Amazon Fire TV stick with Alexa Voice Remote

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December 1, 2016

This holiday season, MyITpros is doing all the shopping for you! Whether you’re technically savvy or not, we’ve got 12 awesome gadgets picked out that are sure to make you the gift-giving hit of the season!

What it is: Amazon Fire TV stick with Alexa voice remote

Amazon has come through with the next generation of its Fire TV stick, with the fastest Wi-Fi to date and most accurate voice search in the streaming stick industry thanks to the Alexa voice remote. The Fire TV stick has over 7,000 apps and Alexa skills – plus, you can pick up a show where you left off when you’re traveling! Simply plug the stick into any HDMI port with Wi-Fi and continue watching.

One of the best features of the Fire TV stick is the voice remote. You can launch and control the content you’re watching by saying things like “Launch Netflix,” and the device will respond instantly. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you get unlimited access to Prime Video and can add over 70 premium and specialty channels like SHOWTIME (no cable or satellite subscription necessary!).

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How much it costs: $39.99

The Fire TV stick is an ultra-affordable price right in line with Chromecast. You can purchase it direct from Amazon, and if you have Prime, the shipping is free!

Who to buy it for: Anyone in your life

Another great feature of this product is that it’s great for any friend or family member, especially at that price! Whether the recipient is someone who has cable/satellite or only watches through apps, the Fire TV stick is universal and will help you find the best way to watch your favorite programs.  You can use the Fire TV stick to listen to music, order pizza, find movie times and more, so its versatility is bound to bring a smile to anyone’s face this season!

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