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Options For Using A Fire TV Stick Without Wifi (Best To Worst)

Streaming devices, like the Amazon Fire TV Stick, act as a hub for all your favorite streaming services. You can’t stream online TV shows and movies on a Fire TV Stick without Wifi internet access. The device itself only runs the software, it doesn’t typically store content locally for offline use. Most apps require internet access to stream content. Only a handful allow you to download content for offline viewing. With the main question of using a Fire TV Stick without Wifi out of the way, let’s dig in to what you CAN do without an internet connection. Here are …

What Internet Speeds Are Required For A Fire TV Stick?

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick, and other streaming devices like it, can turn any TV into a streaming hub. But streaming movies and TV shows requires a broadband internet connection. If you have slow internet, such as DSL or dial-up, you might not be able to use a Fire TV Stick to its full potential. Unlike with cable or satellite television, streaming involves downloading TV shows and movies over the internet, usually through services like Netflix and Hulu. When streaming on a Fire TV Stick, it’s important to understand the minimum internet speed requirements. I’ll cover that in this article, as …

How To Get Dolby Atmos On Fire TV Stick 4K

With the release of the 3rd generation Amazon Fire TV Stick, most models now support Dolby Atmos audio. The entire lineup, with the exception of the Fire TV Stick Lite, allows you to enjoy the latest cinematic audio format. If you have a Fire TV Stick 4K and compatible audio gear, you can enjoy Atmos. In this guide, I’m going to explain how to get Dolby Atmos working on the Fire TV Stick 4K. This guide applies to other models as well, but I happen to have the 4K version. I’ll explain the hardware required, how to hook up your …

Fire TV Stick’s Don’t Support Apple Airplay, Here Is A Workaround

Airplay is the Apple equivalent to Google’s Chromecast feature. The idea is to be able to wirelessly stream audio or video to a nearby device, quickly and seamlessly. If you own any Apple products, like an iPhone or Mac, you’ve probably used Airplay to mirror your screen, send music to a smart speaker, or watch a TV show on your TV. But now you have a Fire TV Stick and you are wondering, why is there no Airplay support? It is one downside to the Fire TV Stick, but there is a workaround. You can use a 3rd party app …

Has Your Fire TV Stick Gotten Slower? Try These Tips

Like most technology these days, Amazon Fire TV Stick’s use computer processors and software to do their job. Sometimes, the hardware or software can glitch out and become slower to respond. It’s frustrating when your Fire TV Stick slows down and isn’t as responsive or fast as it used to be. There are some tips that you can try to speed it back up. In this article, I’m going to walk you through several methods. I will explain the common reasons for a slow Fire TV Stick, and give you solutions. The tips are arranged from easy to more complicated. …

Here Are The Biggest Disadvantages Of The Fire TV Stick

Before Smart TV’s were as common as they are now, streaming devices like Amazon’s Fire TV Stick were a great way to add functionality to virtually any TV. With a Fire TV Stick, you can load almost any streaming app to the device, and have a hub for all your favorite content. In , Smart TV’s are much more common. They have the ability to run streaming apps just like the Fire TV Stick. While there are some advantages of using a separate streaming device, there are also some downsides. In this article, I will highlight some of the biggest …

Sharing A Fire TV Stick Between Multiple TV’s

Amazon Fire TV Stick’s have been around for many years now. They are a great way to turn any TV into an Alexa powered Smart TV, with access to thousands of apps, movies, and shows. A single Fire TV Stick can only run one TV at a time. In other words, if you have multiple TV’s in your home, you will need multiple Fire TV Stick’s if other people in your house are wanting to stream content at the same time. Buying multiple devices might not be ideal for everyone, although it is the easiest solution to control multiple TV’s …

Fire TV Stick Lite vs 4K – The Key Differences

The 3rd generation of Amazon’s Fire TV Stick features five different models, ranging from the budget-friendly Fire TV Stick Lite, to the top-of-the-line Fire TV Cube. With so many choices, it can be difficult to know which one to buy. Which features are important? What differences are worth the extra cost? In this article, I will break down the key differences between the most popular models – the Lite and the 4K. I’ll explain the basic features that you get with all Fire TV Stick’s. Then the important differences between the 4K and Lite will be detailed. Finally, I’ll make …

Using A 4K Fire TV Stick On An Older TV

TV technology has come a long way in recent years, with 4K resolution becoming the standard, even on lower end models. But what if you haven’t upgraded yet? You might be ready to purchase the latest and greatest Amazon Fire TV Stick, but will it work with an older TV? A 4K Fire TV Stick is a great way to stream your favorite movies and shows, but whether or not you can take advantage of all its features depends on the TV you have. In this article, I will explain how a Fire TV Stick works with older TV’s. I …