Missing your DVR? Save up to $50 on a Fire TV Recast at Amazon.

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You might have given up your cable box a while ago, but if you’re starting to miss recording your favorite weekly shows it might be time to dip your toes back into the cable life again. 

Look, we know TV providers are continually increasing their prices, but you don’t need a cable plan to record live TV anymore. The Amazon Fire TV Recast lets you watch and record over-the-air TV with no monthly fees. Great news, right? Even better, the Fire TV Recast is on sale — save up to $50 depending on the amount of storage you want.

Because the Fire TV Recast’s main function is a DVR, it is not a solo device. In order to record and watch programming you need an HD antenna to receive channels and a Fire TV device to access the content. Once you have the necessary setup, you’re able to take your shows with you through the Fire TV mobile app on compatible devices. Read more…

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