Review: Amazon Ethernet Adapter for Amazon Fire TV Devices Including Fire TV Sticks

[@CordCuttersNews]

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[@donvedio]

When I moved into my house 20 years ago, I went into the craw space and supplied every room in the house (except bathrooms) with a Cat5 ethernet wire. Best thing I every did. Hard wired connections are always better in many ways than WIFI.

[@DerekEvans1013]

Crawl* space...it's called that because you have to crawl through it

[@donvedio]

@@DerekEvans1013 My bad, simple typo....

[@donvedio]

@@DerekEvans1013 Just a typo. Crawling was not fun!

[@DerekEvans1013]

@@donvedio yeah it never is once you get old and your back goes out on you

[@andyross63]

When I bought my Firestick as a backup to my Roku's after cord cutting, I bought this adapter. It worked well, but the Firestick ran out of memory and I ended up buying a combo Ethernet/USB adapter (actually took a few tries.) My Firestick currently is using a Gigabit Ethernet/USB adapter from UGREEN. That Amazon adapter did not go to waste. It work great with a Roku Express 4K+!

[@crosslink1493]

My wi-fi unit is next to my SMART TV (5 ft away) I went ahead and hardwired them together with an ethernet cable I had just to get a 'solid' connection. I always prefer a hardwired connection to a wi-fi whenever possible, just more reliability IMO.

[@joelaino3793]

I have this adapter on fir sticks, the spark stick that was made by Vudu and Walmart and 3 U-Green adapters on Chomecast and ONN boxes(not the new box) and all my Roku Ultras are wired.. I have all Blu-ray players wired and those smart tvs with an Ethernet port. WiFi does not work well in my house, so I just wired everything and I am happy with it.

[@davidcolwell614]

I had one of those about six years ago, it worked great.

[@Whymelordy]

I use Ethernet on my fire cube even though its only 100 mbps. My router wifi6 router pulls 3-400 mbps but some reason I get streaming delays that I don’t get on the 100 mbps eternet.

[@markritacco270]

You might want to change the channels on your router as the ones that you are using may be congested.

[@DerekEvans1013]

Right on schedule...network unavailable lol! I hope that solves your problem. I can imagine that's gotten to be extremely annoying. Would love an updated video on whether or not that did solve the issue or if it still persists. Because if other people are having that issue and it didn't fix it for you, others don't need to waste their money on a product that won't help them solve their problem.

[@CordCuttersNews]

It did

[@DerekEvans1013]

@@CordCuttersNews good to hear it! But now I'm disappointed i won't be getting the usual network unavailable screen lol. I've grown accustomed to it lol!

[@flavio1133]

What if my TV is in the bedroom and my internet is in my living room, do I need a long cable for that

[@DerekEvans1013]

That, or move your router

[@crosslink1493]

This is really just an adapter (a dongle) to allow and ethernet connection between an internet wi-fi device and your TV. If the TV can already pick up the wi-fi signal, then no. If it can't, or if its not a 'Smart' TV, then you could use a 'stick' device (Roku, Firestick, etc) and that might be enough. This would need you to run a line between the wi-fi device and your TV, still might not work if its not a 'Smart TV that already has wi-fi-software (an Amazon, Google Android, Roku, Vizio, or similar 'Smart'-branded TV).

[@markritacco270]

You can also try a Wi-Fi Extender and Signal Booster (generally around $30) and they utilize the electrical lines in your home (just plug into any electrical wall socket) so that you don't need to run an Ethernet cable.

[@crosslink1493]

@@markritacco270 From an electrician's point of view, I HIGHLY recommend you DO NOT do that! Much. much safer for you, your house, and your TV to get a firestick, Roku add-on device, any of those types of plug-in wi-fi devices for your TV, even a new 'smart' TV, even if they cost more. Even the annoyance of running new ethernet cable would be a better and safer option!

[@markritacco270]

@@crosslink1493 Thank you...I didn't really know that there would be a danger. I use a mesh network (Netgear Orbi) sort of expensive, but works perfectly in my home.

[@DarkKnight-gw4gw]

Is it gigabit or 100Mbps? Should be stated in the review.

[@TopDogDaddy]

How does this work with an expansion usb storage device??

[@BenDMitchell]

If the Fire TV was ANY kind of quality product they would have the ethernet port directly on the unit

[@rayswinea1963]

There is an adapter on Amazon with 300 mbs and works fine. However, the price is a bit higher.

[@markritacco270]

This could be a very good device, except it is old technology as it is only 10/100 Ethernet. Your speed will really suffer as "most" Ethernet ports are at least network speeds 100/1000Mbps

[@trueheart1372]

Also micro USB is a joke

[@markritacco270]

@@trueheart1372 so very true, not only does it limit speed against USB C, but it is a PITA having to get the proper side in especially in the dark.

[@flavio1133]

Thank you very much

[@Max86421]

🤔 Can it work with Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K?

[@Mark-hb5zf]

For what it's worth, I have the adapter and it worked on the Onn (Walmart) 4K Google TV streamer.

[@ZWickedStepdad]

@Mark-hb5zf The Onn device was the question I was going to ask so thanks for that. The Google TV with Chromecast has a USB C connector. If you get a USB C hub with power delivery, you can not only run the Ethernet but tack on cameras for video calling with Google Meet and also other devices as well. Some of those hubs come with an Ethernet adapter as well. That can be a little on the pricey side but does so much more. You will likely also need a bigger power block if you add multiple devices here. You can also probably find an OTG connector and Ethernet to USB connector that would be cheaper overall and accomplish the one thing without needing a higher powered charging block. 100Mbps is more than adequate for a single 4K stream (probably more than adequate for two even). 100Mbps adapters should be cheaper

[@Mark-hb5zf]

@@ZWickedStepdad I should clarify that I haven't used it in quite some time so I don't know if anything has changed. I can try it again for you to confirm, but I haven't been able to locate it! LOL. I'll keep looking for a bit - it's driving nuts that I can't find it now. The 4K Onn is quite a nice streamer for the price, isn't it?

[@ZWickedStepdad]

@@Mark-hb5zf Yes. I actually have both as well and replaced the Google ones on the primary TVs I use because I prefer the remote of the Onn. I still am using one of the Google devices on a TV in my home office. The other one is my travel streamer

[@ZWickedStepdad]

@@Mark-hb5zf I had bought a pack of three Micro USB OTG connectors awhile ago to hook up Ethernet and flash drive to a Fire TV stick. It did work but I ditched the FireTV stick in favor of Google TV. That's in my granddaughter's room minus the drive. The OTG connector has a four port USB hub with Ethernet adapter built in. I have a larger charging block there but with nothing in the USB ports I doubt I need it. I plugged one of the other connectors I had into an Onn today and hooked up an extra Ethernet to USB adapter I had lying around. Didn't swap chargers and it works fine. It's a 1Gbps adapter but it's only doing about 345Mbps on the speed test. That is almost certainly due to the limitations of Micro USB and the Onn device but 1Gbps really is overkill for these devices.

[@PeterMcCarthy-6678]

If I connect my 4K Fire stick directly into my router ~ would that make all my Wi/Fi connected devices able to use that Fire stick?

[@Kjstreaming2022]

Hi this great BUT THE ON FROM AMAZON IS ONLY 10/100 SO YOU WILL NOT GET MORE THAN 100 MBS. I USE UGREEN GIGABIT ADAPER WITH 3 USB 3.0 ports. Works great get gigabit speed. Many Ethernet adapter I tried but ugreen gigabit with 3 USB 3.0 ports best adapter for the price for me

[@davidgolida1412]

I have an issue with this adapter in trying to add more memory

[@upsox-tk7zw]

Not very reliable had to replace the first delivery and same with the second one. It’s quite possible that the new gen firestick 4k is faulty. This has been my experience with this adapter.

[@w8lvradio]

No, it's not that simple. I already have an ethernet connected to my TV. What I DON'T want to do is run another cable all the way back to my router. So my question is: Why can't I just use a network splitter at the TV end to do this? By the way, amateur radio operator here, I've had no problems with RF on ethernet cables that are Cat5e. I don't know about lower number cables, I think CAT6 had just come out at the time that I was installing everything, and so I got a "deal" on "CAT5e" as I recall. And aren't they up to CAT 7 or something now? So it's my observation that ethernet cable CAT5e is very robust in a high RF environment. Nor for that matter, have I ever experienced problems with WiFi and Amateur Radio. I say this with the caveat that here I have a PROPERLY GROUNDED Amateur Radio Station. Final question, are there any lightning protectors for the incoming (cable) router? While I have a buried line which admittedly decreases that risk, I've learned in the past, shall we say "the hard way" (I was directly struck with lighting) that lightning does whatever the hell it wants to do! 😂 All the Best! 73 DE W8LV BILL

[@ZWickedStepdad]

You should be able to throw in a hub or switch (switch is better) and do what you want. You will need two more (shorter) cables as well of course. Cat5e has less shielding than Cat6 but for the length of cable runs we're talking about in most homes, it is rated to handle 1Gbps networks just fine. There are surge protectors that have surge protectors for ethernet cables, coaxial cables, or both

[@TheRotorhound]

TP link mesh.

[@TechmanComputer]

the Amazon Ethernet Adapter for Amazon Fire TV is too slow they to upgrade to 1gb speed like mw I get fastest speed using wifi for my current 300mbs router!

[@kazi1]

Hi

[@chrisjohn3992]

I tried this device but a different brand.. wifi works much faster

[@michaelcrippen3733]

Max is 100mbps

[@Browngeezer]

It’s sucks ass better 3rd party’s are out there 0:30

[@kennethsthompson7988]

These are awful. Constantly disconnecting and requires a reboot. I finally gave up and got a Fire cube with built in Ethernet. Much better

[@BoulevardOfHalitosisTruth]

Refund, please.

[@bsbranch]

This thing sux, most of the time it doesn't even work

[@LatitudeSky]

"Great little device" isn't what I would call these. I bought two of them for my Firestick 4K Maxs and was not impressed. They are only 100mbit at best. On Mt gigabit network, 100mbit is a joke. Wifi speeds are far higher, up to 850mbit. So the two of these I bought are firmly forever in my junk box. Waste of money.

[@dpt17]

Yuck. The Fire TV is using a micro USB connector? No device should be using micro or mini USB in 2024. A or C only please. There are many usb A/C to ethernet adapters out there. Wonder if the chosen connector is to get the masses to buy the Amazon branded adapter.

[@bsbranch]

These suck

[@coolasice2187]

Thumbs down and no way subscribing when panhandling is before the video.