2017 New Product Release:
Amazon has partnered with Element Electronics to launch an affordable line of 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TVs With Amazon Fire TV features built-in. Pricing starts at $449 to $899 for models from 43- to 65-inches. The new TVs are being called Amazon Fire TV Edition and all include a voice remote with Amazon Alexa, which makes your TV function just like an Amazon Echo.
Just say, “Find dramas,” and Alexa will show you results from apps like Netflix, Hulu, HBO NOW, and Prime Video. Need to take a break? Simply say, “Pause,” to pause live over-the-air TV. Want to skip the opening credits? Say, “Fast forward a minute,” with Prime Video. Want to order a pizza? Check the weather? Alexa can do that too.
The new Fire TV Edition TVs simplifies streaming and over-the-air content in one place. It can access more than 7,000 channels, apps, and Alexa skills and live TV broadcasts when used with a separate HD antenna. An on-screen programming guide makes finding what to watch easy, and with the included voice remote with Alexa, customers can use their voice to launch apps, search content, play music, control smart home devices and more.
Marc Whitten, vice president, Amazon Fire TV said, “Fire TV Edition offers access to a great selection of streaming and over-the-air TV and movies, Alexa for easy voice search and content control, and the many other features and experiences customers have come to expect from the best-selling line of Amazon Fire TV products.”
Amazon Prime customers get unlimited access to Prime Video, featuring thousands of movies and TV episodes at no additional cost to their membership. Plus, with Amazon Channels, Prime members can now get HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, PBS KIDS, and over 100 more services. They only pay for the channels they want—no cable required, no additional apps to download, and easy online cancellation.
Fire TV Edition is powered by a 1.1GHz quad-core CPU, multi-core 3D GPU chipset for instant search results and fast and fluid responsiveness. It connects easily with dual-band Wi-Fi, built in Bluetooth, and four HDMI ports.
Price and Availability (June 14, 2017)
Each new Element 4K TV – Amazon Fire TV Edition will be available June 14, 2017. Pre-order now!
- Amazon Fire TV Edition (43-inch) $449
- Amazon Fire TV Edition (50-inch) $549
- Amazon Fire TV Edition (55-inch) $649
- Amazon Fire TV Edition (65-inch) $899
