Amazon Fire TV, now 4K Ultra HD compatible. Discover thousands of movies and TV episodes, plus sports, news, music and games from Amazon, Netflix, Demand 5, Spotify, Youtube. Com and more. Enjoy movies and TV episodes in HD or stunning 4K Ultra HD with your 4K UHD TV with content from Amazon, Netflix, and more.
Say it and watch it with voice search, simply say the name of the title, actor, director or category into the remote control and start enjoying movies, tv shows, and games from amazon.
No more waiting for your movies and shows to buffer. Asap learns what amazon movies and tv episodes you'll want to watch and buffers them for playback before you hit play. With a quad-core processor and dual-band wi-fi, streaming is fast and fluid.
8GB memory.
Video formats:
BBC iPlayer.Netflix.Amazon Instant.YouTube.Vimeo.Rent from the largest selection of HD movies.
Interfaces and connectivity:
HDMI port.Wi-Fi enabled.
Photo formats:
JPEG.
General information:
Remote control included.
Argos catalogue 448/7708
- Youngy
Top comments
mattk
23 Aug 163#2
Surely must be very close to a release of 4k hdr version. I would hold off for a little while if you have an 4k Hdr tv.
Still heat added though as good price.
All comments (40)
ST3123
23 Aug 16#1
This seems a decent price for this considering many retailers seem to stick close to the £80 RRP. I've been thinking of getting one after recently getting a 4K TV and then realising how few of my devices, even current gen consoles, can make use of the resolution. I know PS4/Xbox One were never going to do 4K gaming but I'm sure they could have patched support for video in :disappointed:
So tempting and heated though I think £50-£55 is about the most I'd pay considering, apart from the 4K the specs aren't all that generous (8GB storage) but undoubtedly one of the better streaming boxes out...
mattk
23 Aug 163#2
Surely must be very close to a release of 4k hdr version. I would hold off for a little while if you have an 4k Hdr tv.
Still heat added though as good price.
Hocus to mattk
23 Aug 16#30
If your TV is HDR then this box works in HDR. Some Amazon and Netflix stuff are already supported :smiley: Problem for me the content is limited to stuff like Mozart in the Jungle and that Nazi show.
sleepyzoid
23 Aug 16#3
I wouldn't worry about the storage, but I suspect more deals may appear soon, as Amazon have a habit of announcing then releasing new products in September. Heat added, but if you can afford to wait past mid September, you may get even better deals.
sleepyzoid
23 Aug 16#4
Think September 17th was previous announcement date, with early October release. And Amazon seem to be able to announce these things with little build up.
mattk
23 Aug 16#5
The new xbox one slim now has a UHD bluray player. The New Ps4 Neo is going to be 4k capable (not really powerful enough to play AAA games at 4k though)
Xbox one Scorpio will be an ultra powerful console capable of full 4k games (but won't be on sale untill about a year)
So 4k is coming.
DazLFC
23 Aug 161#6
can kodi be installed on this just like firestick?
jayelloh to DazLFC
23 Aug 161#8
yes
mi5tery to DazLFC
23 Aug 16#9
Yes it can.
pimpchez to DazLFC
23 Aug 16#19
yes runs much better too.
Face172 to DazLFC
23 Aug 16#26
Yes, easily done, used same method as with firestick
Chanchi32
23 Aug 161#7
Pretty sure Argos will be running the spend promo giving a £5 Argos voucher on £50 spend from tomorrow (£10 Argos voucher on £100 spend)
So maybe click and collect for tomorrow - could be wrong
ST3123
23 Aug 16#10
Sure I know it's coming, it's been coming for ages now as 4K sets starting coming out as far back as 2013, possibly further, just a bit frustrating that the devices and content seems to be appearing at a snails pace in comparison. I realise the base PS4/Xbox One specs put 4k gaming far out of the question but I'm sure they could play back 4k video, which by comparison is FAR less demanding, even the low spec processors in the average smart TV can do it. I suspect part of the issue is HDMI 1.4 but used to it's max capacity you can get 30fps at 4k, enough for the vast majority of video. Hence it's a tad annoying asking those who bought the base models to buy new consoles even just for basic 4k video playback, I'm sure the base models could do with a little software tweaking...
ollie87
23 Aug 16#11
This only does 30Hz at 4K by the way.
srw985
23 Aug 16#12
All the content providers (Netflix, Amazon, Sky, BT) have so far required HDCP 2.2 support.
Even if you have a 4K HDMI 2.0 TV, if you don't have a HDCP 2.2 complaint socket you'll be stuck at 1080p.
slayermatt
23 Aug 161#13
While true, last time I looked decent 4k bluray players will run you around £300 minimum. It's almost like when the PS3 came out and it was cheaper to buy one of those than a dedicated bluray player at the time. If you're after a 4k bluray player its still probably the best value.
I feel the main reason they chose not to support 4k was the lack of blurays and how very few people have the bandwidth to stream 4k when the consoles were released.
STEVENCOLBERT77
23 Aug 161#14
I have both the FireStick and FireTV. The FireTV is a lot faster and its WIFI is better than the FireStick.
The FireTV costs £20 more, but does have USB and MicroSD slot, which allows data transfer.
Kodi and Mobdro both work on FireTV and FireStick.
pinchez
23 Aug 16#15
For this price you're probably better off looking at an Android box, the new S912 boxes are due out anytime now and are packing some serious power (for a cheap box)
ro53ben
23 Aug 16#16
I upgraded from FireTV to FireTV 4k on Prime day. Pretty much the same device, albeit without an optical audio port.
Works very well and 4k looks good, although there is no HDR support.
Add the cost of an HDMI 2.0 cable to the price above.
dnc316
23 Aug 16#17
Do smart TV's with the Amazon Video app have 4K capability or do you need to by the Fire?
Jav80 to dnc316
23 Aug 161#18
If you have a smart tv that is 4k then the amazon video app will have a dedicated section for 4k videos
bigjon29
23 Aug 16#20
He is correct but so far the selection is very limited, same goes for netflix UHD section although at least they have most of their originals in 4k like daredevil,stranger things,house of cards etc
WalterSmith
23 Aug 16#21
Seen The 5th Element in 4K too, Samsung smartTV streamed it straight from USB drive plugged into it.
ro53ben
23 Aug 16#22
My LG 4k TV has native apps for YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime which all support 4k UHD and I've confirmed the Netflix app also supports HDR - not found any HDR content on Amazon Prime yet.
I bought the Fire TV 4K as, at the time, the built-in apps didn't include YouTube and I had some lipsync issues. All fixed since though and I don't have much need for the 4k Fire TV, other than Kodi, but that isn't 4k anyway I don't think.
Does Kodi on FireTV 4k support 4k UHD?
ra11 to ro53ben
24 Aug 16#39
Kodi max at 1080p as Amazon 4K is only support for a handful of official apps. Side loaded apps cannot support 4k
Toon_army
23 Aug 161#23
If you've got a stick and your thinking should I upgrade the answer is yes. The box is so much faster and better in everyway I feel.
Kodi runs fine on both stick and box, but if your a sports person the processor on the stick doesn't cut it even when changing acceleration settings you get ghosting effects in certain links/streams, box though no issues.
And with having USB or Sd slot put kodi on a stick or card and install it that way
toaster
23 Aug 16#24
Will this play MKV files from external usb HDD?
ro53ben to toaster
23 Aug 16#25
Kodi will play them from any available source, including USB.
mikeypr to toaster
23 Aug 16#27
VLC will also play .MKV and H265 flawlessly on the Fire TV
stevejigga
23 Aug 161#28
I picked one of these up a few weeks back they had a couple in my local tesco for £50 reduced and their brilliant and runs kodi flawlessly.
teabag36
23 Aug 161#29
i have a fire tv box which i put kodi, mobro,megaboxhd etc on also i have done a few firesticks and they are very slow in comparison and lock up alot.
andywedge
23 Aug 16#31
hewi, I have removed Amazon from this post as it's already posted HERE and you edited to include Amazon after the Amazon thread was posted.
mrtea1967
23 Aug 161#32
Worth looking in CEX ,just checked grade A selling for £58 and you get a two year guarentee with all there stuff.I bought from there months back and mine was in new condition still had wrapping on box and remote.Only thing missing was hdmi cable which i was told they dont come with one.Strange ! .So if you have cex vouchers to use like i did the box will be even cheape,r theoretically.
themanlikesasha
23 Aug 16#33
Any good repos for HD football?
ro53ben
23 Aug 16#34
No, really, it doesn't. Why make stuff up that simply isn't true and misleads buyers?
fishmaster
23 Aug 16#35
4K at 30FPS hurrah not.
knh4
24 Aug 161#36
My remote keeps disconnecting after 5 minutes use. Tried different batteries too. Anyone else have this issue and found a solution?
capa
24 Aug 16#37
I don't get Amazon TV. You need to pay £80+ for Prime but still have to pay to watch the best shows like Game of Thrones. Fack that!
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Opening post
Amazon Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD.
Amazon Fire TV, now 4K Ultra HD compatible. Discover thousands of movies and TV episodes, plus sports, news, music and games from Amazon, Netflix, Demand 5, Spotify, Youtube. Com and more. Enjoy movies and TV episodes in HD or stunning 4K Ultra HD with your 4K UHD TV with content from Amazon, Netflix, and more.
Say it and watch it with voice search, simply say the name of the title, actor, director or category into the remote control and start enjoying movies, tv shows, and games from amazon.
No more waiting for your movies and shows to buffer. Asap learns what amazon movies and tv episodes you'll want to watch and buffers them for playback before you hit play. With a quad-core processor and dual-band wi-fi, streaming is fast and fluid.
8GB memory.
Video formats:
BBC iPlayer.Netflix.Amazon Instant.YouTube.Vimeo.Rent from the largest selection of HD movies.
Interfaces and connectivity:
HDMI port.Wi-Fi enabled.
Photo formats:
JPEG.
General information:
Remote control included.
Argos catalogue 448/7708
- Youngy
Top comments
Still heat added though as good price.
All comments (40)
So tempting and heated though I think £50-£55 is about the most I'd pay considering, apart from the 4K the specs aren't all that generous (8GB storage) but undoubtedly one of the better streaming boxes out...
Still heat added though as good price.
Xbox one Scorpio will be an ultra powerful console capable of full 4k games (but won't be on sale untill about a year)
So 4k is coming.
So maybe click and collect for tomorrow - could be wrong
Even if you have a 4K HDMI 2.0 TV, if you don't have a HDCP 2.2 complaint socket you'll be stuck at 1080p.
I feel the main reason they chose not to support 4k was the lack of blurays and how very few people have the bandwidth to stream 4k when the consoles were released.
The FireTV costs £20 more, but does have USB and MicroSD slot, which allows data transfer.
Kodi and Mobdro both work on FireTV and FireStick.
Works very well and 4k looks good, although there is no HDR support.
Add the cost of an HDMI 2.0 cable to the price above.
I bought the Fire TV 4K as, at the time, the built-in apps didn't include YouTube and I had some lipsync issues. All fixed since though and I don't have much need for the 4k Fire TV, other than Kodi, but that isn't 4k anyway I don't think.
Does Kodi on FireTV 4k support 4k UHD?
Kodi runs fine on both stick and box, but if your a sports person the processor on the stick doesn't cut it even when changing acceleration settings you get ghosting effects in certain links/streams, box though no issues.
And with having USB or Sd slot put kodi on a stick or card and install it that way