Amazon Launches Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote in Canada and Smart TVs

Amazon Canada has announced this morning the launch of the Alexa Voice Service for Fire TV Stick 4K, new Toshiba Fire TV Edition smart televisions and a standalone Alexa Voice Remote. After being available for over a year in the USA, the Alexa Voice Remote finally comes to Canada.

“A year ago, we launched the first Fire TV streaming media stick in Canada and today, we’re excited to announce four new devices and Alexa on Fire TV,” said Marc Whitten, Vice President, Amazon Fire TV, in a statement to iPhone in Canada. “We think customers are going to enjoy the new Toshiba Fire TV Edition TVs, Fire TV Stick 4K, and Alexa Voice Remote, giving them even more ways to control their content and simplify their entertainment experience.”

Here’s what’s new:

Fire TV Stick 4K

• Now comes with Alexa Voice Remote
• Powered by new quad-core 1.7GHz CPU
• Support for Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10, HLG, HDR10+
• Dolby Atmos audio support
• Pre-order today for $69.99, launches October 31, 2018

Alexa Voice Remote

• Bluetooth and multi-directional infrared technology
• Can power on your compatible TV and AV equipment—with your voice
• New dedicated volume and mute buttons
• Ask Alexa to play shows, movies, check weather, control smart devices and more
• Pre-order today for $39.99; launches October 31, 2018

Fire TV Edition Smart TVs – First 2 Models from Toshiba with Alexa Voice Remotes

• Toshiba 4K UHD Smart TV – Fire TV Edition: 4K Ultra HD picture quality with over 8 million pixels
• Pre-order today, launches October 19, 2018
• 43” for $549.99
• 50” for 599.99
• 55” for $699.99

• Toshiba HD Smart TV – Fire TV Edition: 720p and 1080p LED picture quality; available in 32” ($299.99), 43” 1080p ($449.99) and 49” 1080p ($549.99)

Both of these Toshiba Fire TV Edition smart TVs are also exclusively from Best Buy as well.