I was having problems with using Alexa on my previous gen Firestick. Every time I tried to use it it would kick me off the firestick. Plus it was slower and less responsive. This new Firestick is awesome. It is quick, Alexa works again and the remote is so much better. The best of all is that it has 16gb of memory.

For various reasons, I decided it was time to at least try a different streaming device, and I figured a FireTV Stick would be the obvious solution.

I wanted a responsive device, and to try to ensure this, I figured I might as well go for the top model of the FireTV Stick, so I ordered the 4K Max. This device does not at all disappoint in that regard! It is very snappy while navigating through the UI and the various streaming apps I utilize, so I'm very pleased with that.

It comes with a short HDMI extender, which is a great touch because it makes using a "stick" form device such as this not interfere with being in the way of your other HDMI ports.

Make sure you use the power adapter it came with (or a USB adapter capable of outputting 2 Amps) because you will run in to problems quickly if it doesn't detect enough amperage. I rather wish it came with a longer cable, as it is not uncommon these days for a TV to be wall mounted, but that's just my own opinion.

Setup is very easily done and has nice guidance every step of the way. Even getting the remote to work with my TV was super easy and included in the first time setup guidance. The remote ended up only being able to control my TV's power and volume, which is not a big deal, and I'm sure most individuals who buy this intend to use it as the main source of media to play on their TV.

Streaming from various services is an absolute blast and I've had no issues there.

I rather wish there were more big name options for aftermarket remotes, it seems like there are for every other major streaming device, but on the other hand I've never personally heard of anyone's FireTV remote having issues.

If you have a non-smart TV or an aging smart TV that is getting laggy, the FireTV Stick will serve you well for years to come, go for it!

The FireTV Stick 4K Max also has an option for a service that allows you to play games from your PC on your TV, I am intrigued to try the trial of that at some point just to see how it is.

***For Plex users:**** This is in no way, as far as I can tell, any fault of the device itself. Certain movies will get stuck and after a while make an error pop up, and certain shows will result in the audio playing but the screen being stuck black when the auto play starts the next episode. I have tried everything, and I mean everything. Everything else has never given me this issue. I have gone so far as factory resetting the FireTV Stick, rebuilding my media libraries, cold starting every device on my network, and gone through every single setting in the Plex app. This has resulted in my second issue with the autoplay being seemingly resolved, but again I do not think it is the device itself, or anything on my network, because I have installed what is essentially a media player that can connect to network shares and everything plays with no issue that way. So, yes, it seems to be an issue with the Plex app itself. Unfortunately, it seems forums are full of Plex users experiencing such things on FireTV devices. Again I cannot fault the device or Amazon for this in any way. Unfortunately though it leaves me trying to decide if I should just continue using the player application on my FireTV Stick, which is connected to the only TV I use, and that is mostly what I use when I'm watching anything. If I do that, I have very little reason to run Plex, but I like its layout and I've put a lot of time and effort over the years in to getting it just the way I like it. I can hope that an upcoming update fixes things, I could buy a Plex Pass and see if this improves things, I could switch to Emby and pay their monthly charge, or I could purchase a different streaming device.....it's a tough spot....

Recientemente adquirí el Fire TV Stick y mi experiencia ha sido muy positiva.

Instalación y Configuración
La instalación del Fire TV Stick fue extremadamente sencilla. Solo tuve que conectarlo al puerto HDMI de mi televisor y seguir las instrucciones en pantalla. La configuración inicial fue rápida y fácil, permitiéndome conectarme a mi cuenta de Amazon en pocos minutos.

Rendimiento y Funcionalidad
El Fire TV Stick ofrece un rendimiento fluido y rápido. La interfaz es intuitiva y fácil de navegar. La respuesta a los comandos es inmediata, y las aplicaciones se abren sin demoras. La variedad de aplicaciones disponibles, como Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, entre otras, es impresionante.

Calidad de Streaming
La calidad del streaming es excelente. El Fire TV Stick soporta resoluciones de hasta 1080p, y el contenido se reproduce de manera clara y nítida. La conexión Wi-Fi es estable, asegurando una experiencia de visualización sin interrupciones.

Control Remoto
El control remoto es otro punto fuerte. Es compacto, fácil de usar y viene con controles de voz integrados a través de Alexa. Esto permite buscar contenido, controlar la reproducción y manejar dispositivos domésticos inteligentes con simples comandos de voz.

Conclusión
El Fire TV Stick ha sido una excelente adición a mi sistema de entretenimiento. Su facilidad de uso, rendimiento fluido, y amplia selección de aplicaciones lo convierten en una gran opción para mejorar la experiencia de ver televisión.

En resumen, el Fire TV Stick es un dispositivo confiable y eficiente para acceder a contenido en streaming, ofreciendo una experiencia de usuario superior y una excelente relación calidad-precio.

I'm sure I'll have to replace this one eventually too, but this fire stick is fast enough to keep up with the new internet speeds. My tv no longer flicks between sources like it did with the old fire stick. The unlocking feature is annoying with pressing the button a bunch of times. IYKYK.
Easy to use. Good quality. Volume controls work. Streaming is easy.

We had previously purchased a Fire Stick Lite ver. 1 and had significant issues. Streamed shows or movies took forever to load, they would buffer, stop and start, or they just wouldn't start at all. Apps would open and then close again. It just wasn't a good experience. Checking the WiFi revealed a strong and fast signal and YouTube worked well on the TV. But streaming services weren't great. After checking everything on my side I thought the issue might be the small amount of storage granted by the Fire Light. Since I knew we were almost out of space, and still adding apps every time a movie is offered on a service you don't have, I thought that could be the cause of the buffering.
When I noticed the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max was on sale I pounced. It was receiving good reviews that said the performance was better. (Perhaps I should have watched some reviews on the Lite, but oh well.) Anyway, when I received it, I compared the amount of storage it provided to our old one and noticed it didn't provide more. I noticed that this version provides a more powerful processor, but I didn't see how it would help. I thought that it wasn't going to work, but I was surprised. The thumbnails and the UI are much snappier. We are having much fewer problems than we used to have. We still have the occasional app starting and then closing again as well as movies or shows not starting, but it happens far less frequently. The main issue we were having with Paramount + is corrected and we are not having issues with it anymore. So, I guess you can say that we are pleased.
The new volume and power buttons on the remote are nice additions, but the volume acts like it is repeatedly sending signals to communicate. I say that because the TV volume rises or lowers in a herky jerky manner. Considering I use HDMI there is no excuse for having to use multiple remotes for something as simple as volume or power. But I went cheap on the last one, so that's what I get.