Amazon has set specific deadlines for software support and security updates for Fire TV Stick owners. The company guarantees software security updates for at least four years from the purchase date, with potential extensions beyond that period.
Most Fire TV Stick models will receive software updates until December 31, 2030, except for the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which might see its last update on December 31, 2029.
The timeline for software support from Amazon is as follows:
– Fire TV Stick 4K Select
– Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)
– Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Generation)
– Fire TV Stick Lite
– Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation)
– Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Generation)
– Fire TV Stick HD (1st Generation)
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation)
– Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation)
– Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation)
Amazon clarifies that the end of software support does not render the Fire TV Stick unusable but serves as a guideline for potential upgrades. The company stresses that the support timeline does not guarantee the device’s longevity.
To determine the Fire TV Stick model you own, navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > About on your device to view the specific device name and generation.