Amazon Fire TV facts for kids
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Amazon Fire TV with remote (first generation)
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| Developer | Amazon |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Type | Digital media player, microconsole |
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| Operating system | Fire OS 5 "Bellini" |
| Power | 5.5 mm DC (6.25 V 2.5 A power adapter) |
| System-on-chip used | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T MediaTek MT8173C (2nd Gen) |
| CPU | Qualcomm Krait 300, quad-core up to 1.7 GHz (1st generation) dual-core ARM Cortex-A72 up to 2 GHz and dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 up to 1.573 GHz (2nd generation) |
| Memory | 2 GB LPDDR2 RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB internal |
| Display | 1080p and 4K |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno 320 (1st Gen) PowerVR GX6250 (2nd Gen) |
| Sound | Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound |
| Connectivity | HDMI, Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 10/100 Ethernet, Fire game controller |
| Dimensions | 115 × 115 × 17.5 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 0.69 in) |
| Weight | 281 g (9.9 oz) |
| Related articles | Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Ouya |
| Website | amazon.com |
Amazon Fire TV (also called amazon fireTV) is a small device made by Amazon. It lets you stream movies, TV shows, and music to your television. You can also play video games on it. It's like a mini-computer that connects to your TV.
When it first came out, a reviewer named Dan Seifert from The Verge liked it a lot. He gave it a high rating and thought it had great features.
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What is Amazon Fire TV?
Amazon Fire TV is a type of digital media player. This means it plays digital content like videos and music. It is also a microconsole. This means it is a small video game console.
You connect the Fire TV device to your television. Then, you can use it to watch content from many different apps. These apps include popular streaming services.
How Fire TV Works
Fire TV devices connect to your TV using an HDMI cable. They also need to connect to the internet. This can be done using Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable.
Once connected, you use a remote control to pick what you want to watch or play. Some remotes have voice control. This lets you speak commands instead of typing.
Types of Fire TV Devices
Amazon makes different kinds of Fire TV devices. The main ones are:
- Fire TV Stick: This is a small stick that plugs directly into your TV's HDMI port. It's very portable.
- Fire TV Cube: This device combines a Fire TV with a smart speaker. It has Amazon Alexa built in.
- Fire TV Edition Smart TVs: Some televisions have Fire TV built right into them. You don't need an extra device.
What Can You Do with Fire TV?
Fire TV lets you do many things on your television. It brings a lot of entertainment options to your living room.
Stream Movies and TV Shows
The main use for Fire TV is streaming video. You can access many popular streaming services. These include services like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu. You can watch thousands of movies and TV episodes.
Play Games
Fire TV is also a gaming device. You can download and play many different video games. Some games work best with a special Fire TV game controller. Others can be played with the regular remote.
Listen to Music
You can use Fire TV to stream music. Apps like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Pandora are available. This turns your TV into a big music player.
Use Apps and Skills
Just like a smartphone, Fire TV has an app store. You can download many different apps. These apps can be for news, sports, or other entertainment. You can also use Alexa skills for various tasks.
Fire TV Operating System
Fire TV devices run on an operating system called Fire OS. This system is based on Android. It is made specifically for Amazon's devices. Fire OS helps the Fire TV run smoothly. It also makes it easy to find and use apps.
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Amazon Fire TV at a retail store in Canada.
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First generation Fire-TV Stick with remote (without voice search, codenamed "Inigo")
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Second generation Fire-TV Stick with Alexa remote (with voice search)
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See also
In Spanish: Amazon Fire TV para niños
