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Reviews and setup guides for the devices you stream on — Apple TV, Google TV, Fire TV Stick, phones, tablets and computers.

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How Do You Update Firestick? My Step-by-Step Guide

How do you update Firestick? Go to Settings > My Fire TV > About > Check for Updates. But after failed updates on hotel Wi-Fi, a full-storage freeze, and a family member unplugging mid-install, I've learned the steps are the easy part. Here's how I update safely, why I don't auto-update, and what happens if you skip updates.

Dana ReyesDevicesSep 29, 20268 min read0

Fixing the Android TV Buffer Loop in Under Five Minutes

The DNS override and network priority tweaks that end the endless spinning wheel.

Kwame OseiDevicesSep 14, 20266 min read0

Five Android TV Settings That Quiet the UI For Good

Tame animations, recommendations and background wake-ups on a stock Android TV box.

Dana ReyesDevicesAug 25, 20265 min read0