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Coming from a TV with Fire Stick, I found it almost identical. However, I use non-Bluetooth wireless headphones (Sennheiser) via the optical out to watch TV when my wife is asleep. I get audio on Prime Video and the Amazon TV app, but nothing on any other app. I hear the clicks as I navigate the apps, which tells me there's a signal still going out. But no audio otherwise. I've tried un-plugging. I've tried reloading the apps and clearing caches. Updates are on Auto. The Fire TV OS is clearly buggy. Until they fix it, non-Bluetooth headphone users should consider other brands.MongrelHorde

Have to admit, i wanted an LG at this size but the price was amazingly competitive for a TV in this class and with a UHD picture that other 43 kich TVs struggle to have. This TV is used in a guest room but immediately delivered right out of the box. I needed this TV as sme of the others sucvh as TCL and Toshioba do not carry the Xfinity app. After logging the TV onto myt network it immediately walked me through the connectivity process. The OS is very fast and reactive. Now for the picrure.Amazing for a TV this size. Now for those of you not used to UHD viewing, you need to know that some picture settings will need to be adjusted. Most UHD filmed series and movies on Netflix and Prime are filmed to make it like you are in a movie theater so the picture will be darker. The TV picture adjusts to the type of show it was filed in, UHD, 4K, etc. You should see those types in the directory as you browse movie and shows on your favorite app. If you don't like the default picture then you can go to the advanced settings and make the needed changes but for the most part, the picture is bright enough for a small to medium room and displays an accurate and clean picure. As with any flat screen TV, a soundbar is recommended as the speakers have a hollow and somewhat auditorium like sound. Nothing extravagant is needed, just something to bump up the sound. The Alexa voice control is fast and accurate, so if you want a voice controlled remote, spend the extra $30 for it. Otherwise, you get your basic remote with typical shortcuts that include Disney Plus, Netflix and Prime and Hulu and YouTube. Overall, this TV's picture for a smaller 43 inch flat screen wins the prize. If you want a budget TV with a not so small budget picure then this is your TV!spence98

If you are looking to replace a normal TV don’t buy this one. If you still watch TV on a cable box don’t by this one. If you have a cable remote or universal remote don’t buy an Amazon TV. Every other TV will come back to the same video source you were watching when you turned it off. This one comes up to Amazon “who’s watching menu” when powered on. Takes 3-4 clicks on the remote to select the HDMI input for the device you want to watch. Speaking of the remote – it’s awful. Same tiny, slippery, easy to drop, easy to lose remote that comes with a FireStick. Because Amazon uses obscure manufacturers for their TVs, and because they refuse to tell you what model it is, no way to program another remote to control TV power or volume. Even the sleep timer takes so many menu selections to set compared to my other remote that had a dedicated button for it. If you are only going to watch streaming services and don’t mind the horrible remote, the picture & sound are OK for a budget TV.WillieT

Very easy to set up! Literally plug, connect, and play! I dont think set up took more than 10 minutes over WiFi! If you are looking to cut the satellite or cable cord, and mostly watch streaming services over WiFi, this is a must! Even if you dont subscribe to any streaming services, you can still find free content to watch! If you already have an Amazon account, set up will be faster. Once you are connected, navigating the system doesnt take much time to get used to, and is very user friendly and I dont use the voice control. The performance of the Fire TV Stick is very smooth. A WiFi connection can vary for some, but I recommend using the extender that comes in the package for a faster and better experience. Overall, I love it! I havent even had mine a full day; explored only a fraction of the available apps, watched a movie through one of my streaming services, and I am highly impressed! Without hesitation, I recommend the Fire TV Stick. Its easy to set up; take with you when traveling, and no hassle of dealing with a satellite or cable service when moving.Tamil

Works perfectly! We purchased this lite version to use in our 2019 Honda Odessey mini van. The power cord is long enough to reach the AC adapter in the front while the HDMI fire stick stays plugged into the back of the center console without any issue. We hotspot our internet for the kids to stream on the go. No more buying BluRay/DVDs just for the kids to complain they are bored of watching them every time we travel. Even with the fire stick being close to floor level- the remote works fine from each seat in our vehicle. I’ve included pictures of how it is setup in our van if anyone else is curious. It took about 15 min to setup and most of that was simply logging into our different apps. Only works with WiFi/Hotspot connection obviously.TraTraRN

This fire stick has all the same features as my older version fire stick, except volume controls, dolby sound or a power button. It still has 1080p HD quality video, dual band wifi and 8g storage, as well as Alexa voice remote. This is also very fast, much faster than my older version. I personally do not even miss the volume control or power button. I just love how fast this is for streaming. I know that this is Amazon's economical version of their fire stick and I would say that this is all that you need. Definitely a great option in their fire stick line. Just try it, you will not be disappointed!!Nanette03

Replaced a Sonos One Gen2 with this echo studio in our home gym. I loved the Airplay2, the decent Alexa performance, and the sound quality is far and away the best. If it would function as a Firetv speaker or even a “dummy” Bluetooth speaker it would be perfect. I really wanted something I could connect to my TV in our home gym to boost the volume. I also wanted something that would connect to our Peloton bike too. Install: Setup was easy and it connected to Wi-Fi quickly. At first it kept saying it was not compatible with my Firetv stick but after a minute or two it suddenly decided they could be friends. I’m guessing it has something to do with it registering or something. Size: It is bigger and heavier than the Sonos. It did fit on the Sonos stand but I opted to add a strap around it to keep it on the base with weight being thrown around and doors opening and closing. Alexa: Responsive even with large fans and a heater running. Performs actions quickly (turning off lights, fans, setting the heater, etc.) Home Theater: Connected to my Firetv Stick 4K (latest model) to improve the sound on a cheap TV. The sound is good and gets loud but it I wouldn’t say it’s equivalent to a sound bar at the same price point. I didn’t find it to be cinema-quality, immersive, or “3D.” That’s fine for me where I just need football games to be louder but buying 2 of these plus a subwoofer would be silly when you could buy an all in one wireless surround system and an Echo for the same price. The volume control is laggy so be careful increasing the volume. As a speaker: I hate that it doesn’t have Airplay2. This was the major “give up” from switching from the Sonos. Im not an apple Stan but Airplay2 should be included and the only reason it isn’t is to force you to use Amazon’s terrible app. I have to Bluetooth connect this or deal with the clunky Apple Music skill inside the Alexa App. I don’t use Prime Music and after 5+ years with Apple Music I have no desire to switch. Sound quality for music: Meh. I listen to loud muddy metal, older alternative, rock, and rap. The Sonos filled a 25×15 empty room beautifully with excellent balance and a full sound including surprising bass. The Echo Studio has clear vocals almost as if it pushes them forward but the mids are lacking and hollow and the base is underwhelming. I have already ordered the subwoofer and I hope the Echo Studio retunes or recalibrates itself over time. Despite being called “Studio” it very much feels like it’s either trying to do too much without enough equalizer or it was designed for voice (Alexa and maybe TV). For me the added functionality was worth losing Airplay2 and the superior sound. If you just want something to play music and perform Alexa commands, the SONOS is far superior.ItsMe

Bought a couple of Echo Studios as a more affordable compare to my existing set of stereo paired HomePods. Tested in both a smaller 14' x 12' x 8' living room, as well as a larger 22' x 13' x 10' lofted living room. With both spatial sound (upward firing speakers) and standard stereo sound music was bass-heavy, hollow-sounding, and lacking in stereo separation one would expect, particularly for speakers with multiple speakers firing in different directions. Compared to the stereo HomePods these the Studios sounded like walkie-talkies: no comparison. Compared to a single test Sonos:One sound was equally hollow and lacking in depth. Sure, both Sonos and HomePods are premium speakers, but given the positioning of the Echo Studios as being the premium variant of the Echo line I really expected more than the what they delivered. Even my pair of Echo Plus' in stereo pair sounded better than the Studios. While sufficient for someone graduating from a baseline Echo Dot, anyone expecting bigger, room-filling sound from these beasts are best to keep looking elsewhere. Even at $150/each on sale, I ended up returning for a full refund.SpeedRacerX

This is my third Echo, the other two being a first generation and an Echo ll. They all do the same things, at least for how I use them. The difference is the improvement in sound quality, especially in the bass range. These units have effectively replaced my radio. I can tune in stations that are either unavailable over the air or have a marginal signal. And I love that all three units can play the same program simultaneously – music or talk everywhere! The fact that I have all the other utilities available (timers, alarms, quick answers to questions, weather, notifications, etc) is a bonus. My one complaint is about volume control. On the original Echo, volume is adjusted by turning a ring on top. This is not only intuitive, but you can do it in the dark. The two newer units have a + and a – button on top. Unless you are looking down at the unit in a lighted room, choosing the desired button is a matter of chance, unless you memorize which button does what. I know you can adjust it by voice, but I like the the easier option to fine tune it manually. Voice control requires that you interrupt the sound, and tell Alexa to change volume to one of 10 possible settings, not knowing where you’re starting from or if your first request will produce the desired result. The volume setting you request from Alexa may be louder or softer than you intended, thus requiring another request. It’s just easier to just do it by hand. This device won’t replace a serious audio system, but the reality is that most of my listening is an accompaniment to other activities, and for that, the Echo works brilliantly!Buckdancer

Well for the price "was on sale" and what i need it for it was 1 of 2 options i was looking at it does actually well. I purchased for my 11 year old who just wanted something to watch some hulu,hbo,Netflix and such on. Picture looks great so far, clear and vibrant and is about average for ease of use. Only problems are refresh rate and sound even then its fine at this price point. Sound isnt bad basically what you'd expect out of a cheaper tv. Actually ive heard far worse, ones you have to crank until them tweeters sing inside your head and then for some reason you still cant hear it. This isnt like that but isnt a 500$ stand alone speaker. Would work good for a RV tv or spare bedroom. You can get a better TV for about 60 to 80 bucks more or so. You can also spend 2 grand and get something great. But for 250$ I aint mad about it.WhyAmIHere

IDK, somehow Amazon suddenly making TV's and budget models just seems like an experiment and one I wish to study a few more years before coming to a conclusion on. Their TV's aren't terrible, reliability is TBD for sure, but their so comparable overall to long established budget brands like Insignia & Hisense I'd probably say go with one of them because their an established TV maker. Whereas Amazon is still new enough to TV's to the point that I think it's very fair to question their reputation in this field. Any company can make TV's! This looks like a typical budget TV but I'm definitely holding off on giving a final opinion here until Amazon TV's have been around for at least 5 years. Until then, their reliability is definitely a valid question.Matt

Picked one of these up from a local Best Buy. The first one I had to take back because of a burning smell which I suspect the glue they use on the screens was it or a bad tv logic board. This also happened with the toshiba hisense made fire tv which I had too manny problems with which I took back . Now the second Amazon fire series 4 tv I exchanged it fore doesn’t have the burning smell but had to turn up the brightness and colors on the second one. Also have to note if you set these TVs to movie color setting the tv will flicker. Which means eighter the tv can’t handle that setting or Amazon needs to come up with an update to fix that and the dull colors and bit too dark for the screen. But noted I think tcl made these TVs for Amazon and there not the greatest tv company so your gonna get inconsistent quality control etc. I needed this tv because of the HDMI earc connection for proper Dolby Atmos sound to work with an Atmos sound bar. Also the 4K . Too bad this model doesn’t support Dolby vision it should have for this price. Overall it’s an ok tv if you find one cheap enough but I wouldn’t recommend it otherwise.John

Voucher for Pandora is a "3 month pass" but really just links you to a 90 day free trial, which is an offer available multiple times a year with no purchase requirements (if not 2 month, or 14 day available). Worse, you have to enter your credit card or paypal details–which is not stated on the online voucher or on the card included with the purchase. Basically, it's a hook to get you accidentally overstaying your 90 days and getting charged $10 a month. The other promos are ridiculously overvalued premium Alexa skill in-app purchases, mostly on low-rated Alexa games. Essentially, since there were no actual details in any of the documentation, I feel like this was VERY oversold and under-delivered. When purchasing, I considered the voucher as offsetting part of the cost of upgrading my device, and that was a mistake. If you find a better deal with no voucher, you're probably better off. The device itself is smaller than the original (gen 1) Echo, height-wise. Compared to the 1st generation, the volume is quieter overall, the treble less pronounced, and the mids perhaps a bit more muted. The bass is solid, but having the overall sound skewed towards the lower range tends to make the music sound more "muddled". While the sound of the original seemed to have more range, this model does a decent job of reproducing music in a non-audiophile setting. I felt my gen 1 echo was a bit of a dud with the far-field mic not being as impressive as described by others, having to raise my voice considerably at times to make it work. Other times, I found the gen 2 dot in the bedroom, several yards further away responding rather than the nearby echo. This gen 2 model though seems to have a far more sensitive pickup, responding to requests easily and without fail. I haven't tried under difficult to hear conditions yet, but I would figure it would work better than my previous device.drewp

Let me first start off by saying that I am a total audiophile, and my expectations when it comes to speaker quality and performance is higher than high. I was in need of a new speaker that I didn’t have to constantly charge or one that I would misplace. I also didn’t want an eyesore in the middle of my decor. My sister and I split the cost of this TSV after I watched the presentation all day. I had seen the Echo on QVC several times before, but the value of this bundle couldn’t be passed up. It was our Christmas gift to each other, even though we live in the same house. We unboxed our Heather Gray Echo speakers (which looks AWESOME with any decor, btw), downloaded then Alexa app, connected to WiFi and immediately started asking Alexa to play songs to test the quality. MARK MY WORDS – THIS SOUNDS AS RICH AND FULL AS ANY BOSE I’VE EVER HEARD. The ratio of bass to treble is just about perfect, and you can really hear every layer of both the vocals and the music. We are both INCREDIBLY impressed so far. I read that the first release of the 2nd Gen for horrible reviews for the sound. Amazon has since fixed the software, and that’s evident. Do yourself a favor and join Amazon Music Unlimited for only $.99/month for the first 3. Then, as an Echo device owner, it’s only $3.99/month after that. I’m getting farther and farther away from iTunes (which is not compatible with Amazon devices, FYI. Don’t even need it here anyway) I feel so strongly about this speaker that I had to write a review. I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t love this as a gift, especially at this price. I’m debating ordering another set, which I’ll probably just keep for myself : )surfergirl_46

I have friends that think because I have Echo Dot's in my house, the Government is listening to everything I say. As a person who has worked in the computer industry for over 40 years, I can tell you there isn't enough memory to store more than a sentence. That being said, there are times when saying something similar to "Alexa" will cause a unit to oddly respond to something when you least expect it. Putting a remote on every Echo and selecting the "mute" button means never having to trigger the unit with your voice ever again. Keep one of these handy for each Echo and triggering your Echo's with a remote solves much of the disconnect the Echo has in understanding what is said. These work great and are so inexpensive, I bought 1 for every Echo I have in the house. Just make sure that instead of "first" trying to pair your Echo with a Remote, that you have it search for Bluetooth devices to initially set these up. As unused or refurbished items, they will not have any firmware installed and thus the only thing they will respond back to the Echo with is a MAC address. Once connected, the Echo will recognize it as a Remote and install the initial firmware.loosebwep

The Amazon smart thermostat is a very basic smart thermostat. It is fairly easy to install and once installed, operates without any complications. I do recommend having an "Alexa" unit available, but not necessary, it just makes remote operations easier. Also, please note that it will take a few days before the thermostat is able to truly feel the desired temperatures. Until then, expect to make subtle adjustment changes for approximately the first 48 hours or so. The only real disappointment(s) is that I wish there was more programmable capacity and maybe it should show the current room temperature with the preset desired temperature. All in all a great basic, economical, "no frills" smart thermostat.james309

The thermostat looks good. Compact and basic. Comes with a bigger wall plate for replacing an older style, larger thermostat so that you don’t have to paint, etc. Comes with a screwdriver and wall anchors. Seemingly all that you would need to install this. I did find that you can check for compatibility prior to purchase by following a couple quick steps on the Amazon app. The packaging and included parts seem well thought out. Once installed along with the app, setup was cumbersome. Having a heat pump with gas furnace, the setup was painful. I was honestly unable to get it to function properly. It would call for the gas furnace “emergency heat” backup to come on well above the outdoor temp threshold that the heat pump was designed to operate in. This causes the heating costs to go up significantly. Overall, I am disappointed with this product. I do feel like if you have a single heat source setup, such as gas only, this thermostat would work well. Unfortunately that was not the case for us.Gavean

I received the Amazon Smart Thermostat to test. I had my husband install the thermostat because I didn’t want to mess it up. He said that it took him 20 mins to install it and this is without looking at the instructions. If you are looking for the instructions for installation, it is in the Alexa app that you would need to download prior to installation. I setup the smart thermostat on my phone and it took me like maybe 5 mins to do that. It was very easy setup. I setup a schedule for it to follow and the thermostat is working very well. I like that I can control the temperature on the Alexa app. Its really nice to be able to either lower or increase the temperature outside of using the schedule when I know if I will be home or not. I also like that in the settings you can have the app notify you or even order air filter for you when you are running low. There is even a spot for you to add how much extra supply you have and when you last replace your filter, so that Alexa will better know when you need more supplies. Overall, this is a really nice smart thermostat. I like it. My husband only response to the installation is that the smart thermostat doesn’t have a built in level to help my sure that its straight.pthao1985

This product is amazing! I have the Amazon Echo 8 and the tower. I tried the Amazon Echo Show 10 but wasn’t a big fan of it. For the same price you can get this, the Amazon Echo Show 15. The screen is simply wonderful. It looks like a big picture frame but does so much more. You can mount on the wall but I prefer the stand which you can place horizontal or vertical. I like the landscape mode. The sound clarity is actually really good. It’s not distorted. I noticed upon buying the Echo Show 10 it had a few glitches so I returned. In my opinion it’s a personal preference but this latest Echo Show 15 does not disappoint. It has a camera for video calling, it has also the privacy button so you can hide the camera button. It does everything the Alexa can do but on a nice colorful screen. I just ordered this and it arrived yesterday from Best Buy. It has widgets, notes, etc. I love it! I highly recommend. I also recommend the table top stand!heather.s

I've been slowly gaining interest in the home tech world. It took me a bit to fall in love with my echo home speakers, and I rather dismissed the "show" speaker versions for a while. I didn't think that I needed to actually "see" what a speaker could offer. This Amazon Echo Show 15 proved to me exactly what a visual speaker could do in my home! I'm TOTALLY IN LOVE with this device! It's not so smart that it belittles me, and it's smart enough to make my life just a bit simpler. When I opened the box, I instantly saw a primo piece of equipment. The large 15.6 inch Full HD (1080p) smart display screams quality. It also has a 5 MP camera, which can be closed with three flip of a switch. You can also easily turn off the microphone, as desired. The speakers work well. They don't have the power of my original echo, but it's obvious that they are designed to be used on/near a wall, so they are placed in such a way to use the wall to bounce the acoustics off. I do play my music playlists on it, and although it's not as great as my echo, it has a nice clear, loud sound. The entire display is surrounded by a sleek black frame, which allows it to incorporate well into my home decor. It's designed to be hung on the wall, and comes with a device to do so. I decided to use a stand, purchased separately, because I'm using it on my kitchen counter near where I prepare meals, and I like to watch YouTube recipes in landscape (horizontally), while cooking. Otherwise, I use it displayed in portrait (vertically), as a photo display and electronic family bulletin board. This device does need to be plugged in to operate, and comes with a 30W power adapter and 5 ft. cord. It's not wireless, so keep that in mind when deciding where to place. I added my (necessary) Wi-Fi, and Amazon account info, and within five minutes from unboxing, I was deciding which widgets to add to the home screen, and using the new Show 15. I love being able to display family photos, and learned that the speed that the display scrolls can be adjusted. I also use the events and calendar to keep my family on schedule. The shopping list is a feature that I use daily to ask Alexa to add things as needed. I'm planning to add my ring camera to it as well, set it up for video chats, and look for new ways to use Amazon Echo Show 15 every day.Pamiam

The Echo Show 15 is large as can be seen in the picture below with my Show 10. However, the Show 15 picture is beautiful and my favorite aspect is the white “matting” look on the edge. The matting makes it look like a classy frame. I set up an Amazon Photos file with approximately twenty pictures just to see if I really want to use it in this manner and so far I love it. Seeing pictures of the grandkids rotate through the display is so much better than the news! Set up was simple, connected easily to my Wi-Fi and I selected a few “widgets.” It took a little work with the Alexa app to get my old Ring doorbell live view to display but eventually it worked. I am still deciding whether I want to use it in portrait or landscape mode. I had a small picture stand that is sturdy enough for landscape mode but I will need to buy a sturdy stand if I want to set it up in portrait. Since many of my photos will display best in portrait orientation, I think I will end up in that direction. The wall mounts look sleek but my kitchen doesn’t have substantial wall space next to an electrical outlet to enable me to try that set up.Kathy F

Very easy to set up! Literally plug, connect, and play! I dont think set up took more than 10 minutes over WiFi! If you are looking to cut the satellite or cable cord, and mostly watch streaming services over WiFi, this is a must! Even if you dont subscribe to any streaming services, you can still find free content to watch! If you already have an Amazon account, set up will be faster. Once you are connected, navigating the system doesnt take much time to get used to, and is very user friendly and I dont use the voice control. The performance of the Fire TV Stick is very smooth. A WiFi connection can vary for some, but I recommend using the extender that comes in the package for a faster and better experience. Overall, I love it! I havent even had mine a full day; explored only a fraction of the available apps, watched a movie through one of my streaming services, and I am highly impressed! Without hesitation, I recommend the Fire TV Stick. Its easy to set up; take with you when traveling, and no hassle of dealing with a satellite or cable service when moving.Tamil

Works perfectly! We purchased this lite version to use in our 2019 Honda Odessey mini van. The power cord is long enough to reach the AC adapter in the front while the HDMI fire stick stays plugged into the back of the center console without any issue. We hotspot our internet for the kids to stream on the go. No more buying BluRay/DVDs just for the kids to complain they are bored of watching them every time we travel. Even with the fire stick being close to floor level- the remote works fine from each seat in our vehicle. I’ve included pictures of how it is setup in our van if anyone else is curious. It took about 15 min to setup and most of that was simply logging into our different apps. Only works with WiFi/Hotspot connection obviously.TraTraRN

This fire stick has all the same features as my older version fire stick, except volume controls, dolby sound or a power button. It still has 1080p HD quality video, dual band wifi and 8g storage, as well as Alexa voice remote. This is also very fast, much faster than my older version. I personally do not even miss the volume control or power button. I just love how fast this is for streaming. I know that this is Amazon's economical version of their fire stick and I would say that this is all that you need. Definitely a great option in their fire stick line. Just try it, you will not be disappointed!!Nanette03

I love my fire stick because it makes streaming easy. I also love that I can use the voice feature to have Alexa help me find shows or movies to watch, too. I have to reset my fire stick at least once a week due to it freezing or lagging on videos, replaying the same clip from a video, audio and video not matching up, etc. it’s extremely annoying and I feel like it should not be happening as frequently as it does, especially because this isn’t exactly a new product and should have kinks worked out by now. More recently, I’ve had to reset my fire stick due to one of the above issues and upon restarting it – NO AUDIO. Despite the fact that all of my audio settings are correct and there are no other issues… and apparently this is a common problem as well? I just don’t think these issues should be so commonplace in this product, especially considering the company that owns it.ashley .s

I've been using Roku since 2017. I'm using this on my RokuTV. After so many years of Roku getting use to the FireStick interface has been frustrating. Thank the dear lord I found Wolf Launcher! It's a life saver. I have a tri-band router. Firestick tells me there is no connection way too frequently. I don't have this issue with anything else using the wifi. Just the Firestick. The user interface is just atrocious! Just do a google search for the Wolf Launcher. I found the latest video instructions on youtube easily. It's free, fully customizable. You can have folders, sections, widgets, choose your wallpaper, change the amount of time before the screen saver comes on (if you want a screensaver). OMG it's just amazing. I'm fairly happy the firestick now. Except for the remote. I hate the placement of the volume control. Before I found Wolf Launcher, it wasn't even close. Roku was the bees knees! It's still is compared to the normal Prime/FireStick TV gui experience. It's just a mess in a dumpster fire. I got another Firestick so Mom could have one, too. We use FuboTV and it's awful on the Roku. And it confuses her. Turn it on, select Fubo and it's already playing the last channel you or the dvr had on. It's a "feature" I really hate. Firestick doesn't do that. Just before I set up the Firestick for Mom, the one I've been using stopped working. I restarted, un-plugged/re-plugged it (this would get it to work for a few minutes) and I wound up resetting it. That was traumatic! I hope this doesn't become a repeat problem. I finally got a backup of my Wolf Launcher settings and figured out how to get a copy of it on my laptop and a usb drive. So, if I have to reset the FireStick again it won't be so traumatic. And I finally got a weather widget added! WooHoo. Mom will really like it.94044

I’ve always been a fan of Amazon; From late night shopping to Amazon Echo for music and of course, not one but four Amazon Fire Sticks for endless movies anywhere in my home. It’s quick and easy to install. Now you have all your movie, News and Music subscriptions available at your fingertips with one, yes that right, just ONE remote. Apps. a plenty available to install. Like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, CNN, Starz etc., All from the comfort of your home, school, or work place. Listen to music while cooking dinner, having a late night jam session while reading the lyrics on your flat screen television. Best of all, all Fire Sticks are Alexa enable, so no need to type your 20+ character movie title, or song; just press the mic icon , say the name of the movie and your good to go. $29.99 for HD and $54.99 for 4k . Have fun and enjoy. It’s totally worth it. #Amazon #FireStick #shopping #movies #musicmichelle.m

Already have two of these plugs to control lights. Needed another one to turn on a bug zapper in the garage. Instead of going into the garage to plug in the zapper, I only need to tell Alexa to turn it on and off. It is convenient not to unplug and plug in the zapper. Only downside is I wish the smart plug came with a count down timer feature. I have to set an Alexa reminder to remind me to tell Alexa to turn off the zapper before bedtime.Cent

This was bought to replace the Kasa TP link. This was worth the extra money. Setup was easy, just follow the directions and it connects to the Alexa app. The device manages how much electricity is being used and can be manually turned on and off through the app. The devices timer/schedule features are bit awkward but you can get it setup to turn on and off at a specific time. Those who are older or not inclined to technology may have a little trouble getting the timer/schedule setup. The best part I like is that I have all my outdoor Christmas lights connected to three different time and they all come and shut off at the same time instead of the old manual dial timers. I would highly recommend this to anyone.Josh

Great plug that works perfectly with any device attached to it. Side button allows for a manual "on/off" switch. Allows us to make almost anything a "smart" device. I particularly love the timer/routine function to automate certain devices (like a sleep/noise machine to turn on when I start my work day).JaxG

I am very happy with my Amazon Voice Remote (3rd gen) with TV Controls. It was very easy to pair with my TV! I have the Amazon Fire Stick 4K and this remote is compatible with that one and quite a few more as well. I love that I can just ask Alexa pretty much anything, like questions about the weather or, as my husband loves, switch to cable. I almost feel like every Amazon Fire Stick should come with a voice remote because it really adds to the whole Amazon Fire Stick experience! And the fact that I can control the power and volume and everything else from one remote is seriously awesome. I can't stand clutter on my coffee table and this remote remedied the remote collection situation we had going! Definitely 100% recommend for ANYONE with a compatible Amazon Fire Stick! Seriously! Love love love this Amazon Alexa Voice Remote with TV Controls!AllieG24

Identical in size and a smoother feel than the remote you’d find inside the Amazon Fire Stick. The buttons from the original are all there albeit slightly re-arranged. The most noticeable difference are the additions of 4 streaming services that now have their own dedicated physical buttons with their respective logos on each. Handy but only if you actually subscribe to each service. Otherwise they are just needlessly taking up real estate. A touch remote with manual mappable buttons would have been more ideal. This remote unfortunately still takes two AAA batteries rather than an internal rechargeable battery. This remote functions nearly identical to its original. Unless you subscribe to 3 out of the 4 streaming service button options available upgrading to this remote isn’t recommended. Even then this remote still has too many buttons. One of the highlights of the original was the fact that it had very few buttons and you would use nearly every single one of them during each viewing. Also, the black and white microphone button has been replaced with the Alexa logo and is now a bright blue color but functions the same. This was an unnecessary change. I would not recommend this remote.Peachesncream887

My 8 year old daughter has been upset that she didn't have a "cool" alexa remote so this was the perfect upgrade. Not only can she finally have a remote that controls her Firestick but she can also use it to control the tv volumes. We absolutely love being able to push one button to immediately queue up Disney +, Netflix and Hulu too! Easy to use, with different colored light indicators for issues, this remote is a must have for anyone navigating a smart tv or fire stick. The remote is lightweight and not easily broken (as it's being manhandled by small children). Another feature we love is that if you "lose" the remote and accidentally hit a button the tv will turn on so you know the remote is near. All simple things but things that make a huge impact in this busy household. We are for sure an Alexa family!RLClover

I have my reservations about allowing devices like the Echo or Google hubs into the house. They basically can be used to monitor your behaviour. BUT, your mobile phone can do that too and that goes everywhere you go. To make your life more private you'd have to stop using mobile phones, stop using the internet and stop driving. If you ignore the privacy aspect and just talk about the device, its very handy for setting timers, getting weather and traffic reports, I have a door cam as well and I can view it via the echo show just by asking to see it. I can control power sockets and lights, I can play my spotify playlists all just by voice. It can tell jokes, answer basic questions, act as a photo frame, all Very cool. Sound quality from the Show 5 is good enough and I have a few of them scattered around and play them as groups so you get sound coming from all over the house which improves the quality of the sound. I also have a show 10 inch which has a better base speaker as well as a couple of echo dots setup as pairs so you get stereo play back with a good base. All very good. The screen doesn't add much to the experience but it has it's uses and the bigger case improves sound quality over the Echo dot. Issues, if your internet stops, it all stops. I wish the devices could operate locally. Why can't it play music from an SD card, just about any cheap device can do that? Voice recognition is good mostly but it's very dependant on a decent internet connection. I want to be able to set any wake word, the Amazon units are better than the Google ones (main reason I use them) but I still want to be able to call it Jarvis or Hal…powerxpress

This came with a TV I brought as a free gift. I already had a couple echo dots so expected this to be like those but just with a screen and camera. While I really like this features since they are very helpful there is some cons compared to my other echo devices. When it comes to cons the screen on the right side of my device is glitched and has been ever since setting up. Only reason I didn't return is because it was free as stated before so didn't want to go through the hassle to exchange. Another con is that it is much slower at responding to commands compared to my echo dots basically being almost instant. When I tell it to turn of the screen it only stays off for 5-10 mins. It also doesn't hear me as good as my other echo devices so have to repeat myself at times. The pros to this device is obviously the screen. Although mine has the glitch as said before it doesn't interfer with main viewing point of the screen luckily. Do to the screen I can view the time, weather, music being played and more which is big advantage to traditional Echo Dots. Everything is bright and clear. I also like that I can use it as a basic security camera and video chat with it if I want to. The sound is also loud and clear. Ultimately the device is flawed, but still a worth buying if you look past them.AntoineF

This is our 3rd Alexa show 8 we ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM as well as ENJOY them. For the price of these little guys they do EVERYTHING & ANYTHING!!!! Amazing the technology these have. We have ALEXA, ZIGGY & ECHO LOL. We talk to these silly machines as if they was family lol. Wanna know the Weather, She Knows It!!! Recipes, YEP!! Directions, She's Gotcha!!! Games, Lets Play!!! Math,History, Science, Health, No Problem!!! Need your Alram Set, Wakeup She Says!!! Watch a Movie, Name It!!! View Your Home While Gone, Open The App There Ya Go!!! Have Security Cameras you want Motion Alerts, Shes There Warning You!!! ( Motion Detected ) Video Talk. Who With!!! Call Someone, Call Made!!! Guard Your Home while gone, She's Got You Covered!!! You can Turn Your Lights on while gone, set your lights to come on at a certain time, She will listen for glass breakage while your not home, hook up any smart plug, smart bulb, door bell, locks, for her to run, play your favorite music, plays games with you, what don't she do….The things this does is ENDLESS!!!!! For this price everyone should own one. YES I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ONE. Something we thought was so silly at one time, we can't live without now lol. I even catch my husband talking to his even telling her goodnight lol. Ya, they are a lot of FUN!!Hammond

The amazon echo is a great addition to your home if you are open to having mics listening in on your activities and conversations. I know some don't like that, but those who allow it will find great convenience in getting information about weather, movies, actors, jokes, and more. Plus, you'll be able to request music, and with a little effort in the app, you can have the same music playing via a group across multiple echos and fire sticks, giving you a great way to have a sonos-like environment. While the intelligence of the questions aren't up to par with Google's similar devices, the echo will suffice for most. Just don't expect it to answer complex questions, or provide extremely precise answers in all cases. And if you're a smart home user who likes to control lights, thermostats, etc., then the echo and its alexa app let you do lots of cool things, and even automate them with routines (e.g., say "goodnight" at the end of the day to turn off all the lights and lower the thermostat). What's especially nice is if you have multiple brands, the alexa app bridges that complexity so it all plays nicely together. Keep a spare echo ready in your music group and you can bring it outside on the deck on a nice day and have your music – and control of your music – at your side. Just wish they'd come out with a waterproof or outdoor version to have it out there all the time.johnny

Received a echo dot with my purchase which was pretty cool. The little speaker is a fun addition to the household when you want to listen to music hands free. Or want to set alarms to wake you up in the morning. Can also use it to navigate your smart TV, amongst other things if you have more than one. Sounds pretty good for the size. Would've been cool if you were able to charge it and take it around the house. Definitely enjoying my little speaker. Might buy another to have in a second area soon. This would be a cool gift for someone older who wants to have a little speaker and isn't tech savy as far as hooking up to a Bluetooth speaker and having to use a music app to find music they like. They could just ask Alexa to create a playlist for them. Even the kids could enjoy this little device.GCas

This is way more fun than I expected. I dont use a lot of smarthome features, but now that I'm getting used to Alexa, things are about to change. Really convenient way to listen to tunes while I'm working on the computer or playing on my phone. I use it a lot for simple questions and information too. Im going to order some smart light bulbs soon so I can make her do even more for me. Haha My major complaint is that I can't use it to call or text someone unless they sign up with the Alexa app too. That's a loss of a whole star there, because Google smart devices do that just fine with my Samsung Galaxy devices. This was free with the purchase of a TV, but I've mulled around the idea of getting one for a few years. Ive got other speakers that are better sounding, but as far as convenience goes, this little Echo is great for me. It sits right beside my recliner on a table where I embarrassingly spend most of my time. There has never been a problem of hearing it or not hearing me. The reminders arw handy too. Hve been dabbling with the shopping lists feature too. I espect to use this more and more but really wish I could call and text my peeps with her.BigC

Purchased 2, one for a new TV and one for an older (4 years) model. Both provide the same level of service but the interface with the TV (mostly at start up) is different. Do that really matter – no still gets you to the same place. Setup was simple but I had all the accounts and passwords ready before I started. Step by step was simple, the sound bar was different – I had to roll through a long list before I got to mine but that that worked perfectly. I remember setting up that soundbay in my Xfinity remote looking at a small piece of paper folded more times than an origami flower and then still having to pick one of 5 available codes. I wish the 4 buttons at the bottom were programmable instead of fixed – maybe future software upgrade. This version does require power and comes with an converter – I instead purchased the patch cable which allows it to pull power from a USB port (if you have one open). Much cleaner.OlderPerson

So far I'm pleased with my firesticks, I have 2 in my house and a Fire Tv. Amazon really do a good job enclosing such a great device in a small box smaller than its remote control. I have no complaints about any of the fire sticks I have. Great product! I have a Nvidia Shield tv box very pricey and worthless, not always when you buy something this expensive, you get what is expected because its price. I started to have problems with my shield a year after I purchased it. I still the have the first version of firestick, the one that didn't have Alexa yet. It still works! It is slow but for the many years I used it. Money well spent. 24 bucks I paid for it at Best Buy. I just had to retire it for a better version. Very pleased!Rilo

I told my wife not to buy firestick because most of the movies are average quality at best, and 5 (yes 5) of my friends had remote issues! Guess what? My wife bought it, and the remote would drain the batteries completely within 5 minutes! We went through about $30 in batteries waiting for another remote to arrive (another brand new remote). When the "new" remote arrived it did the exact god dam thing as the previous remote……drained the batteries within minutes. I snatched the garbage firestick and remotes and gave them to a local Boys & Girls Club and said best of luck, as i explained the issue to them. They took the firestick and remotes and found the same issue we'd had with them. So they ordered yet another remote and imagine this……same dam issue! I now let everyone i know how terrible of a product this truly is! I'm much happier paying for HBO, HULU, Amazon Prime, etc, etc. All providers (above mentioned) provide perfect streaming abilities and my Roku remote has the same batteries in it for a year now with not one issue. Firestick……it should be thrown in the fire! If i could give a negative star review i wouldRonin Roper

I bought the echo show eight as an upgrade to my echo dot. I set it up and everything was working except for Amazon music. Songs would start play for a little while and then shut down. I went online looking for advice and tried a number of suggestions. I moved it closer to my Internet source. I moved it further from my Internet source. I shut it down turned it on again and repeated this a number of times. I left it overnight tried it again the next day and it would not work. I found on the Internet that they were number of complaints about the echo show having this problem. Eventually I decided I would return it and I left it sitting on The counter for a couple of days. In a final attempt before I boxed it for return I tried once again to listen to Amazon music it worked fine and it has been working fine ever since.??.? I have no idea why this happened but it did cause me much frustrationJJ

This is by far our family's favorite device. Someone is using it off and on all day, every day. We keep the Echo Show in our kitchen and I use it for music while I cook. My boys use it for watching shows while they eat breakfast and lunch. My boys also ask Alexa questions throughout the day, about the time or using a timer, about the weather, reading the news. We get ideas about what to watch as well. I really like the recipe suggestions! The size is perfect for a kitchen counter, the screen is sharp and clear. The sound quality is pretty nice for music coming from such a small speaker, it's surprising really. Everything is very responsive when pushed or touched, the buttons have good feedback. I have no complaints at all and will probably purchase more for other rooms in the house- just not the kid's room because they would watch it all night! I love the video option when I'm not at home, I use my phone to video chat with the kids on it and it's just easier to understand each other when we can see each other. I appreciate that we can easily turn the camera off though with the slide of a button.Brandil

I was intrigued by the possibilities that this Echo Show 8 offers and decided to try it for myself. I never had one before, so I cannot compare it to older models. But I can say it has a nice large screen, clear picture, and great speaker. I also appreciate that it is easy to get started and use without any prior knowledge of how if works. I find that both kids and adults can easily navigate and operate this device without a problem. For my purposes, it’s an alarm clock, radio, speaker, video screen for both phone calls and movies, and the list goes on. It’s also a wealth of information and services. Your wish is as easy as a voice command. Simply ask Alexa for information and she finds it and gives it. You can even give voice commands to skip songs, raise and lower volume, make calls, search for and watch shows. No need to figure out anything, just say the word and it does it. Elderly people can especially benefit from this as well. If they need help, Alexa can call for it. It can also serve as a picture frame and scroll through your photos. I am very impressed with this Echo Show 8. The possibilities are endless and I look forward to discovering even more ways that it can help make life easier.Lady Luck

After some problems with a google smart device I decided to try their competitors. Wow am I glad I did. After looking at the different Alexa devices I found one with some pretty nice features. This (Mine is in a beautiful blue color) seemed to have everything I was looking for. Other than the general ‘smart speaker’ abilities, this came with a digital clock that shows behind the front of the speaker with a light blue glow. On the top of the Echo, there are 4 button; 2 of them adjust the volume, 1 is a mute button and the last helps to connect to wifi and other settings. While those were the features that made me choose this Alexa Echo I was pleasantly surprised to see that, when asked about the weather, it not only verbalizes the answer but displays it as well. Now, for my favorite feature: once connected with my Ring Doorbell and other smart devices on the Alexa App (and without setting this up) Alexa is able to verbally notify me when someone rings the doorbell. Overall, I am loving my choice of Echo and so much happier after switching to Alexa.heather.n

This was a pretty garbage device from the second I got it. I’ll be the first to admit despising an admission of it, but even Siri is better than this thing. Just a constant of ‘I’m having trouble playing that right now, try again later’ but for everything. The speaker quality was decent at best, it was all nothing but mid-range. The high and low ends were extremely washed out. What you see here is what you get. A talking bowling ball. I was extremely dissatisfied with this product over the entire year I had it, minus two months where it wouldn’t function at all, claiming issues with software updates, but wouldn’t connect to the app to actually perform the update, even Amazon couldn’t help, but lo and behold it actually worked one day. In conclusion, save your money, and get a good Bluetooth speaker to hook to your phone, or one of the Apple devices similar, it’ll save you the inconvenience.Seth

Amazon Echo Dot Review With more and more smart speakers popping up on the market, the consumer has more choices to choose from. The Amazon Echo Dot Fourth Generation allows the user to listen to music, complete tasks, and more by saying one word. The Amazon Echo Dot Fourth Generation is the overall best small smart speaker in the market, because of its great sound quality, accessibility, and affordable price tag. Firstly, the Amazon Echo Dot or just Echo Dot for short, provides great sound quality for when listening to music, listening to the news, or just communicating with the Echo Dot, that is incomparable to others. This is mainly due to the front firing speaker system that allows the rather small device to disperse the sound waves to all walls of a room. When placed in a room, the smart speaker can provide immersive sound that will instantaneously lighten the mood. The latest Echo Dot has much better speaker quality than its prior generations, and in my opinion than most of its competitors. The speaker will help in even the most simple of tasks, such as an alarm. The sound quality allows users to be woken up with their favorite song, with just the right amount of sound. The sound quality of the Echo Dot is a key feature of why it is best, and could be a major breaking point in purchasing the Amazon Echo Dot. Additionally, the Amazon Echo Dot incorporates a simple yet powerful word that can allow your house and surroundings to access technology, unlike its competitors. The wake word, “Alexa,” opens the Echo Dot to many possibilities. From this simple word and a subsequent phrase, the smart speaker may do common household things like telling the user the weather. The great thing about the Echo Dot is that it connects to many third party applications and devices. For example, it may connect to the user's light bulb to allow for a command to turn on the light. Pairing eligible third party devices with the smart speaker is so simple, due to its intuitive app. By connecting the device with third party devices, you may create commands such as, “Alexa, open the garage,” that makes day to day so much more simple. Echo dot also has the capability of grouping commands. I use, “Alexa turn on the house,” to turn on all of the lights in my household without separately turning each light on. This key feature of being able to access the appliances of your household by saying one word to a device, is something that sets the Echo Dot apart from its competition. Lastly, at a low cost, the Amazon Echo Dot provides the user with top end functionality without the hefty price. Compared to its competitors, the Echo Dot provides many more features that allow for a great total experience. For many future smart speaker buyers, the price may scare them away. Luckily, at a price of fifty U.S. dollars, that goes on sale frequently, the Echo Dot is one of the most affordable high-tech smart speakers in the market. I personally got my Echo Dot on sale for twenty-five U.S. dollars, which just shows that the Echo Dot will go on sale. The price of the smart speaker does not take away any aspects of the device, but instead adds on to why the device should be purchased. The price of the Echo Dot, is a major reason why the device is superior to its competitors, and of why it is the best small smart speaker. The Amazon Echo Dot Fourth Generation is the best overall small smart speaker in the market, because of its great sound quality, accessibility, and affordable price tag. The information above shows that the Echo Dot is a product unlike any other. Its immersive sound is of another level, and it's accessibility that may connect the house of the user is something that cannot be done any more simply. All of this for the slim price tag is why I, and many others, highly suggest that the Amazon Echo Dot Fourth Generation is the best overall small smart speaker in the current market.BestBuyCustomer

It has a really nice sized color display and clear picture. And it can do so much stuff — we're just scratching the surface with it. We have ours in the kitchen, so it's great for asking cooking/measuring questions, viewing recipes, and adding things to your shopping list. It's also great for playing music (nice sound), listening to the news, getting weather forecasts, and playing games (we play Jeopardy regularly). It can also make phone calls and let you watch videos/shows. There are also a host of other features such as finding a lost phone, turning on/off lights that use smart-plug technology, listening to podcasts, and more. Great device and worth the money.crazyrhino333

I still own the 1st generation Echo. It's been moved to my home office. And the All-New Echo Show (2nd Gen) has replaced it in the main living area of my home. Having a screen is like going from old time radio to television when it was introduced. And the 10 and a half inch screen makes it easy to see from any angle. It's about the same size screen as Google home. But it's 2/3 the size. Which makes it easy to place. I'm 100% and more satisfied the all-new Echo Show 2nd generation. And I highly highly recommend this unit.williams35063506

Very neat device! I bought two. The only challenge is sharing drop-in ability– it would drop in on my main Show, not the one we wanted, when I shared with family not in my account. So I registered one in that family member's account. That's an Alexa issue, though-not the device. Devices are great!tcoogle

I swear Fire devices get better with each release! I’ve owned previous Fire devices and the 4k and sound enhance with each generation. The picture is crystal clear with absolutely no lag or pixelation whatsoever. The display is beautiful and you can adjust the settings if you choose. It controls my sound bar and tv. The voice recognition is spot on and instantaneous. Built in Alexa is great and can be accessed by the remote. It does have the standard Amazon remote. The upgrade to the head-core processor and upgrade in storage really takes the cake. I would always run out of storage on previous models but have yet to run into that issue this go round and I’ve downloaded tons of apps. Very happy with the Fire cube!Rdj3000a

My Review for the fire tv cube, hands-free streaming device with Alexa. Assembling and installing is very simple with this device. Adding new streaming channels or apps is also simple. However, it can get a bit frustrating when your actually streaming on a specific channel. Alexa doesn't understand pause, play, return, continue as a voice command once you start watching a show / movie and pause it (with controller). The controller has to be used for these simple commands. Also, there is so much going on on the screen when your looking for a program or streaming channel it feels overwhelming to look through everything on the screen. Although Alexa is there to help all it does is find a listing of what sounds similar to what you asked, when you find what you want and ask for Alexa to play, it won't you have to rely on the controller to get to the program you want to see. It also has what appears to be a screen protector as your viewing/streaming a program and it goes from one episode to the next I noticed it darkens the tv screen. I still don't know how to work this feature so I find myself pausing and playing to get the TV back to the original brightness. Overall, this is an okay screening device.Promom5

I swear Fire devices get better with each release! I’ve owned previous Fire devices and the 4k and sound enhance with each generation. The picture is crystal clear with absolutely no lag or pixelation whatsoever. The display is beautiful and you can adjust the settings if you choose. It controls my sound bar and tv. The voice recognition is spot on and instantaneous. Built in Alexa is great and can be accessed by the remote. It does have the standard Amazon remote. The upgrade to the head-core processor and upgrade in storage really takes the cake. I would always run out of storage on previous models but have yet to run into that issue this go round and I’ve downloaded tons of apps. Very happy with the Fire cube!Rdj3000a

My Review for the fire tv cube, hands-free streaming device with Alexa. Assembling and installing is very simple with this device. Adding new streaming channels or apps is also simple. However, it can get a bit frustrating when your actually streaming on a specific channel. Alexa doesn't understand pause, play, return, continue as a voice command once you start watching a show / movie and pause it (with controller). The controller has to be used for these simple commands. Also, there is so much going on on the screen when your looking for a program or streaming channel it feels overwhelming to look through everything on the screen. Although Alexa is there to help all it does is find a listing of what sounds similar to what you asked, when you find what you want and ask for Alexa to play, it won't you have to rely on the controller to get to the program you want to see. It also has what appears to be a screen protector as your viewing/streaming a program and it goes from one episode to the next I noticed it darkens the tv screen. I still don't know how to work this feature so I find myself pausing and playing to get the TV back to the original brightness. Overall, this is an okay screening device.Promom5

There is no HDMI cord in box. The remote control doesn't have numbers and it's the exact same control as the regular fire stick or 4k fire stick. For the difference in price it should be more than a voice box upgrade (the processor is also better). A slightly bigger controller with number pad would make a big difference. Buying a HDMI cord, and it should be the 4k type will add another $20 on top of price. I would say this is more a $75 item when you compare pricing between the other 3 Amazon sticks. Buy it only on sale, I haven't seen less than $100 though and that's not a good value price either. If you can get an HDMI cord with for $100, star value would be a 4.EyeofRa

Pros: Has all the top apps in the UK and beyond. Alexa integration is a bonus. Great picture quality across all apps. Very easy to navigate and choose content. Cons: Needs rebooting once or twice a week. Not all apps auto refresh frame rate, although not as noticeable on the Cube as on some other devices which also don't auto refresh.Brigid

I have a number of Alexa related items. a Firestick and a handful of echo's, so am well used to using this kind of thing. The issue with the cube is it promises a lot and delivers so much less! Once I get to the amazon priome home screen I can talk to it all day and have it do stuff. What it simply will not do despite hours of changing settings, is switch inputs from the amazon screen to any other HDMI source (in my case a Now TV stick), nor is it capable of switching back to terrestrial TV channels. So – almost useless really when you can get voice commands from a much cheaper fire stick. I have tested it on three TV's. One is brand new and supposedly Alexca friendly, the second is a year old Panasonic TV, the third an LED Samsung – same issue with all of them when trying to use the cube for anything really clever. Amazon need to stop pretending witht this stuff and actually make it work.Colin