Amazon’s Fire TV Stick users in the UK are in for a helpful upgrade in the near future. The tech giant has revealed a significant enhancement to its Fire TV mobile app, introducing a variety of new functionalities. Previously limited to channel switching, the app is now expanding its capabilities.
Following the update, the mobile app will serve as a second screen, empowering users to search for content, manage watchlists, and initiate playback on their TV directly from their smartphone. The app has undergone a complete redesign to match the upcoming Fire TV interface, set to debut on screens later this year. The new look is designed to offer a more contemporary appearance while enhancing performance and speed.
Moreover, the app retains its virtual remote functionality, allowing users to control channels, menus, and volume via their phone if the physical remote is misplaced. Amazon has announced that the updated Fire TV mobile app is commencing its rollout in the UK today, with availability expanding to all users over the following weeks.
In a press release, Amazon highlighted that the revamped app introduces innovative features that will revolutionize the Fire TV experience. While many users already use the app as a backup remote, the latest version introduces powerful tools to elevate entertainment beyond the TV screen.
The enhanced app now enables users to explore content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV, all within a refreshed design that mirrors the new Fire TV interface.