https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/15/18183654/amazon-fire-tv-stick-alexa-voice-remote-ir-blaster-tv-control-bundle-in-box

Amazon is now including its upgraded Alexa voice remote with its entry-level $39.99 Fire TV Stick, replacing the old, basic remote that the company previously included.

The Alexa voice remote for Fire TVs adds a bunch of new and useful features to the streaming device — specifically, the ability to directly control things like power, volume, and mute on your TV without having to fumble around for another remote, thanks to the inclusion of IR blasters.