7 reasons why this Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is the best investment you can make for your TV

Amazon’s cheapest media player is on sale for a limited time and will give your old TV a complete makeover.

Article updated on June 28, 2023 – We have added some clarifications about the possibility of installing applications that are not on Fire OS and price comparison with the equivalent Chromecast.

It is quite common for many 4K televisions to begin to have certain slowness problems over the years, although their screen is still fully intact and due to quality they are still very complete models.

The solution to these problems is bet on devices like the one we are dealing with today, the Fire TV Stick Lite, very cheap and also quite complete in all aspects. It allows you, simply by connecting it to HDMI, to give a new life to your not so old television.

It connects to the internet and uses Android applications to play all kinds of content on services such as Netflix, Disney, Prime Video, Movistar or Spotify. Perhaps the only thing missing is the presence of HBO Max, one of the things that you should take into account when buying any Fire TV Stick model, be it the Lite or one of its older brothers.

If you wanted to change your TV because yours is already very slow, it doesn’t have storage space or the operating system is simply completely outdated, this is a quite viable and appetizing option.

Here are some of the reasons why you should make that small investment for your home.

1. The price is absolutely unbeatable
2. The Chromecast HD is more expensive
3. The repertoire of applications is very complete
4. You can still install external apps
5. Full HD resolution
6. With integrated Alexa virtual assistant
7. Make your TV smart

A complete Android player at a bargain price

This streaming device is more powerful than the standard model of the previous generation, and it has an Alexa remote, although without volume buttons, integrated.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is the cheapest player of all the models Amazon is selling right now, with a price ranging from between 20-30 euros depending on the moment.

This player normally costs 30 euros, which is not enough for everything it offers and is certainly cheaper than the 4K model, which is also worth it, and much more than having to buy a new TV.

The Chromecast HD, more expensive even without offers in between

We must not lose sight of the fact that, as a move to compete with the Fire TV Stick, Google put its Chromecast HD on sale, with Full HD resolution and an official price of €39.99.

Without it being on sale, the Fire TV Stick Lite costs €34.99although on days like Black Friday or Prime Day it is possible to buy it for much less.

Considering that they are more or less equivalent devices, the contrast is quite illuminating.

Stream Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+ and many more

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is an Android-based media player. It is a very customized Android by Amazon but it continues to accept the applications of this standard operating system.

You will be able to use official Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ and, of course, Prime Video applications to play all their content. As long as you have an account with these services. But you will also find applications from many other smaller platforms, such as DAZN or Pluto among many others.

You also have applications from national platforms such as Movistar+, RTVE Play, ATRESPlayer or mitele, among others.

Android APKs still work

Amazon isn’t too keen on users modifying their devices, reconfiguring the controller, or installing third-party apps. Unfortunately for them, Fire TV Sticks use Android as their operating system.

This means that with more or less difficulties, no matter how many ads pop up on your screen, you will always be able to install Android applications simply by loading the APK file and running it.

This allows, for example, the use of apps that are not in Fire OS, such as some of IPTV.

HD video compatible

This player is compatible with Full HD video, so if you install it on an old TV it will be perfect because it probably doesn’t have 4K. It is a more than enough resolution for most content, especially if you have the most standard Netflix rate that does not give 4K.

If you have a 4K TV and you prefer to invest a little more and enjoy all the videos, series and movies in this resolution, Fire TV Stick 4K you can get for a little morealthough it is quite similar (with its differences) to the Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

You will have Alexa in the palm of your hand

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite has a remote control that includes playback controls and to move around the interface. If you would like to turn on the TV or control the volume with a single remote, you would have to buy a higher model.

But they all share one important detail: it includes a button that activates the microphone that allows you to talk to Alexa.

Amazon’s virtual assistant is integrated into this player. You can ask it to play some content from your installed applications, or to control any connected home product. You can also answer questions by searching the internet or display your account information.

An unknown but very useful function of the remote with Alexa is that you can say “Alexa, put HDMI 1” to change the source on your TV without having to touch any buttons.

The best investment for a TV

If you have an old TV in your house, don’t throw it away, give it a second chance with these players. They can give it the second life it deserves and you will be helping the environment by not throwing away an electronic product.

You can use it for a TV in a children’s room by having parental controls and apps like YouTube Kids. Also for a TV that is in a kitchen or in a bedroom.

The uses for this Fire TV Stick Lite are many and there is almost no excuse not to buy one if you have a TV that you are thinking of retiring or an old monitor that you want to make smart.

Obviously, lately buying a 4K television is cheaper than ever, with models closer to 200 euros, although it is also an investment that many people do not want or cannot afford.