Yes, the Amazon Fire TV Stick needs to be plugged into a power source to function. It typically comes with a USB power adapter that can be connected to a power outlet, or it can be powered directly from a USB port on your TV, although the latter might not always provide sufficient power for optimal performance.

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First introduced in November 2014, Amazon’s Fire TV devices are a cheap and easy way to connect Smart and not-so-Smart TVs to WiFi and download, install, and run third-party apps on your TV. They’re about half the size of most TV remotes and plug into your screen’s HDMI port.

Even if your TV does have built-in WiFi capabilities and its own app store, a Fire Stick is a significant upgrade. With their voice-controlled remotes powered by Alexa, Fire TV Sticks streamline everything from photo sharing to web surfing to content streaming. You can:

• Watch Netflix, Disney+, Prime, Hulu, and dozens of other streaming services
• Use your voice for everything from volume control to text input
• Watch live TV and stream your favorite music
• Share photos from your cloud library to your TV screen
• Turn your TV into digital signage with the ScreenCloud app*

With their fast onboard processors, RAM, and GPUs, Fire TV Sticks are one of the best ways to breathe new life into an aging screen. As long as the screen itself still looks good, content will stream smoothly and quickly regardless of your TV’s hardware specs.