A Newbie's Guide to Fire TV

If you're tired of paying your cable television bills and ready to embrace the future of home entertainment, then you're a perfect match for the brand new Fire TV. Amazon's premier streaming media device (also known as a set-top) combines the freedom and variety of streaming online media with the comfortable viewing experience of your home television. Imagine browsing Amazon's streaming videos, Hulu's catalog of television shows, movies on Netflix, or your Pandora radio stations as effortlessly as you might flip through the channels. Except with Fire TV, there's always something good on Fire TV doesn't stop there, though. It's also poised to become a full-fledged gaming system. There are some old favorites currently available, like Minecraft: Pocket Edition and Asphalt 8: Airborne. Amazon has also premiered its very own original game, Sev Zero, along with the Fire TV launch. If Amazon's track record of success is any indication, we think that casual and mobile gamers can expect great things to come. If you're thinking about purchasing a Fire TV, or if you're wondering how to get the most out of one, read on for lots of tips, recommendations and hacks to optimize your experience. Fire TV is a great choice for anyone hoping to jump into the streaming media revolution, and we know that you're going to love the ride Updated on 7/17 to include the FreeTime update