an elephant weigh. So simple, now ask Alexa: Play Masterpiece Theater and she will display results for you to choose from. Now some of the add on Apps do not support Alexa yet, but many do. Alexa can do a lot of things. Play with it, you are not going to break her. HINT: If I am looking for a specific show and no results with Alexa, I just simply go on line and search...Where can I watch The Untouchables and you can get results on the web.4. ***** This stick WILL NOT WORK if you have your modem set to 5GHz. You need to lower that number. Call your provider for help or search the internet for how to do. Your Home screen will come up on the TV, but the device is not going to work properly. If you try and play something and it just buffers endlessly check out the modem speed. If you select to download an app and it just will not load is another sign the 5GHz needs to be changed to a lower number. Does not affect my screen quality at all at 2.4 . ( I had this problem when I setup my stick and then remembered seeing a post about this which sure helped me.)5. Many are confused about what you can watch on the Fire Stick. Think of the stick as a doorway into a big reception/lobby. Sign over long endless hallway marked FREE CHANNELS and USE... go down that hall and find the APP you want and install. Most of these are not ad free. Another long endless hallway is marked PREMIUM CHANNELS and these are the paid subscription channels/apps. Find what you want... load the APP and then register with the channel (Netflix, Hule, Vudu, ect). Most of them just simply sign you up with your Amazon account and the monthly charge is automatically is done through Amazon. For some, you will have to go to a website that will be on your tv screen and enter a code so the company (Netflix, ex. ) recognizes your tv or device.5. Be sure and try out Amazon's IMBd for free movies, tv shows and more. The ads are fast and do not bother me at all. Great free content.6. If you receive a Fire Device and it is not working properly ... Call customer support first before posting a scathing review. They will make it right. Not fair or helpful when people post negative things about the product when not taking to time to find a possible solution. Many problems can be solved simply by searching the web for an answer.7. I was not paid nor received anything from Amazon to post this. Just reading through posts and problems people are having and the fix is usually so simple.So many said they had not tried Alexa, when it is just the simplest thing ever to do to push the mic button and ask a question or give a command. Think Suri intelligence. Makes finding what you want so much easier. Ask her to play rock music or your fav music or My Music (from your Amazon account) and BOOM the music is playing.This stick is so worth the money.