Best Amazon Fire TV Device Ireland & UK – Well Tested!
Looking for the best Fire TV device in Ireland or the UK?
Whether you're based in Ireland or the UK, this guide will help you make a confident choice. Over the past few years, I’ve tested various Amazon Fire TV devices across different setups—living rooms, workshops, and while travelling—and I’ve learned what truly works (and what doesn’t). This post breaks it all down in plain English, with a handy Table of Contents below to help you jump straight to what you need.
I was a loyal Android box user for years—dealing with all the usual glitches, slowdowns and frustrations—so if you're after a smoother, more reliable experience, long term device, read on!
This updated version first appeared on my original blog at davidcondonwoodcraft.ie. (linked below)
If you’re thinking about switching over to Amazon yourself, I’ve got a separate post where I break down whether Amazon Prime is worth it and what you really get for your money.
Be Careful How you View Your Online Content
This is a new paragraph for 2025 and a fair warning for anyone streaming content through an android device whether jailbroken or as bought. You are opening yourself up to being hacked or being prosecuted so don't take the risk. Get yourself an Amazon device and have piece of mind. Also, if you do get one, don't take away the safeguards like adding software from unknown third parties.
Best Fire TV Device Ireland
I'm sure you have looked for a Device you can hook up to your TV to view Movies, TV Shows and more at some stage of your life. Smart TVs promise that capability but in my experience rarely live up to it. Instead I spent a few years buying Android boxes which performed poorly after a while because they were loaded with software and had poor processing speeds and onboard memory and are prone to failure long term. My Android boxes would typically last one to 2 years before needing a new model. Reinstalling the OS wasn't worth it as the hardware wasn't up to scratch.
I stream from Legal Subscription platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus and often use USB flash drives with my devices. While you can load third party software on to Amazon devices it is probably not advisable to risk it. You never know where that software has been. If you are currently looking for a recommendation for the Best Fire TV Device in Ireland then you can't go far wrong with Amazon Fire TV.
Author Note: Always use your Devices to watch Legal Apps and content!
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Author Note before you read on: If after reading, you found this Blog Post to be beneficial and are going to buy from Amazon anyway, you might consider using one of my Amazon UK or Amazon Ireland Affiliate links below. These are blue hyperlinks and clearly show which website they are linked to. As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases and I may receive some sort of credit for the time spent researching and writing this Post should you decide to purchase.
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Fire TV Cube
I really hesitated before buying this Device because it was twice the price of an Android box but I'm so glad I did. Hard to photograph black surfaces, this is the unit below booting up. The blue light goes off when ready.
I bought this is May 2021 and in mid March 2024 at the time of writing this Blog Post it is still going strong.
I'd normally get up to 2 years out of an Android box before it became problematic and then unusable, the Fire Cube is still going strong though.
The home screen shows suggestions of what to watch next from all my Subscription services and this can be a great feature if you find yourself endlessly scrolling. The Alexa voice activation for connected Devices sometimes goes a bit wonky but it's great to be able to tell Alexa to turn on each Device when you don't have the control in your hand. I have found great use for the Alexa pause and play commands which are extremely handy for me as I tend to use a Smartphone or Tablet while watching TV. Finally, the Fire TV Cube looks classy sitting next to the TV. I got a USB adaptor for it but couldn't activate it in the settings menu. Instead, I can use the USB on the TV if I need to. Small complaint really, considering.
For some reason the Fire TV Cube is hard to find these days and not available to ship to Ireland, probably due to Brexit. You may be able to buy from Amazon UK and ship to a relative in the UK and get it that way. Amazon USA also only seems to have refurbished models. Maybe there is a new model coming out in the future? I will update the links below when I find out.
Check out the UK Version Fire TV Cube on Amazon UK.
Fire Cube not available in Ireland currently.
Check out Fire TV Options on Amazon Ireland.
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Fire TV Stick
Check out the UK Version Fire TV Stick on Amazon UK.
Check out the International Version Fire TV Stick on Amazon UK. Ireland, EU etc.
Every Link in this paragraph
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Still going strong in January 2025!
Echo Dot 4th Generation
This is one of those things that I swore I would never get. It doesn't play visual media so why would I want it? I ended up buying one for my Son and while I was picking it out I started reading all about it. I bought one in the end expecting it to be a massive mistake. To my surprise it has become a very useful tool in my office. Sometimes I have multiple sheets and tabs open on 2 screens and I need to get an answer to percentage or general knowledge question without minimising; Alexa is there with an answer.
Sometimes, she has trouble with my accent or I get my question mixed up and have to try again but for the most part it is extremely useful. I can also link it to Amazon Music or Spotify with a simple command. Alexa, play Amazon Music or Alexa, Play Spotify. I have a tower speaker behind me in my office but I rarely turn it on as the Echo is fast and convenient to use. There are loads of other handy things that Alexa can do like setting time reminders, shopping lists, controlling other set device and more but I rarely go beyond what I need it for. You've got to try it for yourself and see if it's a good fit in your home.
Check out the Echo 4th Gen on Amazon UK.
Check out the International Version Echo 4th Gen on Amazon UK. Ireland, EU etc.
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Still going strong in January 2025!
Conclusion
As I mentioned above, I have had these devices for several years now and they are still going strong. If they ever break down I wouldn't hesitate to purchase again. While I may benefit if you purchase using one of my Affiliate links I still stand behind what I say here. I hope you find what you are looking for!
Thanks for Reading, David
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💬 Blogger-Specific Ending Note
This post was originally published on my main website, but I've moved it here to keep my affiliate and pop-culture musings separate from my woodcraft work. I have also rewritten parts to make it more reader friendly. If you like this kind of content, check out some of my other posts — and thanks for reading!
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