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Fire TV Stick HDThe Fire TV Stick HD is a successor to the Fire TV Stick Lite device that offers an affordable way to begin streaming in full HD, with all the essentials you need to get set up and start watching with ease. The Fire TV Stick HD delivers the same performance as the Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen), delivering quick app starts and fast streaming in Full HD. It features HDR support and comes with the Alexa Voice Remote, with dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons for easy control of TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers with a single remote.

Fire TV Stick HD Alexa Voice Remote (2024) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick HD Alexa Voice Remote (2024)
Retail name Fire TV Stick HD with Alexa Voice Remote | 2024 release
Release year 2024
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.de
amazon.ca
amazon.fr
amazon.it
amazon.es
amazon.co.jp
amazon.nl
amazon.pl
amazon.se
amazon.com.mx
amazon.com.br
amazon.com.au
New Zealand
Other supported countries
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTSS
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 28 (Android 9)
Fire OS version Fire OS 7
Processor (SoC) MT8695D
CPU Quad Core 1.7GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU IMG GE8300
Memory (RAM) 1GB, DDR4
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • HDMI Audio passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos, and DTS; up to 192kHz, 7.1, 32-bit float. Dolby Atmos is available on select Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ titles when connected to compatible equipment.
  • AAC-LC. Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv).
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96 kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AMR-NB. Supported
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
Video codecs
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 4.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
    H.265 (HEVC) is not available in Germany
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, High Profile up to Level 4.
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70, non-secure
  • VP8. Supported up to 1080p 30fps. Baseline profile, non-secure
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, Profile 2 up to 20 Mbps
  • MPEG-2. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, non-secure
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, Simple and Advanced Simple Profiles Level 5, non-secure
Input/output color formats
  • 8-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main profile L4) / 8-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main10 profile L4) / 10-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 2020 (HEVC Main10 profile L4) / 10-bit Rec. 2020
    H.265 (HEVC) is not available in Germany
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 3.0
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 2.2
HDR
High-dynamic-range
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • HLG
    H.265 (HEVC) is not available in Germany
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 3.2
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported

Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is Amazon's most powerful streaming stick with Wi-Fi 6E support and Ambient Experience. Users can watch movies and TV shows in 4K Ultra HD support for leading HDR formats, Dolby Vision and immersive Dolby Atmos audio. It includes the Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced with dedicated power, volume, and channel buttons to control compatible TVs, soundbars and receivers.

Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 2nd Gen (2023) - 16 GB Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 2nd Gen (2023) - 16 GB
Retail name Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
Release year 2023
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.co.jp
amazon.es
amazon.it
amazon.fr
amazon.de
amazon.com.au
amazon.ca
amazon.com.mx
New Zealand
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTKRT
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 30 (Android 11)
Fire OS version Fire OS 8
Processor (SoC) Mediatek MT8696T
CPU 4x ARM Cortex - A55 up to 2.0 GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU GE9215 up to 850 MHz
Memory (RAM) 2GB LPDDR4
Connectors / Ports
  • HDMI 2.1 output with ARC input support
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • Dolby MAT transcoding for Streaming application
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital) / EAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus) / Atmos (DDP+JOC) / AC4 (Atmos)
  • Dolby TrueHD (Atmos) passthrough
  • DTS passthrough
  • DTS-HD passthrough (basic profile)
  • MPEG-H passthrough
  • AAC Profile (AAC LC). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • MPEG-4 HE AAC Profile (AAC+). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • MPEG-4 HE AACv2 Profile (enhanced AAC+). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • AAC ELD (enhanced low delay AAC). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • xHE-AAC (enhanced HE-AAC). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • FLAC. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels in software (16-bit)
  • Vorbis Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 192 kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AMR-NB. Supported
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
Video codecs
  • Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision support for Profile 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9 & 10. (Up to Level 9 for profiles 5, 8 and 10. Up to Level 5 for Profile 9)
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60 fps, 35 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 5.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60 fps, 20 Mbps, High 10 Profile Level 5.2
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30 fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • VP8. Supported up to 1080p 30 fps. Baseline profile, non-secure
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to 4K @ 60 fps, Profile 2 up to 30 Mbps, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, and HLG
  • MPEG-2. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60 fps
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30 fps, Simple and Advanced Simple Profiles Level 5, non-secure
  • AV1. Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60 fps, 100Mbps, Main Profile Level 5.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
Input/output color formats
  • Support 8bit-10bit color depth (HEVC/VP9/AV1)
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 3.3
  • WideVine V16.3 L1 & L3
  • Fairplay V5.9.21
HDR
High-dynamic-range
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • HLG
  • Dolby Vision
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 3.2
Wifi Wi-FI 6E: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz, and 6 GHz tri band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (with external dongle)
Storage 16 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported (mic button on remote)

Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)The Fire TV Stick 4K is the next generation of our most popular 4K streaming stick with Wi-Fi 6 support. From playoffs to premieres, experience it all like you're there with support for cinematic 4K Ultra HD. Experience vivid color and brightness with support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10+, immersive sound with Dolby Atmos, and smooth streaming with Wi-Fi 6. It includes the Alexa Voice Remote with dedicated power and volume buttons to control compatible TVs, soundbars and receivers.

Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB
Retail name Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Release year 2023
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.co.jp
amazon.es
amazon.it
amazon.fr
amazon.de
amazon.com.au
amazon.com.br
amazon.ca
amazon.com.mx
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTKM
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 30 (Android 11)
Fire OS version Fire OS 8
Processor (SoC) Mediatek MT8696D
CPU 4x ARM Cortex - A55 up to 1.7 GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU GE9215 up to 650 MHz
Memory (RAM) 2GB LPDDR4
Connectors / Ports
  • HDMI 2.1 output with ARC input support
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • Dolby MAT transcoding for Streaming application
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital) / EAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus) / Atmos (DDP+JOC) / AC4 (Atmos)
  • Dolby TrueHD (Atmos) passthrough
  • DTS passthrough
  • DTS-HD passthrough (basic profile)
  • MPEG-H passthrough
  • AAC Profile (AAC LC). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • MPEG-4 HE AAC Profile (AAC+). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • MPEG-4 HE AACv2 Profile (enhanced AAC+). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • AAC ELD (enhanced low delay AAC). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • xHE-AAC (enhanced HE-AAC). Support for up to 8 channels from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
  • FLAC. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels in software (16-bit)
  • Vorbis Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 192 kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AMR-NB. Supported
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
Video codecs
  • Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision support for Profile 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9 & 10. (Up to Level 9 for profiles 5, 8 and 10. Up to Level 5 for Profile 9)
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60 fps, 35 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 5.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60 fps, 20 Mbps, High 10 Profile Level 5.2
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30 fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • VP8. Supported up to 1080p 30 fps. Baseline profile, non-secure
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to 4K @ 60 fps, Profile 2 up to 30 Mbps, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, and HLG
  • MPEG-2. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60 fps
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30 fps, Simple and Advanced Simple Profiles Level 5, non-secure
  • AV1. Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60 fps, 100 Mbps, Main Profile Level 5.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
Input/output color formats
  • Support 8bit-10bit color depth (HEVC/VP9/AV1)
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 3.3
  • WideVine V16.3 L1 & L3
  • Fairplay V5.9.21
HDR
High-dynamic-range
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • HLG
  • Dolby Vision
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 3.2
Wifi Wi-FI 6: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5.0 dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (with external dongle)
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported (mic button on remote)

Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 1st GenFire TV Stick 4K Max is our most powerful streaming stick with an optimized 1.8GHz quad-core processor and Wi-Fi 6 support. Watch movies and TV shows come to life in vibrant 4K Ultra HD with support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG, and immersive Dolby Atmos audio. It includes the Alexa Voice Remote with dedicated power and volume buttons to control a wide range of compatible IR-enabled devices including TVs, sound bars, and A/V receivers, plus convenient preset app buttons. Press and hold the voice button and ask Alexa to find, launch and control your content, or switch TV inputs, control lights, thermostats, and other compatible smart home devices. View live camera feeds without stopping your show, using live view picture-in-picture. Get fluid, gameplay and fast-rendering graphics with an enhanced 750Mhz GPU. Plus switch to low-lag cloud gaming with Auto Low Latency Mode support.

Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 1st Gen (2021) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 1st Gen (2021)
Retail name Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device, Wi-Fi 6, Alexa Voice Remote (includes TV controls)
Release year 2021
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.de
amazon.co.jp
amazon.ca
amazon.in
amazon.fr
amazon.it
amazon.es
amazon.nl
amazon.pl
amazon.se
amazon.com.au
Colombia
Peru
New Zealand
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTKA
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 28 (Android 9)
Fire OS version Fire OS 7
Processor (SoC) Mediatek MT8696 + MT7921LS
CPU Quad-Core 1.8 GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU IMG GE9215 750MHz
Memory (RAM) 2GB DDR4
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit. Dolby Atmos is available on select Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ titles when connected to compatible equipment.
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv).
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96 kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AMR-NB. Supported
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
Video codecs
  • Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision support for Profile 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9. (Up to Level 9 for profiles 5 and 8. Up to Level 5 for Profile 9.)
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60fps, 35 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 5.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High 10 Profile Level 5.2
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • VP8. Supported up to 1080p 30fps. Baseline profile, non-secure
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to 4K @ 60fps, Profile 2 up to 30 Mbps
  • MPEG-2. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, Simple and Advanced Simple Profiles Level 5, non-secure
  • AV1. Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @60fps, 100Mbps, Main Profile Level 5.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
Input/output color formats
  • 8-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main profile L4) / 8-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main10 profile L4) / 10-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 2020 (HEVC Main10 profile L4) / 10-bit Rec. 2020
  • Dolby-Vision support for profiles 5, 8 and 9 to max corresponding level. Level 9 for profiles 5 and 8. Level 5 for profile 9.
  • HDR10+
  • HLG
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 3.3
  • WideVine L1 V14.1.2
  • HDCP 2.2
  • Fairplay
HDR
High-dynamic-range
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • HLG
  • Dolby Vision
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
Support OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.0/3.2
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (wifi 6); 2x2 MIMO (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (with external dongle)
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported

Fire TV Stick - 3rd GenFire TV Stick (3rd Gen) is the successor to Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen). Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) features an enhanced 1.7 GHz quad-core processor that makes it more powerful than the previous generation, while using less power. The new Fire TV Stick delivers faster streaming in 1080p at 60fps with HDR compatibility. The dual-band, dual-antenna WiFi supports 5 GHz networks for more stable streaming and fewer dropped connections. Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) also features Dolby Atmos for immersive sound with compatible content and speakers, and an Alexa Voice Remote with dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons for easy control of TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers with a single remote.

Note: Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) isn't the successor to Fire TV Stick 4k (1st Gen). They are different generational lines. The specs for Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) should not be viewed as the next generation to Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen).

Fire TV Stick - 3rd Gen (2020) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick - 3rd Gen (2020)
Retail name All-new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote (includes TV controls) | Dolby Atmos audio | 2020 release
Release year 2020
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.de
amazon.co.jp
amazon.ca
amazon.in
amazon.fr
amazon.it
amazon.es
amazon.com.mx
amazon.com.br
amazon.com.au
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTSSS
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 28 (Android 9)
Fire OS version Fire OS 7
Processor (SoC) MT8695D
CPU Quad Core 1.7GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU IMG GE8300
Memory (RAM) 1GB, DDR4
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit. Dolby Atmos is available on select Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ titles when connected to compatible equipment.
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv).
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96 kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AMR-NB. Supported
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
Video codecs
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 4.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
    H.265 (HEVC) is not available in Germany
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, High Profile up to Level 4.
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70, non-secure
  • VP8. Supported up to 1080p 30fps. Baseline profile, non-secure
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, Profile 2 up to 20 Mbps
  • MPEG-2. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, non-secure
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, Simple and Advanced Simple Profiles Level 5, non-secure
Input/output color formats
  • 8-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main profile L4) / 8-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main10 profile L4) / 10-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 2020 (HEVC Main10 profile L4) / 10-bit Rec. 2020
    H.265 (HEVC) is not available in Germany
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 3.0
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 2.2
HDR
High-dynamic-range
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • HLG
    H.265 (HEVC) is not available in Germany
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 3.2
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported

Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen)Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen) is a first-generation device that offers an even more affordable way to begin streaming in full HD, with all the essentials you need to get set up and start watching with ease. Fire TV Stick Lite is more powerful than Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen, 2016-2019), delivering quick app starts and fast streaming in Full HD. It features HDR support and comes with Alexa Voice Remote Lite, a new remote that allows you to use voice to find, launch, and control content.

Note that Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen) isn't the successor to any other Fire TV Stick. It is an entirely new generational line. The specs for Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen) should not be viewed as the next generation to another Fire TV Stick.

Fire TV Stick Lite - 1st Gen (2020) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick Lite - 1st Gen (2020)
Retail name Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote Lite (no TV controls) | 2020 release
Release year 2020
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.de
amazon.ca
amazon.in
amazon.fr
amazon.it
amazon.es
amazon.nl
amazon.pl
amazon.se
amazon.com.mx
amazon.com.br
amazon.com.au
Colombia
Peru
New Zealand
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTSS
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 28 (Android 9)
Fire OS version Fire OS 7
Processor (SoC) MT8695D
CPU Quad Core 1.7GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU IMG GE8300
Memory (RAM) 1GB, DDR4
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • HDMI Audio passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos, and DTS; up to 192kHz, 7.1, 32-bit float. Dolby Atmos is available on select Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ titles when connected to compatible equipment.
  • AAC-LC. Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv).
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96 kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AMR-NB. Supported
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
Video codecs
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 4.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
    H.265 (HEVC) is not available in Germany
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, High Profile up to Level 4.
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70, non-secure
  • VP8. Supported up to 1080p 30fps. Baseline profile, non-secure
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, Profile 2 up to 20 Mbps
  • MPEG-2. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps, non-secure
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, Simple and Advanced Simple Profiles Level 5, non-secure
Input/output color formats
  • 8-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main profile L4) / 8-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main10 profile L4) / 10-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 2020 (HEVC Main10 profile L4) / 10-bit Rec. 2020
    H.265 (HEVC) is not available in Germany
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 3.0
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 2.2
HDR
High-dynamic-range
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • HLG
    H.265 (HEVC) is not available in Germany
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 3.2
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported

Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen)Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) was initially released in September 2016 and updated in 2019 with a new remote. Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) has a maximum supported resolution of 1080p @ 30fps, and a CPU of 1.3 Ghz. This stick was one of the most popular Amazon Fire TV devices before the release of Fire TV Stick 4K. The stick form factor doesn't provide any Ethernet ports, so for any testing and sideloading of apps, you connect via adb wirelessly. This device's specs are similar to the Fire TV Basic Edition (which is its globally available twin); the difference with Basic Edition is in the user interface.

Fire TV Stick - 2nd Gen (2016-2019) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick - 2nd Gen (2016-2019)
Retail name Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player - Previous Generation
Release year 2016 initial release, 2019 update with a new remote
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.de
amazon.co.jp
amazon.in
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTT
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 22 (Android 5.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 5
Processor (SoC) Mediatek 8127D
CPU Quad-core ARM 1.3 GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU Mali-450 MP4
Memory (RAM) 1GB
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv).
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96 kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AMR-NB. Supported
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
Video codecs
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps, 25 Mbps, Main Profile Level 4.0, Color space 8-bit support
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High Profile up to Level 4
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to WVGA (800x400) @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • MPEG-2. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps
  • MPEG-4. Decodes at 30fps, 20 Mbps, Advanced Simple Profile Level 5
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 2.5
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 1.4
HDR
High-dynamic-range

Not Supported

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1. (BLE supported) Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 2.0
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (with external adapter)
Storage 8 GB internal
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported

Fire TV Stick 4kFire TV Stick 4K is a powerful 4K streaming stick that delivers a vast selection of movies and TV shows instantly with the included all-new Alexa Voice Remote. In addition to 4K Ultra HD and HDR10, Fire TV Stick 4K adds support for HLG, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ for improved picture quality. Feel scenes come to life with immersive Dolby Atmos audio when connected to compatible home audio systems. The all-new Alexa Voice Remote can control Fire TV Stick 4K as well as power and volume on a wide range of compatible IR-enabled devices, including TVs, sound bars, and A/V receivers. With this new remote, you can also ask Alexa to switch TV inputs, change the channel on compatible cable/satellite set top boxes, view live camera feeds, or control lights, thermostats, and other compatible smart home devices.

Fire TV Stick 4K - 1st Gen (2018) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick 4K - 1st Gen (2018)
Retail name Fire TV streaming stick with Alexa built in, 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, Includes the Alexa Voice Remote.
Release year 2018
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.co.jp
amazon.ca
amazon.in
amazon.com.mx
amazon.com.br
amazon.com.au
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTMM
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
API Level 25 (Android 7.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 6
Processor (SoC) MTK8695+MT7668
CPU Quad Core 1.7GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU IMG GE8300
Memory (RAM) 1.5GB DDR4
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit. Dolby Atmos is available on select Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ titles when connected to compatible equipment.
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv).
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96 kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AMR-NB. Supported
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
Video codecs
  • Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision support for Profile 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9. (Up to Level 9 for profiles 5 and 8. Up to Level 5 for Profile 9.)
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60fps, 35 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 5.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High 10 Profile Level 5.2
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • VP8. Supported up to 1080p 30fps. Baseline profile, non-secure
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to 4K @ 60fps, Profile 2 up to 30 Mbps
  • MPEG-2. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 60fps
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, Simple and Advanced Simple Profiles Level 5, non-secure
Input/output color formats
  • 8-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main profile L5) / 8-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main10 profile L5) / 10-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 2020 (HEVC Main10 profile L5) / 10-bit Rec. 2020
  • Dolby-Vision support for profiles 5, 8 and 9 to max corresponding level. Level 9 for profiles 5 and 8. Level 5 for profile 9.
  • HDR10+
  • HLG
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 3.0
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 2.2
HDR
High-dynamic-range
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • HLG
  • Dolby Vision
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 3.2
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (with external dongle)
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported

Fire TV Stick Basic EditionFire TV Stick Basic Edition, released in November 2017, is a more globally available version of the Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen). Whereas Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) is available in US, UK, Germany, Japan, and India, the Fire TV Stick Basic Edition is available outside these areas in more than 100 countries or territories. From a hardware perspective, the specs for Fire TV Stick Basic Edition and Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) are largely the same (the build model, AFTT, is even the same). However, the Basic Edition doesn't ship with an Alexa Voice Remote, and the UI is simplified with more of an app-centric experience. For example, the "Recommended By Your Apps" rows that is normally populated through Recommendations isn't shown. The tabs on the top row are simplified, and you find apps by browsing the available categories rather than using search.

Fire TV Stick - Basic Edition (2017) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick - Basic Edition (2017)
Retail name Fire TV Stick | Basic Edition
Release year 2017
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.ca
amazon.com.mx
amazon.com.br
amazon.fr
amazon.it
amazon.es
amazon.com.au
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTT
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 22 (Android 5.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 5
Processor (SoC) Mediatek 8127D
CPU Quad-core ARM 1.3 GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU Mali-450 MP4
Memory (RAM) 1GB
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). audio/mp4a-latm Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv)
  • AMR-NB. Supported
Video codecs
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps, 25 Mbps, Main Profile Level 4.0, Color space 8-bit support
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High Profile up to Level 4
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to WVGA (800x400) @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • MPEG-4. Decodes at 30fps, 20 Mbps, Advanced Simple Profile Level 5
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 2.5
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 1.4
HDR
High-dynamic-range

Not Supported

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1. (BLE not supported) Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 2.0
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (with external adapter)
Storage 8 GB internal
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Not supported
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Not supported

FAQ for Fire TV Basic Edition

How does Fire TV Basic Edition differ from Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen)?

From a hardware perspective, the specs for Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick Basic Edition are largely the same (the build model, AFTT, is even the same) except that the Basic Edition doesn’t ship with an Alexa Voice Remote, and the UI is simplified with more of an app-centric experience.

For example, the "Recommended By Your Apps" rows that is normally populated through Recommendations isn't shown on Basic Edition. The tabs on the top row are simplified, and you find apps by browsing the available categories rather than using search.

Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) is available in US, UK, Germany, Japan, and India, whereas Basic Edition is available outside these areas in more than 100 countries or territories (see the full list here). (Note: Don't confuse "Basic Edition" with "Fire TV Edition" – the latter refers to smart TVs.)

Fire TV Stick (1st Gen)Fire TV Stick (1st Gen) was the first Fire TV Stick, released in November 2014. The Fire TV Stick (1st Gen) introduced a stick form factor that provided a more lightweight, portable, an affordable alternative to the more robust Fire TV set-top box. Fire TV Stick (1st Gen) supports 1080p @ 30fps resolution and has a 1 Ghz CPU. This device is no longer sold in the stores and is not as common among Amazon customers.

Fire TV Stick - 1st Gen (2014) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV Stick - 1st Gen (2014)
Retail name Amazon Fire TV Stick - Previous Generation
Release year 2014
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
Form factor Stick
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTM
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 22 (Android 5.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 5
Processor (SoC) Broadcom Capri 28155
CPU Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 up to 1 GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU Broadcom VideoCore IV GPU/VPU (Capri VC4)
Memory (RAM) 1GB (512MB system, 512MB video)
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv)
  • AMR-NB. Supported
Video codecs
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High Profile up to Level 4
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to WVGA (800x400) @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • MPEG-2. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, 20 Mbps, Advanced Simple Profile Level 5
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 2.5
  • Widevine L3
  • HDCP 1.4
HDR
High-dynamic-range

Not Supported

Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0. (BLE not supported) Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 2.0
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet Not supported
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Not supported

Fire TV (3rd Gen)Fire TV (3rd Gen) was released in October 2017 and supports resolutions up to 4K ultra HD at 60 fps. It also supports HDR10 (High Dynamic Range, which results in bolder contrast and more vibrant colors) and supports Dolby Atmos for richer sound. Fire TV (3rd Gen) has a pendant form factor, making it less visible and more portable (this form contrasts with the set-top box form of the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models). Its 1.5 Ghz quad core processor has more power than the stick, and it has a micro USB port that can optionally accept an Ethernet adapter. Fire TV (3rd Gen) also runs Fire OS 6, which is based on Android API level 25.

Fire TV - 3rd Gen (2017) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV - 3rd Gen (2017)
Retail name Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and 1st Gen Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player
Release year 2017
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.de
amazon.co.jp
Form factor Set-top box
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTN
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
API Level 25 (Android 7.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 6
Processor (SoC) Amlogic S905Z
CPU Quad core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU up to 1.5GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU Mali-450 MP3
Memory (RAM) 2GB
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit. Dolby Atmos is available on select Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ titles when connected to compatible equipment.
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48 kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv).
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96 kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AMR-NB. Supported
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz
Video codecs
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60fps, 35 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 5.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10 support in rendering pipelines.
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p @ 30fps or 1080p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High Profile up to Level 4.1
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to 4K@60fps (including skip frames), Profile 2 with HDR10 support in rendering pipelines
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 3.0
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 2.2
HDR
High-dynamic-range

HDR 10

Bluetooth BT 4.2. (BLE supported) Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 2.0
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Storage 8 GB internal
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Not supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported

Fire TV (2nd Gen)Fire TV (2nd Gen) was released in September 2015 and supports resolutions up to 4K ultra HD. In contrast to the 3rd Gen model, the 2nd Gen has a set-top box form factor, provides a USB port, has a direct Ethernet port, and runs Fire OS 5. Its fast CPU (2 Ghz and 1.5 Ghz dual cores) gives it strong processing power, and it is compatible with a game controller. The 2nd Gen device is now available in stores only as a refurbished device.

Fire TV - 2nd Gen (2015) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV - 2nd Gen (2015)
Retail name Amazon Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD
Release year 2015
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
Form factor Set-top box
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTS
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 22 (Android 5.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 5
Processor (SoC) MediaTek 8173C
CPU Quad Core (dual core ARM Cortex A72 up to 2 GHz, dual core ARM Cortex A53 up to 1.573 Ghz)
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU PowerVR Rogue GX6250
Memory (RAM) 2GB
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv)
  • AMR-NB. Supported
Video codecs
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 30fps, 25 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 5.0, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input but just 8-bit output.
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 4K @ 30fps, 60 Mbps, High Profile up to Level 5.1
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to WVGA (800x400) @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • VP8. Hardware accelerated, Profile 0
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to Youtube 4K, Profile 0
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, 20 Mbps, Advanced Simple Profile Level 5
Input/output color formats
  • 8-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main profile L5) / 8-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main10 profile L5) / 8-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 2020 (HEVC Main10 profile L5) / 8-bit Rec. 709
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 2.5
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 2.2
HDR
High-dynamic-range

Not Supported

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1. (BLE supported) Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 3.0
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Supported

Fire TV (1st Gen)Fire TV (1st Gen) was the first Fire TV, released in April 2014. Its form factor is similar to 2nd Gen, but its maximum resolution is only 1080p @ 30fps. Like 2nd Gen, it runs Fire OS 5 and has similar ports. This device is no longer sold in stores and is not likely common among Amazon customers.

Fire TV - 1st Gen (2014) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV - 1st Gen (2014)
Retail name Amazon Fire TV - 1st Generation
Release year 2014
Marketplaces available
(More details)
amazon.com
Form factor Set-top box
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL
AFTB
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT
Android Level 22 (Android 5.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 5
Processor (SoC) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064
CPU Quad Core Qualcomm Krait 300 up to 1.7 GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)
32-bit
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 320
Memory (RAM) 2GB
Connectors / Ports
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • **AAC-LC Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • **FLAC Up to 48kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody MP3 Up to 48kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv)
  • AMR-NB. Supported
Video codecs
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High Profile up to Level 4
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to WVGA (800x400) @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, 20 Mbps, Advanced Simple Profile Level 5
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 2.5
  • Widevine L3
  • HDCP 1.4
HDR
High-dynamic-range

Not Supported

Bluetooth BT 3.0. (BLE not supported) Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering
OpenGL ES 3.0
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)
Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control
Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote
Not supported

Last updated: Oct 10, 2023