Whether watching your favorite movie, checking out a new series on Netflix, or watching a video on YouTube, a good dose of entertainment can help make for a great evening. In many ways, the TV is the centerpiece of the home, a place to relax and unwind after a long day's work. And with more and more time spent indoors these days, it's important to have the right entertainment setup. That's where Amazon comes in: with Amazon Echo and Amazon Fire TV, you can build a great home theater for both your living room and your budget. Here are just a few of the possibilities you can choose from.

Ideal for: people who like high-volume viewing and don't care much for extra bells and whistles. If you just want a simple streaming setup, the Amazon Fire TV Stick is perfect for you ($29.99). And if you're familiar with Alexa, for $39.99 you can get a simple remote control along with the streaming stick. You can also optionally add an Amazon Echo Dot or Echo Studio to your package for a little extra sound quality. What you need

Ideal for: when you want to feel like you've escaped to your favorite movie theater.

Cost. Excluding the TV, this setup will cost about $500-$700. What You Need

Setup This configuration is suitable for a medium-sized living room. You will not be able to control the thermostat or doorbell, but you will have access to a variety of voice commands via the Fire TV Cube. The Philips Hue lights can also add a great ambiance to movie nights. As with the higher-end models, set up the Hue lights first; install the Hub, download the Hue app, and add each light; install the Fire TV Cube

Set up the sound system

Ideal for: the ultimate movie in your living room Smart home junkies who want a theater experience. Cost. Depending on whether you purchase the Ecobee Smart Thermostat and Ring video doorbell, the cost of this setup is approximately $900-$1000, not including the cost of the TV. What You Will Need

Setup For smart homeowners who want to transform their living room into a multimedia entertainment hub, this setup is a great choice: with Alexa, you can do everything from controlling the lights and heating to ordering food from your favorite restaurant. And with the Echo Studio's five directional speakers, you can experience your entertainment in stunning surround sound.

Install the Fire TV Cube

Set up your sound system

That's it! You're all set for your home entertainment hub with Amazon Alexa voice commands, smart lighting, and more.

A home theater system, even a high-end one, doesn't have to cost a fortune. Nor do you necessarily need to buy a lot of new stuff. You may not even realize that you already have everything you need on hand. Either way, if you're looking to further enhance your home entertainment experience, Amazon's Fire TV device series is the perfect choice. With over 500,000 TV episodes and movies from thousands of channels and apps, you can easily create a viewing experience to suit any taste. In particular, the addition of a Free tab allows viewers on a tight budget to find films they can watch.