Amazon Fire TV Stick user reveals money-saving upgrade for gadget
AN Amazon Fire TV Stick user has revealed a money-saving trick for anyone looking to upgrade their device.
Overtime it can slow down your Amazon Fire TV Stick just like any other gadget.
The online retailer routinely releases brand new versions with improved technology every few years.
And while you may not want to say goodbye to your existing Fire TV Stick just yet, some who took the plunge say it was worth it for the big performance boost.
This is especially the case if you are experiencing a poor WiFi connection.
A bargain hunter also reveals a way to upgrade without paying full price.
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They decided to go with the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which not only has more storage space but also supports Wi-Fi 6E for smoother 4K streaming.
“I just upgraded my two older fire sticks, which were in difficult WiFi locations, and I couldn't believe the difference,” the person wrote on Reddit.
“What I thought was mainly a Wi-Fi issue was actually just an older slow processor problem, along with the bloat over time of the operating system and the few apps I use.”
Save money on an upgrade
There are also some tricks to get some money off your next Fire TV Stick.
Firstly, you can opt for a refurbished device that is officially certified by Amazon.
The retailer offers this for a number of gadgets.
All products have been professionally inspected and Amazon says they have been “tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.”
In addition, you get a one-year warranty.
For example, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max will cost £57.99 instead of £69.99 if you get an update.
Another money-saving hack is to trade in your old Fire Stick.
You get an Amazon Gift Card and 20 percent off a brand new one.
Find out how to trade in here.
All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have changed since then.
Always do your own research before making a purchase.
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