The Amazon Fire TV Cube is Amazon’s fastest 4K streaming player, with an octa-core processor that makes it roughly twice as powerful as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. It runs Fire OS with built-in hands-free Alexa, so you can control your TV, soundbar, and receiver by voice without a remote. A built-in HDMI input lets you connect a cable box, game console, or webcam and switch to it right from the Fire TV menu. It outputs 4K with Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos.
A handy way to stream all your favorite content
The Fire TV’s octa-core 2.0 GHz processor is a big jump over Amazon’s Fire TV sticks. You’ll find that apps launch faster, menus move without lag, and content will hitch less. It also features Super Resolution Upscaling, which converts HD content to 4K. It helps sharpen older shows and movies that weren’t filmed in UHD, so they look sharper on a 4K TV.
Built-in microphones and speakers let you control the Cube with Alexa hands-free, even from across the room. You can turn the TV on, open Prime Video or Netflix, and change the volume by voice alone, without reaching for the remote. The included Alexa Voice Remote handles the same commands when you’d rather press a button, and Alexa can run smarter searches that find movies by actor, plot, or even a specific quote.
The Cube is the only Fire TV player with a built-in HDMI input, so you can plug in a cable box, game console, or webcam and switch to it from the same menu. Connect a supported cable or satellite box, and you can control live TV with your voice through Alexa. It also has Wi-Fi 6E, which uses tri-band wireless for faster speeds and less interference from other devices, and an Ethernet port for a wired connection.
You’ll be able to enjoy your video content at resolutions up to 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and HDR, and experience immersive surround sound with Dolby Atmos, as long as you have a compatible system. All popular streaming services, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock, and others, will be supported. The SmartThings app allows it to operate as a central control unit for many smart home systems.
The Fire TV Cube is the most powerful streaming device in Amazon’s current lineup, and it’s the one to buy if you want the best performance and feature set. It’s currently $30 off the usual $140 list price, so now’s a good time to grab it while the deal lasts.
