Now that Chromecast with Google TV finally made right the holy mess that has been the original Chromecast, it finally has the chops to tough it out with other Smart TV boxes such as Amazon’s Fire TV stick.
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The latest iteration of the Chromecast boasts a voice remote powered by Google Assistant and an actual interface, unlike previous Chromecasts. Why Google would avail the Android TV OS with Chromecast built-in to all and sundry all the while peddling their customers an empty shell (also called a Chromecast) of a streaming box is anybody’s guess.
I never added photos to Amazon Photos or used the Amazon Photos App. But if there's a long enough inactivity and I have the Fire Stick powered up - a screen saver of dozens of my pictures come up. I like the feature.
But anyway, all is forgiven. Now that the Chromecast is no different from other Android TV boxes, let the games begin. We have pitted it against the modest Amazon Fire TV stick and the results are in.
Design
Chromecast with Google TV went with a palm-sized pebble design with a short HDMI cable attached along with a USB C port. The big G logo is engraved in the center keeping in line with previous Chromecast devices.
As for the Amazon Fire TV stick, it went quite literal with this one. It looks like an over large flash drive but instead of a Type A connector, you get HDMI in all its glory. And you don’t get to store anything on it either, as its not its intended purpose.
Design-wise, it’s too close to call. Given its clunky shape, the Fire TV stick comes with a separate HDMI extender. The stick will undoubtedly decommission other HDMI ports that are often crammed into a small area on the TV unless you plug in the HDMI extender first. That said the flash drive shape offers more durability than the cable on the Chromecast that could sustain damage and ruin the role setup.
The Fire TV stick one-ups the Chromecast when it comes to power usage. The Chromecast with Google TV is more power-hungry than its predecessors and hence draws power straight from a socket. The Fire TV stick is minimalistic enough that juice from a TV USB port is enough to power it up without issue. I did get a message that installing Fire OS updates might require connection to a socket but it still went ahead and installed just fine.
Winner: Tie
Boot-Time
Boot time We noticed that on boot up, the Chromecast with Google TV identifies as Chromecast Go. From what know of Android’s Go apps, they run on devices with entry-level specs. And true to form, the Chromecast took a whopping 50.6 seconds to boot up as we fiddled our fingers in anticipation. Of the Android TV boxes I have used and reviewed, the Chromecast is the slowest.
The Fire TV stick fared much better in comparison. At 35.83 seconds, the Fire TV stick loads faster, has a better animation booting up with accompanying sound, and populates its apps quickly enough to be impressive. Only the Roku Streaming Stick loads faster of the TV boxes I had on hand.
Winner: Amazon Fire TV stick
Setup & Ease of Use
When it comes to setup, the Chromecast takes this one hands-down. The Fire TV stick stands no chance against the sheer scale of Google/Android’s ecosystem. Armed with the Google Home app, setting new devices is simply a breeze. I didn’t have to go clickity-clack on the remote to set up my password, set up my Amazon account, and what-not. On a smartphone, everything is much more streamlined and cuts down the setup process by more than half.
Perhaps owing to my clumsiness, but I got two Amazon accounts locked while trying to add my VISA card. It was only on the second try and a strong mug of African tea that the powers that be deemed my information good enough to let me in. These are third-world sign-in problems we face when we live outside the US.
Also, it’s quite galling that Amazon has to email me every time I download an app. I would love to unsubscribe from these notifications but also have a fear my money might be deducted without my knowledge. Thank you Amazon for sending me a zero-charged transaction order for downloading YouTube.
Winner: Chromecast with Google TV
Performance
After the boot time beat down, the scales are evened out almost immediately thereafter. The Chromecast’s boot-time struggles don’t impede its buttery smooth performance one bit.
On paper, Chromecast with Google TV does have more souped-up specs than the Fire TV stick. What with the 2GB RAM to the Fire TV stick’s 1GB and Bluetooth and an IR blaster where the Fire TV stick has just Bluetooth. Also, the 1080p picture output doesn’t do the Fire TV stick any favors either.
However, much as the Fire TV stick has only 1GB of RAM, that’s actually DDR4 RAM which is 3x as fast as DDR3. Also, Chromecast with Google TV has Bluetooth and an IR blaster. You can scroll navigate just fine using Bluetooth, but to control volume, you need to be in the TV’s line of sight for the IR blaster. It’s quite confusing, really.
Performance-wise, both streamers are bang for the buck. We will call this a tie, mostly because the Fire TV stick is cheaper and still able to hold its own against the godfather of Android TV boxes.
Winner: Tie
Related: Chromecast with Google TV Review: As good as it gets
Content
Firstly, when it comes to content, looking at numbers alone doesn’t give you the full picture. Most content, as a matter of fact, comes from a handful of streaming apps i.e Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO/HBO Max, Disney+, and Apple TV to mention a few.
Secondly, both Chromecast with Google TV and the Fire TV stick run Android TV albeit renamed to Google TV and Fire TV OS. Save a few titles that might be AWOL on the Fire TV stick (e.g DStv and Showmax in Africa), you will find most of the popular streaming services on both devices.
From my short time checking out the Fire TV stick, I am getting a niggling suspicion it’s primarily a platform for Amazon. Every search result circles back to Amazon content. When I search for something with Alexa, the results push Amazon apps like Prime Video and Amazon Photos. Google for its part is more liberal with how it dishes out its content.
The Fire TV OS lacks Google’s algorithms that give excellent suggestions on what to watch based on what you have added to your lists or watched. A viewer has to be deliberate to get what they want for the most part.
Winner: Chromecast with Google TV
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Picture quality
The Fire TV stick is at a disadvantage when it comes to picture quality. As it supports only 1080p at 60fps, it’s nowhere near what Chromecast with Google TV’s 4K UHD at 60fps with Dolby Vision HDR. In consolation, the Fire TV stick does support HDR 10, HDR10+, and broadcast HLG. For a more beefed-up contender refer to Fire TV stick 4K.
But that’s on paper. If you have yourself a modest 1080p TV screen, either choice should suffice. Lots of viewers who can’t afford to stream 4K without buffering will downgrade to 1080p and the world will continue to spin on its axis. Chromecast with Google TV takes this round, but I am not complaining about the Fire Tv stick’s output either.
Winner: Chromecast with Google TV
Remote Control
Both Chromecast with Google TV and the Fire TV stick have simplified remote controls from the usual fare. As is custom with streaming boxes, the remotes do the bare minimum and hence have fewer buttons than you would find on a TV remote or a set-top box. Chromecast with Google TV takes this a step further by getting rid of the Next /Pause /Play /Forward /Rewind buttons that you’ll find on the Fire TV stick remote. The directional pad ably serves all these commands.
The Chromecast with Google TV remote has dedicated buttons for YouTube and Netflix which the Fire TV remote doesn’t. That said, I don’t actually use those buttons. My focus is usually on the TV and I often find myself using the directional pad to get where I need to go.
Both remote controls have a mic for voice commands powered by Alexa and Google Assistant. The voice recognition is top-notch on both devices, although we noticed that Alexa shamelessly pushes Prime Video content over other streaming apps.
Winner: Tie
Casting
The whole premise of Chromecast is casting, if the name didn’t give it away. Chromecast with Google TV taps into Google and Android’s ecosystem to allow you cast all manner of content from various devices onto the TV. If not via the Cast feature on your smartphone, lots of apps support Chromecast as long as you see the cast logo when on the same network.
Unfortunately, the Fire TV stick doesn’t enjoy the same privileges. I can neither use Miracast nor Chromecast to cast onto the Fire TV, which sucks in a major sort of way. My consolation before when I had the Roku Streaming stick was that at least Miracast can make do in the absence of Chromecast. The absence of casting support is another level of purgatory.
Winner: Chromecast with Google TV
Verdict
At the end of the day, these are both excellent Android TV boxes. Nevertheless, there will be winners and losers. Chromecast with Google TV thrashes the Fire TV stick 4 to 1 on Ease of Use, Content, Picture quality, and Casting. The Fire TV takes one for Boot time and ties in Design, Remote Control, and Performance.
Price and where to buy
The Fire TV stick offers a comparable viewing experience at only $29.99 on Amazon. The few years on the block have worked in its favor you can chance deals and discounts here and there. An extra 10 bucks get you the Fire TV stick 4K at $39.99 on Amazon which is more than Chromecast’s equal. Chromecast with Google TV goes for a little bit extra at$49.99 on Target.
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Have you ever wondered if you could watch porn on FireStick TV right from the living room couch? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch adult content on Amazon Fire TV, and all the different means you can use to do it right now.
After years of being glued to the television sets and at the mercy of giant cable companies that decided what we watch and how we watch it, the industry evolved. YouTube was one of the first mainstream video streaming platforms that were offered to the public for free, but once the service providers realized that people had no reservations when it came to premium on-demand entertainment, the streaming media era took off like the SpaceX Falcon rocket.
Amazon has been pivotal in bringing millions of users up to speed with the best and brightest entertainment services online, including its very own Amazon Prime Video service. But did you ever imagine that you could use your streaming device to watch porn on FireStick TV? There are only two types of people in the world – those who watch porn, and those who lie about not watching it, and we’re not here to judge! Here’s a simplified guide to explain the different ways you can use the Amazon Fire TV streaming device to watch some steamy adult content the easy way.
How to Watch Porn on FireStick TV with Kodi
Amazon Fire TV is among the most popular affordable streaming devices available on the market today, and Kodi media player is the most popular open-source media management platform. It is destiny for the two to cross paths, which is what makes it possible for you to not only enjoy personal media management on the big screen but also enjoy movies and TV shows. Just the way Kodi has a slew of plugins for the media content, it does for adult media as well, which you can easily enjoy in the Amazon Fire TV as well.
Step 1: Install Kodi on Fire TV
It all starts off by installing the Kodi media player app on your Amazon Fire TV, which, unfortunately, is not available on the official Apps section. However, you can easily sideload the latest version of Kodi for Android app to the Fire TV Stick, and we’ve created a step-by-step guide for you to follow already:
Guide: How to Install Kodi on Firestick or FireTV in 5 minutes
Step 2: Install Kodi Porn Add-ons
Kodi media player is notorious for a range of different add-ons, ranging for content that includes everything from entertainment and sports, to news and productivity. It’s no surprise that Kodi is also home to a large library of adult content, and once you have the right resources installed on Kodi to watch porn on FireStick TV, it should all be up and running smoothly.
We’ve already created a guide to help you install and watch porn on Kodi, with recommended add-ons that are actively supported and regularly updated with new content:
- XXX-O-DUS
- Video Devil
- Ultimate White Cream
- Empflix
- FapZone
- AdultFlix
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How to Watch Porn on Fire TV with Android Apps
Amazon Fire TV runs on its very own prized Fire OS, but what you may not know, is that the TV-oriented operating system is just Android OS masked up entirely. Similar to how Android OS allows you to install apps out of the Google Play Store using the Unknown Sourced option, the same can be done to download and install apps. Some of these apps can also be used to watch porn on Fire TV devices, and here’s a complete guide on how you can proceed with it.
Step 1: Select an adult app for Android
While the Google Play Store may have a strict policy when it comes to adult content, this does not seem to be exercised when you install adult apps directly from the internet. However, the quality of the content and the safety when installing a third-party APK file should be a few pointers to consider, which is why we recommend the following sources to download porn apps for Android on the Fire TV.
Aptoide – Not a single app, but an entire third-party app store in itself, Aptoide has a user interface designed especially for the Fire TV. You can find plenty of critically acclaimed adult-themed games, and media content apps for streaming porn, and directly download them to the Fire TV Stick for viewing.
PornHub – A media giant in the adult film industry, PornHub has created an official app for Android, which is available for download from their website. The name speaks for itself, with hundreds of genres and millions of high-quality videos packed in a single app.
PornTime – If you’ve ever heard of the popular (and notoriously flagged) entertainment streaming service PopcornTime, that’s exactly where PornTime comes from too. The platform is more focused on adult movie titles rather than just videos, all available for free in HD quality.
MiKandi – Imagine a version of the Google Play Store, with premium quality apps, all of which are dedicated towards the adult audience. MiKandi includes apps for everything from HD-quality video content and live cams, to adult-themes games, and Hentai comics.
Reddit – While it may be one of the most lucrative online communities out there, Reddit is also home to a bunch of steamy adult content from all over the place. All you need to do is find the right subreddit, and there’s plenty of content that you can enjoy on the big screen.
Step 2: Enable Unknown Sources
- From the home screen on your Amazon Fire TV device, go ahead over to the Settings button.
- Now navigate over to the Device tab and then find your way to the Developer Options tab.
- Here you will now be able to view the tab that reads Apps from Unknown Sources, so go ahead and click on it to
- Press the ON button and then confirm your action.
Step 3: Download and Install APK File
- Head back to the main menu and then look for the Apps section.
- Using the search menu screen, find the app called Downloader and install it on the Amazon Fire TV device.
- Open the Downloader app on your Fire TV and go to the Home section to enter the URL of the Mouse Toggle APK file.
- Type in the download URL in the box for the APK and hit the Go button.
- Select OK when the Downloader app asks you to enable JavaScript, which is required for webpages to load within the app.
- Wait for the APK file to be downloaded, and then press the Install button and once again to confirm your action.
Adult Content on FireStick TV with ExpressVPN
Watching explicit content is always restricted by age, and in most countries, you must be 18 or older to watch adult content. The same applies to every adult entertainment Kodi add-on that has been listed above, so do proceed at your own discretion. Additionally, the ISP in some regions, along with the government authorities, place a blockade over the adult content, and the websites that feature it. The only way to enjoy adult porn on Fire TV is to set up ExpressVPN on it.
Unlock adult content – For those who just want to take a look at the catalog of explicit movies and TV shows that these add-ons offer outside of your country of residence, or wish to try out services such as Netflix which is not available to residents outside of a certain region, enabling ExpressVPN grants you access to a world of adult entertainment that you are yet to discover.
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ExpressVPN on all devices – Whether you want to set up the VPN service on your mobile phone to make VOIP calls and go under the detection radar, or wish to unlock the power of Amazon Fire TV Stick with ExpressVPN, there’s an app to do it. You get support for all of the popular platforms such as Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, and even VPN-enabled routers.
Keeping you secure – To keep your online activities private and away from the prying eyes of your ISP, the government, and especially hackers, ExpressVPN has the highly strengthened 256-bit encryption in place. Since your IP address is hidden, your location and your identity are also safeguarded for complete anonymity.
Final Words
The adult entertainment industry is massive and spans across regions, and has certainly come a long way from poor lighting shots and the VHS tapes. Porn of the 21st century happens online, and what better way to enjoy it, as responsible adults of course, through media entertainment streams such as the Amazon Fire TV Stick? Apart from the fact that even mainstream entertainment services such as Netflix also have their very own section of raunchy movies and TV shows that are rated 18+ for adult audiences, there’s a lot more you can find online.
Did you already know that there are plenty of ways to watch porn on FireStick TV, or is this guide your first encounter to everything more that the streamer is capable of? If you’ve got anything to add to the guide, be sure to drop your thought bomb in the comments section right down below.
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