Amazon has set a timeline for software support and security updates for users of Fire TV Stick devices. The company stated that they will provide software security updates for at least four years from the purchase date of a new device. After that period, Amazon may continue to offer updates for as long as possible.
Most Fire TV Stick models will receive software updates until December 31, 2030, except for the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which might receive its final update by December 31, 2029.
Here is the full timeline provided by Amazon:
– Fire TV Stick 4K Select: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Plus: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick Lite: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick HD (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2029
– Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
Amazon clarified that the end of software support dates does not render the Fire TV Sticks unusable but serves as a guideline for users to consider upgrading to newer devices when needed. Additionally, Amazon emphasized that the update period is not a guarantee of the device’s lifespan.
To identify the specific Fire TV Stick model you own, navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > About on your device to find the device name and generation.
