Fire Sticks have been increasing in popularity recently as people change their TV viewing habits. But what exactly are they and what do they do? Here’s everything you need to know about Fire Sticks…
What is a Fire Stick?
Created by Amazon, a Fire Stick simply turns a non-smart TV into a smart TV so you can enjoy your favourite streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video. It runs on an Android platform – like Android operating systems on mobile phones – so you can download apps onto it to play games, stream content and listen to music.
How does a Fire Stick work?
You simply put the Fire Stick into a HDMI slot at the back or side of your TV and plug it into a socket. Once it’s installed on your TV, turn your TV on and switch to that HDMI port to start using your Fire Stick. In addition to the Fire Stick, you’ll get a remote control to use with it.
These are our top-selling Fire Sticks…
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD with Alexa Voice Remote
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD with Alexa Voice Remote streams your favourite shows and movies from the top streaming apps in stunning 4K resolution. It comes loaded with your favourite streaming apps, all easily accessed from the remote. It supports HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which are found on Samsung and Sony televisions, to make every scene look even better.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Alexa Voice Remote
Get the ultimate streaming experience with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Alexa Voice Remote. The 4K Max not only streams movies and TV shows in 4K resolution, but it’s also equipped with WiFi 6, which is the latest and fastest WiFi standard, so you don’t have to wait while content buffers.
LG OLED48A16LA 48" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV
The LG OLED48A16LA 48" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR OLED TV delivers an amazing picture, full array of colours, fine details and depth of contrast thanks to its self-lit pixels. Its OLED technology is enhanced by Dolby Vision IQ to adapt your screen brightness, colour, and contrast to each scene. With Dolby Atmos, you’ll get a multidimensional sound to give you a cinematic aural experience. It has 3 HDMI 2.0 ports so you have plenty of space for Fire Sticks and game consoles.
Samsung UE65AU9007KXXU 65" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV
Samsung’s UE65AU9007KXXU 65" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV is the perfect TV for all your streaming needs. Exclusive to Currys, every scene will be a standout thanks to its contrast and colour technology. With HDR10+, you’ll be able to see every detail clearly whether it’s a moody dark scene or a captivating bright scene. The Dynamic Crystal Colour ensures all colours are rich and vibrant so you’re getting the most realistic picture. You won’t need a surround sound system with the 3D sound experience the Object Tracking Sound LITE AI technology provides – you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of the action!