Perhaps you have a number of smart devices in your home, but no singular place from which to control them. That's where an old Fire Tablet can help.

In this guide, we walk you through how to download the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet.

The Fire HD 8 Plus is an affordable $120 and is great for basic use. But if you want a fast processor and vibrant graphics, we suggest splurging a little more.

Amazon Fire tablets run an Android-fork called FireOS with its own, limited, app store. Fortunately, you can install the Google Play Store.