Amazon has set specific timelines for software support and security updates for users of Fire TV Sticks. The company guarantees software security updates for at least four years from the date of purchase of a new device. Additionally, Amazon may extend software security updates beyond the initial four-year period.
Most of Amazon’s current Fire TV Stick models will receive software updates until December 31, 2030, except for the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which could receive its final update on December 31, 2029.
The timeline provided by Amazon for software support is as follows:
– 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 clarifies that the provided dates do not imply that Fire TV Sticks will become obsolete after the specified deadline, but serve as a reference for users to consider upgrading to newer devices when necessary. The company also emphasizes that the update period does not guarantee the longevity of the device.
To determine the specific model of a Fire TV Stick, users can navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > About on their device, where they will find detailed information about the device name and generation.