Amazon Fire TV gets a major update with support for hotel Wi-Fi, USB storage, and more
24.03.2015
Amazon is bringing a hefty update to its Fire TV and Fire TV Stick media streamers, including a way to watch video on hotel Wi-Fi networks.
The update is rolling out over the next several weeks to the $99 Fire TV and $39 Fire TV Stick. Here's a rundown of the new features:
Alongside the new software, Amazon says it's expanding Fire TV Stick sales to the United Kingdom and Germany on April 15, with pre-orders starting today.
Why this matters: It's currently a tough call between Fire TV and Roku for streaming Amazon Prime videos to your television. While we'd still like to see Amazon refine its TV interface in way that cuts down on redundancy, and Roku still wins on overall app selection, little features like these can make a difference--especially if you're planning to take your streaming stick on the road.
Jared Newman