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Amazon TV Antenna
The only difference between the Fire TV and the Fire TV antenna is just that, the antenna. The Fire TV included in the bundle that comes with the antenna doesn’t harbor a new upgrade in the hardware, nor does it boast a sleek, brand new design. That said, you’re probably wondering what the benefits of having the antenna are.
The Amazon TV Antenna eliminates the use of satellites or cables necessary for broadcasting networks. Those bulky objects are replaced with Amazon’s thin, indoor HD antenna. The antenna is directly connected to the Fire TV hardware. This means that on the same platform, you can easily switch between streaming and TV, instead of exiting the Fire TV app to browse channels. On the Amazon interface, users can instantly go from Netflix to Youtube to Hulu to the news, sports, and live TV.
Less bulk, more power
Can you imagine fiddling with the wires connecting your cable TV, or climbing rooftops to fix the connection of your satellite? No more are such laborious tasks. In the very rare case you do have trouble with your Amazon Fire TV antenna, you can simply fix it indoors.
The greatest part of it all is the size of the antenna. It isn’t bulky whatsoever since it’s about the size of a small, thin book. Technology has always been condensing itself into smaller, more portable sizes. But to have this much power and capability in a device this compact? That’s amazing!
The antenna supports HD and the hardware in the Amazon TV supports 4K viewing, so you can watch all of your favorite shows live in crystal clear high definition.
Internet is all you need
You might be thinking that a device this great will have a lot of requirements for use. Not necessarily. To fully utilize the Amazon Fire TV antenna, all you really need aside from a TV is a solid internet connection. If you’re worried about any kind of fee or commitment, there is none. The antenna simply feeds backpacks off of your internet, so I guess whatever you pay for your internet service would technically be the fee for your new channels.
Compared to the Fire Stick
When put up against the cheaper, more portable Amazon Fire Stick Alexa, it’s really no contest. The saying “you get what you pay for” really applies here. We’ll start with arguably the most important factor, the price. The price difference is just $30, so choosing the New Fire TV over the Fire TV Stick isn’t going to make your wallet hit anywhere near rock bottom.
Now let’s take a look at the specs comparison. The price difference isn’t that huge, but the upgrade in hardware is definitely there. The quad-core processor of the Fire Stick moves at 1.3 GHz while the Fire TV takes the lead at 1.5GHz. The Fire Stick holds 1GB of memory while the Fire TV holds double that at 2GB. Last but not least, the Fire TV supports HDR video and photos while the Fire Stick does not.
What does that all mean performance-wise? To put it simply, the Fire TV responds quicker to commands, connects faster, and is able to display a much cleaner picture. While the Fire Stick holds its own by supporting up to 1080p HD at 60fps, the Fire TV goes beyond that and supports up to 4K Ultra HD also at 60fps. If you’ve never experienced 4K viewing, you can visit your local TV store to check out the fantastic quality. Trust me when I tell you it’s amazing!
There are a few areas where the Fire TV and the Fire Stick are similar. Both support Dolby audio, 802.11ac dual-band MIMO Wi-Fi, and are compatible with Amazon’s ethernet adapter.