What this stick adds at the TV
- Amazon price
- $39.99
- Customer rating
- 4.6
- Customer reviews
- 114222
- Typical price over 90 days
- $46.32
- Difference
- $6.33 (14 percent)
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is the part of your setup that turns a television into a streaming screen. It handles 4K Ultra HD playback with Dolby Vision and HDR10+, so supported titles can use the higher dynamic range your 4K TV offers. Dolby Atmos support passes immersive audio to a receiver or soundbar that can decode it.
We'd consider this for a 4K TV that still relies on its built-in apps. The newest Fire TV experience puts content categories and your pinned apps up front, which cuts down the time spent hunting for something to watch.
The package includes an Alexa Voice Remote with preset buttons and TV power and volume control. One remote can cover basic TV functions, and pressing the voice button lets you search across apps or ask about the weather.
Wi-Fi 6 and the connections behind your picture
Wi-Fi 6 support is the headlining connection detail. It matters when your router serves several devices at once, because the stick can hold a steadier 4K stream while phones and laptops compete for bandwidth. You'll want to confirm your router actually broadcasts Wi-Fi 6 to get that benefit.
Check that your TV has an available HDMI input and a USB port for power, or plan to use the supplied power adapter. If you have a soundbar or AV receiver, route audio through it if you want the Atmos format the stick supports.
The voice remote also controls compatible smart home devices, so lights and cameras can be handled without reaching for your phone. Pairing details and supported device lists are worth checking before you count on that.
Which room makes this worth it
A living room or media room with a 4K display is the natural home for this stick. It's a low-cost way to add modern streaming apps, voice search and cloud gaming through Xbox Game Pass to a TV that doesn't have them. At $39.99, it sits below the typical price over the last 90 days of $46.32.
We'd skip it if your TV's resolution tops out below 4K, since the 4K and HDR features go unused, or if you already stream through a console or a TV platform you're happy with. The rating across 114222 reviews suggests broad satisfaction, but your needs decide.
Before buying, confirm your Wi-Fi band and router placement reach the TV, and check which apps still require their own subscriptions. If Alexa+ features and preset app buttons matter to your daily routine, this is the version to get.
Compare against your TV's own app platform before adding a stick.
Check whether your soundbar or receiver can decode Dolby Atmos.
Confirm Wi-Fi coverage reaches the TV before you buy.
Spec sheet
| Model | PA38CA |
|---|---|
| Color | BLACK |
