In this episode, I go over some of the issues with the new 5.2.1.0 software update for the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. I then talk about the new deeper Alexa integration that allows you to start videos and launch apps with your voice. I go over new apps of the week, as well as the latest deals, and end the episode with a long Q&A session.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded June 17th 2016
YouTube video for this episode
Show Notes & Links:
Revised software version 5.2.1.0 still rootable on Fire TV Stick with Kingo Root
Launching apps and videos with Alexa is now working on the Amazon Fire TV
How to record videos and screenshots of the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick screen
Elgato HD60 HDMI capture device
Non-Voice Remote for Fire TV and Fire TV Stick is back in stock
EarthCamTV brings the first 24 hour live webcam network to the Fire TV
EPIX releases Amazon Fire TV app that is completely unusable
Get 500 Amazon Coins ($4.75 value) plus bonuses for $1
App Deal: Doom & Destiny down from $2.99 to $0.99
App Deal: All 5 Grand Theft Auto games on sale — New Lowest Price for GTA:SA
All Grand Theft Auto games on Amazon
Amazon Fire TV on sale for $84.99 — Gaming and Antenna Bundles also on sale
Amazon Fire 7″ Tablet on sale for $39.99
Amazon Tap on sale for $109.99 — Lowest Price
Dozens of great movies just went on sale for $4.99 & $7.99 on Amazon Video
Full list of movies on sale at Amazon
Video Deal: ‘The Big Short’ and other movies available for $0.99 rental
Full list of $0.99 movie rentals at Amazon
Amazon to launch new streaming music service later this year
Summary of Apple TV, Xbox, and PlayStation news from WWDC and E3
Karaoke Party app with Fire TV Fling compatibility
How to get Kodi to show up on the Home Screen of a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
Amazon’s Alexa on Fire TV help page
Sideclick Clip-on Universal Remote Review and Giveaway
PiggyBack Remote add-on for Fire TV Stick — Review and Giveaway
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