Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) and Alexa Voice Remote Pro have been launched, priced in India at Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 2,499 respectively. As the name suggests, this is the third generation of the Amazon Fire TV Cube range, and it has some hardware and capability upgrades that are said to improve the overall user experience. Alexa Voice Remote Pro has also been introduced, and promises a better experience with features like customizable buttons and an inbuilt speaker to help find it when lost.
Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote Pro Price, Availability
here Rs. 13,999, Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) Rs. is slightly more expensive than 12,999 Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen), but offers some hardware and usability improvements that promise a better user experience. The device is not yet on sale or available for pre-order. There is no concrete information on when the streaming device will be available for purchase in India, but users can sign up to be notified via email.
is the price of Rs. 2,499The Alexa Voice Remote Pro itself is a bit more expensive Rs. 1,999 Alexa Voice Remote. The new remote can be pre-ordered now, with a release date set for November 16 and shipping to follow. Both the products have already been priced in India in line with the global launch, though availability is some time away.
Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) Features and Specs
The Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) has an improved design with a fabric-wrapped exterior and rounded corners. In addition, the streaming device now has an HDMI input port, which will allow users to connect other source devices such as DTH set-top boxes for control using the Fire TV Cube’s remote and voice control features.
The new Fire TV Cube also features Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and a USB port for optional webcam connectivity. A key feature of the Amazon Fire TV Cube range is hands-free access to the Alexa voice assistant, with an always-on microphone that listens for wake commands.
Amazon claims the new Fire TV Cube is 20 percent more powerful than the previous generation device thanks to a new 2.0GHz octa-core processor. As before, there is support for Ultra-HD resolution content and high dynamic range up to Dolby Vision format, as well as Dolby Atmos sound. A variety of apps, games, and major streaming services are supported on the Fire TV user interface, and the box includes an Alexa voice remote.
Alexa Voice Remote Pro features and specifications
Also launching with the Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) is the Alexa Voice Remote Pro, which has an inbuilt speaker for use with the Remote Finder feature on Alexa. It can be invoked using Alexa or through the Fire TV app, and the remote will emit a sound to help the user locate it if it’s in range.
In addition, the new remote also has two customizable buttons, which can be mapped to specific functions, such as running an Alexa skill or routine, or opening a specific app. The buttons are also backlit for easy visibility in the dark.
