Use voice commands or the remote buttons to control compatible TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers from popular brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, Vizio, and more. Plus, tune to live TV channels with cable and satellite boxes from top providers like Comcast, DISH, and DIRECTV/AT&T U-verse—just ask Alexa.
Enjoy stunning 4K Ultra HD streaming up to 60 fps and HDR enabling more vivid, lifelike colors and exceptional clarity. Feel scenes come to life with three-dimensional Dolby Atmos audio on select Prime Video titles when connected to compatible home audio systems.
Tune to live sports and the latest must-see TV shows through Fire TV Cube without cable or satellite service. Subscribe to apps like Hulu and PlayStation Vue to access the live content you care about most. Or use an indoor HD antenna connected directly to your TV to watch broadcast networks like NBC and PBS for free.
Im a newbie in the world of AI and automation space. So far, I am very impressed with the quality, capabilities and functionalities of CUBE and because if this I ended up buying 3 more devices for my household. What's even more intriguing is now that I am referring to Alexa as "she/her", rather than "it"; whereas in the past, I corrected people for saying same thing. Yup... hypocrisy at its best...lol.
Anyways, here is a quick summary of my experience with Fire Cube/Echos so far.
Strengths:
- Easy setup using Alexa companion app on Android OS. Allows access to polethora of commands, functions, smart skills to manage compatible gadgets. My favorites - creating Rountines to control multiple devices. For example "Alexa, good morning" which turns on the TV, lights in specific areas, adjusts temperature and reads out appts on my google calendar. Also, I have found "recent activity" tab is very helpful as it displays all commands heard/executed especially if Alexa is having a hard time understanding, i.e. due to misspelled input during setup (dinning vs. dining)
- From what I have experienced, Cube's (voice recognition) Range up to 9 ft with background noise. Up to 15 ft without. Echo dots are little bit better since they are placed away from my sound system.
- Very impressed with the natural language adoption & recognition especially the voice commands without pause. Works best if you disable "start of request" sound under sound settings which means it doesn't make a sound upon activation (once command "Alexa" is given by the user) so you can simply say Alexa turn on the lights vs. Alexa, wait for the wake up sound, and then proceed to say the command.
- Home Automation & Seamless Integration: Works great with Samsung SmartThings Hub, to control - Samsung QF7 smart TV with one connect box and access to vast amounts of entertainment devices and (subscription) providers (netflix, Hulu, spotify etc), Sengled smart bulbs (on/off, dim), Nest, Schlage connect century touchscreen deadbolt lock, myCadillac to start, stop, lock, unlock vehicle (On-Star subscription required) and Arlo security cam (video appears on TV).
- Learning & improvements: Initially when I setup the lights automation, I had noticed a significant lag between commands and execution (turning lights on/off) but within few days that issue went away. Clearly the functionality improves as the device learns thru constant use. Same goes for voice recognition. Initially, Alexa had a hard time recognizing my wife's voice commands however that ended up resolving itself within couple of days.
Opportunities:
- Limited interaction using voice commands with the Xfinity X1 cable box, Samsung (smart TV) one connect box and Polk Magnifi mini sound system. Im able to switch input by saying "switch to cable" however it doesn't trigger wake up if x1 cable box is in sleep mode. Even after I manually turn on the cable box, it does not function as described. For example, after I say "Alexa, pull up channel 113 on cable" she acknolwedges command execution however cable box nothing changes on my cable box. I suspect this has something to do with use of One connect box that is tied to my Samsung Q7 smart TV. But who knows. Besides from what I have read, Alexa/Cube has very limited functionality with xfinity services. For now you can only use commands to change channels by number or name. No on demand stuff or changing channels by using partial/commonly called names (for local channels), i.e "pull kcpqdt on cable" vs. switch to "q13 Fox", as it is commonly known/called in Seattle area. My advice...stick with the remote!
- Limited functions on stand alone use of Polk Magnifi sound system. I can't seem to connect with the Alexa app using BT function which limits my use to controlling volume on the device. If I want to change input to Bluetooth from optic (or vice versa) on my system I have to do so manually.
- Cube does not support calling or messaging functionality. Also, I do not like the fact that rest of the Echo lineup requires subscription to Skype, and not allow you to pick your own/existing provider (like Verizon for us), in order to utilize this function.
- Commands have to be said exactly how they are inputted in routines otherwise Alexa will not recognize them, even if the difference is as minor as singluar (light) vs. plural (lights). You have to say things the EXACT way (and right spelling/pronounciation) otherwise you will end up repeating yourself over and over.
- Your voice search for programs must specify the provider otherwise it will only pull up what is available on Amazon Fire TV. For example, if I say "play despicible me 3", it will only show purchase option thru Amazon whereas it is free on Netflix, which is already tied to my Fire TV account.
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Fire TV Cube technical details
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Size |
3.4” x 3.4” x 3.0” (86.1 mm x 86.1 mm x 76.9 mm) |
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Weight |
16.4 oz (465 g) |
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Processor |
Quad-core up to 1.5 GHz | ARM 4xCA53 |
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GPU |
Mali450 MP3 |
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Storage |
16 GB internal |
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Memory |
2 GB |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks. |
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Bluetooth |
BT 4.2 and BLE. Pair with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones, video game controllers, and more. |
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Voice support |
Far-field and near-field voice support |
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Voice control compatibility |
Fire TV Cube can control a wide range of IR-enabled devices, including TVs, soundbars, cable and satellite boxes, and A/V receivers. Learn more about supported devices . |
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Cloud storage |
Free cloud storage for digital content purchased from Amazon |
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Ports |
HDMI, Power, Micro USB, Wired Infrared support |
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Included audio |
Built-in 1.6'' (40 mm) speaker to interact with Alexa–even when the TV is off. Fire TV Cube uses your entertainment system speakers for entertainment experiences and will turn on your TV, soundbar, or A/V receiver to play these. |
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Audio support |
Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. Dolby Atmos is not currently supported on Netflix titles. |
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Content formats supported |
Video: HDR-10. H.265, H.264, Audio: AAC-LC, AC3, eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MP3, PCM/Wave, Vorbis, Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC), Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
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Output resolution supported |
2160p, 1080p, and 720p up to 60 fps |
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System requirements |
High-definition television with available high speed HDMI input, high speed internet connection via Wi-Fi or inbox Ethernet accessory, power outlet, (compatible TV/sound/cable equipment for control by infrared or voice). High Speed HDMI cable and 4K TV with high speed HDMI connector required for 4K viewing and more reliable device control. |
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TV compatibility |
TV must support minimum HDCP requirements for protected content playback. Learn more about TV compatibility. Able to control (1) 4K ultra high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 2160p at 24/25/30/50/60 Hz and HDCP 2.2, including popular models from LG, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, and others or (2) high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 50/60 Hz, including popular HDCP-compatible models from Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse, and others. (For device control, certain functions may not be available on some devices). |
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Warranty and service |
1-Year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-Year and 3-Year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to these terms. |
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Regional support |
U.S. only |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire TV features for users who are blind or visually impaired. Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content. You can also listen to Fire TV with compatible Bluetooth headphones. Learn more about Accessibility features. |
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Included in the box |
Fire TV Cube, Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen), power adapter, Quick Start Guide, marketing guide, 2 AAA batteries, infrared (IR) extender cable, Amazon Ethernet Adapter (10/100) |
Alexa Voice Remote technical details
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Size |
38 mm x 142 mm x 16 mm |
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Weight |
43.4 g (without batteries) |
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Batteries |
2 AAA (included) |
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Technology |
Bluetooth and Infrared |
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Compatibility |
Fire TV Cube (1st Gen), Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen), Fire TV (3rd Gen Pendant Design), Fire TV Stick 4K |
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Easy setup and controls all your equipment but has room for improvement
I bought this as an alternative solution to control my TV and sound system with Alexa. My main setup in my room consists of an LG 70" 4k TV, nvidia shield, xbox one, LG soundbar, and a Nintendo switch. Before the fire TV cube, I had no way to control all with Alexa until I bought a logitech harmony hub. When I found out about this, I thought I'd try it. My setup in my living room is simple. Samsung 55" 3D TV, Samsung sound towers and the fire TV cube. Setting this up was easy! It detected both TV and speakers right away. After all software updates and apps that I wanted and had to sign in to, I had this thing running in half an hour and didn't even need a manual.What I observed (good or bad):1. It is smaller than I expected. Not a big deal but I thought it was bigger.2. If using the remote as your mic, you have to press and hold while speaking. Unlike with my nvidia shield, I can talk with just a single press then Google assistant can listen (similar to a phone). It's just something you need to remember if you're used to a press and release to talk kind of person.3. When I ask Alexa to turn on the tv, TV, on on both TV and speakers. This is good when I actually want both to be turned on at the same time. Maybe it takes a few tweaks to customize but it works great for now since I only have a simple setup for this.4. I hear Alexa through my speakers when turned on. This was unexpected. Like I said, I may need to do some tweaks to have Alexa just be heard on the cube. Not sure about this yet.5. The blue light appears on the top of the TV screen when you speak to Alexa which is kind of cool. It's like your TV is a giant echo show.6. It pauses whatever is on the TV if you call on Alexa. I didn't like this since it ruins the show when it pauses. My Alexa in my room does not interrupt my watching while I ask for something else.7. The speakers on the cube itself is not as good as my other echo products. Honestly, my echo dot sounds better.8. You have to review and get used to new commands to completely be hands free on this. Sure, it takes longer to get things done then just using the remote to scroll through things but it's a nice feature to not even hold a remote. Is just not there yet in my opinion.9. Picture quality is very good. I may need to plug this on my 4k TV to see the quality on 4k content but on my 1080p, it looks great.10. I have not tested it but I don't think I'd play games on this. It's the reason why I ditched my fire TV stick for the nvidia shield. Don't think this has the hardware to have a decent playing experience. Maybe for simple games..Overall, this fire TV cube is a good buy. It is like having an echo dot and a logitech harmony hub in one. I'd say if this was priced $80, it's a steal but at $130, I feel it's a bit pricey since it's not perfect.
