In February, Amazon plans to roll out a much-needed revamp of Fire TV OS, one that seemingly takes a cue from Google’s TV platform. The forthcoming UI redesign will introduce better organization, support for Alexa Plus, and quicker performance to the aging OS, the latter of which has been a crux of the platform’s issues for years. Collectively, the changes make it a lot easier to recommend the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, which is on sale at Woot through January 23rd for an all-time low of $18.39 ($32 off) when you use code DEVICES20 at checkout.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
Where to Buy:
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$49.99$18.39 at Woot (with code DEVICES20) -
$49.99$34.99 at Amazon -
$49.99$34.99 at Best Buy
The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — formerly known as the “Fire TV Stick 4K,” which is how Woot refers to it here — sits in the middle of Amazon’s lineup of 4K-ready streaming devices. It packs twice as much RAM as the newer “Select” model and supports an array of HDR and surround sound formats, including HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision, DTS, and Dolby Atmos. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also use it to stream select titles from the cloud, and, as expected, you can use it to watch the newest movies and TV shows from Prime Video, HBO Max, Netflix, and dozens of FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) channels in HD or 4K.
As for the hardware itself, the latest Fire TV Stick 4K comes with an Alexa Voice Remote, which allows you to quickly access your favorite streaming apps and Amazon’s ubiquitous voice assistant with the press of a button. Alexa lets you adjust various Fire TV settings, including the volume and input, but with Alexa Plus, you’ll soon be able to get stats on your favorite sports team, jump between iconic scenes, and carry out a host of more advanced actions using your voice. It’s a step in the right direction, even if our experience has been mixed thus far.
More deals and discounts of note
- The Instant Pot Duo, a Verge-approved gizmo that often finds its way into our gift guides, is on sale at Amazon right now for $69.99 ($40 off), which is about $10 shy of its best price to date. We’re not going to wax poetic about the six-quart countertop appliance since you probably know what an Instant Pot is, but know that it lets you pressure cook, sauté, steam, and perform a host of other functions, eliminating the need for additional tools and cookware.
- If you own the newfangled iPhone Air, Apple’s aptly titled iPhone Air MagSafe Battery is down to $79 ($20 off) — its lowest price to date — at Amazon and Walmart. Admittedly, that’s still pretty pricey for a 3,149mAh battery pack that only delivers up to 12W of power; however, it’s also one of the thinnest options available, and can provide an additional 65 percent charge. It also allows for 25W charging when connected to a 25W or higher power adapter.
- Samsung’s Galaxy Ring is available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung in select sizes starting at $299.99 ($100 off), its second-best price to date. Although the Android-only wearable isn’t as capable as our No. 1 smart ring pick (read: the Oura Ring 4), Samsung’s first-gen alternative offers fantastic hardware, long battery life, and a host of ecosystem tricks aimed at Samsung users. Plus, unlike other the Aura, the Galaxy Ring doesn’t require you to pony up for a monthly subscription. Read our review.
