If you like watching your favorite shows and movies wherever you go, a streaming stick is a veritable must-have. You can use it on just about any TV, and cue up all the streaming services you have in one place, all with one device. It brings popular streaming apps together in one place and turns almost any TV into a smart TV without taking up space or adding clutter. and in the case of the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, it’s super easy to use. Plus, it gives you access to Amazon’s library as well.
If that sounds like something you need to add to your travel arsenal, or just want an easy way to devour content at home, it’s just $19 at Amazon right now, down from its usual price of $35. That’s a discount of $16 and 46% off. For a streaming device that covers most major platforms and includes a voice remote, an entry fee of less than $20 is pretty generous. You could even get a couple for gifts or for different rooms.
A simple streaming stick for all of your favorite platforms
Once it’s plugged in, the Fire TV Stick HD gives you access to a wide range of streaming services, including Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, Peacock, and more. Everything is organized on a simple home screen that makes it easy to jump between apps without digging through menus.
You can even use the Alexa Voice Remote to search with your voice. And honestly, since sometimes typing things in on a small remote can be annoying, that’s one of the most useful parts of the experience. Instead of typing with on screen keyboards, you can press the microphone button and say what you want to watch instead of taking the time to search for each letter. That makes it especially useful if you’re letting kids have free rein of the streamer, because they can just say their favorite show or movie and find it instead of fumbling with the remote.
The Fire TV Stick HD is also a great fit for travel or secondary spaces. It’s small enough to toss in a bag and use in a hotel room or vacation rental, as long as there’s Wi Fi and an HDMI port. Many people also use it in bedrooms, kitchens, or home offices where they don’t want to invest in an expensive television upgrade.
Setup is quick and beginner friendly. You plug it in, connect to Wi Fi, sign into your Amazon account, and start streaming. Parental controls are available if you need them, and profiles make it easy to personalize recommendations for different viewers.
For the price, you really can’t go wrong with this Fire TV Stick. You might even want to stockpile a few while you can since they’re so heavily discounted. You never know when you might need to have a quick gift handy.
