Amazon Fire TV: The Best Alternatives
With the Amazon Fire TV, you can stream films and series, among other things. In this practical tip, we present some alternatives for the set-top box and show you how the devices differ from each other.
Fire TV Stick - the compact alternative
If you are looking for a cheaper version of the Amazon Fire TV, you may be able to grab the smaller brother of the set-top box: the Fire TV Stick.
- If you're primarily looking for a device to stream movies and series, the Fire TV Stick has everything you need.
- From Netflix to the ZDF media library to Amazon Instant Video, you can use almost any media library with the stick.
- You can also play smaller games on the 39 euro device.
Fire TV alternative: Chromecast
A similar device is the Chromecast from Google, which is also like a USB stick.
- Unlike the FireTV Stick, the Chromecast doesn't have a user interface that appears on the TV. The desired content is transferred from the smartphone or tablet to the large screen with one click.
- The Chromecast also offers you a large number of media libraries, such as Netflix, Watchever or Sky Snap. However, you have to do without Amazon Instant Video content.
- The Chromecast currently costs around 35 euros.
Apple TV as an alternative to Fire TV
Another alternative for the Amazon device is the Apple TV.
- The Apple TV also offers you various video-on-demand offers. You can also use Netflix and Watchever on this device.
- In addition, the Apple device naturally works closely with the in-house iTunes store, so that you can easily buy and play music and films.
- The biggest asset of the Apple TV is the AirPlay function - at least for the owners of an iPhone. This is because they can transfer almost all screen contents to the device, which costs 79 euros.
In another article you will find a more detailed test of the devices presented. You can also find everything you need to know about the Amazon Fire Stick here.