A:AnswerYou don't need cable to use this stick. All you need is Internet.
My house doesn't have cable, satellite, or other wired source of video. We have a TV antenna that gets us local channels.
You can get content using Amazon Prime - some of which is available at no charge.
You can use Pluto (ask Alexa to find Pluto, and then install it) for a variety of content.
You can subscribe to Sling and get many of the channels that are offered by cable providers - all over the Internet. (Sling allows you to view on three devices at once - your TV, your phone, your computer(?)).
You can also add Mobdro and Kodi.
Most Amazon (.APK) programs will work with this Fire TV Stick -- just don't overload it with stuff you don't need or won't use.
Again - no need for cable - it can all be done over the Internet (as long as you have WiFi)
A:AnswerIt works with your internet connection and pulls content from streaming services for you to watch that can be free or paid for. The cost depends on the types of content you want to access. Amazon Prime is not required to use this device. There are plenty of apps/services available that can give you content for free.
A:AnswerThere is little practical difference between the Roku and Amazon Fire TV stick, as they ultimately do the same thing - which is to organize and utilize thousands of apps and programs to view TV shows, thousands of movies and documentaries.
It's like the Macbook and PC computers - slightly different command controls but they all do the same thing - productivity tools, internet surfing, TV viewing etc.,
A:AnswerThere is actually no monthly fee for the device itself (like a ROKU). If you have amazon prime membership, you get access to their video library for free. Different Apps like Netflix, etc all have their own monthy fees if you want them.
A:AnswerYou can easily move this firestick between TV's without issue. There is nothing that ties it to a particular TV and since it connects to an HDMI port, it's a breeze to disconnect it and take it where you want. We have one in our household who's sole purpose is to be the portable firestick going to those TV's that don't have smart capabilities be it here or at someone else's house.
A:Answerthe voice activation and $10 extra is the only difference. save yourself a few dollars. get this one and download the firestick app. the app allows you to connect to your firestick and uses your phones microphone to connect via the voice commands
A:AnswerI have Prime and was going to ditch Netflix but I'm glad I didn't. There are a lot of things on Prime that are free but there are more that Amazon wants you to pay for. I have found more often that not that those items that you have pay Amazon for (even with Prime) are available on Netflix. Most Prime 'rentals' are 3.99 and up so you get your money's worth out of Netflix if you watch three or more prime 'rentals' (on-demand movies).
The Fire TV and Fire TV Stick come with the Netflix app pre-loaded so all you need to do is either sign up or sign in.
Hope this helps.
A:AnswerFREE CONTENT:
PBS Video
PBS Kids Video
YouTube - link to website for tvs
You Tube Kids Tube videos (Fire tablet only?)
Crackle
pluto.tv
tubi tv
TED TV
Portico
Bloomberg TV
Livestream - Fire tablet**
CBS - Some Fire tablets only
CBS News Live 24/7 **
BBC News with live radio
NBC News
Weather Nation
SkyNews **
NASA - fire tablet**
Space News - fire tablet
Twitch
Discovery Channel - Fire tablet - some content free
Animal Planet - Fire tablet - some content free
MTV News
A:AnswerAs long as fire stick is in the range of your wireless network and is connected to it, you should be fine...I have one fire stick about 50 ft away from my router and one about 15 ft. Both work quite well for me.
