If you’ve got a Fire TV Stick tucked in the rear of your TV, there’s an important update from Amazon that's definitely worth popping in the diary.The technology company has just outlined how long its popular streaming devices will continue to receive vital software and security updates, and some might be surprised by the timeline.Read more: The latest Amazon Fire Android tablet suddenly costs far less than usual Read more: Amazon confirms free Kindle upgrade but only if your e-reader is on this list Tech news, reviews and latest gadgets plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.You can unsubscribe at any time.Read our Privacy PolicyAccording to Amazon, Fire TV devices are only guaranteed security updates for at least four years from the date of purchase.
After that period, updates may still continue, but only for as long as the company is able to provide them.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTSo what does that mean in practice? Most current Fire TV Stick models are set to receive updates until December 31, 2030.The only exception is the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which is expected to stop receiving guaranteed updates a year earlier, on December 31, 2029.Here’s the full support timeline:• Fire TV Stick 4K Select – will be supported until 31 December 2030 Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFire TV Stick 4K Plus – will be supported until 31 December 2030 Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) – will be supported until 31 December 2030Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Generation) – will be supported until 31 December 2030Fire TV Stick Lite – will be supported until 31 December 2030Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation) – will be supported until 31 December 2030Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Generation) – will be supported until 31 December 2030Fire TV Stick HD (1st Generation) – will be supported until 31 December 2030Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation) – will be supported until 31 December 2030Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation) – will be supported until 31 December 2029Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation) – will be supported until 31 December 2030Reviewing the Amazon Alexa Voice Pro Remote It’s worth noting that these deadlines do not mean your Fire TV Stick will suddenly stop working or block you from watching content.
Instead, it simply marks the point after which security updates are no longer guaranteed, which could eventually affect performance or safety.Amazon also stresses that these timelines aren’t a promise of how long the hardware itself will last—just how long updates are expected to be provided.If you’re unsure which Fire TV Stick you own, you can check directly on the device by going to Settings > My Fire TV > About, where you’ll find the model name and generation.
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