Amazon has set a timeline for software support and security updates for Fire TV Stick users. The company guarantees software security updates for at least four years from the purchase date, with potential extensions beyond that period. Most Fire TV Sticks will receive updates until December 31, 2030, except for the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which may see its last update by December 31, 2029.
Here is the complete 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 emphasizes that these deadlines do not render the Fire TV Sticks obsolete but serve as a guideline for users to consider upgrading to newer models. The company also clarifies that the update period is not a guarantee of the device’s longevity.
To identify your Fire TV Stick model, navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > About on your device to view the device name and generation.