This bestselling Fire TV Stick is on sale for 50% off for Prime Day 2025 — but is it actually worth it?
Need a new TV? Think again. Smart TVs make it super easy and convenient to stream your favourite shows and switch between streaming services, but they can be quite costly. That's where the Amazon Fire TV Stick comes into play — it's a great, affordable way to upgrade your regular TV. And the best part? You can snag it on sale for under $40 during Amazon Prime Day 2025, as long as you have a Prime membership — if you don't have one, you can sign up for a free trial here).
Amazon shoppers love this "intuitive" streaming stick.
This magical little device will unlock access to more than 700,000 movies and shows (talk about variety!). But that's not all — it has so many cool features. Intrigued yet? Keep scrolling to check out my pros and cons, as well as what other Amazon shoppers are saying.Save 50 per cent on this "game-changer" with an Amazon Prime membership.
This bestselling Fire TV Stick turns any television into a smart TV and instantly gives you access to thousands of channels, music and apps, including Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+. It also lets you use your voice to search movies, shows and more with Alexa.
The latest generation of the streaming stick is 50 per cent more powerful than the previous version, allowing for speedy streaming in full HD.
Additionally, you can use the remote to stream music and podcasts, view live camera feeds, check the weather and more.
Easy to navigate
User-friendly interface
Small and compact
Easy to set up
Voice control is convenient
Quick app buttons speed search up
If I can confidently recommend any product to you, it's this Fire TV Stick. I have multiple in my household (yes, it may seem excessive, but we just love them that much).
They're convenient, easy to use and have a top-tier interface. I love how effortless it is to search for shows, movies, apps, songs and even specific YouTube videos with the Alexa voice function and quick app buttons. It's super helpful when it comes to accessibility, which we appreciate in my household.
Navigating everything is pretty straightforward, from apps to settings. It's also painless to set up, and that's something I value in a tech product. All you have to do is plug two things in, and you're good to go!
I also prefer how small it is — who wants a big remote anymore? Not me!
Sometimes slow/laggy
Gets lost easily (I might be the problem)
This product definitely has more pros than cons for me and everyone in my house; however, it's not entirely flawless.
While I do love how small it is, I will say I often lose these little remotes. That might entirely be a me-problem, but I figured it'd be something to note. So, be sure to make a mental note of where you last left it — and don't let it get lost in the depths of your couch.
The biggest downside that I've noticed is that it can be laggy when searching on the homepage, which can get annoying. It's nothing that would stop me from purchasing another, though (clearly).
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💬 10,300+ ratings
🏆 "This Fire Stick is the most amazing item I have ever purchased."
This Fire TV device has lots of users praising its functionality, calling it "highly intuitive and very responsive." Many can agree that "this thing is awesome" and "super easy to use." Shoppers are "super impressed" and describe it as a "game-changer."
One reviewer said, "I absolutely can not say enough about the ease of this product!" They added that the "integration of ALL of our subscriptions was very easy and fast."
"I am a senior and believe me you do not need to be a techie to get this hooked up," writes one person.
"One of the standout features is the voice control functionality via Alexa," wrote another. However, despite calling it an "an excellent streaming device," they said, "While the remote is very functional, it can be a little sensitive."
If you're in the market for a new streaming device or want to upgrade your old Fire TV Stick, this 50 per cent off deal is worth it. I am obsessed with my streaming stick, and I really appreciate the experience it offers.
As most shoppers say, it's easy to use and a breeze to navigate. While it can get laggy at times or require some reboots, it's not something that deters me from the product — but that's just me! At just $35 for Prime Day, you can't really go wrong.
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