I have been using Amazon hardware for a while now; Firesticks, Echo Show and lately the Cube. The Amazon devices are great for streaming and even doing the home automation thing with Alexa but.. Google prevents the Fire Cube accessing PlayStore!

For example I purchased FX File Explorer which is not available on the (useless) Amazon app store, side loading gets you nowhere because I can’t upgrade to the paid version and the same for other purchased apps so that’s the main reason I am purchasing the Google TV Streamer to replace the Fire Cube in the lounge. Fortunately all the devices I have purchased are both Amazon and Google compatible.

The new Streamer will soon be available here in Australia.

I am already prepping and purchased a UTG cable which in conjunction with a 4-port hub allows for external devices such as USB drives, mouse & keyboard (for setup) and a dongle for mini keyboard.

I’ll be back…