Fire TV Stick: Facts to Know

Fire TV Stick has some issues that the customers must understand. Here are issues and problems with the device that customers would like to know about before placing the order at Amazon.com where it is available now.

• Fire TV Stick seems to be useful only for Amazon Prime as it gets freeze sometimes while streaming Netflix movies even when the stick is not warm
• Fire TV Stick comes along with a remote but that does not support voice search. The user needs to purchase a second remote that supports voice search. The TV stick is also offers limited compatibility with old android based devices.
• Content from local computer can be streamed vi Fire TV Stick but requires Plex app.
• Fire TV Stick does not come up app pre-installed except for Amazons apps. However the user can download apps such as Netflix, Hulu and install them on Fire Stick menu.
• The customers are advised to check the compatibility of Fire TV stick with their television model before placing the order.
• Fire TV Stick gets very fast even if It is being used only for few minutes.
• Though it is mentioned in the listing that Fire TV Stick has Miracast certifications, It does not supports Miracast on Windows machines.
• Fire TV Stick can be used on 4G services also instead on WiFi but It consumes lot of data. Thus 4G services should be used by only those who have an unlimited data plan.
• Fire TV Stick can be used with the computer that have HDMI socket
• The most common issue with Fire TV Stick is the constant freezing. The device then has to be unplugged and rebooted.