Amazon’s new basic streamer is the $35 Fire TV Stick HD

Amazon has given its basic Fire TV Stick what appears to be a rebrand and even knocked a few dollars off its price. If you visit its old listing on the website, you’ll see a note that says “There’s a new model for this product,” which links to the new Fire TV Stick HD. We’re calling it a “rebrand,” since its features seem to be very similar to the company’s basic streamer. It can stream in full HD resolution, comes with HDR support and ships with a remote control with Alexa. You can press the Alexa button on its remote to search for shows and launch apps with just a voice command.

The device can run the most popular streaming apps, such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Peacock, and its remote control comes with special buttons for Netflix and Prime Video. Unlike the old version that set you back $40, however, the new Fire TV Stick HD has a base price of $35. That’s only $5 more than the version that ships with a “lite” remote that has fewer control buttons. If you’re looking for a broadcaster capable of offering 4K shows and movies, however, this isn’t the model to go for. Amazon has several options to choose from, namely the Fire TV Stick 4K, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max with 16GB of storage and the Fire TV Cube that offers hands-free streaming without its built-in microphones and speakers.