Watch on all of your Fire TV streaming media
players, Fire TV Edition TVs, or Echo Show devices, and use the
all-new Fire TV app to stream on compatible Fire tablet, iOS and
Android devices
Use Alexa on Fire TV and Echo Show devices to
search for shows, browse and schedule recordings, change
over-the-air live TV channels, and control playback
Place Fire TV Recast anywhere in your home—with
advanced technology that automatically optimizes bandwidth on your
local network, Fire TV Recast delivers the most reliable video
streams over Wi-Fi of any over-the-air DVR
(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced Fire TV Recast, a new
companion DVR that lets you easily watch, record, and replay free
over-the-air TV programming on Fire TV, Echo Show, and on
compatible Fire tablet, iOS, and Android devices. Connect Fire TV
Recast to a HDTV antenna (sold separately) for instant access to
free over-the-air TV content available in your area, such as live
shows, local news, sports, and more from channels like ABC, CBS,
FOX, NBC, PBS, and The CW – all with no monthly fees.
“We are focused on making Fire TV an easy way to watch all the
entertainment you love, whether it’s through streaming video
services, cable and satellite providers, or even local broadcast
stations,” said Marc Whitten, Vice President of Amazon Fire TV.
“Now with Fire TV Recast, we’ve made it simpler to find, watch, and
record live over-the-air TV at home and on your mobile
devices.”
Place Fire TV Recast and a HDTV antenna anywhere in your home,
and all of your compatible devices will automatically connect,
giving you immediate access to local over-the-air TV programming.
Available in two models, Fire TV Recast allows you to record up to
four shows at once, and stream to any two compatible devices at a
time. Advanced wireless technology automatically optimizes the use
of bandwidth on your local network, delivering the best HD picture
quality possible—even when streaming across multiple devices in a
congested Wi-Fi environment.
In addition, you can now take your over-the-air shows with you
on-the-go. Use the all-new Fire TV companion app for Fire TV Recast
to watch live and recorded content over Wi-Fi or when connected to
a cellular network. Mobile streaming for Fire TV Recast is
available on all compatible mobile devices with no extra monthly
charges or subscription fees.
When connected to a Fire TV streaming media player or a Fire TV
Edition TV, your favorite live, recorded, and streaming content is
all in one place. You can use the ‘On Now’ row to view what’s
currently airing, or the Channel Guide and ‘DVR’ tab to search for
live shows, manage recordings, and view up to two weeks of
programming. Plus, live TV listings from Prime Video Channels and
PlayStation Vue are integrated directly into your ‘On Now’ row and
Channel Guide—right alongside your local over-the-air content.
Even easier with Alexa
With Alexa on Fire TV or Echo Show, it’s easy to control Fire TV
Recast with your voice and quickly get to the programs you want.
Use your voice to change the channel, search for your favorite live
TV shows, schedule, cancel, browse, delete recordings, and more –
try “Alexa, open Channel Guide,” “Alexa, play ‘The
Voice,’” “Alexa, show my recordings” or “Alexa, tune to NBC.” Plus,
since the Alexa service is always getting smarter, Fire TV Recast
is going to get even better over time.
“After extensively testing Fire TV Recast, I found it to be a
great way to compliment my existing home entertainment setup,” said
Patrick Moorhead, Principal Analyst at Moor Insights &
Strategy. “In addition to filling gaps in existing cable and
streaming packages, I think customers are going to be excited by
the simplicity, as well as the unique ability to stream everywhere,
not just on your home TV.”
Getting started is simple
To set up Fire TV Recast you need a HDTV antenna and access to
the Fire TV app on a compatible Fire tablet, iOS, or Android
device. During setup, the Fire TV app helps you discover the place
in your home with the best reception, and walks you through the
channel scan process. Once Fire TV Recast is set up, you can watch,
record, and replay live over-the-air TV on any Fire TV streaming
media player, Fire TV Edition TV, Echo Show, or compatible Fire
tablet, iOS or Android device.
Availability
Fire TV Recast is available for pre-order in the United States
beginning September 20 and will begin shipping on November 14. It
is available in two models: a 2–tuner model with 500GB of storage
that allows you to record up to 2 shows at once and holds up to 75
hours of HD programming for $229.99, and a 4–tuner model with 1TB
of storage that allows you to record up to 4 shows at once and
holds up to 150 hours of HD programming for $279.99. Fire TV Recast
does not require any additional monthly charges or subscription
fees. Coming soon, you will be able to expand the built-in storage
of your Fire TV Recast by connecting an external hard drive to the
USB port on the back of the device.
For more information visit amazon.com/firetvrecast.
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