I got only a limited time yesterday to play around with it due to a power cut. Overall a pretty good device. I wouldn't compare it with
Chromecast as both are very different. Here are some pics.
The package
I initially connected to my
Anker multi USB charger but that resulted in the below loop. It just kept doing this and then restart.
I then connected it to the bundled 1A charger and it was fine. Pretty strange that my Anker charger which is capable of outputting upto 2A didn't work and the bundled charger worked.
It actually came partly preconfigured with my
Amazon ID and I just had to put my password.
I had no idea that there is a
Fire TV stick app to control the device instead of the bundled remote. Typing passwords are much easier with the app.
Installing Kodi was quite easy. You just have to enable ADB Debugging and Apps from Unknown Sources in from the Settings -> Device screen.
Once that's done, install
Apps2Fire, put on the IP address of the Fire Stick in the setting of this app and then push the
32bit version apk of Kodi and you will be able to see Kodi under the list of install apps.
The voice control of the remote is pretty solid too. It was able to detect Indian accent easily without any issues. It also supports miracast (screen mirroring) although I didn't test it yesterday.
Netflix,
Hotstar are also working as expected. The UI is fluid enough with no visible lags. If anyone wants me to test something or have any queries, do let me know here.