Amazon Introduces the Fire TV Cube
Combines the Features of an Amazon Echo, Fire TV Stick and Harmony Hub in One Device; Adds Voice Control to Your TV and Components
How Does it Compare to the Harmony Hub?
Amazon has announced a new version of their Fire TV, called the
Fire TV Cube. This new device adds voice control to your TV and audio-visual components, much like a
Harmony Hub. But
the Fire TV Cube takes things a step further, adding control for other Smart Home devices into the mix. It's almost like the Amazon Echo, the Fire TV Stick, a Harmony Hub, and a Smart Home Hub all got together and had a baby.
What is the Fire TV Cube?
The
Fire TV Cube is a small box, (approximately 3.5 inches square,) that connects to your TV via HDMI, and adds Alexa Voice Control to your TV and associated Entertainment Devices. With the Fire TV Cube, you can turn the TV on and off, change channels, adjust volume, pause, rewind, change inputs, and much more, all via voice. Unlike a Fire TV Stick, the Fire TV Cube includes a built-in Echo as well as a Voice Remote. You can issue voice commands through the remote, or hands free.
