Amazon has set a deadline for Fire TV Stick users to be aware of regarding software support and security updates. The company will provide software security updates for at least four years from the original purchase date. Following that, updates may continue for as long as feasible, according to Amazon.
Most Fire TV Stick models will receive updates until December 31, 2030, except for the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which might receive its last update on December 31, 2029.
Amazon has outlined a timeline for software support for various Fire TV Stick models:
– 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 clarified that these deadlines do not render the Fire TV Sticks useless but serve as a guide for when users might need to consider upgrading to a new device. The company emphasized that the update period does not guarantee the device’s longevity.
To identify 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.