I am getting rid of all my Fire TV devices - Here's why

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

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[@echonfamilia]

Fire TV 4K is only 20usd during primeday and black friday. If you can get it at this price it's still the best deal out there. On regular price (50+ usd), go with the Onn 4K Players as those are GoogleTV devices. 👍 As well as ChromeCast 4k. Avoid Xioami Mi Stick, it has the device date reset issue which breaks the KZbin app

[@Puro-Tejano-y-Puro-Reyes]

Click bait. I watched to the end because you had said you would tell us what you were switching to and and all I got was nothing.

[@RobPierce]

7:35, he says he would go with google. That means Android TV based streaming devices.

[@geraldwood9582]

I felt the same way

[@lotekjr]

I have used Fire devices for years. I don't ues adb and have apks, iptv and Kodi on there. I'll use it till it stops working then I'll just use my Nvidia Shield full time. I'm not really worried about it. Grasping at straws, jumping the gun. Settle down every one. There's tons of options out there do what you like. I don't care about all this smart home stuff. Alexa handles my lights and my alarm clock that's smart enough fir me.

[@BruceDavis2301]

What iptv are you using? Any buffering?

[@uncjaey9219]

Buffering is caused by weak internet and you must unplug your router for 10 seconds once every two weeks sometime you have to do it once a week that's called clearing the cache give me 3 minutes to reboot that should fix your buffering most IPTV services has their own server. Maybe some of you don't know IPTV Stands for Internet protocol TV Even cable services it's IPTV..

[@dlewis9760]

This KZbinr is looking for reasons to switch, and doesn't have a reason to switch. If something breaks or a app is no longer supported fine. If you use the stick to run apps and the apps run, how does dumping the electronics platform change anything? If you use TUBI and TUBI is still there, it takes 2 seconds to get to TUBI. He's crying because it takes 2 seconds.

[@gordhenry1684]

😂 You do realize the irony of criticizing Amazon for all the ads and having your own ad for your paid service in the middle of the video!!

[@bruceleaman8190]

And it’s an ad for an ecosystem that he’s getting rid of himself 😮

[@bruceleaman8190]

Seems odd

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

I’m a solo creator not a billion dollar company

[@bruceleaman8190]

@@UpgradeGuyTech don’t get me wrong. I love your videos. And the fact you’re in Canada

[@bruceleaman8190]

Keep up the great work!

[@robertgregory7101]

Just picked up the Onn 4K, going to load it up and give it a try

[@aaronmcknight2771]

It's absolutely amazing

[@lablackzed]

Good choice a little beauty for streaming.👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamescaso7505]

The onn 20. Boxes work great ,and the onn 4k pro box is aswome 50. But works so smoothly no buffering.

[@Jakethegoodman]

Is it just me or is the ONN Pro Box voice command useless? It can't even control volume.

[@terrencerivers2358]

I haven't used firestick since the block on adb,that was the final straw for me,l got tied of there persist fuck you up on purpose approach,your not a valued customer,your a meal ticket with constant adverts forced down your throat for them to make money,makes me sick,anyway nvidia shield tv pro set it up,installed all third party and no headaches lol 👍

[@Rayraywheelz]

That's when I quit running power to my firestick too

[@GJSwiech]

He’s complaining about ads but he’s selling something during his video. That sounds like an ad to me.

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

I wasn’t complaining about ads. I was complaining about an obscene amount of ads on something you’ve already paid for. How much did you pay to watch this video?

[@jonathanb6911]

Just because someone makes money from their own ads on any given platform doesn't mean they want any ads during their own experience while using a device to watch videos. Pretty obvious

[@Matthyouflow]

I think the biggest difference is owning a device that yet it contains ads, you already own the device and you shouldn’t have to see ads.

[@lsooc]

EXACTLY

[@minion9707]

The difference is we pay for prime subscription aswell as purchase there product they are a billion dollar company he's giving out free information so in all I wouldn't really compare the 2 he deserves something in return for the information he provides.

[@seasonstudios]

What devices do you recommend?

[@aerofly2]

I still have my Firestick 4K connected to my TV, but I’m also using a new Nvidia Shield Pro. The Shield really does show Amazon how to do it right. My Firestick will remain connected for now, but will probably remain as a standby.

[@Mimisams6]

What is this nvidis shield pro?

[@aerofly2]

@@Mimisams6 It’s an Android streaming device, that runs on the Android OS rather than Amazon’s Fire OS. Expensive, but superior in every way. Far more versatile and not subject to Amazon’s oppressive behaviour. Able to run all of the usual apps (sideloaded or otherwise), without the petty restrictions.

[@ront335]

I did the same thing. I had four FireStick 4Ks and replaced them with Apple TVs. No ads and great performance. Sure they cost a lot more, but the performance and simpler interface was worth it.

[@NewBookz]

I am considering several options....I have a lot of paperbacks to read, and adds are the most annoying aspect, especially when repeated over and over, it helps to make me more resistant to Mission Impossible and that cheesy scene of the motorcycle over the cliff....

[@Demy1970]

However, ads don’t bother me, had them in the old days on tv, good for bathroom breaks thing I dislike is spying

[@painterzedgellc473]

Would recommend Invidia shield or superbox as a replacement for the firestick?

[@Horrid_Gaming]

Bought a Formuler device two years ago and haven't looked back. These streaming services now is the new cable. Prices will slowly increase over time and become how it once was before.

[@timnorth8255]

I'm not having any issues with my 4 firesticks. I keep clean and use all types of apps. All work fine. Don't intend getting rid of anytime soon. I use a VPN and everything is fine. My sideloaded apps have no ads or commercials. Loyal Amazon user

[@naf3802]

The same here 😁

[@ronaldalexander2906]

The same too

[@biggame2175]

Exactly. No issues with my 3 either

[@BruceDavis2301]

Can you watch espn, tnt?

[@timnorth8255]

@@BruceDavis2301 I watch anything I want. No ads, have all sports, and anything I want.

[@utubegary54]

Ads within PRIME shows have nothing to do with firestick. They will also show on Apple TV devices.

[@RedneckCanadian]

real debrid vs premium what one should I use? thank

[@Barncore]

So what are you switching to? You said to wait til the end of the video but never mentioned it

[@ViN-kr3ri]

Totally agree with you and I'd like to think Chromecast was a viable alternative but I'm in the UK and it doesn't support all of our main streaming apps like itvx, Channel4, my5, uktvplay

[@BLASTMusic247]

Formuler boxes had been my go to. Great quality boxes with great performance and no personal information needed to use it. More pricey than a fire stick but no month payments either

[@johnchricton6470]

What's a better not expensive option then?

[@ronaldcoley89]

The Onn from Walmart

[@owomushi_vr]

Old Xbox one . The app support is pretty great and media controller is nice

[@johnchricton6470]

@@owomushi_vr Doesn't it use lots more power than the streaming sticks/boxes?

[@GERRaze]

The best non-expensive way would be to buy a new TV. Hisense has the best to offer for low money on LED field and LG has the best to offer for low money on OLED field. Better put your money into a better experience, than old experience with no change at all.

[@mrshmuga9]

Bought a firestick a few days ago… full of ads and they’ll likely further crack down on third party customization, Disney+ app doesn’t work (wants you to reset your password to login), and AirPlay doesn’t even work without having to launch a separate app. Literally all of these aren’t problems of the Roku 4K stick (about $10 more), and the remote has all the same features. Amazon dropped the ball.

[@howardhong9399]

Yung'uns. Used to be the only way you watched television was with commercial interruptions every 15 minutes. Didn't matter how much you paid for the TV. The programs all came with commercials.

[@purplesprigs]

You may also remember that you could watch sports without paying a penny. I grew up in NY and watched Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders FOR FREE.

[@grandmajeddah1963]

But remember TV was free then So you wouldn’t mind the commercials

[@SMITTY19722]

Buy my Amazon guide but I’m using google 😂😂😂😂 your a genius 😂😂😂😂

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

Of course people are still going to use fire tv devices. Just like I will still create content on them.

[@DAVESLAM]

I bet he can spell YOU'RE! 😒

[@tony_718]

That's a great marketing idea to sell your how-to guides 👍🏻

[@timnorth8255]

Again, no problems with my firestick. Have VPN and watch anything and everything. I am an average Firestick user and its really easy to use. No one knows yet about the third party app situation. Im sure, as in the past, there will be a way around it. No use spending money on new items until we see what happens. Just be patient.

[@echonfamilia]

And there's even a free VPN app thats only available on Amazon store 😂 couldn't find it on Google Play. So it's still a better choice for some

[@chanscott8968]

I'm looking at several streaming devices trying to find my firestick replacement I plan on being done by the start of the upcoming pro & college football seasons

[@owomushi_vr]

Xbox is pretty awesome for app play these days.

[@donnamentrasti2695]

I'm not sure what ads you're talking about tbh...I have three Fire devices...I don't have any ads. UI pics of upcoming shows which I find useful, yeah, but once I go into the app I want to watch content on, I never see an add. You can turn off the audio and video of these program previews anyway in settings, if you find them annoying. Not sure what all the fuss is about. If they ever do get rid of the android-compatible Fire OS, deal with it then, by then there'll probably be tons of new devices out on the market anyway. For now though, for me anyway, Fire is still 🔥.

[@naf3802]

Your absolutely right 👍🏾. I'm not having any problems with any of my firesticks and I've had most of them over a decade and 2 new 4K Max since it launched with no problems.

[@jdudleyh]

Some good routers block them. I have Plume routers and noticed the other day under its HomePass app that it was blocking all the Amazon ads.

[@tony_718]

Totally agree 💯!!

[@echonfamilia]

Fire TV 4K is only 20usd during primeday and black friday. If you can get it at this price it's still the best deal out there. On regular price (50+ usd), go with the Onn 4K Players as those are GoogleTV devices. 👍 As well as ChromeCast 4k. Avoid Xioami Mi Stick, it has the device date reset issue which breaks the KZbin app

[@nathanosman5606]

Am sorry. Am a little bit slow. I want to buy a fire stick to watch live channels. But don’t understand the IPTV subscription part. I mostly watch novelas from Venezuela and Mexico. Is that still possible? How much do I have to pay?

[@TerfNirltti1972]

Been did this amazon getting no more money from me

[@David-fj5lz]

So Amazon is flooding then with ads

[@rogerowens7888]

I would love to have a 2nd option, I use a firestick for years… what does a shield exactly Do, apps, apk… what does it Do

[@Jakethegoodman]

The same things a fire cube does with a better interface, a shitty voice assistant (reminds me of Roku where it has no app integration and searches the appstore everytime you use it), and better hardware. But a shield can act like a game console too.

[@JonathanSmith-ds3sx]

so you are selling a guide for a platform you are getting rid off, but you are giving updates for free after you spend 9.99 on it?

[@Viewerofvideoss]

do not care how integrated Google is I dislike google anything

[@JayBurn-l9w]

FOR REAL thought dude was down to earth n cool till he started simpin and schilling for corporate overlords Google n Apple while saying " give money to me not Amazon cause their big Corp but I'm indie tech guy"

[@DonaldDnicefromtwitcH]

Turn off play protect on Google tv or android tv is must

[@DonaldDnicefromtwitcH]

Its there ways too block shit too

[@jokernstuffshy6103]

@@DonaldDnicefromtwitcH this has put me on fence with getting the shield to replace Amazon cubes , at £200 I don’t want to buy something only to not be able to side load my stuff , can you clarify if shield a good option thank you

[@michaelleese4626]

Great video and great advice packed all mine away amazon can kiss it😜

[@biblebelter9772]

I'm no Apple fan boy. But the Apple streamer gets the job done.

[@lynnnakita58]

Can’t get the Onn box in Canada

[@techbulb3440]

Yea, I wish they would bring them to Canada.

[@tjam4229]

I totally agree with you! PAID subscriptions should take the place of ads/commercial. We should EITHER have subscription fees OR commercials. To have both means we are paying TWICE. But what are our options? People need to boycott as a group…to force change, but this never works! People just accept taking it up the Axx. How is google chrome cast any different? If there aren’t ads, do you think they will eventually start having ads?

[@phillongshaw8334]

I’ve already got rid of mine, mate. Best thing I ever did.

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

Facts

[@shawnnn3]

I just got rid of mine Thinking of the NEW Buzztv x6 coming out on April 15. Any thoughts on that unit anyone?

[@victormarrotti2575]

I stopped a month ago. I have 4 Onn4k on my TV's. I sideload with no problem

[@ComputerWorksOnDemand]

great budget option

[@Mark-hb5zf]

I was quite impressed by that $20 4K streamer, even bought a 2nd one.

[@molly18239]

Same here. I bought one and was surprised how responsive it was and how well it worked. Decided to grab another one. I'm also setting one up for my dad since they're pretty simple to use with a custom launcher.

[@tammieaf2712]

Amazon has gotten way out of control with ads! I'm considering ditching all Amazon products I have, too!

[@simon5005]

So what's gonna happen with Amazon Fire TV's, like I have, when this new OS launches???

[@olgacolon7548]

My television has google and that’s where I used my apps? I can’t find cinema on it. I don’t know if it’s a different name now by using my google apps

[@jerryp378]

I'm still using Wolf Launcher with no issues... yet.

[@kevinj8258]

Doing the same. Wolf launcher still works with ACCESSIBILITY MANAGER and BUTTON MAPPER on both fire tv max and fire cube.

[@joycejones5796]

Using wolf launcher for 3 yrs.....🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@edbush3427]

I still use it and it works ok for now

[@edbush3427]

I still use Wolf Launcher with no problems as of yet

[@mrmikecebu]

I don't see many adds in Cebu. I have a smart TV and everything works back and fourth so I sometimes take fire stick hoteling.And leave smart TVs for those left at house

[@echonfamilia]

The only ads hes talking about are the show ads at the home screen which is actually helpful, it makes you aware what new shows are available online. Not really bothersome.

[@roadtripboy]

I have one Fire TV and I use for some stuff simply because it comes up when I turn on the TV. I also have a Roku connected to that TV and it's interesting to note that Pluto TV offers more channels on Roku than on Fire and your favorites is not available on Fire. Same with Roku channels on Fire. I hate the fact that I can't see all of my apps on home page. To me Fire is handy to have if Roku is acting up but that's the only reason I can think of to have it.

[@diyi75]

Used to rock with Roku, but got tired of the walked garden. Only slightly dealt with fire devices. Strictly Google TV & android TV now, I can do whatever I want.

[@lorettasanford6482]

@diyi75 - what's the "walked garden" you speak of🤔

[@diyi75]

@@lorettasanford6482 typo 😂. Meant "walled garden". Certain types of apps and channels, aren't available on Roku. VLC is a perfect example. Watching your own media form a non Plex type source is also very difficult. Roku is basically a steaming based cable or satellite box that runs your television.

[@echonfamilia]

​@@lorettasanford6482he meant WALLED garden. ROKU is not using Android OS (you cannot use other IP and free Movie Series streaming apps.

[@philipem1000]

I have ROKU Ultra on two TVs and the other is a TCL/ROKU Tv. I haven't extensively compared in a long time but ROKU has always been easy to use, fast as hell, and utterly trouble free. I've been using ROKU devices for about 15 years. They do want me to watch ROKU channels but it's not like I sit through an advertisement about it. As for adding apps, I'm a passive TV watcher for the most part why would I want to do that?

[@marcaube7257]

Summer is almost here in canada, we do not watch a lot of tv for the next 5 months. We do use amazon music 4 hours a day. We still use basic cable only 25 per month in canada it is a government law. That includes 3 cdn and 4 major usa networks. We still use our 19 year old hd cable box with a dvr hard drive works perfect. Most neighbors use cloud recording which costs extra in canada with our area cable provider. Oh yes we only have 65 mps and all works perfect with 15 devices on wifi. Save money on internet speed do not get caught up in the race to 1 gb speed.

[@BrianAz]

Looks like my decision is made! Forget it Amazon! You already added the ads to my "free" tv now, you are NOT doing it to me even more.

[@elsuperpollo2273]

Or maybe Kodi on a mini pc can save the day as another alternative

[@jburch5752]

I'm keeping all my fire TV devices. The reason is I have an Amazon recast. Which is a DVR. Also, I can play back my DVR on my cell phone so I don't have to be at home to watch a program I missed.

[@PezPerry]

It’s a good argument with doc squiffy about Amazon not being the enemy. But I agree with you without doubt. It grieves me to say that buts it’s very much the case. We are the smart ones. We know. The people who will never see videos like this. Well I really feel sorry for them.

[@John-tf8nn]

Okay I have a Nvidia Shield Pro, as a daily driver can I have two Fire Sticks, the only reason to hold on to the Fire Sticks it's because of Xfinity stream. The Fire Sticks offer it, my Nvidia Shield Pro how to have a modified version of Xfinity stream. So if I can't find the modified version I have to use the fire stick in order to get to my channels on Xfinity stream

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

Really? That’s odd the fire tv App Store would have it and not the Google Play store

[@richarddeubler3319]

I have firesticks and I don't see or have any problems. My ads are a thing of the past, you can restrict ads at any time. Except his in the video.

[@iamantiwar2003]

Bro criticizing ads while having one!😂

[@AlwaysBastos]

I had fire-TV sticks but recently binned them due to the adds and constant updates changing things. I don't have the patience to fiddle with them, just want to turn on and use it. Kodi is almost as bad, so bought an android box. No problems.

[@iamanme5976]

Wow.. Very good updates..I am hoping for the 🛡️ one day.. Slowly going to onn N

[@molly18239]

I have a couple of those $20 ONN boxes. They are surprisingly good. Not as good as nvidia, but good for the average user.

[@christophertuckwell9665]

This is time waster video but would go with Google cast device when I replace firestick

[@Shon1582]

I've already invested in my Nvidia Shields 4 LIFE

[@ComputerWorksOnDemand]

Can't agrue with that they are one of the best. There are better software options from a few companies but they continue to be a top option.

[@Shon1582]

@@ComputerWorksOnDemand preach brother preach

[@molly18239]

Amen brother

[@kevinj8258]

Agree Nvidia Shield is best even though it's four years old. Make sure you look into replacement costs when the platform is over eight years, as that seems to be a maturity factor by then with hardware and software.

[@jhall_edc]

I switched to the onn tv stick today. Im sick of amazon.

[@HachiYukiManio]

Google tv has lots of ads also

[@hiro_two]

And the chromecast 4k cant really play 4k, i needed to send it back 🙄

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

I haven't turned on my tv for years, am behind, and don't exactly understand where the content arrives, I'm supposing over the internet, but haven't found that out as yet. What's important to me is I don't want a bunch of ads. Wondering about adblockers, etc., and how to get the highest quality streams without ads. I'll go search some more.

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

hmmm not sure what your question is

[@tonymanero5544]

Apple TV 4K kept shutting off my 2017 LG 65”. Happens to others and no one has a solution. I mailed it back to Tim Cook.

[@joeprincipato5211]

I agree, a lot of apps steal your information -- and I hate excessive ads on Amazon, Google -- I don't use Apple. You're leaving out the most important reason why Amazon stopped the load of some apps -- it was to stop you from loading illegal apps -- you might not be doing anything illegal - but doing a google search says at least 10% of people download illegal apps... and because of that, Amazon could be held accountable, because they allowed people to download the app from a device they manufactured.

[@Ron-In-Reno]

If that analogy had any legal basis, then other manufacturers such as Microsoft, Apple, Galaxy, and such would be in turmoil with the law. If you violate a law while using any of Amazon's products / streaming devices, they are not likely going to get in legal trouble. It will be the end user that bears the circumstances of committing a crime. There is no proxy liability.

[@jokernstuffshy6103]

10% I think that’s a little low try about 80% I do not know anybody that has not downloaded a 3rd party of some kind on sticks , there’s a lot of legal 3rd party apps out there just Amazon won’t allow them in there store , best thing for stick = 🗑️🚮 and all it did was disable ADB debugging to stop you from loading your custom launchers so you didn’t have to see there full home screen advertising. So they Disabled ADB so you had to put up with there home screen Advertising., Regarding Amazon being liable is incorrect, that would make all the other big brand companies also liable which simply is not the case . It was about there advertising revenue.

[@emilymccartney]

That's completely wrong. Anytime you use software in an unintended manner it negates their liability completely. It has nothing to do with legality and everything to do with monopolistic financial policies.

[@joeprincipato5211]

@@emilymccartney I am not saying you are doing anything illegal -- but as far as illegal -- do a search for this news article - Police forces across the UK are working with FACT to clamp down on illegal streaming boxes

[@jokernstuffshy6103]

@@emilymccartney absolutely spot on it’s all about there dollars , When Amazon stopped ADB debugging it had nothing to do with loading illegal apps but loading your own custom screen launcher that would stop/hide there big screen advertising.

[@jmr]

I don't think I'll be buying a Roku TV. Please see the patent "HDMI customized ad insertion" for why. The current version of Fire TV works pretty well with Home Assistant but that uses ADB so I may be out when they change. I plan on Android or a cheap computer to replace my FireTV stuff when the time comes. Ad's are getting bad so I may start to block the ads on my Fire TV's with a DNS sink.

[@richh650]

Every app on any stick, is stealing, or at least making you agree to use, your personal information. Some side loaded apps might be "much" worse, yes, but its safe to think that all of the apps are guilty, including Amazon and Android.

[@TheNwoLegend]

Google did that with app warnings then removes them

[@TommyTheMooch]

There's a bunch of contradiction going on here.

[@chrissmith2963]

I have always enjoyed Roku but now video ads are on the way. So I'm holding off on buying the new pro remote with backlit keys until I see how bad it is on Roku UI 😬

[@shawnnn3]

Thinking of the NEW Buzztv x6 coming out on April 15. Any thoughts on that unit anyone?

[@ComputerWorksOnDemand]

It should be good as Buzztv devices are good options.

[@jokernstuffshy6103]

Depends on price

[@iamrage4753]

stupidly overpriced from what i heard $399

[@ComputerWorksOnDemand]

@@iamrage4753 that is way too much

[@doretheahairston823]

I been sick of firestick just use tivo i like the original android os.

[@deadly134]

Man people whine so much holy hell.. I got prime for the delivery service not their great content. If you’re using a firestick and not using it to its full potential and watching basic content that’s your own fault. Basically he wants you to download 3rd party software but not the kind that unlocks the firestick smh

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

oh i can whine more....

[@tomking1890]

Would this not be an ad for Google?

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

not really

[@conradswadling8495]

i keep lookin for firestick replacements..........they will do for now

[@t.williams3553]

I am not an Apple person but i do have the Apple TV, it is the best streaming box in my opinion. It is Awesome!!

[@1happygoddess]

Isn’t it expensive to use and get movies ?

[@Paul-ng4jx]

If you actually paid for a good device, I’m talking like an Apple TV. It’s understandable for getting mad about ad but when you only pay less than $60 for a device, you don’t have the right you see the irony in that you get what you get they substitute the price with by adding ads into it common sense but if you’re gonna go ahead and whine, oh well, one less person out of millions of other people that have the device you’re not hurting Amazon any😂😂😂

[@juliomeneses8456]

I did it long time ago, I was frustrated with those lower kind of Streaming Devices, was terrible and decided to give away.

[@jimrogers410]

I really like my VSee oro 2. Thinking of getting SuperBox Elite. More bang for yr buck

[@WizardOfWor]

Superbox Elite & SE Ultra is the way to go if you want anything related to Android.

[@Mark-hb5zf]

Fire Stick (or TV) is just about useless. Limited memory, slow response (unless you buy the latest, more expensive versions), far too Amazon focused (i.e. not a user friendly to other apps). I had just a few apps loaded and I ran out of memory. I prefer my Roku's. The Walmart Onn google TV streamer for $20 is a very close 2nd, almost tied w/Roku.

[@Dave-xu4xu]

You tube is bad for ads ☹️

[@PCgonerogue820]

I've stop using fire sticks over 5yrs ago, I now have been using, most android devices are very similar.

[@carloscardona3924]

We need to Boycott these money grubbing adware companies We need Real People not corporations as device developers.😢

[@cbijames7]

Yes that's why I use Mecool android boxes and they r priced right and work as good as my nivida shield . I would tell you to he a mecool over any other box

[@Bonjour-World]

I stopped using Amazon Prime when they started adding advertising. Amazon Prime Video content is getting extremely 'long in the tooth' anyway.

[@ericturner7744]

People was warned years ago to block Amazon updates on their devices to enjoy an ad-free home screen but many content creators with their scaremongering (FreeTech and Doc Squiffy was the worst offenders) by telling people they must update their Firesticks for security reasons and they're at risk if they don't update them. All popular branded Android boxes (especially the expensive Nvidia Shield) have ads on the home screen, so I'm not giving a company money for them to make money of me by shoving ads on my device (aka double dipping).

[@Tinybeario]

Firecube and two firesticks tossed months ago.

[@jeffreymoses3903]

Boy you can turn them off in settings

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

No you can’t. You can turn off video auto playing

[@TradeKingz73]

Complaining about Amazon ad's while inserting his own ad is irony to say the least. Plus most people should know that you can turn off Amazon Ad's on your Firestick's!

[@AntiKirkTime]

I got rid of mine and replaced it with a Virgin 360. I’m in the uk so yea

[@ManuelPinner]

also that's why all my TVs are regular TVs not smart TVs, and I hook up a raspberry pi to my TVs to use to make it a smart TV that's extremely versatile the Quran Android Linux which is more effective than these other cheap streaming devices!

[@Demy1970]

I have the firestick but I canceled Amazon prime, I’ll watch this to see alternative

[@Whitepinoy]

Switch to apple tv 4k

[@darrell4328]

Thanks for you're walkthrough thoughts 👍👍👍👍👍

[@UpgradeGuyTech]

Thanks darrelll!

[@BruceRichwineJr]

I have Apple TV’s hooked up to every TV in the house and a Chromecast with Google TV for travel. The device performance and usability is night and day with the Apple TV being the best. I think for most the whole smart home integration has started to lose its luster. I really only use it for turning lights and TVs on/off. If you own an iPhone it’s a no brainer to go with an Apple TV. I

[@owomushi_vr]

I removed the Internet from my tv. Because of the ads. I cant stand it anymore. I have xbox series x and remaster station 5 to avoid ads

[@dubk7369]

Welp this made me want to buy another fire stick

[@koreyb]

I ditched fire tv for a Chromebox. Much faster and easier to operate.

[@clydeosterhout1221]

I’d rather have ads than pay $$$$!

[@marcaube7257]

There is a youtube tv reviewer very well known who is supporting the use of apple tv as the interface for setting tv specs works great. That reviewer is against inferior streaming that is free but looks bad on qled and oledtvs.