Amazon is overhauling its media streaming devices.The shopping giant has not only introduced a revamped Fire TV Stick 4K, but is slimming down its lineup and promising more software upgrades.The 2026 model is not only slimmer than past sticks, but can draw power from your TV's USB port — helpful if you're at a hotel or simply short on wall outlets.
This was also true for the Fire Stick TV HD, but Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) See at Amazon Expand Collapse It should also be more responsive.Amazon claims the new Fire TV Stick 4K boots faster than a rival from "another leading brand" (possibly Roku), launches apps 35 percent faster, and plays content 20 percent faster.You'll get Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity, as well as 8GB of storage.
There's no Dolby Vision support for HDR video, however, so you'll be limited to HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.A new standard Fire TV remote is launching at the same time with more distinct buttons and a rounded bottom, both of which should make it easier to use by feel.The customizable start button from higher-end remotes is now included.
If you need more, the upcoming Fire TV Remote Plus adds an Alexa-controlled Find My Remote feature, an aluminum shell, and backlit buttons.The new Fire TV Stick 4K is available today for $60 in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Mexico, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Australia.More countries will be ready in late October, Amazon says.
The improved Fire TV Remote is available separately for pre-orders at $15 and will ship to the U.S.in late October, while the Fire TV Remote Plus doesn't arrive until early 2027.More upgrades: A simpler lineup and an Alexa+ hub No more wondering which stick to buy Amazon is tackling another problem: its confusing Fire TV lineup.
The company is dropping the Fire TV Stick 4K Select and 4K Plus models, leaving just the HD, 4K, 4K Max, and Cube.The outgoing devices will be available "while supplies last," Amazon says.Both the Fire TV 4K Max and Cube have clear advantages, including Dolby Vision support, faster Wi-Fi 6E networking, Alexa Home Theater compatibility, and 16GB of space.
It's now clear what you should buy, then: the new 4K is just for the essentials, while the 4K Max and Cube are for those who know they need more.Related Your Fire TV Stick has a developer menu that unlocks features Amazon doesn't advertise Amazon's Fire TV Stick has a secret menu that the company doesn't want you to find, but it is worth using.Posts 2 By Jorge A.
Aguilar There are software updates coming later this fall.Fire TV devices and the mobile app will get an Alexa+ hub that shows personalized prompt recommendations and lets you resume conversations from any device.This also marks the first time Alexa+ has come to the mobile app, and you'll have the option of pulling recommended shows from web articles as well as photos.
A redesigned Amazon Music app for Fire TV will merge songs, videos, and live streams while providing dedicated category hubs and perks like switching between audio and video.The Alexa+ hub will come to the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Cube, Ember TVs, and third-party TV sets this November.The new 4K, the mobile app, and more countries are slated for early 2027.
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