Amazon Fire TV 65" Omni Series, 4K UHD smart TV with Dolby Vision, hands-free with Alexa

***UPDATE - 6 Months - 5/19/25: - Original Review Underneath -I've come back around for an update for my Amazon fireTV experience to say it is still a wonderful TV. The two that I purchased (about a month apart) both are. I understand in other reviews that farther down the line it seems that they might just "stop working" but so far they have been working flawlessly. I am the type of person that upgrades my TV's every 3 years or so anyway, so if they stop working around then I will just take that at as a sign to get a new one. But that's just me. I take things in stride and for a smart TV that I got on sale for less than $400, I mean, come on. If you math that out that's less than most people pay monthly on ONE streaming service. Even if you paid full price, calm down.I still have no graphical errors, the colors are strong, there is no tearing or dead pixels in either unit. They both get daily use, hours of daily use. I have a soundbar on one unit which obviously increases the sound quality. The audio on the unit without the soundbar still produces decent sound, slightly above standard TV quality, unremarkable but nothing to complain about. They get plenty loud, so that's never been an issue. I have one unit named "Alexa" and one named "Echo". You can go into the menu and change the settings to rename the voice recognition options. So I can speak to the TV's independently. Speaking of, you still have to use the remote people. Voice control only goes so far, it goes very far actually, you can do most everything by voice, but selecting things with the remote is still required on occasion. (I like setting my sleep timer by voice at night, "Alexa, set sleep timer 20 minutes", when I'm laying in bed with my Pandora/Hulu app running.) You can google Alexa commands to see what your options are.ALSO, for everyone talking about slowdowns. Every time you open an app, it stays running in the background. It's like a phone or tablet. You open Disney+ then finish what you're watching, then go to the homescreen, Disney+ is still open in the background. Then you open Paramount+, then go to the homescreen, now Disney+ and Paramount+ are running in the background and so on and so forth, to infinity and beyond. Personally, I have never experienced slowdown's to that degree yet, but I would try doing a TV restart every night/morning (takes 90 seconds). I restart my TV's about once a week just as a preventative measure anyway.I will admit there are small irritations here and there. Alexa mishearing me. Hulu freezing once a week. Paramount+ logging me out once a month ( I honestly have a hard time even blaming the TV for that, I feel like it happens around my subscription renewal, so I think it is something that is server side with Paramount). But there are ALWAYS super quick fixes to these little bummers. Don't let these things ruin your day. Don't worry, be happy. [My TV's have never just turned off on their own either, so I'm not sure what issue that may be, I'm sorry to hear that some people suffer with that.]The only caveat I cannot speak to is the customer service problem, the frustration and pure exasperation I see is real. So I empathize with everyone who has had to deal with all of their issues. My TV's have worked flawlessly since purchase so I have never needed to contact any service reps.Edit:6/30/25As of today I have only had to replace the batteries once, on only ONE of my 2 sets (using Amazon brand batteries).***-ORIGINAL REVIEW-So I've been waiting a while to write this review to get a decent feel. Honest opinion, AWESOME television. Amazing value, picture quality was great. Color/contrast didn't need adjusting right out of the box (personal opinion obviously) but you can tweak to your hearts desire.Alexa listened and responded promptly. I could just step through my front door and ask her to turn the TV on and within seconds I was at the main screen. Speaking of the interface, I found it quite intuitive. Not to disparage anyone but if you have a general understanding of how computers and/or other smart devices like smart phones work you shouldn't have a problem (QR codes might be the most difficult for those with less experience).Easy to setup and connect. Easy to connect to all your subscriptions and apps.To be honest, my TV came preinstalled with someone else's amazon account loaded, but luckily there are steps involved that make it impossible for someone to just log straight in. I just removed their account and had to take a few extra steps to add mine, again, fairly straight forward.The only issues I've run into are on a rare occasion there is a very slight lag when scrolling through apps. But if you just go into settings and do a TV restart it clears right up. All in all, at the price with the quality. A must buy.Addendum: I will concede I do not connect external hard drives or any other devices as of yet but my XBOX connects flawlessly. Great TV!Edit: For those worried about Alexa listening all the time, there is a hard flip switch directly underneath the "firetv" symbol under the center of the screen. Once you flip that the only way to control the TV is through the remote and Alexa no longer responds to voice commands and "allegedly" no longer receives any input. You can still speak to the remote as you would to Alexa while holding down the blue Alexa button as usual. In fact you don't even need to use the "Alexa" prompt, you can just say "Netflix" or "Bob's Burger's".P.S. A TV so nice I bought it twice.

didn’t expect to be this impressed. The Amazon Fire TV 55" Omni Series has genuinely elevated my home entertainment experience. From the moment I set it up, I noticed how much smoother everything was compared to my last TV. The setup was quick, and once connected to Wi-Fi and my Amazon account, everything was basically ready to go. Super beginner-friendly, but still powerful enough for tech-savvy users.Picture Quality:The 4K resolution is clear and vibrant, and HDR support adds depth to the colors and shadows. I’ve watched a few nature docs and some action-heavy films, and both looked fantastic—no lag or motion blur. Blacks are deep, colors are punchy, and for a TV in this price range, the quality is absolutely impressive. Alexa, Do Everything:The hands-free Alexa feature works exactly as advertised. I don’t even need to touch the remote to change the input, open Netflix, or check the weather. I didn’t think I’d use it much, but it’s become second nature. “Alexa, turn on the TV” actually saves time and feels futuristic. It even controls my smart lights! Smart Features & Apps:It runs the Fire TV OS, which is smooth and responsive. All major apps are preloaded or easy to install, and everything is arranged in a simple layout. Navigating between live TV, Prime Video, and other apps is quick, and I really like the personalized recommendations.Sound:The built-in speakers are better than expected—clear dialogue and enough volume for my medium-sized living room. I’ll eventually pair it with a soundbar, but it’s not essential right away. Overall:This is the kind of product that makes you realize how far smart TVs have come. For the price, the Fire TV Omni 55" offers incredible value, especially with voice control built-in (no button pushing needed!). If you're even slightly curious about hands-free Alexa, this is the TV to try it on.Helpful tip for buyers: If you want Alexa to stop listening, there’s a physical mic-off switch on the TV. Privacy options are built in.I’d absolutely recommend this to friends and family.

I read the reviews and even though there were negative results I decided to take a chance on Amazon. I have multiple Alexa products in my home and couldn't resist adding another.The negative reviews must have been an exception instead of a rule because ours is excellent and exceeds all expectations. It took myself and my son to install it above our fireplace (yes it is above the fireplace six feet off the ground). Setup was as easy as plugging it in and following the prompts. There are only two things that are annoying. Amazon Alexa answers when not actually saying the word but this is an easy fix by changing the wake word. The second is the speakers- I ruined my hearing in the 80s listening to loud rock n roll so even at 50% it wasn't a great listening experience. This was also easily solved by buying an Amazon fire speaker system (see my review for information on that).