Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, free and live TV, Alexa Voice Remote, smart home controls, HD streaming

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Set his up on the TV and went through the steps. When we got to the code, the system said to go to Amazon.com/code. When we did, the code did not work and a number was provided to call Amazon support. We called and started talking to what we decided was a scammer. Asked us for personal information. When I told him we would not provide this information, the phone call was disconnected only to get a return call from another scammer. We changed our password to my wife's Amazon account, which we were setting up. Cancelled the credit card and returned this item. So Far, Amazon has not contacted us at all after indicating this on the return item. BE AWARE !

The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is, overall, a solid streaming device with some great features, but it doesn’t come without its frustrations. The positives: The user interface is highly intuitive and very responsive -- exactly what you’d expect from an Amazon product. Navigating through menus is smooth, and the layout is simple and easy to follow, which makes using the device a breeze. Setting it up was incredibly easy as well. I was up and running in just a few minutes, with minimal hassle. Alexa integration is another plus, allowing for voice controls that make the overall experience more efficient. However, there are some minor gripes. One of the biggest selling points is access to "free" video content, which initially sounds fantastic -- who doesn't want more free stuff? However, the reality is a bit underwhelming. Most of the content under the free tab either isn't that appealing, or you still have to pay to unlock episodes. Youtube is included as part of the "free" but tbh, YouTube is available on almost every TV stick out there. It doesn’t really add anything special to the device. Another slight inconvenience is the frequent need to install third-party apps to access content. You think you've found something to watch, but instead, you're prompted to download and install yet another app before you can actually start streaming. It really breaks one out of s the experience of seamless browsing and watching, which is what you'd expect from a device like this. It would be much better if the content was directly available without all these additional steps. The "free" tab is more geared toward pushing paid content on me than giving me actual free stuff. Every time I browse it, I’m met with more upsells than real free viewing options. At the end of the day, this is still a decent streaming device, especially for those who already have Prime or are deeply integrated into Amazon's ecosystem. But if you're getting it with the expectation of a treasure trove of free content, you’re going to be disappointed. I would like Amazon to improve the quality and availability of truly free content. If they can address that, the Fire TV Stick would be an even stronger contender in the streaming world.