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Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite | HD streaming device | 2020 release

Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite | HD streaming device | 2020 release

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Tim Barlow
5.0 out of 5 starsBreathes new life into TVs with fewer features
Reviewed in Australia on 28 October 2020
So a couple of years ago I bought one of the last Hisense TVs before they went Android. It had Netflix and a handful of other streaming services on it and I thought it was everything I would need. But, as we all know, over the last few years the streaming environment has been changing radically. We now have Disney+, Kayo, Prime Video (of course) and even some of the free-to-air apps that are not available on the Hisense platform.

I don't use all of these, but I wanted to use some. At first I tried using a Chromecast but it was a pain having my mobile with me and loading it with a whole bunch of apps that I didn't want on my phone just to play videos via the Chromecast device. What I wanted was something that could play ALL the apps I could ever want, via a remote (in other words, contain the apps on the device), and that had the ability to support new apps when needed. The Fire TV stick is that device.

I do note that the newer Chromecasts have their own remote as well so it's possible that they are now doing the same thing so my comments about it relate to the older generation of them. They got hot, if you left them plugged in to the power supply they gave you, they were not always robust when you went to use them, and if you did what I used to do (plug the device into a USB port in the side of the TV for power, meaning it was only on when the TV was) they whined at you about the power supply. Constantly. And also prevented you from playing HD video.

The Fire TV Stick on the other hand complained at me twice, then stopped. It plays full HD even though it's plugged into the TV rather than the provided power supply. It's easy to use, and even integrates the content from different apps to some degree, even though I really only use it for Prime Video at the moment as it was the main thing I wanted that was not available on my TV.

I was pleasantly surprised by this device. It works; well. Easy to set up, easy to use, and on TVs that are not already loaded with some apps, would handle all your streaming needs quite well. The unit seems to read the remote quite well even though the unit is stuck behind the TV and can't be seen from the front. The voice activation system was hit and miss when I tried it, but I'm not a voice command type of person so I didn't persist with it and it may well work quite effectively for the average person if you're into that sort of thing.

There are some minor things - some of the movies it finds it wants to charge you for; I'm not sure how that works and it might be an Amazon thing, perhaps I'm just too used to Netflix. In any event, for the most part I've been able to watch all I want to watch via this device and I'm happy with it.

As a way of breathing new life into older TVs or getting a 'cheaper' (read as less features) TV to work in the modern world, this is not a bad idea. The math is simple. A TV that has all the apps you want will cost you up to thousands more depending on size and brand, whereas this (for less than $100) gives you the features you want without the cost of integrating it into a TV at high cost.

Bottom line? This is essentially the equivalent of the old 'set top boxes' we all had to get when TV first went digital in Australia. If you want to stream content and your TV isn't up to it, this gets you the features you want without ditching an otherwise perfectly good TV.
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Natalie
1.0 out of 5 starsDoesn’t cast all steaming apps
Reviewed in Australia on 8 October 2020
You can’t cast apps that Amazon fire stick doesn’t recognise. I’ve been using Google chrome cast and we thought to switch to Amazon as we have Alexa set up in our home but just tried to cast Kayo (sporting app) and it won’t recognise it. We will be regifting this fire Stick as it’s useless to us. Stick with google chrome cast its a lot better.
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Tim Barlow
5.0 out of 5 stars Breathes new life into TVs with fewer features
Reviewed in Australia on 28 October 2020
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So a couple of years ago I bought one of the last Hisense TVs before they went Android. It had Netflix and a handful of other streaming services on it and I thought it was everything I would need. But, as we all know, over the last few years the streaming environment has been changing radically. We now have Disney+, Kayo, Prime Video (of course) and even some of the free-to-air apps that are not available on the Hisense platform.

I don't use all of these, but I wanted to use some. At first I tried using a Chromecast but it was a pain having my mobile with me and loading it with a whole bunch of apps that I didn't want on my phone just to play videos via the Chromecast device. What I wanted was something that could play ALL the apps I could ever want, via a remote (in other words, contain the apps on the device), and that had the ability to support new apps when needed. The Fire TV stick is that device.

I do note that the newer Chromecasts have their own remote as well so it's possible that they are now doing the same thing so my comments about it relate to the older generation of them. They got hot, if you left them plugged in to the power supply they gave you, they were not always robust when you went to use them, and if you did what I used to do (plug the device into a USB port in the side of the TV for power, meaning it was only on when the TV was) they whined at you about the power supply. Constantly. And also prevented you from playing HD video.

The Fire TV Stick on the other hand complained at me twice, then stopped. It plays full HD even though it's plugged into the TV rather than the provided power supply. It's easy to use, and even integrates the content from different apps to some degree, even though I really only use it for Prime Video at the moment as it was the main thing I wanted that was not available on my TV.

I was pleasantly surprised by this device. It works; well. Easy to set up, easy to use, and on TVs that are not already loaded with some apps, would handle all your streaming needs quite well. The unit seems to read the remote quite well even though the unit is stuck behind the TV and can't be seen from the front. The voice activation system was hit and miss when I tried it, but I'm not a voice command type of person so I didn't persist with it and it may well work quite effectively for the average person if you're into that sort of thing.

There are some minor things - some of the movies it finds it wants to charge you for; I'm not sure how that works and it might be an Amazon thing, perhaps I'm just too used to Netflix. In any event, for the most part I've been able to watch all I want to watch via this device and I'm happy with it.

As a way of breathing new life into older TVs or getting a 'cheaper' (read as less features) TV to work in the modern world, this is not a bad idea. The math is simple. A TV that has all the apps you want will cost you up to thousands more depending on size and brand, whereas this (for less than $100) gives you the features you want without the cost of integrating it into a TV at high cost.

Bottom line? This is essentially the equivalent of the old 'set top boxes' we all had to get when TV first went digital in Australia. If you want to stream content and your TV isn't up to it, this gets you the features you want without ditching an otherwise perfectly good TV.
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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
Reviewed in Australia on 29 October 2020
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We do not have a smart TV and didn't want to buy a new one just yet. I found this product after a google search and its brilliant! so easy to install and use and a fantastic price. I would highly recommend this product its easier than using your phone or iPad. An inexpensive way to convert a second tv set.
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jpssaa
5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfectly
Reviewed in Australia on 10 February 2021
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I have been using this product for about 2 weeks now and am very satisfied. I purchased it so that I could rid myself of cables (e.g. for TV antennas etc.) and it really solves this issue. I now access all of the free-to-air channels in Australia through their respective apps. I have also been able to seamlessly download apps from sources other than the Amazon app store using the downloader app. They installed without a hitch and have been running perfectly. The unit was extremely easy to set up - just plugged it into the HDMI slot on the back of my TV and followed the on-screen prompts. Thus far the streaming experience has been excellent (I am using using an ASUS RT-AC3200 router with iiNet NBN 100/40) - I've only seen the unit buffering once or twice (but that was probably due to internet traffic more than anything else). Overall I am extremely happy with this purchase and would highly recommend the product, especially to anyone who has an older pre-smart TV. As long as your TV has a HDMI slot and you have decent internet I think you'll find this product useful and intuitive to use.
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Joel M. Cohen
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality audio and video and easy to use wifi streaming for your TV with an HDMI input
Reviewed in Australia on 11 February 2021
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Likes: Voice control recognizes and responds to any clear voice with no training. Easy to set up. Simple remote with few buttons and an intuitive large ring for moving around and confirming your choice (although you could just tell it what to do).
Only dislike: Opening menu is cluttered and does not show all your of apps at once
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Renato Gavagnin
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it.
Reviewed in Australia on 7 February 2021
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Does what it needs to do at a good price. Clarification on 1 star for easy instal. The physical install was easy and straight forward but setting up an account for my mum and syncing the fire stick was a pain in the a#$e. Also, I bought it for my parents, 80's+, and all the options confuse them. All they need is Netflix but you cannot delete all other apps. Otherwise fine and a bargain.
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Katie
4.0 out of 5 stars Does the job!!
Reviewed in Australia on 6 January 2021
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I bought this to replace all the cords we had running from our TV to the laptop and external speekers!! It was super easy to set up, plays Netflix, Prime and youtube which are the platforms we wanted to replace from the laptop. Connected easily to out bluetooth speeker. Has made our lives easier and TV set up much neater!!! we dont use the voice control so unable to comment on that feature. Only downside is it still needs to be plugged into mains power. Would be perfect if it could draw power from the TV connection to reduce the extra cord.
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Swandives
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, simple way to breathe new life into an old TV
Reviewed in Australia on 9 August 2021
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A great device. Very easy to set up and makes streaming from apps a breeze. I have an older LCD TV in the study and the FireStick lite was exactly what I needed to connect to our WiFi. The voice control works well. I can’t control the volume from the remote, which would be great, but I suspect that has a lot to do with the limitations of the television. Would definitely recommend for those who don’t need fancy 4K and still want to stream content.
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Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value and very capable
Reviewed in Australia on 6 April 2021
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I bought this for my parents to stream content from Prime Video, Netflix and ABC iview because the apps built in to their older smart TV were slow and did not have the best picture quality. The Fire TV Stick Lite is easy to set up and is impressively fast at a very low price. The box contains everything you need to get started, and the included USB power cable was just long enough to reach. The only obvious downside so far is that the remote control does not have volume buttons, but it seems like the higher models have this covered.
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Thugs28
5.0 out of 5 stars Small Gadget BIGGER Features...
Reviewed in Australia on 3 December 2020
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I bought mine at JB Hifi which on sale that time. First time to used this one and it blew me away... All apps that I ned in one voice command...Easy to set up.. Now my old HDTV looks new and smart thanks to Fire Stick Lite. I didn't know that you can also use it as a game console... I found out that there are some games that you can play using the remote control like racing cars, starship, etc.. You need to explore the your Fire Stick you will be surprise!!!....
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Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars Made my dumb tv smart.
Reviewed in Australia on 22 July 2021
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Got a cheap tv couple of years ago and was wondering bout smart tv"s. Bought the firestick light on special and now am enlightened. Easy set up, and bing Ive got dozens and dozens of free channels. Dont have to be HD as pictures fine on 480 most of the time. And picks up my phone hotspot easy as. All up, an economical way to have access to the latest .
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