It also integrates free channels from Pluto TV, Plex, Tubi, and Amazon’s IMDb TV service, and you can customize the guide by filtering sources and setting up favorite channels.Ĭonsider, for instance, the “Next Up For You” row that appears near the top of the home screen. The live TV button is especially useful if you subscribe to YouTube TV, Sling TV, or Philo, as Amazon’s guide can show you what’s on any of those services without your needing to jump into the app first. Unlike Roku’s remotes, the Fire TV can independently control soundbars and A/V gear over infrared-useful if your setup lacks HDMI-CEC support. (Only the $30 Fire TV Stick Lite lacks this feature.) Jared Newman / IDG
Like most other Fire TV devices, the remote’s infrared emitter can control TVs or A/V gear, so you never need to keep a separate remote handy for volume or power. Its rubberized keys give off a satisfying click, and a little bump on the Home button helps your thumb land in the right place. Remote and accessory supportĪs for the remote, it’s the same one that now ships with Amazon’s standard Fire TV Stick, with a blue Alexa button, four preset app shortcut buttons, and a live TV button that takes you straight to the Fire TV grid guide. (Even Wi-Fi 5 can reach speeds well in excess of that number.) You’ll also need a Wi-Fi 6 router to take full advantage of the new tech. While it’s better than Wi-Fi 5 at handling lots of simultaneous connections, its theoretically faster speeds won’t matter for streaming video, where even a 25Mbps connection is sufficient for 4K HDR. The effects of Wi-Fi 6 will be harder to notice. (Compared to the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, performance is roughly comparable.) The Max never stumbles this way or takes too long to load apps, and holding the remote’s Alexa button produces an instant response.
The new processor and added memory make a big difference compared to cheaper Fire TV models, which are prone to stuttering and lagging in Amazon’s recently-revamped menu system. A new remote adds preset app buttons and a shortcut to Amazon’s live TV menu.
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