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Amazon is transitioning away from Android on Fire TV devices, restricting third-party applications. Alternatives like Nvidia Shield TV, TiVo Stream 4K, Chromecast with Google TV, Xiaomi Mi Box S, and Walmart onn 4K streaming box with Google TV are discussed as replacements. These devices offer various features like Dolby Vision HDR, Google TV, Dolby Atmos, Google Assistant, 4K resolution, and different price points. The shift by Amazon aligns Fire TV with Roku and Apple TV's app restrictions. The Walmart onn 4K streaming box with Google TV is particularly praised for its specs and viewed as a competitive option against higher-priced alternatives.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on Amazon moving away from Android on Fire TV devices, which will block the installation of third-party applications. Amazon is set to introduce a new operating system on Fire TV devices, ceasing the use of Android completely. This change will align Fire TV devices with Roku and Apple TV in terms of restrictions on third-party apps. The video discusses alternatives to Fire TV Stick, excluding cheap Chinese TV boxes due to inconsistency and lack of support. The Nvidia Shield TV is suggested as a high-quality option, but it comes with a higher price tag. Apple TVs and Rokus are not recommended as alternatives due to their limitations on third-party app installations. The video goes on to list the top four alternatives to the Fire TV Stick, with the TiVo Stream 4K being mentioned as the fourth option.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses three different streaming devices. The first is the T Stream 4K, which has features like Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos, and the ability to install third-party applications. The price fluctuates, but is currently at $39.
Next, the speaker mentions the Chromecast with Google TV, available in 1080P and 4K versions. The 1080P version is priced at $19, and the 4K version at $37. It offers Google TV, regular updates, and the ability to install third-party apps.
Lastly, the Xiaomi Mi Box S is a 4K Android TV device priced at $64. It has a user interface similar to Nvidia Shield TV, Google Assistant built-in, and supports features like Dolby audio and DTS. It has 2GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, and offers a sleek design with a USB port.
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In this segment, the YouTuber recommends the Walmart onn 4K streaming box with Google TV as a top choice to replace the Amazon Fire TV stick. The device offers 4K UHD resolution, 2GB RAM, 8GB storage, quad-core Cortex 835 CPU, Mali G31 MP2 GPU, and Dolby Audio support. The YouTuber is impressed with the device and compares it favorably to other options like the Nvidia Shield TV, Apple, and Roku. Viewers are encouraged to check out the full review and product links in the description.