The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max has some interesting features that might catch the eye of streaming fans. One of the big ones is its support for Wi-Fi 6E, which should make streaming quicker and reduce lag, especially useful if you've got a bunch of devices connected to your network.
There's also this nifty thing called Ambient Mode. It's kind of like turning your TV into a big, cool picture frame when you're not watching anything. It mainly works as a screensaver but also includes handy widgets like the weather and calendar updates. How much you'll like it depends—some folks dig the added info, while others wish they could personalize it more.
A couple of things to keep in mind: our research shows the images in Ambient Mode refresh every minute, which might feel too slow if you want faster changes. Plus, it switches to a black screen after about 15 minutes, so if you're hoping for a non-stop display, that might be a letdown.
When it comes to customization, it's a bit limited. You can't upload your own photos for the screensaver, which some people aren't thrilled about. If having more control over the look of your home screen is important to you, this might be a downside.
Besides these features, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max continues to excel at 4K streaming and HDR, boosting your viewing experience. It also comes with Amazon's Alexa for voice navigation, which makes finding your shows pretty straightforward.
In the end, while Ambient Mode and Wi-Fi 6E are cool upgrades, they have their quirks, especially if you want more control over your screensaver. It really boils down to what you're looking for in a streaming device.
