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 date of purchase, with the possibility of extension thereafter. Most Fire TV Stick models will receive updates until December 31, 2030, except for the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which may see its support end on December 31, 2029.
Here is the full timeline provided by Amazon:
– 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), and Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation) are supported until December 31, 2030.
– Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation) is supported until December 31, 2029.
– Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation) is supported until December 31, 2030.
Amazon clarifies that the end of support dates do not render Fire TV Sticks unusable but serve as a reference for when users might consider upgrading to a newer model. The company emphasizes that these dates do not guarantee device longevity beyond the update period.
To identify your Fire TV Stick model, navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > About on your device. This section will display the specific device name and generation.