13 best amazon tv box remote controls

Kasa Smart HS200 Light Switch by TP-Link, Single Pole, Needs Neutral Wire, 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi Light Switch Works with Alexa and Google Assistant, UL Certified, 1-Pack, White

Kasa Smart

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Product description

Control your lights, ceiling fans, and other fixtures from anywhere with the Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch. The smart switch replaces any standard light switch, and connects to your home Wi-Fi in no time through the free Kasa app. Kasa also lets you manage connected fixtures with your smartphone or tablet, including setting schedules, timers and countdowns. For added convenience, you can use your voice to control when paired with Amazon Alexa, Google assistant and Microsoft Cortana. Protocols supported: IEEE 802.11b/g/n; System requirement: Android 4.1 or higher iOS 9.0 or higher; Wireless type: 2.4GHz 1T1R.

  • Easy guided install: Neutral wire is required, standard wall plate size. No need to understand complex switch wiring or master vs auxiliary switch configurations; The Kasa app guides you through easy step by step installation. Need 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection
  • Control from anywhere: Monitor your light status. Turn electronics on and off from anywhere with your smartphone using the Kasa app, whether you are at home, in the office or on vacation
  • Voice control: Enjoy the hands-free convenience of controlling the lights in your home with your voice via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant; perfect for times when your hands are full or entering a dark room
  • Scheduling: Use timer or countdown schedules to set your smart switch to automatically turn on and off while you're home or away. Enable ‘away mode’ to randomly switch on and off to trick potential intruders
  • Trusted and reliable: Designed and developed in silicon valley, Kasa is trusted by over 4 million users. UL certified for safety use. 2-year warranty

Product features

Set Schedules

Automate your connected fixtures to follow your daily schedule and preferences.

Voice Control

Use simple voice commands to control your switch with Alexa or Google Assistant.

Control from Anywhere

Control your lights, ceiling fans, and other fixtures from anywhere via the Kasa Smart app.

Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen) with power and volume controls – requires compatible Fire TV device

Based on 22 reviews Check latest price
  • Compatible with Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick 2020 Release, Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen), Fire TV Cube (1st Gen), and Amazon Fire TV (3rd Gen, Pendant Design). Not compatible with Amazon Fire TV (1st and 2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick (1st Gen), or Amazon Fire TV Edition smart TVs.
  • Now with power, volume, and mute buttons that let you control your TV, sound bar, and A/V receiver.
  • Just press and ask Alexa to easily find, launch, and control content.
  • Quickly skip to your favorite scenes with standard navigation and playback controls.
  • Do more with Alexa—play music, view sports scores, check the weather, see live camera feeds, and control compatible smart home devices.
  • Includes 2 AAA batteries.

User questions & answers

Question: Is Echo supposed to be able to turn TV on and off once you have the remote set up
Answer: I can confirm that this remote works with the nvidia shield as of update 7.2.1. When pairing, you will need the nvidia or other remote to select the remote and tell it to pair. The amazon remote comes up as "AR" on the bluetooth pariing screen. Volume controls also work!!
Question: Product description contradicts itself. is it or is it not compatible with the 2nd generation fire tv stick with alexa voice remote
Answer: I have the 2nd gen Fire TV stick and bought this generation remote to get the TV power and volume controls. My remote did sow up with instructions on a narrow folded booklet. I followed the "if this remote is in addition to the remote that came originally", and the setup routine provided step-by-step instructions to pair the new remote with both the Fire stick and my Samsung TV. Basics were to use old remote to go to "Settings" and then "controllers & Bluetooth devices", then "Amazon Fire TV Remotes", then "Add New Remote". Next you push the home button on the new remote for 10 seconds until it flashes rapidly to show it's ready to pair. You'll see the new remote listed (the only tricky part was realizing the listing of "Amazon Fire Remote" was the new one, not the old one). Select that and it'll tell you to wait for a minute, after which it asks you if you want to pair with your TV too. In my case it successfully detected my Samsung TV, asked me if this was correct, then confirmed power and volume worked. Whole thing was done in about 3-4 minutes.
Question: Is this compatible with the NVidia Shield
Answer: I am using it to send movies from my Canon mini-cam to my 27 inch PC monitor. As long as the connectors fit, small on one end and large on the other, and the fire tablet can drive a picture or movies to the TV I believe it should work.
Question: Is there instructions to pair it with a TV? If so mine didn’t come with any
Answer: I don't know. However, I can tell you how it works between my Dell laptop and Sony TV. After hooking up the cable between my laptop and the TV I remember the HDMI port I've connected the cable. My TV has 3 HDMI ports. Next, I bring up on my laptop what I want to watch. On my TV remote I select Home, then scroll through the menu until I find Input sources. Next, I scroll through the various Input sources until I find the HDMI port where I connected the cable. Once selected whatever I have on my laptop now appears on the TV. Hope this helps.

Alexa Voice Remote for Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick (1st Gen)

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  • Compatible with the Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and Amazon Fire TV (not compatible with Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K or Amazon Fire TV Edition smart TVs)
  • Quickly skip to your favorite scenes with standard navigation and playback controls
  • Use voice search with the built-in mic to instantly find TV shows, movies, and games
  • Ask Alexa to check sports scores or the weather, play music, and more
  • Works anywhere in the room without having to point at the TV
  • Includes 2 AAA batteries

User questions & answers

Question: Do need cable/internet for the firestick to work
Answer: 720p Amazon description is WRONG!!
Question: How to open back on alexa remote to change batteried
Answer: NOT 1080p. I received mine today.....per the setup guide Product Specs the 32" is 720p. The same model 40" is 1080p.
Question: i have a amazon firestick with voice remote. how do i reset internet connection
Answer: No blue tooth but internet connection
Question: What kind of amazone fire stick remote i can buy for replacing
Answer: Sorry, not sure.

Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite (no TV controls) | HD streaming device | 2020 release

Based on 89 reviews Check latest price
  • Our most affordable Fire TV Stick - Enjoy fast streaming in Full HD. Comes with Alexa Voice Remote Lite.
  • Press and ask Alexa - Use your voice to easily search and launch shows across multiple apps.
  • Tens of thousands of channels, Alexa skills, and apps - Including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, and HBO Max. Subscription fees may apply.
  • 500,000+ movies and TV episodes - With thousands included in your Prime membership.
  • Live TV - Watch your favorite live TV, news, and sports with subscriptions to SLING TV, YouTube TV, and others.
  • Free TV - Access over 20,000 free movies and TV shows from apps like IMDb TV, Tubi, Pluto TV and more.
  • Listen to music - Stream on Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and others. Subscription fees may apply.

User questions & answers

Question: Will it work off of a hotspot
Answer: Yes, but will be slow and burn thru data.
Question: Whats the difference between fire stick and fire stick light
Answer: Only the Remotes are different. Go with the Lite and use the $10 for a better Remote, or a Second Remote.
Question: Can i use a firestick without the internet
Answer: You can absolutely screen mirror WITHOUT wifi. I tried to screen mirror with the roku, chromecast, our smart TVs and several other devices without a wifi connection with no luck. Unbelievably, the firestick allows you to screen mirror with nothing more than your phone and the Fire Stick. Hold down the home button until a prompt comes up allowing you to mirror your device. You don't need internet at all to mirror your device. I spent a year trying to do just that because we didn't have internet where we were. I would download movies and shows on our phone while in town where our phone had a signal then play them at home where we had zero service.
Question: Does this allow for downloads from unknown sources
Answer: Yeah, FireOS (Amazon's modified version of Android) does allow you to sideload apps from unknown sources. You can download any .apk file you want using any browser you want, and use any file manager you want to open and install it. If you happen to sideload an app not made for a TV, I recommend using a Bluetooth mouse to navigate it since d-pad controls aren't the best for mobile apps. Happy sideloading!

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa Voice Remote | Dolby Vision | 2018 release

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  • Our most powerful streaming media stick.
  • Watch favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and more. Stream for free with Pluto TV, IMDb TV, and more.
  • Launch and control content with the Alexa Voice Remote.
  • Enjoy brilliant picture with access to 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+.
  • Choose from 500,000 movies and TV episodes.
  • Experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills.
  • Alexa on Fire TV provides a comprehensive voice experience—check weather, view live camera feeds, and more.

Certified Refurbished Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote (includes TV controls) | HD streaming device | 2020 release

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  • A Certified Refurbished Fire TV Stick Lite is refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and comes with the same limited warranty as a new device.
  • Latest release of our best-selling Fire TV device - 50% more powerful than previous gen for fast streaming in Full HD. Includes Alexa Voice Remote with power and volume buttons.
  • Less clutter, more control - Alexa Voice Remote lets you use your voice to search and launch shows across apps. Plus, control power and volume on your TV and soundbar with a single remote.
  • Home theater audio with Dolby Atmos - Feel scenes come to life with immersive Dolby Atmos audio on select titles with compatible home audio systems.
  • Tens of thousands of channels, Alexa skills, and apps - Including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, and HBO Max. Subscription fees may apply.
  • 500,000+ movies and TV episodes - With thousands included in your Prime membership.
  • Live TV - Watch your favorite live TV, news, and sports with subscriptions to SLING TV, YouTube TV, and others.

Fire TV Cube | Hands-free streaming device with Alexa | 4K Ultra HD | 2019 release

Based on 37 reviews Check latest price
  • The fastest, most powerful Fire TV streaming device.
  • From across the room, just ask Alexa to turn on the TV, dim the lights, and play your show.
  • Control compatible soundbar and A/V receiver, and change live cable or satellite channels with your voice.
  • With the built-in speaker, ask Alexa to check the weather, turn off the lights, and more – even when the TV is off.
  • Instant access to 4K Ultra HD content, plus support for Dolby Vision and HDR, HDR10+.
  • Watch favorites from Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and more. Stream for free with Pluto TV, IMDb TV, and more.
  • Designed to protect your privacy - Built with privacy protections and controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones.

User questions & answers

Question: Can i use with a tv on my phone and tabet
Answer: IF YOU talking about miracast (mirror android on tv), then yes. if you referring to airplay (mirroring iphone on tv), then not right now. it use to be able to. you will need to try airplay apps on the amazon app store such as AirScreen works great and free with advertisements or AirReceiver which cost a little
Question: Does the cube work with Ring
Answer: I have the first generation Cube and hate the hting. It has connection issues with my Ring camera as do all FireTVs, I have the 1st generation Fire TV, the 2nd generation FireStick, te 4k FIreStick which is the better way to go, and the 1st generation Cube. I know on the software now there is a mic icon to push on the screen to tlk outside. The problem is it takes too long for the camera to connect with any of the FireTV devices, I have a Show, a Spot, and a Show 5 and they connect almost instantly but the FIRETV devices often time out before they connect. It isn't my WiFi as I have a Google WiFi mesh system with solid connection anywhere inside and basically within a 300' feet outside of my place. You want to see how good these things are? I just looked and they were only offering $0.99 cents for a trade in for a Cube that cost $89 on sale when I bought it, and $5 for a second generation Dot I only paid $25. That right their alone tells you these Cubes are garbage.
Question: Can i connect the cube directly to my internet router? hardwire, not wifi
Answer: I'm late, but thought I chime in. You'll never get over 500 mbps of Ethernet speed into a USB port for connection on any device. USB port won't allow over that amount. Speeds above 500 will need a straight Ethernet through Ethernet connection. Amazon always gives you the 10/100 adapter, but you can get a third party one that will give you 10/100/1000. For instance UGREEN adapters can give you 10/100/1000, and you can plug that into the Cube. This will also show you that you'll only get about 500 or so speed when you do a speed test (even if you have 1GB speed) because the connection is still through that USB port. My opnion though... You only need 150 - 200 mbps for pretty decent streaming, especially if your hardwired into your router ( I am, and throughout my house ) Consistent speed on your bandwith gets rid of the buffering...not really more speed. Some wifi signals are up and down due to interference...changing the speed...and creating buffering while streaming.
Question: Can this be controlled through another Alexa device
Answer: Yes, I have my Cube in my living room hooked up to my TV there. In my bedroom at the other end of my house I have an Echo dot. I can be in my bedroom and say "Alexa turn on the TV" and Alexa will say okay and then turn on the TV in the livingroom that the Cube is hooked to. See people tend to get things a little confused when it comes to Alexa and the devices it works with. The Cube and other Alexa devices are just listening posts but those listening posts are all tied together in the Alexa app, so when you give a command to any one of them they can turn on anything that's hooked into the Alexa/Echo network, even when the Echo device you give the command to is not the one connected to the device you are trying to turn on with that command.

Rii 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad＆QWERTY Keyboard, Backlit Portable Keyboard with Remote Control for Laptop/PC/Tablets/Windows/Mac/TV/Xbox/PS3/Raspberry Pi .(Black)

Rii

Based on 7 reviews Check latest price

Product description

Features:

92 keys, 2.4GHz wireless Keyboard with Touchpad.

Touchpad DPI adjustable functions.

Built-in high sensitive smart touchpad with 360-degree flip design.

Increased LED backlit function, you can us the keyboard in the dark with LED lighting QWERTY keyboard with multimedia control keys and PC gaming control keys.

Auto sleep and auto wake mode.

The Ergonomically handheld design is easy to carry and operate.

Build-in removable rechargeable Li-ion battery that has longer standby time.

Technical Specification:

Operating range: 15 meters (MAX), without signal disturbance and no direction limit.

Frequency range: 2.403GHZ 2.480GHZ

Operational voltage: 3.3V

Charge Voltage: 4.4V 5.25V

Modulation: GFSK

Layout : US

Channel: 78 channels TX

Power: less than +5dBm

Transmission rate: 1M bit/sec

Frequency tolerance: +/-30ppm

Power consumption: 55mA(on), 1mA(sleep)

Battery Type: Built-in lithium-ion battery

Notice: After 3 minutes without any operating, the keyboard will go into sleep mode, press any key for about 1s to wake up keyboard.

Package:

1 Wireless keyboard

1 Wireless receiver

1 Charging data cable

1 User manual

Note: Your device need USB 2.0 jack to operate.

  • 3 in 1 MultiFunction: 2.4GHz Mini Wireless QWERTY keyboard ＆TouchPad combo＆ LED backlit with USB interface adapter. Touchpad which supports multi-finger functions, A single finger click as left mouse function two-finger click as the right mouse function double finger drag as the rolling screen. Built-in rechargeable lithium battery !
  • Game Handle Design: The mini wireless keyboard android is designed like a handle for game player. There are 2 round polorus on the right and left side of the keyboard. At the same time, it also looks like a really keyboard for PC or Notebook.
  • Wireless Remote Control: The keyboard can be connected to devices that have a standard USB interface using a mini receiver. And, it can be used as a remote replacement. Its operational range is up to 25 meters.
  • Built-in high sensitive smart touchpad with 360-degree flip design.Ideal for devices such as PC Laptop Raspberry Pi 2-3 MacOS Xbox 360 Xbox One PS3 PS4 Google Android TV Box HTPC IPTV and so on.For our i8+ 2.4G Wireless keyboard can work with Amazon Fire TV.Special Notice: if you want to use this keyboard with Amazon Fire TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick you need to prepare a Micro USB host OTG cable.
  • We promise 100% satisfactory after-sales service,45 days unconditional refund, Up to 12 months warranty (repalcement) ,so that your purchase has no worries.

User questions & answers

Question: Has anyone tried using this on an xbox or playstation? Does the keyboard work
Answer: I haven't tried it but I don't think it will work. It's made for PC and Android systems. I'm pretty sure the Xbox and ps3 won't recognize it as an input device.
Question: Hows the signal strength on this device? will it only really work if its perfectly pointing at the tv box? thats how my other 2 remotes were
Answer: The signal strength is great. No direct line of sight necessary. U can actually control the TV box perfectly from another room.
Question: Can i use it with a PlayStation
Answer: Yes u can use it for quick typing on Ps4, it's not a pc keyboard which would be better fit 2 hand use like a pc keyboard, but if you're like me I prefer this small one it Also don't require a lot of table space like a full keyboard.
Question: Is the battery removable? Lithium batteries do not last forever, i get about a year+ out of them. they have a limited number of recharges
Answer: Dear Dallas DBA:Glad to receive your email, nice day.Built in lithium battery, can be used for repeated cycles, can be used for two years.If you have any other problem, pls contact me at any time.Best regards！WengerYou're welcome

Product features

The Classic Mini-Keyboard.

Rii's i8+ is the premier mini keyboard on the market. The keyboard includes a touchpad DPI adjustable functions and built-in high sensitive smart touchpad with 360-degree flip design. With a new classic look, the Rii Mini i8+ new increased LED backlit function can be used with LED lighting Qwerty keyboard with multimedia control keys and PC gaming control keys.

See in the dark.

The Rii i8+ allows for you to see what you're typing in the dark, so you can enjoy your movie nights without compromising your comfort.

Iconic, ergonomic design.

The classic design of the i8+ is ergonomic and comfortable for your hands. The Rii mini-keyboard design has since been copied by many, but remains the original.

Perfect for multimedia!

The i8+ is ideal for any device supporting USB connection. This includes PCs, Macs, PS4, XBOX One, Smart TV Boxes, and more.

Simple, plug and play connection!

Turn on the i8+, and you're all done! You can enjoy using your new mini keyboard.

Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen) with TV controls | Requires compatible Fire TV device | 2021 release

Based on 19 reviews Check latest price
  • Compatible with Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen and later), Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube (1st Gen and later), and Fire TV (3rd Gen, Pendant Design).
  • Not compatible with Fire TV (1st and 2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick (1st Gen), or Fire TV Edition smart TVs.
  • Just press and ask Alexa to easily find, launch, and control content.
  • Control your compatible TV, soundbar, and receiver with dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons.
  • Get to your favorite content quickly with preset app buttons for Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu.
  • Use the guide button for channel and program listings to see all your live TV apps in one place.
  • Includes 2 AAA batteries.

User questions & answers

Question: Can app buttons be reprogrammed to different apps
Answer: Absolutely! In fact I play videos directly from it to my device and use my keyboard to stop play and restart. Also I can blow up a section of my video to see it better. I’ve off loaded videos and files from my device like Pages, Numbers, EE, etc.
Question: Does it comes with a rechargeable usb cable
Answer: This is really just designed to insert SD cards into. You would have to pull the SD card from your camera and then insert the SD card into the device. There is a slot on the device to plug your charging cable into, but that slot is not for data transfer, its a charging port only (a pass-through). So the answer would be no, It is not designed for that. It's a great device though, I use it to transfer video files from my dash cams SD cards. Very fast.

Fire TV Blaster - Add Alexa voice controls for power and volume on your TV and soundbar (requires compatible Fire TV and Echo devices)

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  • Requires Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen and later) with Alexa Voice Remote, Fire TV Stick 4K, or Fire TV (3rd Gen) and any Echo smart speaker or smart display.
  • ‘Alexa, turn on the TV.’ — Fire TV Blaster lets you use your voice to easily turn your TV on or off—even from across the room.
  • ‘Alexa, turn up volume on soundbar.’ — Turn up the volume or mute your compatible TV or soundbar.
  • 'Alexa, switch to HDMI1.' — Get to your content faster by using your voice to switch between HDMI inputs on your compatible TVs. You can also easily switch to cable or satellite—just say, 'Alexa, switch to cable/satellite.’

User questions & answers

Question: What is the point of this device? can't you already control newer fire tv's and fire streaming devices with a compatible echo speaker
Answer: Works fine for me. I've never been one to waste money on buying new stuff just because it's new. I'm sure there are a great many others like me who will go the cheaper route and buy a fire blaster rather than a new fully equipped TV.
Question: How can I change from the Fire stick to my tv channels by antenna
Answer: This device will not change inputs on older TVs, at least it doesn't on mine. If you have a WiFi TV it should work just fine.
Question: Does anybody else have Alexa say “I’m having trouble communicating with the provider”? Has anybody resolved it
Answer: Yes, I solved my issue by renaming my TV, since somewhere inside my Harmony there is a hidden device called TV. Once I changed my TV name in the devices list in the Alexa app (changed to Living Room TV) all worked fine.
Question: Why does this require a fire tv if it has an ir blaster? why can't the device control my tv directly over ir for power on/off and volume up/down
Answer: It requires a Fire TV to give you access to the applications and features on a Fire TV. It doesn't require Fire TV to actually turn on your TV and or surround sound, that's what the IR is for. This is for TVs and other items that are not smart and would not otherwise be compatible in this way or like in my instance I have a TV that's smart but often have problems with it losing connectivity with the app. This is a workaround.

Fire TV Recast, over-the-air DVR, 1 TB, 150 hours, DVR for cord cutters

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  • Fire TV Recast is a DVR that lets you watch and record over-the-air TV at home with Fire TV or Echo Show, or on-the-go with a compatible mobile device—with no monthly fees.
  • Enjoy live sports, local news, late night shows, and other can’t miss TV from channels available through an HD antenna (sold separately).
  • Record up to 4 shows at once. Plus, store up to 150 hours of HD programming.
  • With a compatible Alexa-enabled device, use your voice to search for shows, control the channel guide, and manage recordings.
  • Enjoy your favorite entertainment anywhere—reliably stream your live and recorded shows in HD from Fire TV Recast to your compatible devices.

User questions & answers

Question: So, it's a Tivo
Answer: No. There is a reason the Fire TV Recast (this product) does not have an HDMI in/out port, a Cable CARD port or many of the additional ports which a TiVo has. TiVo devices have a slot in the back for a cable card which you can get from your provider. This allows for unscrambling of whatever service they provide per their agreement with you which may include package lineups like Disney (not included in Hulu), sports, science and movies. TiVo previously had an agreement with Comcast/Xfinity allowing users in some markets to access their OnDemand though not any longer. Depending on which TiVo device you purchase they have different storage sizes and numbers of tuners which you can then pair with TiVo minis for other TVs to access and control the DVR. Tuner number determines how many shows can be recorded at the same time on ANY model of DVR. If you have 6 tuners for example like my TiVo has, you can record 6 shows at the same time. You cannot watch a 7th show but you can watch any of the 6 being recorded. Having a mini attached takes up a tuner space so I have one mini meaning my DVR can only record 5 shows at the same time. TiVo uses all of the common apps ranging from Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video through YouTube (and more) for you to search in addition to your cable or OTA TV connection. It can ONLY record from your cable or OTA connection and does not support satellite providers. You can view your DVR contents from your mobile device at any time. There is a monthly fee just for the TiVo service - for each box/mini you have unless you opt to pay the lifetime fee. This covers maintenance (which this Amazon box does not have). Notice that, as I said, the Amazon Fire Recast has no HDMI port. That's because it's only compatible with an Amazon Fire TV! If Your TV is not an Amazon Fire TV you have to purchase an Amazon Fire Stick just to use this! This device comes in a limited storage and tuner size while you can get a large TiVo and even expand upon that yourself if you need to. I did! Having a cable card slot on a TiVo might not seem like much of you are a cord cutter, we don't have any TV service anymore, but when we did it saved us about $30 monthly in rental fees for 2 boxes from our provider about 2 years ago. Prime Video does have a lot of content but it's easy to burn through and let's all be honest: this device relies heavily on other apps to provide content Netflix, Hulu, Philo, Sling, etc are all where we go! This device does NOT record from these apps. Keep in mind as well: if you buy the 2 tuner option you can record 2 shows and that is all. You cannot watch another show. If you buy another Fire Stick for a different TV, that takes up a tuner space. The Amazon box is a more expensive, limited featured, small storage OTA box. TiVo has been around for many years and their boxes have more features which are all compatible with TVs instead of "Amazon Fire".
Question: What do I have to have/do (equipment-wise) to have a setup that has live and pre-taped shows to get close to what cable provides
Answer: So for the TL/DR: Antenna, DVR, a few RG-6 cables, and TV, depending on your set up and location booster, splitter, terminators, and more RG-6 cables. The hard part to answer your question is what kind of cable TV do you have: how many channels can you watch and record at once? do you have premium channels like Bravo, HBO, or other cable-only channels? and how many TVs is it hooked to? First thing to understand is that not all cable channels are also broadcast OTA (over the air) AND not all OTA channels are available in all areas. I would first do an internet search of something like antennaweb.org or just google for what OTA channels are available in my area. Second part is the Antenna, you will need a good antenna and the choices are too numerous and application-specific (indoor, outdoor, directional, omnidirectional as a few examples) and you may need a booster depending on your location from the transmitting towers and splitters depending on how many devices you will be watching or recording the OTA channels on. You will need cable, Typically RG-6, to run from antenna to signal booster, to device and/or TVs. If you are using a really old TV or computer to watch you will also need a digital tuner (this is sort of rare case, so probably not). To record TV shows you will need a DVR (digital video recorder) and most have built-in storage with the option to expand onto some kind of external storage device this is where you get the limit of how many hours you can keep. The number of show you can watch and record at one time is limited by the number of tuners, most TV after around 2007 have at least one digital tuner built in, so you can use a splitter and run one cable from your antenna to your DVR and another cable to your TV allowing you to watch one show while your DVR records as many shows at one time as it has built-in tuners. The recast has a 2 tuner and a 4 tuner model. So using the above example you could watch one TV show live and record an additional 2 or 4 at the same time. If you use a 4-way splitter and only use 3 of the 4 splitters you will also need terminators or plugs, think of it as an open water faucet, you don't want any open holes in your lines. Each DVR has it's own kind of output type, my Tivo has HDMI, the recast use wifi to transmit to other fire capable products, and some rare and older ones will output to RG-6 meaning if your TV only has one RG-6 input you will HAVE to use that to connect your TV to your DVR to watch what is on your DVR. So OTA DVRs get their signals from the RG-6 and depending on make, model, and design can have one or multiple of several different output options to send it to your TV.
Question: Will Amazon make improvements and fix issues via updates on this device or should I wait on the next generation
Answer: Someone has commented about a possible SW or Firmware fix for ATSC 3.0. I doubt this is possible since it would involve new hardware, yet, all of those TVs we have, will now require a CONVERTER BOX to operate. I doubt they would have a converter box for this RECAST. Mine arrived today (10-2020) but I believe it will be EOL as the ATSC 3.0 standard becomes more readily available. I am looking for specs now. If anyone knows, please share! PS. Probably worth 2-3 years of free TV to me...Looking for a hardware version now (after I plug it in and get it rolling).
Question: What is the highest recording and playback resolution? 720p, 1080i, 4k uhd
Answer: The key problem is that the resolution is not consistent during playback. When there is a lot of action on the screen, for some reason the Recast scales down the resolution to an unwatchable 360p. Rewinding and re-watching can sometimes help, but not always. This is over a high-bandwidth wifi router. I can stream in any 4k show from the internet to my Firestick with no resolution issues, but the Recast is somehow unable to transmit at full 720p resolution on my own network! Hardwiring does not resolve the issue - it must be some overly cautious internal bandwidth limitation. I would love for Amazon to resolve this, because otherwise the recast is good!

Amazon Smart Plug, works with Alexa – A Certified for Humans Device

Based on 343 reviews Check latest price
  • Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control to any outlet.
  • Certified for Humans - Struggle-free, tinker-free, stress-free. No patience needed—it's actually simple.
  • Schedule lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when you’re away.
  • Simple to set up and use—plug in, open the Alexa app, and start using your voice.
  • Compact design keeps your second outlet free.
  • No smart home hub required—set up routines and schedules through the Alexa app.

User questions & answers

Question: Why does my smart home plug work on some outlets and not on others? It works fine with my Echo when plugged into one outlet, but not a different one
Answer: All of the answers that suggest being on "A and B 120 volt sections" are wrong. This device works over WiFi. That old "A and B" advice is for obsolete powerline systems like X-10. Any problems are due to WiFi signal quality. The Smart Plug and Echo do NOT need to be on the same "120 volt section."
Question: Do I need an Alexa device in the home to control the outlet while we're away
Answer: As long as you have the app and the outlet is paired with your Alexa app, you can control it through the app (no echo device needed).
Question: Does it work with a 5g wi-fi or is like the other one you sell that only work with a 2g wi-fi
Answer: You probably don't want this device to use 5 ghz wi-fi, which has a limited amount of signal channels. 2 ghz wi-fi has fewer channels, running at lower speeds, and is generally conjested with traffic from your neighbor's wifi. You won't, however, notice a difference in lag for a smart plug due it is only using about 1 kilobit per second over a connectionless protocol to activate or deactivate the plug. This plug, running on the 2 ghz wi-fi, means that there is one more channel available on the 5 ghz wi-fi for a device that really needs it, like a TV or a gaming console, which tend to transmit at around 25,000 kilobits per second each.
Question: My Keurig has a toggle switch. Will this plug work, or does the appliance have to be turned on when it is plugged into the smart plug
Answer: I haven't even installed my smart plug yet and I can already answer this. The plug will turn it on but how would it press the button to brew? Again, I can already say it won't do that. Another answer mentioned using a switch bot. Okay. So smart plug $10-$15 plus switch bot $20 ... Dude, just go buy a coffeemaker with a clock/timer. They've been around FOREVER and will both turn themselves on and brew your coffee for you and you don't even have to make a whole pot. You can get an entire coffee maker for like $25 then use your smart plugs for something else/something that doesn't already have the ability to turn itself on/ect. :)

Amazon Ethernet Adapter for Amazon Fire TV Devices

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  • Slow or weak Wi-Fi connection? Take advantage of the speed and reliability of wired internet.
  • Easy to set up – simply connect the Amazon Ethernet Adapter into the USB port on your Fire TV and plug in an Ethernet cable directly from your router.
  • Compatible with Fire TV Stick Lite, All-new Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube, and Amazon Fire TV (3rd Gen, Pendant Design).
  • 10/100 Ethernet

User questions & answers

Question: How unreliable is the 802.11 ac going to be on the new fire tv where they recommend this ethernet adapter when i put the 3rd gen fire tv in my cart
Answer: Wait. Folks need a reality check. This is ethernet USB adapter is only 10/100Mbs while the 802.11ac wireless protocol can, theoretically, reach 1.3Gbs! Yes, in real life that speed is unobtainable, but 1Gbs is obtainable and amazing. More so, it is an order of magnitude FASTER than this stupid thing. Really, it isn't that hard to put a 1Gbs ethernet interface in that USB adapter in this day and age. If you feel your wireless can't handle it, but want spectacular performance with your television, get rid of any WiFi extenders you may have and replace them with WiFi routers that support 802.11ac (decent ones are here on Amazon for $60-$70 and less on Prime Day). An extender, by design, cuts the WiFi speed in half as it's sole purpose is to strengthen the signal, not push your WiFi data faster (routers do the latter as that is what their primary function). In fact, put the WiFi router near your TV to get the optimum performance to minimize interference. One caveat that wired has over wireless and don't argue with me on this: Wired is inherently more secure. I will help people secure the heck out of their Wireless, but it won't change the fact that your neighbors can attack your wireless network without being inside your house. (both wired and wireless can be hacked over the Internet as that issue is about the Internet Protocol (IP) address's reachability, not the physical implementation of the network). If your performance of the wireless is still really bad , then you highly likely need to change the WiFi channel that you are using. For instance, if all your neighborhood has the same Internet provider, you are all on the same WiFi channel. There are android apps that report what channel you and your neighbors are using, but for iPhone, you are essentially SOL on that. Ask your Internet provider for help.
Question: Is this GB Ethernet
Answer: Just a heads up. If you're not far from your router, wifi might be faster. On my Fire TV 2 4k box, I get 156-160Mbps wifi on a 5ghz signal, wired I get 95-96Mbps (aka I get 2/3 the speed plugged in, the Fire tv is only 10/100, it's not gigabit port!)
Question: What the heck is this thing and what is it for
Answer: This is not an FM transmitter Bluetooth receiver, it will require you to plug into an aux port in your car or with the stereo.
Question: Is anyone else annoyed that cuz amazon wanted to shave $2-3 and a bit of space in new 4k firetv, now have to spend $fifteen to get wired enet
Answer: This is meant to receive audio via Bluetooth. If your tv can connect to Bluetooth speakers, then yes it should be possible (please check compatibility) if plugged into you home stereo or entertainment system. If supported.

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