New features include the ability to ask Alexa to play TV shows and movies, as well as launch apps, find what movies are on the cinema, access 4K content on YouTube and search for local restaurants as well as read you ebooks.
Examples of commands include:
- Launch apps using Alexa--Say "Open HBO Now" or "Launch Hulu" into the Fire TV Voice Remote to instantly open the app
- Play Amazon Video and Add-On Subscription content from Starz, Showtime, and more using Alexa--Say "Play Interstellar," or "Watch Veep" and get even easier access to your favorite TV shows and movies
- Find local movie show times via Alexa--Ask "What movies are playing nearby?" or "Where is The Jungle Book playing?" to find out what movies are playing in theatres near you or specific movie times
- YouTube 4K Ultra HD--Access YouTube's full 4K library via the YouTube.com app on Amazon Fire TV when connected to a UHD-compatible TV
- Search for local businesses and restaurants using Alexa--Ask "What Mexican restaurants are nearby?" to find restaurants around you or ask "What time does the nearest bank close?" to get convenient information on businesses nearby
- Access Kindle e-books via Alexa--Say "Read The Nightingale" to listen to text-to-speech enabled books from your Kindle library through Amazon Fire TV