Amazon has announced the third - generationFire television set Cubestreaming gimmick , with a wraparound verbalizer , more power , and the all - new Alexa Remote Pro that ’ll be easier to find .
The Fire TV Cube 3 , available today for £ 139.99 , maintains the same boxy shape , but this meter the speaker grille wraps around the front of the gimmick , replace the previously showy exterior .
This evoke it might bid meliorate sound , a little more kindred to anEcho Dot , rather than the down quality sound from old generation . That was designed for simple Alexa replies , but not for listening to audio .
Amazon say : “ Fire idiot box Cube ( 3rd Gen ) has an upgraded cloth intention with an infinity sharpness lighter bar and front facing speakers with with child back volume for increased loudness , vocal clearness and basso performance than the previous contemporaries . ”
This will also be the first Fire TV ware to ship with the stigma new Alexa Remote Pro , which let in a speaker to avail drug user track down the accountant when it slip down the fide of the couch . Just say , “ Alexa , find my remote control . ”
If you ’re not feeling very loquacious , the remote also includes programmable buttons you’re able to use to have Alexa dim the Light Within or check the atmospheric condition , for instance . “ Alexa Voice Remote Pro also include motion - activated backlighting that automatically illuminates clit when the remote control is foot up in dimly - illume rooms , ” Amazon says . If you fancy upgrading the remote but not the boxful , it will be compatible with most older Fire TV products . It cost £ 34.99 .
As common the Alexa remote enables spokesperson - controlled on - demand streaming of content . The box supports 4 K Ultra HD , Dolby Vision / HDR , and Dolby Atmos sound recording , but Amazon is now let in Super Resolution Upscaling which can make HD content seem a little sharper . Whether it ’s made for HD films , or your old family photo . We ’ll be concerned to see how that looks in praxis .
The third - genesis Fire TV Cube also includes a HDMI stimulant , which the fellowship says is a first for a streaming thespian . That stand for you ’ll be able to link more of your home entertainment devices , like set - top box and Blu - shaft player and ensure them via the Alexa remote .
The lend versatility stretch out to an extra USB port designed for a webcam . That will make it easier to make video calls from the TV fructify with Alexa Communications .
On the inside , the octa - core 2.0 GHz CPU are 20 % more powerful than the previous genesis and there ’s support for Wi - Fi 6E , for those home adopting the emerging new home internet monetary standard . This , Amazon says , is also a first for a streaming machine and will turn on the enjoyment of content with less interference from other machine in the abode .
