FireStick

FireStick is a device for streaming. It is roughly the size of a flash drive. It allows the TV network to stream popular streaming channels. It also offers users the gaming experience and gives them access to the cloud or online sites.

Features of Fire Stick:
It is small in size and looks like a Pendrive. The hardware is nicely packed inside it. It has a quad-core processor. It supports the fastest wifi network. It has a voice-controlled remote or wireless remote. So users can use the TV just by using their voice.

The hardware of Fire Stick:
The first version of FireStick has occupied a Broadcom BCM28145 Dual Core 1.2 GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, 802.11n WiFi, and Bluetooth 3.0.

The second generation offers a Mediatek 8127D Quad-core ARM 1.3 GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, 802.11ac WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.1.

The video output resolution is High definition 720p or 1080p for both.

The third version contains a 1.7 GHz quad-core processor and can output the new 4K UHD video resolution.

Setting up the procedure of a fire stick:

The Fire Stick has to be plugged into the HDMI of the TV. Then it has to be connected with the wifi network. Fire Stick comes with a Bluetooth remote. Then by following the instructions on the TV screen, anyone can activate the Fire Stick. But in any case, creating an account and signing up the Fire Stick will be fully activated. After logging in to the device, the users can access online streaming services.

Advantages and disadvantages of a FireStick:

Advantages:

1. It offers high-quality TV shows and movies anytime anywhere.
2. The videos come in high resolution. So it gives a better experience.
3. Instead of subscribing to different streaming services each month, FireStick allows enjoying them for a lifetime at a low rate.
4. FireStick is small in size. So it is portable.
5. It is easy to set up and use.

Disadvantages:

1. Internet connection or WIFI network is needed to run FireStick. It is of no use without the internet connection.
2. Subscribing to any app costs money.
3. Many streaming channels are unavailable due to geo-restrictions. Extra money has been paid for subscribing an IP address changers to solve this problem.

FireStick is a different product comparing to other streaming devices.