Who does not have a Smart TV can buy some devices to bring the internet connection to the traditional TV and the possibility of having applications so that you can watch streaming videos and movies from sites like Netflix, Youtube and many others.
The most famous of these devices is certainly the Chromecast Google, which can be purchased on the Google store and allows you to transmit all the contents visible from the PC, on the TV.
Other ways of bringing the internet and online videos to "non-smart" televisions are the Android TV BOX, mini PCs with the Android system inside or the Raspberry PI to be used as a Kodi media center or the expensive Apple TV.
In response to Google, Amazon has instead created the Fire TV Stick, very similar to Chromecast, equipped with a remote control and Android system, very convenient for adding apps like Netflix and Youtube on the TV .
READ ALSO: Guide, cheats, apps and hidden functions Amazon Fire TV Stick
The Amazon Fire TV can be purchased, from 2019, on Amazon, from 2019, in two new versions that renew the version released in 2017: the Fire TV Stick with voice commands and with 4K Ultra HD quality .
The Fire TV Stick is a multimedia stick with HDMI connection that connects to the internet and allows you to take advantage of many applications and games visible on the TV screen. Unlike the Chromecast, the Fire TV is not a device that transmits from your computer or mobile phone, but works independently, supports applications and also has a remote control to be able to move while sitting comfortably on the sofa. The Fire Stick also allows you to surf the internet and open streaming videos from sites other than applications.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is practically a mini computer with a FireOS system (derived from Android), Wi-Fi 802.11ac, an 8 GB internal memory necessary for the installation of applications, 1 GB of RAM and capable of displaying videos with resolution up to 1080p (unless you buy the 4K resolution version) and voice commands.
Among the apps, the main ones are definitely NetFlix and Youtube, to watch movies (by subscription) and free videos.
The Fire Stick is then the device with which Amazon promotes its streaming movie service, that Amazon Prime Video free for Prime subscribers.
So if you don't need a subscription to use the Fire Stick, it is obvious that it is a recommended device for those who subscribe to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video or other streaming movie sites (even if NowTV-Sky is not supported )
Obviously the Chromecast remains preferable to those who want to watch videos saved on the PC on TV and do not use streaming movie sites.
Among the Fire TV apps that can be installed there are many Android applications and games, including Facebook, ES File Manager, VLC, Asphalt 8 and many others.
It is also possible to install Android App on Fire Stick TV, from APK or Store, as seen in another guide.
READ ALSO: Create a home cinema system to connect to the TV to watch movies and videos online
UPDATE: I bought the Fire TV Stick because I wanted to try it and also take advantage of the Prime discount and I must say that I was really satisfied. The packaging is of quality, it includes the USB cable with transformer to keep the Fire TV on, then an HDMI adapter to distance the Stick from the TV, remote control, batteries and instruction booklet. As soon as it was attacked, it turned on and configured itself, with my Amazon account used for the purchase already in memory. The connection to the home wifi was immediate and immediately I was able to access the Amazon Prime video films and TV series. As first apps I installed Netflix and Youtube, which become easy to access via remote control.
See you soon for all the tricks to use on Fire TV.
The most famous of these devices is certainly the Chromecast Google, which can be purchased on the Google store and allows you to transmit all the contents visible from the PC, on the TV.
Other ways of bringing the internet and online videos to "non-smart" televisions are the Android TV BOX, mini PCs with the Android system inside or the Raspberry PI to be used as a Kodi media center or the expensive Apple TV.
In response to Google, Amazon has instead created the Fire TV Stick, very similar to Chromecast, equipped with a remote control and Android system, very convenient for adding apps like Netflix and Youtube on the TV .
READ ALSO: Guide, cheats, apps and hidden functions Amazon Fire TV Stick
The Amazon Fire TV can be purchased, from 2019, on Amazon, from 2019, in two new versions that renew the version released in 2017: the Fire TV Stick with voice commands and with 4K Ultra HD quality .
The Fire TV Stick is a multimedia stick with HDMI connection that connects to the internet and allows you to take advantage of many applications and games visible on the TV screen. Unlike the Chromecast, the Fire TV is not a device that transmits from your computer or mobile phone, but works independently, supports applications and also has a remote control to be able to move while sitting comfortably on the sofa. The Fire Stick also allows you to surf the internet and open streaming videos from sites other than applications.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is practically a mini computer with a FireOS system (derived from Android), Wi-Fi 802.11ac, an 8 GB internal memory necessary for the installation of applications, 1 GB of RAM and capable of displaying videos with resolution up to 1080p (unless you buy the 4K resolution version) and voice commands.
Among the apps, the main ones are definitely NetFlix and Youtube, to watch movies (by subscription) and free videos.
The Fire Stick is then the device with which Amazon promotes its streaming movie service, that Amazon Prime Video free for Prime subscribers.
So if you don't need a subscription to use the Fire Stick, it is obvious that it is a recommended device for those who subscribe to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video or other streaming movie sites (even if NowTV-Sky is not supported )
Obviously the Chromecast remains preferable to those who want to watch videos saved on the PC on TV and do not use streaming movie sites.
Among the Fire TV apps that can be installed there are many Android applications and games, including Facebook, ES File Manager, VLC, Asphalt 8 and many others.
It is also possible to install Android App on Fire Stick TV, from APK or Store, as seen in another guide.
READ ALSO: Create a home cinema system to connect to the TV to watch movies and videos online
UPDATE: I bought the Fire TV Stick because I wanted to try it and also take advantage of the Prime discount and I must say that I was really satisfied. The packaging is of quality, it includes the USB cable with transformer to keep the Fire TV on, then an HDMI adapter to distance the Stick from the TV, remote control, batteries and instruction booklet. As soon as it was attacked, it turned on and configured itself, with my Amazon account used for the purchase already in memory. The connection to the home wifi was immediate and immediately I was able to access the Amazon Prime video films and TV series. As first apps I installed Netflix and Youtube, which become easy to access via remote control.
See you soon for all the tricks to use on Fire TV.
