Amazon and Best Buy are selling the newest Fire TV Stick 4K for $29.99. That is half off the normal $60 price and the lowest price it has ever had. The device was announced only a few weeks ago.
The new model no longer needs a separate power cable. It pulls all the power it needs from the USB port on your TV. It supports 4K video at up to 60 frames per second and HDR10 Plus for sharper contrast.
It also has Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, and a redesigned remote with a rounded shape and buttons that feel easier to press. One catch: it does not let you install apps from outside Amazon's store, which some older models allowed.
๐ The Backstory
A Fire TV Stick is a small device that plugs into your TV's HDMI port. It connects to Wi-Fi and runs streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video, so an older TV can act like a smart TV.
Amazon updated the Fire TV software earlier this year. The update brought a new look, closer Alexa Plus integration, and better phone app controls. The new stick supports all of those features.
Streaming sticks are a crowded market, with Roku and Google selling similar devices. Prices often drop during shopping events, but a 50 percent cut this soon after launch is unusual.
๐ฏ Why It Matters
For about $30, you can turn an old TV into a smart one without buying a new set. Just check that your TV's USB port can supply enough power.
Amazon and Best Buy are selling the newest Fire TV Stick 4K for $29.99. That is half off the normal $60 price and the lowest price it has ever had. The device was announced only a few weeks ago.
The new model no longer needs a separate power cable. It pulls all the power it needs from the USB port on your TV. It supports 4K video at up to 60 frames per second and HDR10 Plus for sharper contrast.
It also has Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6, and a redesigned remote with a rounded shape and buttons that feel easier to press. One catch: it does not let you install apps from outside Amazon's store, which some older models allowed.
A Fire TV Stick is a small device that plugs into your TV's HDMI port. It connects to Wi-Fi and runs streaming apps like Netflix and Prime Video, so an older TV can act like a smart TV.
Amazon updated the Fire TV software earlier this year. The update brought a new look, closer Alexa Plus integration, and better phone app controls. The new stick supports all of those features.
Streaming sticks are a crowded market, with Roku and Google selling similar devices. Prices often drop during shopping events, but a 50 percent cut this soon after launch is unusual.
For about $30, you can turn an old TV into a smart one without buying a new set. Just check that your TV's USB port can supply enough power.