I bought a refurbished gen 1 this week to replace the firetv stick in my bedroom. It’s astonishing how smooth it runs and how much more quality I get out of the soundbar! Guess I’m getting one for the big screen in living room, too, even tho it has all apps built in.
Only thing that bothers me is that you cannot turn off the light.
Second this! I really don't understand how Apple fails in marketing this piece of streaming miracle.
Always thought it's just a overpriced FireTV stick / unnecessary in combination with smart TV. Got a refurbed one two weeks ago as replacement for a FireTV stick because of the new ads. And i am buffed how smooth everything is. Also forgot that my bedroom soundbar has virutal surround as the FireTV never made use of it.
Ordered another two (1x refurbed, 1x new) for my living room and my parents last week.