Amazon cuts out the middle man – starts selling its own TV’s with Fire TV and Alexa built-in


    Manufacturing the world’s most popular streaming stick doesn’t seem to be enough for Amazon with the online retailer announcing its first own-branded smart televisions that sport Fire TV built-in. Called the Fire TV Omni Series and Amazon Fire TV 4-Series, Amazon’s offerings feature 4K UHD resolution, Alexa, and Fire TV smarts with pricing starting from $370. If streaming sticks are your jam, Amazon has also launched the Fire TV Stick 4K Max which is said to be its most powerful stick ever and comes with the new Alexa Voice Remote.

    Omni Fire TV Series

    The Omni Fire TV Series is the headliner option with Alexa hands-free voice control, 4K UHD, and Dolby Digital Plus with prices starting from $409.99.

    Features:

    • Support for vivid 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus, and control the TV hands-free with Alexa.
    • 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, and HLG deliver a clearer and more vibrant picture with brighter colors compared to 1080p Full HD.
    • With built-in microphones, just ask to turn on the TV, and find, launch, and control content, no remote needed.
    • Watch favorites with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more.
    • Watch live and free TV, play video games, and stream music.
    • Fire TV adds new Alexa skills, features, smart home capabilities, and voice functionality all the time.
    • Use the 3 HDMI inputs to connect to cable or satellite and video game consoles. The HDMI eARC lets you add audio equipment for enhanced sound.
    • Built with privacy protections and controls, including a switch that electronically disconnects the microphones.

    Pricing

    • 43-inch: $409.99
    • 50-inch: $509.99
    • 55-inch: $559.99
    • 65-inch: $829.99 ( Slim bezels, support for Dolby Vision )
    • 75-inch: $1,099.99 (Slim bezels, support for Dolby Vision)

    Buy it Here: Amazon

    Fire TV Series-4

    The Fire TV Series-4 is the more affordable range but is still packed with features such as baked-in Fire TV smarts, voice commands via the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, and prices starting from $$369.99.

    • Support for vivid 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus.
    • 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, and HLG deliver a clearer and more vibrant picture with brighter colors compared to 1080p Full HD.
    • Press the Alexa button on the remote and ask to find favorite apps, movies, and shows, plus check the weather, sports scores, and more.
    • Watch favorites with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more.
    • Watch live and free TV, play video games, and stream music.
    • Fire TV adds new Alexa skills, features, smart home capabilities, and voice functionality all the time.
    • Use the 3 HDMI inputs to connect to cable or satellite and video game consoles. The HDMI eARC lets you add audio equipment for enhanced sound.

    Pricing

    • 43-inch: $369.99
    • 50-inch: $469.99
    • 55-inch: $519.99

    Buy it Now: Amazon

    Fire TV Stick 4K Max

    Amazon also announced its latest streaming stick called the Fire TV Stick 4K Max that is powered by a new quad-core chip along with 2GB of RAM and support for WiFi 6, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. HDR and HDR10 streaming is also featuring, and the stick also supports Live Picture-in-Picture viewing. The latest Alexa Voice Remote is bundled in with the stick, with dedicated buttons for Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu.

    The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is already available and is priced at $54.99.
    Buy it Now: Amazon


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