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By Daniel Furn\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 12 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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More than just an online retail giant, Amazon now offers all sorts of services and subscriptions, from Prime Video<\/a> to music streaming to cloud storage.<\/p>\n

The only problem with all this swanky new tech is knowing just how much each will add to your monthly outgoings \u2013 including for Amazon\u2019s snazzy streaming device the Fire Stick.<\/p>\n

Have no fear \u2013 we\u2019ve outlined any monthly fees out nice and clearly below. If you\u2019re looking at purchasing a Fire TV Stick you can see our best Fire TV Stick deals<\/a>, or for more information see our Amazon Fire Stick guide<\/a> and Amazon Fire Stick review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also see our detailed Amazon Echo Dot review<\/a>, Fire TV Cube review<\/a> and Echo Show 8 review<\/a> for more in-depth, independent advice on other smart devices you may be considering. And if you\u2019re in the market for a new TV, don\u2019t miss our best smart TV<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n

If you need help choosing a subscription service in 2022, don\u2019t miss our breakdown of the best streaming service UK<\/a>, comparing the pricing and features of each major platform, including Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, BritBox and Apple TV+.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amazon Prime Day 2022 has arrived<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prime Day is an exclusive sales event for Prime members.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shop Amazon Fire Stick Lite |\u00a0\u00a329.99<\/del>\u00a0\u00a312.99 (save \u00a317 or 57%)<\/a>\u00a0and Amazon 4k Fire Stick |\u00a0\u00a349.99<\/del>\u00a0\u00a322.99 (save \u00a327 or 54%)<\/a><\/p>\n

We are also seeing discounts across Amazon devices like the\u00a0Echo Dot<\/a>\u00a0and up to\u00a050% off movies and TV shows on Prime Video<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Along with access to\u00a0Amazon Prime Day<\/a>, a Prime membership also gets you free premium delivery and a subscription to Prime Video and Amazon Music.<\/p>\n

Sign up for a 30-day free Amazon Prime trial<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Is there a monthly fee for a Fire Stick?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Essentially \u2013 no. There is no monthly cost to use an Amazon Fire Stick<\/strong>. So once you\u2019ve paid the initial purchase fee, there\u2019s no additional cost just to use your fancy new streaming stick<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, several of the apps and channels available on the Fire Stick will require subscriptions in order to access them. This includes major streaming services such as Netflix<\/a>,\u00a0Prime Video<\/a>, Disney Plus<\/a>,\u00a0BritBox<\/a>, Apple TV+, and Hayu.<\/p>\n

You may also be interesting in read more about Star on Disney Plus<\/a>, the new, less family-centred channel that\u2019s soon to become available on Disney+. Take a look at our lists of Disney Plus Star shows<\/a>\u00a0 and\u00a0Disney Plus Star movies<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

However, there are plenty of free channels available on the streaming device, including catch-up services such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, and UKTV Play. You can also buy and rent films and TV from Amazon without paying for a subscription.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth bearing in mind that some channels may require a small payment to download, though that won\u2019t be the case for the major streaming services.<\/p>\n

For more information on the many, many services available see our Fire Stick channels<\/a> guide, as well as our explainer on how to watch live football on Fire Stick UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How much is a Fire Stick?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While there is no monthly cost for a Fire Stick, you will, of course, have to purchase the physical stick itself first. The price will depend on whether you would like to shell out for the 4K edition or not \u2013 or if undecided you can see our guide to the best streaming stick<\/a> available. All Fire TV Stick models come with voice control via Alexa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The standard Fire Stick comes with HD streaming, an Alexa Voice Remote, and a generous 8GB memory.<\/p>\n