'Forget cable:' Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for just $25, ahead of Black Friday

Rudie Obias
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"Stick" it to the cable company...and open up a world of streaming goodness. (Photo: Amazon)
"Stick" it to the cable company...and open up a world of streaming goodness. (Photo: Amazon)

Do you rely on cable because your television lacks smart-TV features? If so, this is the perfect Black Friday deal to instantly upgrade your viewing enjoyment. The genius Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale at its all-time lowest price — just $25!

And Amazon will give you free shipping too. Of course, if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get so much more — from access to new movies and TV shows, discounts at Whole Foods, exclusive sales, and two-day shipping on many, many items. Not yet a member? What are you waiting for? Sign up for a free 30-day trial here.

$25 $50 at Amazon

Here's how to use it: Simply plug the Fire TV Stick 4K into one of your 4K TV’s HDMI ports and the streaming device will immediately search for your home’s Wi-Fi network and wait for you to log in. (If your TV is less than 10 years old, it's probably a 4K model. The term "4K" just refers to the resolution of the screen.) 

Once the device and TV are synced, you’ll have access to hundreds of streaming apps and channels, including Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Starz, Showtime and so much more. You’ll find fun interactive settings like pop-up results for actor and director names via IMDb.

Need to check in on the news, weather, or sports scores? The Alexa voice assistant is at your service!

Don't sleep on this Marvelous deal; it Mai-sell out. (Photo: Amazon)
Don't sleep on this Marvelous deal; it Mai-sell out. (Photo: Amazon)

$25 $50 at Amazon

With a jaw-dropping 631,000 five-star reviews, it's safe to say this thing is a winner. "If you get this new Fire Stick, forget cable," one savvy Amazon shopper shared. "I love this new Fire Stick. I need one for each room. It has more features and stations that are free and come with the Fire Stick."

"The picture quality looks great, and I love the new remote," said a smitten five-star reviewer. "It was easy to set up to my Samsung Smart TV and soundbar. I use it to watch DirectTV Now and it works flawlessly."

The Fire TV Stick 4K is one of the best ways to instantly add video streaming to your TV without getting a new set. Cheers to that.

$25 $50 at Amazon

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