Author: At the end of September i.e. today Amazon launched two new products named Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) and Alexa Voice Remote Pro in the Indian market. The newcomer, the third-generation streaming device, comes with improved hardware and several upgrades over its predecessor Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen), which is claimed to further enhance the overall user experience. On the other hand, Alexa Voice Remote Pro comes with customizable backlit buttons. And the 'Remote Finder' feature helps locate the remote by giving sound alerts through the in-built speaker. The company promises that this new generation remote will offer better performance. Incidentally, the price of the two models in question has been kept at Tk 13,999 and Tk 2,499 respectively.
Let's look at the Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) and Alexa Voice Remote Pro prices.
Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote Pro Price and Availability
Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) has been launched in India at Rs 13,999. As you can see, it has been priced by a full Rs 1,000 more than the predecessor Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd Gen) model. However, speaking of availability, the said device is not yet available for sale or pre-order. No information has been released about when the streaming device will be available for purchase in India. However, those interested can sign up via e-mail to receive advance notifications.
On the other hand, Alexa Voice Remote Pro is priced at Rs 2,499. It is slightly more expensive than the older generation Alexa Voice Remote, which was priced at Rs 1,999. You can pre-order this new remote right now. And its sale date is set on 16th November. As a result, its shipping will start after the second week of November.
Specifications and features of Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen).
Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) comes with a sophisticated design. That is, its exterior is wrapped in fabric and has rounded edges. Furthermore, the streaming device in question additionally features an HDMI input port, which allows users to connect it to a DTH set-top box to use the Fire TV Cube's remote and voice control features.
The third generation Amazon Fire TV Cube supports Wi-Fi 6 version connectivity and a USB port for optional webcam connection. One of the key features of the device is that it provides access to hands-free mode through the Alexa voice assistant. Besides, it has an always-on microphone, which activates as soon as the wake command is received.
Incidentally, Amazon claims that this new Fire TV Cube is 20% more powerful than previous generation devices. Because it uses a new 2.0 GHz clock rate octa-core processor. But like its predecessor, it supports displaying content in high dynamic range up to Ultra-HD resolution and Dolby Vision format. Again, its audio system is powered by Dolby Atmos sound technology. Besides, Fire TV's user interface – comes with access to a wide variety of apps, games and streaming services. And the Alexa Voice Remote is included in its retail box.
Alexa Voice Remote Pro Specifications and Features
Fire TV Cube (3rd gen) streaming device as well as Alexa Voice Remote Pro also made its debut in the Indian market. The product in question – comes with a 'remote finder' feature with a built-in speaker. As a result, if the device is nearby, this speaker will help users locate the remote by emitting sound. And this remote can be activated using the Alexa voice assistant or through the Fire TV app.
Moreover, the new Alexa Voice Remote Pro has two customizable buttons, which can be used to perform certain functions. Such as running an Alexa skill or routine or opening a specific app. And since the buttons are backlit, they are easily visible in the dark.
