Mission Power USB Cable for Powering Fire TV Stick [NOT Compatible with New FIRE TV Stick]

There are accessories that should be included with a device from the get go. This is one that complements the it's purpose, be it limited power access or just tidying up the dreaded plug in power supplies. Just be sure you have an HDMI and USB within the distance of the Fire Stick. The flexible adapter (Which is Included) for HDMI ports where clearances do not allow a direct plug-in of the "Stick" for a number of reasons that are peculiar to each HDTV's design. There are also warnings about the use of such USB cables supplying power via the USB ports directly powered by the HDTV. There exists potentials to exceed the power supply capabilities, but the engineering in both the HDTV and the Cable itself minimize the risk. I say that because such cautions are stated in the Owners Manual/Start-up Guides. Let's face it folks, I am one of those Daredevils who throws caution to the wind and plows straight ahead. I like most surprises, and believe me when I tell you, I've been really been surprised a time or two. But whose is going to read the fine print every time. This cable draws from your HDTV.s Power Supply, and through the use of the small "plastic cell" in the center, between the the ends of the mini cable and the USB connection. It can store a small amount. of USB voltage (quite small) to compensate those rare moments where there might be a higher demand for power to the Firestick . I would guess it is a capacitance system, storing a charge and controlling the lower over and under voltage issues by discharge if necessary( This device probably has more computing power than my first calculator. In essence it is not so terribly different as the plug in wall transformer provided with the Firestick, except it is not dealing with 120 volt household voltage. I have had not one hiccup, no noticeable heat, and it is one less item needing a separate power supply and before it becomes a part of my spaghetti wiring behind my HDTV. Truth be told I bought a larger HDTV because the price was right, and as it helps to hide the many feet of cabling and a 1/8 mile long professional plug in strip. Seems so far to be doing exactly what it was intended to do. Less expensive cables are available, but I leaned toward this. Okay, the picture looked Cool, I am a sucker for "stuff" that eliminates clutter...I guess that's why I am still married, after 40 years.....my Wife has thrown away nearly all the junk I accumulated. I forgot what I had anyway, so no regrets. She smiled and nodded when I told her I had ordered a second one today. Hows that for a ringing endorsement?

This USB power cord is a great idea, elegantly designed and when the TV is on works perfectly. As all the 5 star reviews say, it powers the Fire Stick, saves an outlet (the wall plug is pretty big), reduces cord clutter, etc.The problem I discovered using this with my LG TV is that when the TV is off, the power to the USB port shuts off. This means that if the TV is off for an extended period of time, such as over night or when I'm gone for the weekend, the FireStick runs out of standby power and has to be unplugged and reset every time I turn the TV back on to use it. With the wall charger the FireStick is able to remain in sleep mode and fully powered so that when I turn the TV back on it is ready to wake up and show me my wonderful shows and movies and games.I believe it would be possible to use this cord during an extended TV marathon and fully charge up the FireStick so that it had ample power to standby over night.It may be a smarter use of the $14.99 to buy a power strip that spaces each outlet out more and use the included wall plug.UPDATE: The excellent customer service at Mission contacted me (based on my Amazon review alone) and is working to fix the issue I mentioned. Will add more info once I try their solution.UPDATE 2: The Mission Power USB Cables work really well on two of the three TVs in my house. A 24" LG and a 32" Panasonic both power up the FireTV Stick via the Mission USB cable beautifully. The 39" LG (model 39LN5300) just doesn't want to give it the power it needs.I can not say enough about how impressed I am with Mission Power USB's excellent customer service! Thank you, Brian. I am going to buy another FireTV Stick to use this cable in another room. Also, I will be careful when buying a new TV and make sure this cable works in it.I have upped my rating to 5 stars because I think this is a problem with one of my TVs and not a problem with this cable.

Unfortunately, the Mission Power USB cable is one of those things that gets taken for granted. In addition, it gets all the blame when something goes wrong. The cable is great and it serves its purpose. It is out of sight and out of mind because it is located behind my TV unbeknownst and unidentifiable to the world until, something goes wrong:There has been a few times that I've turned on my TV and nothing happens. I began by troubleshooting the TV, then moved on to the Amazon Fire Stick, and even rebooted the WIFI connection, but to no avail. I began the hands on phase of troubleshooting by removing the Amazon Fire Stick from its HDMI port, plugging it back in, and still nothing. The natural next step was to remove the power source and so I did. I removed the MP USB power cable from the USB port, plugged it back in and nothing. I was baffled. The only other thing I could thing of was to detach the MP USB cable from the Amazon Fire Stick itself at the micro USB port. I plugged it back in and voila: the Amazon Fire Stick came back online. This problem has occured a couple more times and I went through the entire process to give the MP USB power cable the benefit of the doubt, but unfortunately, the MP USB power cable is the source of my troubles. Now, granted, it could be the USB ports of the Sony Bravia LCD TV that I purchased way back in 2010. So once again, I will give the Mission Power USB cable the benefit of the doubt. 4 starts is my rating until further notice.