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Speed up your new Fire TV Stick 4K with this $15 accessory

Published Nov 8th, 2018 2:59PM EST

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Did you just snag one of Amazon’s bran new Fire TV Stick 4K dongles that were just released? Or perhaps you have an earlier Fire TV or Fire TV Stick model. Whatever the case, there’s a simple accessory you can buy that will guarantee you never have to deal with buffering or poor picture quality on your streams. Pick up a UGREEN Ethernet Adapter on sale right now on Amazon, and then you can connect your media streaming device to a wired Ethernet connection! Don’t have Ethernet in your home? No worries — just get a powerline internet adapter kit and instantly transform any normal power outlet into a lightning-fast Ethernet port!

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Here are the key details from the product page:

  • Stable Network: Enables your Micro USB TV sticks, Chromecast Ultra / 2 / 1 / Audio, Google Home Mini, Raspbbery Pi Zero etc., to ethernet for faster and more stable internet access, put an end to weak WiFi signal 【NOTE: 1. Works for TV Sticks supporting ethernet through micro usb port showed in the 2nd photo 2.Do NOT support fire stick gen 1(FCCID: 2ABDU-0509), Roku Stick/Express, Fire HD 10 or any other tablet or cellphone; 3.Do not fit for VPN】
  • Faster Internet Connection: RJ45 provide a speed of full 10/100 Mbps ethernet performance and the Micro USB 2.0 at 480Mbps for faster and more reliable Internet access
  • Practical Ethernet Adapter: Best solution for congested wifi, poor wireless signal, no wireless router at home, old wireless router only supporting 802.11b, poor network performance of Chromecast and other tv sticks
  • Plug & Play: Driver-free, don’t need to install any driver program for the ethernet adapter, simply plug and play; You just plug it in, then it works. No channel issues, no frequency issues, no interference issues, no security type issues
  • 3.3ft USB Power Cable & Micro USB Cable: No worry about your ethernet adapter cable is not long enough and is hung in the air making your ethernet connecting be loose by gravity(NOTE: DO NOT include wall charger or Ethernet Cable)
Maren Estrada Deals Editor

Maren Estrada has been the Editor of BGR Deals since it launched in 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience testing more than 1,500 products, and reviewing a wide range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, smart home products, computers, and home appliances.

Previously, she was a leading consultant specializing in copywriting, product development, and new product launches.