The benefits of the latest smart TVs are too numerous to list, but maybe you’re happy with your existing TV – you just want to give it a little boost in features with access to more shows. The easiest way is to use a streaming gadget like the incredibly popular Amazon Fire TV stick (he has hundreds of thousands of fans!). Thanks to this early Black Friday deal, you can snag one for less than $18 – that’s the lowest price ever!

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The Fire TV Stick gives you instant access to over 1.5 million movies and TV shows, all for less than the price of a few movie tickets.

$18 on Amazon

Why is this a good deal?

We could list all the reasons why this is a great deal, but here’s the bottom line: no other streaming device gives you this much for such a low price. Neither Roku nor Apple TV. If you were waiting for a good price on a Fire TV Sticknow is the time to buy.

Why do I need this?

Streaming devices fall into three camps: an Amazon Fire Stick, a Roku, or the less common Apple TV. The Fire Stick is one of the easiest to use and most cost-effective, especially if you’re only trying to stream in high definition instead of 4K. (For 4K, consider this versionalso on sale.) It’s so easy to use it’s hard not to recommend.

The Amazon Fire TV stick plugs directly into an HDMI port on the back of your TV, so it’s nice and tidy. The remote is intuitive, and the Alexa Voice button is just a matter of pressing and holding while you ask your question. You can turn smart devices on and off, ask for movie suggestions, and even do some online shopping with this handy gadget. A ton of free content is also available, thanks to free streaming services including Tubi and Pluto TV. You will have access to more than 300,000 titles without paying a cent. Good, huh?

What the reviews are saying

You can read a lot about how this little device has improved users’ TV time – it’s over 414,000 five star fans.

Advantages

“It’s so easy to set up and use, I wish I had it years ago,” » raved a now enlightened fan. “I’ll be honest, and I feel a little stupid admitting it, but even though I’ve heard about the Fire TV Stick for years, I never thought about it because I thought “There was a monthly fee! I didn’t want to pay anything beyond my subscriptions, so I never even read the details.”

Take it from this loaded cable cutter: “This purchase here? It was a total game changer! I mean, I was sick of these ridiculously expensive cable TV subscriptions. So I took matters into my own hands and bought this amazing device .And guess what? Now I practically run my own television network!

“I bought this for an elderly lady who doesn’t have cable and her regular TV antenna kept losing signal,” said one thoughtful shopper. “I haven’t seen her this happy in a long time. She now streams shows and movies, she learned to speak with Alexa at 87. I am very happy with the product and highly recommend it. It is very easy to use for everyone from children to the elderly.

Disadvantages

One user pointed out that storage could be an issue. “The only downside is that there is a memory limit, so be careful not to load too many apps” a user warned. “Put only the ones you use frequently.” (Need a lot of storage? No worries! Take advantage of the sales Fire TV 4K Max Stick instead.)

This five-star reviewer had a sad thought: “My only complaint is that screen mirroring from other devices is not as easy as (I) would like.”

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Monthly fees? No. Easy access to streaming content, including free movies and shows? Yes.

$18 on Amazon

Want more Fire TV Stick options? You’re in luck: almost all models are on sale.

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This device lets you stream content in 4K simply by plugging it in, connecting power, and then asking Alexa to find you something new and exciting.

“The image quality is breathtaking” delighted a happy buyer. “Incredibly easy to set up. … Another great feature is its compact and portable design. It’s easy to take with me when traveling, allowing me to enjoy my favorite shows and movies wherever I go.”

$22 at Amazon

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The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is one of the most powerful options Amazon offers. It works with Wi-Fi 6 for faster speeds than other Fire TV Sticks, making it an ideal choice for streaming games through Amazon Luna.

“The latter is the best of all time” says a player who has tried all versions. “It’s fast, reliable, the video quality is up to 4K and you now have plenty of storage space, something I struggled with before, having to use external storage and use the different rooms attached at an additional cost.”

$33 at Amazon

The reviews cited above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

If you have Amazon Primeyou will of course benefit from free delivery. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your 30-day free trial here. (And besides, those who don’t have one Prime Always get free shipping on orders $35 or more.)

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