There are two Alexa-compatible TVs right now, Fire TV Edition sets from Element and Westinghouse, which we've reviewed.
You can link them in the Alexa app, and the Echo can control your Fire TV and still have access to the full range of Alexa Skills that the standalone Fire TV doesn't get, giving you the best of both worlds. One way around this is to use an Echo device to control your Fire TV instead of the included voice remote, which we recommend. Though these devices have Alexa, they don't offer as many third-party "Alexa Skills" as the Echo devices, instead often relying on Fire TV apps that are launched and controlled via voice. New Sony Bravia TVs also use an IR blaster, but it's unclear if it works with multiple devices, as its Alexa skill only notes that it works with set-top boxes. The Logitech and Broadlink devices use IR blasters to control A/V receivers, set-top boxes, sound systems, Blu-ray players, and more. Right now, there are only three devices that can take advantage of Alexa's new home entertainment controls: the Logitech Harmony Hub, the BroadLink All-in-One Audio/Video Remote Control, and Sony Bravia smart TVs. An Alexa-compatible home entertainment device So instead of relying on its own tiny speaker, it can use any high-end speaker setup you may already have as part of your home theater. It's far cheaper and features Bluetooth and a 3.5mm audio-out port (like a headphone jack). The Look is a camera designed to help you decide between outfits, the Tap is a battery-powered speaker for on-the-go use, and the Show is probably best placed in the kitchen.Ī standalone Echo can control your home theater, but you may want to consider just getting an Echo Dot. There are five Echo devices currently: the Echo ( $179.99), the Echo Dot ( $39.99), the Tap ( $79.99), the Echo Look ( $199.99) and the Echo Show ( $299.99). Credit: Amazon An Amazon device with Alexa
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