Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this Amazon Firebrick thing for a while now, and I figured I’d share my experience, you know, just in case anyone else is thinking about getting one or has one and is trying to figure it all out.
First off, I got this Firebrick because I wanted to watch some stuff on my old TV. I ordered it online, pretty standard stuff. It arrived in a couple of days, no biggie. Unboxing it was straightforward, you get the stick itself, a remote, a power adapter, and some other bits and pieces. Honestly, it’s all pretty self-explanatory.
Setting Up The Firebrick
Setting it up was a breeze. I basically just plugged the thing into the HDMI port on my TV, hooked up the power, and followed the on-screen instructions. It walks you through connecting to your Wi-Fi and signing into your Amazon account. Pretty simple, even for someone like me who’s not exactly a tech whiz.
Once it was all set up, I started poking around. The interface is okay, nothing fancy. You got your usual apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and all that jazz. I spent some time downloading a few apps I wanted, like that Vimu Media Player.
Exploring Apps and Features
- I tried out the Vimu Media Player everyone was talking about. I used it to play videos from my computer. Works really well, that’s for sure.
- I also played around with the Alexa voice control on the remote. It’s kinda cool, you can just tell it what you want to watch, and it usually finds it. Sometimes it gets a little confused, but hey, nothing’s perfect, right?
The best part? No monthly fees for just using the Fire TV. I already paid for the thing, and that’s it. Of course, you’ll need to pay for streaming services separately if you want to use them.
Overall Thoughts
So, after using it for a while, I’d say it’s a pretty decent little gadget. It does what it’s supposed to do, and it’s not too expensive. If you’re looking for a way to watch streaming stuff on your TV and don’t want to spend a fortune, the Firebrick is definitely worth considering. It’s not rocket science, just a simple way to watch your shows. It serves the purpose and that’s all that matters.
