

After that, you'll enter in your Wi-Fi password and complete the on-screen setup. Just make sure the TV is set to the right HDMI input. The Fire TV Stick should turn on automatically. Next, insert the batteries into the remote. All you need to do is connect the power adapter to the Fire TV Stick, and then plug the Fire TV Stick into the HDMI input on your TV. The stick itself is a small candy bar-sized device that plugs into your TV's HDMI input.

The Fire TV Stick package comes with the remote, USB cable and power adapter, HDMI extender, batteries, and the streaming device. You can also watch live TV streaming services on your Fire TV Stick, such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, fuboTV, and others. The device is easy to set up, easy to use, and includes access to all of the top streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, Paramount+, and more. The Fire TV Stick (third generation) comes with most of the features you'd expect from the current generation of streaming devices. The Lite version's remote is also lacking shortcut buttons for popular streaming services. The main differences between the standard Fire TV Stick and other models are that the 4K model supports 4K streaming, and the Lite model's remote control doesn't come with buttons to control the TV's power and volume. No matter which model you choose, you can download a variety of apps to access streaming movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, video games, and more. If you want to stick to free titles, you can turn to Amazon Freevee, Tubi, or Pluto TV to watch shows and movies at no cost.Īll Fire TV Stick models operate on the same platform, which is also shared with the Amazon Fire smart TV. However, if you want to watch streaming services like Disney+ or Netflix, you'll still need paid subscriptions. There's no subscription cost associated with the Fire TV Stick. Once you buy the device, you can use it for free. Most places carry the third generation model for about $40, but the streaming device is sometimes on sale throughout the year, especially during Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday sale events.

The Fire TV Stick is widely available in the U.S., while you can buy it right now from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and other retailers.
