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Use voice commands or the remote buttons to control compatible TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers from popular brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, Vizio, and more. Plus, tune to live TV channels with cable and satellite boxes from top providers like Comcast, DISH, and DIRECTV/AT&T U-verse—just ask Alexa.
Enjoy stunning 4K Ultra HD streaming up to 60 fps and HDR enabling more vivid, lifelike colors and exceptional clarity. Feel scenes come to life with three-dimensional Dolby Atmos audio on select Prime Video titles when connected to compatible home audio systems.
Tune to live sports and the latest must-see TV shows through Fire TV Cube without cable or satellite service. Subscribe to apps like Hulu and PlayStation Vue to access the live content you care about most. Or use an indoor HD antenna connected directly to your TV to watch broadcast networks like NBC and PBS for free.
Setup was typical for an "Alexa" type product, with the exception of setting up my AV receiver (an older Denon model). Had some anxious moments that the IR blaster wasn't going to work in my setup, but once I figured out what the setup was trying to do I was able to make it work. I'll put 50 percent of the blame on me, and 50 percent on my old "dumb" receiver. Either way it was up and running in short order.
Had I rated this product within the first 24 hours of setup it would have gotten 1 star (or minus 6 million if that was an option). The remote was laggy, the streams were constantly buffering (music, audio, video). Not sure if it spent some time updating, but these issues have been long gone since that first day (about a month ago). It was particularly frustrating as we had this hooked up through our LAN (having a wired connection option is a welcome feature). We now also have a second one installed and it never had those problems.
Once setup, I am able to turn the tv on and off and even change channels and raise/lower the volume by voice (volume is a little clunky). The microphones in the device seem to pick up voice far better than other Echo devices in my home. Using a streaming tv subscription we're not bound by channel numbers, so the remote is fine for what we use it for. I can see the remote being far less useful for those on cable or satellite services, as the remote doesn't have numbers or guide buttons. The newest version does have volume and power buttons (great for us as we pretty much only use voice to turn the tv on and off as we run out the door).
One feature I like is that it will turn on my tv and receiver when I ask it to play music (at least from the ones I've tried- Amazon Music and Pandora). Good to be able to hear music through the big speakers, and it seems to still be able to hear my voice without having to get into a shouting match with it ("Alexa, STOP").
I'm sure this product will continue to evolve, but for now it doesn't support several features that other Echo devices do (drop in, music group to name a couple ) and it sometimes hears its name when trying to interact with another device in another room which makes it "pause" the tv momentarily (you can change device names and it's just a minor inconvenience, but other Echo devices don't really do this).
YouTube is accessed through a browser (FireFox seems to work well for this).
If anything changes I'll update, but for now it's a solid device, especially for cord cutters.
**UPDATE**
speaker groups are now supported. This includes the ability to sync this device to the audio in the other devices in the group. Pretty cool.
Once in a while an app will crash (PS Vue or Hulu) or pause, but it's more an annoyance than a deal breaker.
We now have 3 of these devices in our house and one of them seems to have a partially functioning remote.
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Fire TV Cube technical details
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Size |
3.4” x 3.4” x 3.0” (86.1 mm x 86.1 mm x 76.9 mm) |
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Weight |
16.4 oz (465 g) |
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Processor |
Quad-core up to 1.5 GHz | ARM 4xCA53 |
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GPU |
Mali450 MP3 |
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Storage |
16 GB internal |
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Memory |
2 GB |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. |
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Bluetooth |
BT 4.2 and BLE. Pair with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones, video game controllers, and more. |
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Voice support |
Far-field and near-field voice support |
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Voice control compatibility |
Fire TV Cube can control a wide range of IR-enabled devices, including TVs, soundbars, cable and satellite boxes, and A/V receivers. Learn more about supported devices . |
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Cloud storage |
Free cloud storage for digital content purchased from Amazon |
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Ports |
HDMI, Power, Micro USB, Wired Infrared support |
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Included audio |
Built-in 1.6'' (40 mm) speaker to interact with Alexa–even when the TV is off. Fire TV Cube uses your entertainment system speakers for entertainment experiences and will turn on your TV, soundbar, or A/V receiver to play these. |
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Audio support |
Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. Dolby Atmos is not currently supported on Netflix titles. |
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Content formats supported |
Video: HDR-10. H.265, H.264, Audio: AAC-LC, AC3, eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MP3, PCM/Wave, Vorbis, Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC), Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
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Output resolution supported |
2160p, 1080p, and 720p up to 60 fps |
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System requirements |
High-definition television with available high speed HDMI input, high speed internet connection via Wi-Fi or inbox Ethernet accessory, power outlet, (compatible TV/sound/cable equipment for control by infrared or voice). High Speed HDMI cable and 4K TV with high speed HDMI connector required for 4K viewing and more reliable device control. |
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TV compatibility |
TV must support minimum HDCP requirements for protected content playback. Learn more about TV compatibility. Able to control (1) 4K ultra high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 2160p at 24/25/30/50/60 Hz and HDCP 2.2, including popular models from LG, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, and others or (2) high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 50/60 Hz, including popular HDCP-compatible models from Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse, and others. (For device control, certain functions may not be available on some devices). |
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Warranty and service |
1-Year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-Year and 3-Year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to these terms. |
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Regional support |
U.S. only |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire TV features for users who are blind or visually impaired. Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content. You can also listen to Fire TV with compatible Bluetooth headphones. Learn more about Accessibility features. |
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Included in the box |
Fire TV Cube, Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen), power adapter, Quick Start Guide, marketing guide, 2 AAA batteries, infrared (IR) extender cable, Amazon Ethernet Adapter (10/100) |
Alexa Voice Remote technical details
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Size |
38 mm x 142 mm x 16 mm |
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Weight |
43.4 g (without batteries) |
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Batteries |
2 AAA (included) |
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Technology |
Bluetooth and Infrared |
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Compatibility |
Fire TV Cube (1st Gen), Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen), Fire TV (3rd Gen Pendant Design), Fire TV Stick 4K |
Customers say
Customers find the Fire TV Cube to be the best streaming device, easy to set up and navigate, and appreciate how it makes TV control simple. The functionality and speed receive mixed feedback - while it works well with certain devices like Hulu Live and sound bars, it doesn't work with YouTube TV, and some customers find it slow at times. The remote control receives mixed reviews, with some praising it while others report it being non-functional, and reliability is a concern as the system freezes up often.
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1522 customers mention product quality, 1385 positive, 137 negative
Great product, a lot of effort went into creating this item, only one issue - it will not recognize cable tv channel by NAMES, only by channel number...Read more
Great device with a major flaw that I'm hoping Amazon fixes with a software update. I replaced my Amazon Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD with the Cube....Read more
...with the exception of the Spectrum issue described above, it is a good product. If you have any other service, by all means, I highly recommend it....Read more
...people this is the best alexa device i never try. excellent product,controlling everything the command is perfect no problems at all....Read more
1467 customers mention functionality, 1118 positive, 349 negative
Works great as far as it's capabilities but the UI needs work. The capabilities of this device are astronomical buy Amazon somehow failed to deliver....Read more
I'm a Brit.... sometimes I have to talk to her in an American accent. Works well and it's nice not searching for the remote down the back of the sofaRead more
Works very well and has great video resolution quality. The best part is you can record videos to a USB drive to save and view on a different TV or PCRead more
...a lot of money on this just to be let down constantly with bugs and glitches. So much having to unplug and plug the cube back in to get Hulu working....Read more
859 customers mention easy to set up, 788 positive, 71 negative
Easy to set up, lots of apps available and great streaming quality. Only thing is Alexa sometimes won’t understand what I’m saying or doesn’t respond.Read more
easy set up and works great with the tv, not so well if you have direct tv now, but will shut off tv and does other things like turn down the volume...Read more
The unit works good and performs as expected. Easy setup, like the volume control and the voice recognition however I had two things happen, one of...Read more
Easy to install and simple to use. Does not require an advanced tech degree to install or use. Simple step by step set up. Works great.Read more
570 customers mention ease of use, 492 positive, 78 negative
So easy to use and convenient- laying in bed; can’t find the remote... don’t worry Alexa will turn it off, find your favorite channel whatever you...Read more
Finally a home automation device that makes practical sense. Ease of use is give a high priority in the Fire TV cube and it just works as you would...Read more
...It's easy and fast to setup, so long as you have all your account information on-hand or memorized. Alexa integration took all of 2 minutes....Read more
Used it for Xmas gifts. Everyone was happy with there cube. Very easy to use. Trying to get surround systems to sync did take some time....Read more
612 customers mention remote control, 360 positive, 252 negative
...iPhone otherwise the voice recognition from the box or from the remote works well.And streams movies and TV shows very clearlyRead more
...After a week the remote stopped working--I replaced batteries thinking that could be the issue, but nope it just didn't work....Read more
Love the new remote, finally fire tv has a volume control, unit loads apps fast and downloading and installing is way faster than fire sticks by far...Read more
...The remote doesn't work. The voice recognition is possessed and will work sometimes. There customer support is pitiful....Read more
606 customers mention compatibility, 332 positive, 274 negative
Works great with our TV to turn it into a Smart TV, love having all the apps and abilities it provides to view our cameras on our TV!Read more
...are very limited and unfortunately very monopolistic, somewhat parallel to Google's EU antitrust issue to content and app exclusivity....Read more
...Home Automation & Seamless Integration: Works great with Samsung SmartThings Hub, to control - Samsung QF7 smart TV with one connect box and access...Read more
...Most irritating is that Fire TV cube does not support YouTube TV, so I have to switch back to an app on my Samsung TV to stream YouTube TV channels....Read more
544 customers mention speed, 215 positive, 329 negative
This device is absolutely not ready for prime time. Literally. It’s slow, grainy, primitive, rarely ever understands what to do, will black out...Read more
...newscasts on the TV when asking “what’s in the news?”-Extremely easy, fast and user friendly set up-Allows me to use Alexa thru my home audio system-...Read more
It has always been very slow. Now with the new software update, they have more add and and it is even slower! Don't waste your money on this junk....Read more
...Unfortunately, the performance is slow, sluggish, and disappointing. Comparing it to the 4k firestick, this cube comes in 3rd place everytime.Read more
708 customers mention reliability, 112 positive, 596 negative
What I dont like is that it's buggy compared to Echo Dot or Echo. It disconnects more often and refers some functions to the Echo app....Read more
This product is straight up unreliable and terrible. My remote stopped working a month in. The voice commands rarely work....Read more
...Other than that it’s very buggy and find myself resetting it constantly. Mostly disappointed. I use the remote more than the voice commands.Read more
...Original review: Love the features and idea of the unit. Hate how glitchy and slow it can be. Answers when the wake word hasn’t been used....Read more
The assistant I never knew I needed.
Ease of Use: You don’t need to be a tech genius to use this device. The setup for the device is fairly simple and gives you great step by step instructions. Downloading the apps you want is very simple. The home screen options are really easy to understand and navigate. The voice feature is a really cool and an easy way to interact with the technology in front of you. Features: This device turns my TV into a smart TV. You will no longer wonder where that pesky remote has run off to. The built in Alexa is very good at hearing the wake phrase and understanding what you ask. You are able to set up routines for Alexa to do a wide variety of tasks. The Fire Cube allows you to watch all your shows on any streaming service you choose to use. Even when connected to my below average Wi-Fi service, this device still plays shows and movies with clarity. Improvements: There is always room for more skills and tasks to be added and there are new ones added every day. Alexa does have trouble understanding what I say sometimes, however the device may not be totally at blame. I don’t have a very reliable Wi-Fi source. I am also a quiet person so, it might not be able to hear me. They could make it easier to connect to the Alexa app. I had trouble finding where to connect my device in the app. However, after it is connected, the device is fun and easy to use. Customer Service: Their customer service is really good. They were very helpful when trying to connect the Fire Cube to my Alexa App. It was done in a matter of minutes. They are a great resource to use when you have any questions. Overall: I love my Fire TV Cube. I use it daily to control my Xbox and TV; watch my shows on Netflix and Hulu; stream music from Spotify, and it controls my alarms and morning routines. My favorite thing it does is when it turns on my TV and plays the morning news. I don’t even have to get out from under the covers. This device has made it very easy to stay organized and actually has improved my attitude in the morning. I highly suggest you look into this product.
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