7 Best Amazon Fire TV Stick alternatives available in India

Amazon Fire TV Stick is a good device to make your ordinary LED TV a smart TV. You just need to plug it into the HDMI port of your TV and then select the source to HDMI. Now you will feel like having a smart TV that supports several streaming apps and games. You get access to Prime Videos, Disney+ Hotstar, YouTube, Netflix, and all other video streaming apps and music streaming apps. But Amazon isn’t the only company offering a media streaming device. There are also a few notable media streaming devices that you can use to make your TV smart. In this article, I am making a list of the best Amazon Fire TV Stick alternatives.

All the FireStick alternatives are similar media streaming devices that you can plug into the HDMI of your TV and use. The reason why Amazon Fire TV Stick is popular because of being a value for money product. It is also priced aggressively as compared to most media streaming devices available in the market. I will also show you the proper comparison in this article.

Why should you buy a streaming device?

If you have an old LED TV that has a good display but lacks smart features, there is no need to get a new smart TV. If you are satisfied with the display quality, you can use any streaming device like a FireTV stick or any other alternative to make it smart. Then your normal LED TV will become smart running a smart OS. You can install different streaming apps, play games, and more. You just need a good internet connection. If your LED TV supports 4K HDR, get a streaming stick that supports 4K HDR content. I personally use an Amazon Fire TV stick.

Fire TV Sticks alternatives

1. Mi Box 4K / Mi TV Stick

I am keeping Mi Box 4K at the top of this list because of the price. It costs just Rs. 3499 and can stream 4K content if your TV supports 4K resolution. This one was recently launched and is priced lesser than Amazon’s Fire TV stick 4K. MI TV Box runs on Android TV 9.0 with 5000+ apps and games. You can install apps from the Google Play store. The remote is the same that you get in MI smart TVs. It works with HD, FHD, 4K HDR TVs. The device also supports Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in. It also supports Dolby + DTS 2.0 digital out, so you don’t have to compromise with sound.

To compete against the regular Fire TV Stick, Xiaomi also has Mi TV Stick which also costs lesser than Fire TV Stick. It can stream 1080p content and works with HD, and FHD TVs. This regular Mi TV Stick runs on Android TV 9 with 5000+ apps and games. This one also supports Dolby + DTS 2.0 digital Audio output and comes with Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in. So, the only difference is the lack of 4K streaming.

Due to aggressive pricing and value for money offerings, Xiaomi’s media streaming devices are the best Fire TV Stick competitors available in the market. Here are the price and links to buy.

Mi Box 4K Summary

Pros

• Android TV without bloatware
• 4K and HDR capablity
• Hybrid audio out and USB port
• Value for money

Cons

• Remote build isn’t good
• HDMI CEC doesn’t work perfectly
• No Dolby Vision

2. Realme 4K smart google TV stick

Realme also launched a streaming device similar to Amazon FireStick. The company calls it the Realme 4K smart google TV stick. As the name suggests, the streaming device runs Google TV out of the box and can stream content in 4K. It supports 4Kp60 and HDR10+ content. It also integrates Google Assistant. You can ask it to play content, check weather data, and set reminders. With a built-in Chromecast, you can also mirror your phone to a large display.

It packs a Quad-core ARM Cortex A35 processor and 2GB RAM. There is also 8GB of internal storage to install apps. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, and HDMI 2.1 connectivity.

Realme smart TV stick comes with a minimal remote that has a built-in microphone to give commands to the voice assistant.

Pros:

• Android TV 11 with Google TV UI
• Compact form factor
• Ultra-HD and HDR streaming

Cons:

• No Dolby Vision
• Software bugs

Price: Rs. 3999

Buy Here: Flipkart

3. Google Chromecast with TV

Google also has its own streaming device called Google Chromecast with TV. It brings Google TV to any TV and supports 4K content streaming. Just plug it in and make your normal LED TV a smart TV. Now browse more than 700,000 movies, TV episodes, and millions of songs. When I tried this device, I really loved it. You just need to plug it in, select the source as HDMI, and enjoy content streaming.

Pros

• Compact review
• Nice software experience
• Excellent HDR picture
• Dolby Vision and Atmos

Cons

• Remote is very slippery
• Volume controls don’t work on all TVs

Price: Rs. 6399

Buy Here: Flipkart

There is also a cheaper version of this device called Chromecast 3. It supports 1080p streaming but has the capability to make your TV smart. You can install different apps from the Play Store and enjoy content from apps like Youtube, Netflix, Hotstar, SonyLiv, Gaana etc. If your LED TV doesn’t; t support 4K, get this device instead.

Price: Rs. 2499

Buy Here: Flipkart

4. MarQ Turbostream

MarQ Turbostream is also similar to Mi TV Stick and Fire TV Stick. So, it offers almost similar features. The only thing is that this device is available only in the 1080p streaming option. It runs on Android TV 9 and offers access to the Android TV Play Store. It also has a built-in Chromecast and supports Google Assistant voice control. This media streaming device also supports dual-band Wifi, so you can connect it with 5GHZ Wifi. MarQ Turbostream offers an immersive sound experience with Dolby Audio. It comes with a remote with YouTube and Netflix hotkeys and a built-in mic for voice commands to Google Assistant.

5. Roku Ultra

Roku Ultra is also an excellent media streaming player capable of streaming 4K, HDR & Dolby Vision content. So, you will get an excellent video experience. Roku claims that Roku Ultra is the fastest and most powerful Roku player. You can stream free TV, live news, sports, music, movies, and more.

It comes with remote control with Hotkeys for popular streaming apps. Remove also has a mic for voice control and voice search. In case you are not able to locate the remote, it also has a lost remote finder feature. Press the button on your streaming device and your Roku remote will play a sound. The Remote also has a headphone jack for private listening.

Roku premiere is a 4K/HDR/HD streaming player with an IR remote. Roku Express is an HD streaming player.

6. Apple TV 4K / Apple TV HD

This media streaming device is for Apple fans who are already into Apple’s ecosystem. Apple TV is a media streaming device that brings content from multiple multiple sources like Netflix, Hulu, HBO NOW, and WatchESPN. Roku Premiere. It supports 4K HDR 10 and Dolby Vision technology. You can ask Siri to find something for you. Just speak into the remote and Siri will do the rest. Along with content, Apple TV also acts as a gaming platform and lets you play games via the Touch remote.

Along with Apple TV 4K, there’s also Apple TV HD for streaming 1080p content. If your TV isn’t capable of streaming 4K content, buy the Apple TV HD. Everything is the same except the capability of streaming just 1080p.

You can use Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD on any TV with an HDMI port. The price is much higher compared to Fire TV Stick. But Apple fans don’t care about the pricing. If you are already in Apple Ecosystem and experiencing iOS, macOS, and watchOS, you should now experience tvOS.

7. Airtel Xstream Box

Airtel Xstream Box is a similar device that streams content on your HDTV. This device can offer up to 4K streaming. It also supports Dolby Audio for a good sound experience. It runs on Android TV OS and you also get access to thousands of apps with the Android TV Play Store. The media streaming device comes with a remote with a built-in mic for voice commands. You can also use your smartphone as a remote. It has Chromecast built-in, so you can cast content from your smartphone to your TV.

There’s also a premium plan that brings a free 1 year Amazon Prime subscription and 1 year ZEE5 Premium subscription. You also get a free channel pack and 12 months of free Disney+ Hotstar VIP membership.

Wrap Up

Mi Box 4K or Mi TV Stick is the best competitor to Amazon Fire Stick 4K or Fire Stick media streaming devices. Apple TV is for Apple lovers who are already into Apple’s ecosystem. Airtel Xstream Box is a good one due to its bundled offering. If you are already an Airtel customer, Airtel Xstream Box could be a good option. Check all the available devices listed here to decide what Fire Stick Alternative could be your choice.