Windows 10: Does exist a device like the firestick but instead of Android has windows 10 home?

I have the firestick but It's not working for me. Most of the apps I want to use are much better in the Windows version. The thing is I don't want to have to connect my laptop to my tv by HDMI. I was looking into buying something like the microsoft surface 3 from 2015, they come with windows 10 home. I want a device that has windows 10 home, no windows 10 pro, rt, or windows 10 S. But then I started to wonder if maybe I have other options. The programs/apps I want to use are all for streaming movies or tv shows, like popcorn time for example. That all the use I'm going to give it, connect it by HDMI to my tv and play movies. Thanks!!

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firestick shows as connected but does not respond to the firestick controls

Since changing my router for Sky Q: I paired my firestick and it shows as so with other devices (That do work, like the surround sound etc.)

However pressing the home button on the firestick for 10 seconds produces no response.

 

Nvidia Shield vs FireStick

All,

I do not know if this is the best spot to be posting this but here it goes.

I currently use Kodi on my Amazon FireStick for streaming such as Netflix, Hulu, Crackle, and Prime. I have noticed at times that the FireStick will start to lag and chug along even with streaming over my NAS.

I have been looking into getting the means of getting sports streams into my FireStick so I can finally cut the cord as it were from my cable company. The FireStick looks to support only a handful of sports applications that came with it pre-loaded.

I was doing some reading and while the Nvidia Shield is superior to the FireStick in overall hardware and has better app support due to it natively being Android TV, is the price of entry worth it?

I mean I spent $40 on my FireStick and the Shield is going to be about $300 due me liking the idea of having the Pro version.

I don't mind tinkering with the FireStick but it seems like a good portion of my performance issues would vanish with the better hardware.

Has anyone owned both and could give some feedback?

 

Windows 10 Settings shows multiple instances of Amazon Firestick

I'm using Windows 10 Home, 64 bit, fully updated.

I have Amazon Firesticks in two home TVs on the same Wifi network.

I just noticed that under Settings > Bluetooth and other devices, that one Firestick was Listed 10 times and the other one 6 times. They show as "Not Connected" and the only option for each entry is "Remove Device".

I don't know what triggers the entries.

Is there any reason not to remove these entries?

Thanks for any help,

Ken