
It’s running Fire OS, a special operating system created by Amazon that runs on top of Android, which means you can use the openness of Android to add a ton of functionality to your Fire Stick. The Fire Stick isn’t just a basic streaming box like the Chromecast or the Apple TV. Whether you’re looking to just stream some basic Netflix or you want to play mobile games on your television, the Fire Stick is an obvious choice for anyone looking to spend the night watching movies at home.īut it gets better. Of course, above all else, the entry-level Fire Stick and its 4K sibling are by far some of the best ways to add internet functionality to your television, especially for the low-cost of the Fire Stick.

No matter what you want out of your Fire TV, it’s easy to see how you can get that from the litany of devices the company has made available. Fire TV now has four different tiers to choose from, from the 1080p Amazon Fire Stick at just $39, all the way up to the Fire TV Recast, a powerful streaming device that includes TV tuners and a full DVR for $229. There are so many great reasons to choose Amazon’s Fire TV platform over its competition.
