Are you getting yourself an Amazon Fire TV for the holidays, or giving one as a gift? These are ten accessories that can make your streaming experience with a Fire TV device even better.
Bring Alexa voice control to your Fire TV device with the new Fire TV Blaster. The Blaster offers hands-free voice control to Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, Fire TV Stick 4K, or Fire TV (3rd Gen) and any Echo smart speaker or smart display. Connect the Fire TV Blaster to your devices to control power and volume, switch inputs hands free, and get to your content faster.
Sideclick Remote Attachment for Amazon Fire TV
This remote attachment clips on to your Amazon Fire TV remote to give you the ability to control all of your devices with one remote control. Use it to control your TV, sound bar, BluRay player, and Fire TV device. The Sideclick is easy to program so the whole family can use it.
One of the features of the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K is that the devices are small and easy to travel with. If you’re taking your streaming device on a trip, protect it with a hard shell travel case. This one from Hermitshell has straps to hold your remote in place and a pocket to hold your Fire TV Stick and accessories.
If slow Wi-Fi is affecting your streaming, you can add the reliability of a wired connection to your Fire TV device with the Amazon Ethernet Adapter. Plug it in to the USB port of your device and connect it an ethernet cable from your router.
eero Mesh WiFi Router/Extender
Another option for dealing with internet issues is to try Amazon’s standalone router, the eero Mesh Wifi Router. This device connects to your modem to bring your internet connection anywhere in your home. eero devices also route traffic to avoid congestion, buffering, and dropoffs.
With the Vizio Sound Bar, you can add crystal clear sound to your cord cutting setup. The sound bar includes 2.0 premium audio, up to 100 dB sound to fill your entire room, and deep bass technology.
TotalMount Universal Remote Holder
Are you always losing your Fire TV remote? This simple but smart accessory can help. The TotalMount Universal Remote Holder attaches to the side or back of your TV with a heat safe adhesive. When you’re done watching TV, put your remote back in the holder so you’ll never misplace it.
Pair an Echo Dot with your Fire TV for even more control over your home entertainment setup. The Echo Dot is a compact smart speaker that fits in any space. Use it to bring better sound quality and voice control to your Fire TV. When your Echo Dot is set up, you’ll be able to use Alexa to control your TV, along with doing everything from checking the weather to controlling the smart devices throughout your home.
CaseBot Case for Fire TV Remote
Improve the feel of your Fire TV remote with a silicone case. This one from CaseBot is anti-slip, anti-dust, shock proof, and washable, making it kid friendly. Choose from a variety of colors with bright options to make your remote easy to find. A few options are even glow in the dark so you can spot your remote at night.
The best addition to your Fire TV device is an Amazon Prime Video subscription. With Prime Video, you can watch TV and movies, stream Amazon Originals, and subscribe to add-on channels like Starz, Acorn TV, Shudder, and more.
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