Published 13:13 IST, January 16th 2019

Amazon Fire TV Stick with second-generation Alexa voice remote launched in India for Rs 3,999

Amazon is updating its entry-level Fire TV Stick media streaming portable device line-up with a new version that adds the company’s all-new Alexa-enabled voice remote into the mix

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Amazon is updating its entry-level Fire TV Stick media streaming portable device line-up with a new version that ds company’s all-new Alexa-enabled voice remote into mix. updated Fire TV Stick with second-generation Alexa voice remote will be available for buying for Rs 3,999 from Amazon India starting from last week of January. 

Amazon will also be selling new Alexa voice remote as a stand-alone product for Rs 1,999 although for a limited period, buyers will be able to get it for as low as Rs 999. 

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second-generation Alexa voice remote me its debut with Fire TV Stick 4K which was launched in India t long ago. main USP of new Alexa voice remote is that it can “let you control your complete entertainment experience allowing you to power on and control volume on your compatible TV with a single remote.” It is very similar to first-generation Alexa voice remote in looks and feel, but at same time, it brings useful features like dedicated controls for power, volume and mute.  

“ all-new Alexa Voice Remote is compatible with all Fire TV devices available in India and can control power and volume on thousands of TVs,” according to Amazon. 

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Fire TV Stick on offer here is a standard affair though which means it can stream 720p (HD) and 1080p (full-HD) up to 60fps and supports Dolby audio. Fire TV Stick 4K still remains company’s flagship product that lets you stream Ultra-HD content in dition to supporting next-generation standards like Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos.  

“Fire TV Stick has truly bought back entertainment into living room. Today, we are delighted to make Alexa an integral part of this experience. Alexa Voice Remote incorporates a significant customer feedback to include TV Controls and avoid fumbling for multiple remotes,” Jayshree Gururaj, director, Amazon Devices said while anuncing Fire TV Stick with new Alexa voice remote. 

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With practically competition in its product category in India, Fire TV Stick brings Alexa voice assistant and up to 4K media streaming to masses. re is of course Google Chromecast but sheer variety that Amazon w offers with regards to Fire TV Stick, makes it a stand-out product for those looking for hassle-free streaming on big screens. Amazon, to refresh, has three versions of Fire TV Stick in India w: standard Fire TV Stick with first-generation Alexa voice remote for Rs 3,499, standard Fire TV Stick with second-generation Alexa voice remote for Rs 3,999 and high-end Fire TV Stick 4K with second-generation Alexa voice remote for Rs 5,999.

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12:56 IST, January 16th 2019