How to use the Amazon Fire TV Cube

By Henry T. Casey
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Alexa is the featured star in the Amazon's latest streaming device. Here's how to set it up and make the most of the assistant.

How to Use the Fire TV Cube as an Echo

Not only does the Fire TV Cube respond to all of the actions and smart routines that work on all Alexa-enabled devices, but it also offers some of the features once unique to the Echo Show.

1. Say "Alexa, show me the weather" to see a 7-day forecast.

2. Say "Alexa, show me nearby pizza restaurants" or any kind of eateries, to get recommendations from Yelp.

3. Say "Alexa, show me my daily briefing" to get the day's news.

4. Say "Alexa, play Jeopardy!" to get your own chance to answer in the form of a question.

5. Say "Alexa, show me nearby movies." to see what's playing near you today.

6. Say "Alexa, select 3" (or any option) to learn more about that movie.

7. Say "Alexa, show me showtimes" to see where it's playing.

8. Say "Select 3" to learn more about which showtimes are available at that theater.

Henry T. Casey
Henry T. Casey
Managing Editor (Entertainment, Streaming)

Henry is a managing editor at Tom’s Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past seven years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.

4 Comments Comment from the forums
  • rlmonoski
    Mine will switch to cable, but will not actually change the channels with comcast box. Getting annoyed to say the least.
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  • rlmonoski
    Unfortunately, I did all of the above and it still will not change channels for me. Ugh. It switch to the right HDMI and have cable playing, but will not change channels.
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  • claup123
    how to watch movies and tv in kodi.
    I have followed your steps to install kodi in my fire cube and it does not appear any list of movie channels or shows as I have to do I am tired of this
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  • Alabalcho
    21667964 said:
    how to watch movies and tv in kodi.
    I have followed your steps to install kodi in my fire cube and it does not appear any list of movie channels or shows as I have to do I am tired of this
    Kodi is just a player. It does not come with movies, or web sites where to play from. You provide it with your own library of movies stored locally, or over the network.

    For every other usage of Kodi there are plenty of websites available, but not here.

    p.p. Don't hijack a thread!!
    Reply