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{{Short description|Line of digital media players and microconsoles by Amazon}}
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Amazon Fire TV
| logo = [[File:Amazon Fire TV logo (New).png|120px|frameless]]
| image = [[File:FireTV Stick 3rd Gen.jpg|256x256px|frameless]]
| caption = Third generation Fire TV Stick with the newer Alexa Voice Remote
| developer = [[Company:Amazon|Amazon]]
| manufacturer = [[Company:Foxconn|Foxconn]]
| family = 
| type = [[Digital media player]], [[Software:Microconsole|microconsole]]
| generation = 
| lifespan = 
| discontinued = 
| media = 
| os = '''Original:''' [[Software:Fire OS|Fire OS]] 5 "Bellini"<ref name="Hardware">{{cite web|url=https://developer.amazon.com/public/solutions/platforms/android-fireos |title=Publish to Fire OS 5|publisher=Amazon.com|access-date=July 24, 2016}}</ref><br />'''Current:''' Fire OS 8
| power = 5.5&nbsp;mm [[Physics:Direct current|DC]]<ref name="specs">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CX5P8FC/ref=topnav_storetab_aftv|title= Amazon Fire TV&nbsp;–Streaming Media Player&nbsp;–Shop Now|publisher=Amazon.com|access-date=April 12, 2014}}</ref> (6.25&nbsp;V 2.5&nbsp;A power adapter<ref>[https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/customerdocumentation/Amazon_Fire_TV_User_Guide.pdf Amazon Fire TV User Guide]</ref>)
| soc = [[Company:Qualcomm|Qualcomm]] [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Snapdragon 600]] APQ8064T<ref name="specs"/><br />[[Company:MediaTek|MediaTek]] MT8173C (2nd Gen)
| cpu = Qualcomm Krait 300, [[Multi-core processor|quad-core]] up to 1.7&nbsp;GHz (1st generation)<ref name="specs"/><br />dual-core [[Engineering:ARM Cortex-A72|ARM Cortex-A72]] up to 2&nbsp;GHz and dual-core [[Engineering:ARM Cortex-A53|ARM Cortex-A53]] up to 1.573&nbsp;GHz (2nd generation)
| memory = 2&nbsp;GB LPDDR2 [[Random-access memory|RAM]]<ref name="specs"/>
| storage = 8&nbsp;GB internal<ref name="specs"/>
| display = [[Engineering:1080p|1080p]] and [[4K resolution|4K]]<ref name="specs"/>
| graphics = Qualcomm [[Adreno]] 320 (1st Gen), 51.2 GFLOPS<ref name="specs"/><br />[[PowerVR]] [[PowerVR#Series6XT (Rogue) 2|GX6250]] (2nd Gen), 57.6 GFLOPS<ref>{{cite web|last1=James|first1=Dave|title=Amazon Fire TV review|url=http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/audio-visual/av-accessories/amazon-fire-tv-1304511/review|website=techradar|access-date=25 Jul 2016|archive-date=27 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827184303/http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/audio-visual/av-accessories/amazon-fire-tv-1304511/review|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| sound = [[Dolby Digital Plus]] [[Engineering:7.1 surround sound|7.1 surround sound]]<ref name="specs"/>
| input = 
| connectivity = [[Engineering:HDMI|HDMI]], Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 2.0, [[Wi-Fi]] ([[IEEE 802.11|802.11a/b/g/n/ac]]), [[Fast Ethernet|10/100 Ethernet]], Fire game controller<ref name="specs"/>
| currentfw = 6.2.1.2
| dimensions = {{convert|115|xx|115|xx|17.5|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}<ref name="specs"/>
| weight = {{convert|281|g|oz|abbr=on}}<ref name="specs"/>
| compatibility = 
| predecessor = 
| successor = 
| related = [[Engineering:Roku|Roku]], [[Engineering:Apple TV|Apple TV]], [[Engineering:Chromecast|Chromecast]], [[Engineering:Nvidia Shield TV|Nvidia Shield TV]], [[Engineering:Ouya|Ouya]]
| website = [https://www.amazon.com/b/?node=8521791011 amazon.com]
| title = Amazon Fire TV
| releasedate = {{Video game release
|USA| April 12, 2014
|DEU| September 25, 2014<ref name="International">{{Cite web|url=http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-now-available-for-pre-order-in-the-uk-and-germany/|title=Amazon Fire TV now available for pre-order in the UK and Germany|first=Elias|last=Saba|date=3 September 2014 }}</ref>
|UK| October 23, 2014<ref name="International"/>
|JPN| October 28, 2014
|IND| April 19, 2017<ref name="India">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amazon-fire-tv-launches-india-995409|title=Amazon Fire TV Launches in India|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=19 April 2017 }}</ref>
|CAN| October 31, 2018<ref name="Canada">{{Cite web|url=https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/amazon-launches-new-fire-tv-devices-for-canadian-market/409509|title=Amazon launches new Fire TV devices for Canadian market &#124; IT World Canada News|date=3 October 2018 }}</ref>
|FRA| September 5, 2019<ref name="France">{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/09/05/amazon-fire-tv-launches-in-france-italy-and-spain/|title=Amazon Fire TV launches in France, Italy, and Spain|website=Broadband TV News|date=5 September 2019 }}</ref>
|ESP| September 5, 2019<ref name="France" />
|ITA| September 5, 2019<ref name="France" />
|MEX| September 23, 2020<ref name="Australia">{{Cite web|url=https://www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stick-fire-tv-stick-4k-with-new-alexa-remote-released-in-australia-brazil-and-mexico/|title=Fire TV Stick & Fire TV Stick 4K with New Alexa Remote released in Australia, Brazil, and Mexico|website=AFTVnews|date=23 March 2021 }}</ref>
|BRA| September 23, 2020<ref name="Australia"/>
|AUS| September 23, 2020<ref name="Australia"/>
|POL| November 17, 2021<ref name="Poland">{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2021/10/31/amazon-fire-tv-for-poland/|title=Amazon Fire TV for Poland|date=31 October 2021 }}</ref>
}}
| price = US$99<ref name="gizmodo-unveil"/><!-- this is price at initial release, not the current price. -->
| unitssold = 
| unitsshipped = 
| service = 
}}

[[File:Amazon Fire TV Logo.png|thumb|The former logo of Fire TV.]]
[[File:AmazonFireTV.jpg|thumb|Amazon Fire TV at a retail store in Canada.]]

'''Amazon Fire TV''' (stylized as '''amazon fireTV''') is a line of [[Digital media player|digital media player]]s and [[Software:Microconsole|microconsole]]s developed by [[Company:Amazon|Amazon]].<ref name=Johnson19>{{cite web |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-amazon-fire-tv |title='What is Amazon Fire TV?': Everything you need to know about Amazon's media streaming devices |last=Johnson |first=Dave |date=May 1, 2019 |website=Business Insider |access-date=February 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Solomon|first=Kate|title=Amazon Fire TV is Amazon's powerful new streaming box|date=2 April 2014 |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/television/amazon-fire-tv-is-amazon-s-streaming-box-1239265?src=rss&attr=all|publisher=Techradar.com|access-date=April 2, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tam|first=Donna|title=Amazon unveils Amazon Fire TV for streaming video|url=https://www.cnet.com/uk/news/amazon-unveils-streaming-video/|publisher=CNET|access-date=April 2, 2014}}</ref> The devices are small [[Networking hardware|network appliance]]s that deliver digital audio and video content [[Engineering:Streaming media|stream]]ed via the Internet to a connected [[Engineering:High-definition television|high-definition television]]. They also allow users to access local content and to play [[Engineering:Video game|video game]]s with the included [[Engineering:Remote control|remote control]] or another [[Engineering:Game controller|game controller]], or by using a [[Mobile app|mobile app]] remote control on another device.

The device is available in two form factors, [[Engineering:Set-top box|set-top box]] and [[Engineering:HDMI|HDMI]] plug-in stick with, in general, lesser specifications than the contemporaneous boxes.<ref name="Johnson19" /> The current set-top box model is the '''Fire TV Cube''' with embedded [[Engineering:Amazon Echo|Amazon Echo]] [[Engineering:Smart speaker|smart speaker]] (which effectively replaced the '''Fire TV''' box model<ref name=Hall17>{{cite web |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/new-amazon-fire-tv-specs-price-rumors/ |title=Amazon may officially announce two new Fire TV devices at surprise event |last=Hall |first=Parker |date=September 27, 2017 |website=[[Company:Digital Trends|Digital Trends]] |access-date=February 18, 2020}}</ref><ref name=Newman19>{{cite web |url=https://www.techhive.com/article/3448356/amazon-fire-tv-cube-2019-review.html |title=Amazon Fire TV Cube (second-generation) review: This is the best streaming box with voice control |last=Newman |first=Jared |date=October 25, 2019 |website=TechHive}}</ref>), while the stick form factor encompasses four models, the entry-level '''Fire TV Stick Lite''', the standard '''Fire TV Stick''', and the high-end '''Fire TV Stick 4K''' and '''Fire TV Stick 4K Max''' (the third of which effectively replaced the third-generation '''Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD''' "pendant"<ref name=Roettgers /><ref name=Katzmaier2018>{{cite web |url=https://www.cnet.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-review/ |last=Katzmaier |first=David |title=Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review: 4K HDR stick speaks Alexa, carries big streaming features |date=October 31, 2018 |website=Cnet.com |access-date=September 28, 2020}}</ref><ref name=AmazonDev-3rd>{{cite web |url=https://developer.amazon.com/docs/fire-tv/device-specifications-fire-tv-pendant-box.html?v=ftvgen3 |title=Device Specifications: Fire TV (Pendant/Box) |website=Amazon.com |access-date=September 28, 2020}}</ref>).<ref name=Grabham>{{cite web |url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/buyers-guides/135760-fire-tv-stick-vs-tv-stick-4k |last=Grabham |first=Dan |title=Fire TV Stick 4K vs Fire TV Stick (2020) vs Fire TV Stick Lite: Which Amazon streaming stick is best for you? |website=Pocket-Lint.com |date=September 28, 2020 |access-date=September 28, 2020}}</ref>

The first-generation Fire TV device was unveiled on April 2, 2014. The second-generation version was released in 2015, with additional Fire TV devices released on regular basis since.

In March 2016, Amazon began collaborating with television set manufacturers to include the Amazon [[Software:Fire OS|Fire OS]] and Fire TV interface built-in with televisions sold to the public, labeled as '''Fire TV Edition'''.<ref name="Lawler">{{cite news|last=Lawler|first=Richard|date=January 3, 2017|title=Amazon Fire TV Edition televisions put its box in the big screen|website=[[Software:Engadget|Engadget]]|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017-01-03-amazon-fire-tv-edition-televisions-put-its-box-in-the-big-screen.html|access-date=September 29, 2020}}</ref><ref name=Low2017>{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2017-05-16-amazon-fire-tv-built-in-4k-tv.html |title=The first television with Amazon Fire TV built in is just fine |last=Low |first=Cherlynn |date=May 16, 2017 |website=[[Software:Engadget|Engadget]] |access-date=September 28, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Silva2020">{{cite web|last=Silva|first=Robert|date=March 6, 2020|title=What is a Fire Edition TV?|url=https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-fire-edition-tv-4772311|access-date=September 28, 2020|website=Lifewire}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> In September 2018, Amazon extended the use of the Fire TV brand to the '''Fire TV Recast''', an over-the-air television [[Engineering:Digital video recorder|digital video recorder]] exclusively for viewing use with Fire TV and [[Engineering:Amazon Echo Show|Amazon Echo Show]] devices,<ref name=":4">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-echo-hardware-2018/amp|title=Is there an Echo in here? Everything Amazon announced|last1=Goode|first1=Lauren|date=20 September 2018|magazine=Wired|access-date=21 September 2018|last2=Calore|first2=Michael}}</ref> which it discontinued in August 2022.<ref name="PattersonRecast">{{cite web |last=Patterson |first=Ben |date=August 15, 2022 |title=Amazon discontinues its Fire TV Recast over-the-air DVR |url=https://www.techhive.com/article/831720/amazon-fire-tv-recast-discontinued.html |access-date=August 15, 2022 |website=TechHive}}</ref>

== Fire TV hardware ==
===Original model===
==== First generation ====
[[File:Amazon Fire TV with remote.JPG|thumb|right|237x237px|Amazon Fire TV with remote (first generation)]]
The first Fire TV was made available for purchase in the US on the same day of the April 2014 announcement for US$99 and was launched with a video game called Sev Zero.<ref name="gizmodo-unveil">{{cite web|last=Horn|first=Leslie|date=April 2, 2014|title=Fire TV: Everything You Need to Know About Amazon's $100 Streaming Box|url=https://gizmodo.com/amazons-fire-tv-everything-you-need-to-know-1556889628|access-date=April 2, 2014|work=Gizmodo|publisher=Gawker Media}}</ref> Codenamed "Bueller", after the eponymous character from ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off,''<ref name=codenames/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-04-02/amazons-fire-tv-piles-into-the-living-room |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140402200252/http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-04-02/amazons-fire-tv-piles-into-the-living-room |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 2, 2014 |title=Amazon's Fire TV Piles Into the Living Room |publisher=Businessweek |date=2014-04-02 |access-date=2014-04-17}}</ref> it offered HDMI audio, with support for [[Dolby Digital Plus]] [[Engineering:7.1 surround sound|7.1 surround sound]] pass-through, if the user's Internet bandwidth was sufficient. According to Amazon, the Fire TV was designed to outpace competitors like the [[Engineering:Apple TV|Apple TV]] and [[Engineering:Roku|Roku]] in performance: the 0.72-inch-thick box featured a 1.7&nbsp;GHz quad-core CPU ([[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 8064), 2&nbsp;GB of RAM and 8&nbsp;GB of internal storage, along with a [[MIMO]] [[Engineering:Multi-band device|dual-band]] radio for [[Engineering:1080p|1080p]] streaming over 802.11a/b/g/n [[Wi-Fi]] and a 10/100 [[Ethernet]] connection and USB 2.0 port. Included with the box is a [[Bluetooth]] [[Engineering:Remote control|remote control]] with a microphone for [[Voice search|voice search]].

The company said that it did not intend the Fire TV to compete with gaming consoles; instead, its gaming capabilities were geared toward people who did not already own a console but may play games on a smartphone or tablet. It has a dedicated controller accessory.<ref name="Hardware" />

==== Second generation ====
Amazon released a second-generation Fire TV, codenamed "Sloane",<ref name=codenames/> after the film love interest of Ferris Bueller,<ref name="SabaSep2015">{{cite web|last=Saba|first=Elias|date=September 15, 2015|title=Amazon's next-generation Fire TV is codenamed "Sloane" — New Fire TV Stick is unlikely|url=https://www.aftvnews.com/amazons-next-generation-fire-tv-is-codenamed-sloane-new-fire-tv-stick-is-unlikely/|access-date=September 28, 2020|website=AFTVNews.com}}</ref> in late 2015. This version had [[4K resolution|4K resolution]] support,<ref>{{cite web|last1=James|first1=Dave|title=Amazon Fire TV review|url=http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/audio-visual/av-accessories/amazon-fire-tv-1304511/review|access-date=17 May 2016|website=Techradar|archive-date=27 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827184303/http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/audio-visual/av-accessories/amazon-fire-tv-1304511/review|url-status=dead}}</ref> improved processor performance, and a [[Company:MediaTek|MediaTek]] 8173C chipset to support H.265 (HEVC), VP8, and [[VP9]] codecs. Wireless hardware upgrades included 4K capable, a dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 4.1.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/audio-visual/av-accessories/amazon-fire-tv-1304511/review|title=Amazon Fire TV review|website=techradar|last1=James|first1=Dave|access-date=17 May 2016|archive-date=27 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827184303/http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/audio-visual/av-accessories/amazon-fire-tv-1304511/review|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://developer.amazon.com/de/docs/fire-tv/device-specifications.html|title=Device Specifications for Fire TV|website=developer.amazon.com|access-date=2018-05-08}}</ref> It was effectively replaced with the Fire TV Cube.<ref name="Hall17" />

==== Third generation ====
The third-generation Fire TV, also known as the '''Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Alexa Voice Remote''', was released in 2017. It eschewed the previous set-top box design for a small, diamond-shaped "pendant" reminiscent of the Fire TV Stick, which plugs directly into a television set's HDMI port and can be hung from a short HDMI extender cable. It contained a slower processor but more RAM than the second-generation Fire TV, and also had support for [[4K resolution|4K resolution]] streaming, [[Engineering:Dolby Atmos|Dolby Atmos]], and [[Engineering:HDR10|HDR10]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.techhive.com/article/3332035/amazons-fire-tv-stick-gets-a-much-better-remote.html|title=Amazon's Fire TV Stick gets a much better remote|date=2019-01-15|website=TechHive |access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/24/16527844/amazon-fire-tv-review-4k-2017|title=Amazon Fire TV (2017) review: everything but the content|last=Patel|first=Nilay|date=2017-10-24|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref> but dropped support for [[Miracast]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-08 |title=Amazon's Fire Stick TV 4K supports Miracast screen mirroring |url=https://www.engadget.com/2019-04-08-amazon-fire-stick-tv-4k-miracast.html |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}}</ref> Production was discontinued in 2018 in favor of the Fire TV Stick 4K.<ref name="Roettgers">{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/fire-tv-stick-4k-alexa-voice-remote-1202966701/|title=Amazon Introduces New Fire TV Stick 4K, Alexa Voice Remote|last=Roettgers|first=Janko|date=2018-10-03|website=Variety.com |access-date=2019-04-21}}</ref>

=== Fire TV Cube ===
==== First generation ====

The '''Fire TV Cube''' was released in June 2018. It is similar in function to the third-generation Fire TV but also includes embedded [[Software:Amazon Alexa|Alexa]] functionality similar to the [[Engineering:Amazon Echo|Amazon Echo]] [[Engineering:Smart speaker|smart speaker]] line and can use HDMI-CEC and an IR blaster to control other devices with voice commands. As its voice functionality is integrated into the device, the Fire TV Cube's included remote does not include voice capability.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/21/17484412/amazon-fire-tv-cube-review-alexa-echo|title=Amazon Fire TV Cube review: a smarter streaming box|last=Seifert|first=Dan|date=2018-06-21|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/21/amazon-fire-tv-cube-review-so-good-i-want-one-for-every-tv.html|title=The Amazon Fire TV Cube is so good I want one for every TV in my house|last=Haselton|first=Todd|date=21 June 2018|work={{wipe|CNBC}}|access-date=23 June 2018}}</ref> The device uses a 1.5&nbsp;GHz quad-core ARM 4xCA53 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB storage.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/amazon/144297-amazon-fire-tv-cube-release-date-price-specs|title=Amazon Fire TV Cube specs, UK release date, price and more|date=2018-06-22|work=Pocket-lint|access-date=2018-07-16 }}</ref>

==== Second generation ====

A second-generation model was unveiled in September 2019, featuring a hexa-core processor, "Local Voice Control" (which allows client-side recognition of common voice commands to improve response time), and support for [[Engineering:Dolby Vision|Dolby Vision]] and [[Engineering:HDR10+|HDR10+]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/4/20848214/amazon-new-fire-tv-cube-dolby-vision-hdr10-plus-price-release-date-ifa-2019|title=Amazon announces new Fire TV Cube with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and 'Local Voice Control'|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=2019-09-04|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/370591/hands-on-with-amazons-all-new-fire-tv-devices|title=Hands On With Amazon's All-New Fire TV Devices|last=Stolyar|first=Brenda|website=PCMAG |access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref> It supports 4K output.

==== Third generation ====

A third-generation model of the Fire TV Cube was announced on September 28, 2022 for release on October 25, 2022. Notable upgrades to the 3rd-generation model include an octa-core processor (4x 2.2GHz 4x 2.0GHz), support for Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) networking, and Bluetooth 5.0+LE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/fire-tv-cube/dp/B09BZVGR73/|title=Amazon's Fire TV Cube (3rd-Gen) Amazon Store|date=2022-11-18|website=Store|access-date=2022-11-18}}</ref>

=== Fire TV Stick ===
[[File:Fire-TV Stick and Remote.jpg|alt=First generation Fire-TV Stick with remote (without voice search)|thumb|First generation Fire-TV Stick with remote (without voice search, codenamed "Inigo"<ref name=codenames/>)]]

==== First generation ====
On November 19, 2014, Amazon released its Fire TV Stick, a smaller [[Engineering:Dongle|dongle]] version of the Fire TV that plugs into an HDMI port. Codenamed "Montoya",<ref name=codenames>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftvnews.com/the-amazon-fire-tv-stick-2s-codename-is-tank/|title=The Amazon Fire TV Stick 2's codename is Tank|date=21 October 2016 |publisher=AFTVNews}}</ref> it retains much of the functionality of the larger Fire TV.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/2014/10/amazon-fire-tv-stick-comparison-chart/|title=How Amazon's Fire TV Stick Compares to Other Streaming Dongles - WIRED|magazine=WIRED|last1=Moynihan |first1=Tim }}</ref> It has 1&nbsp;GB of RAM, 8&nbsp;GB of internal storage, weighs {{convert|0.9|oz|g|abbr=on}}, and it uses a [[Company:Broadcom|Broadcom]] BCM28155 1.0&nbsp;GHz Cortex-A9 processor and a Broadcom [[VideoCore]] IV GPU. Wireless hardware includes a dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 3.0  <ref name=":1" /><ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-W87CUN-Fire-TV-Stick/dp/B00GDQ0RMG/ Fire TV Stick - Official Site]. Retrieved 8 July 2015.</ref> The Fire TV Stick is bundled with a remote control, in either of two variants: one with Alexa voice search and one without Alexa.

==== Second generation ====
[[File:Fire-TV Stick 2016 (2. Generation) + Alexa Remote.jpg|alt=Second generation Fire-TV Stick with Alexa remote (with voice search)|thumb|Second generation Fire-TV Stick with Alexa remote (with voice search)]]
On October 20, 2016, Amazon released the '''Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote''', codenamed "Tank".<ref name=codenames/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bgr.com/2016/10/17/fire-tv-stick-release-date-alexa-preorder/|title=Amazon's next-gen Fire TV Stick with Alexa is only $40, and it launches this week|last=Estrada|first=Maren|date=2016-10-17|website=BGR|access-date=2016-10-20}}</ref> Other than the new remote, the updates include [[Company:MediaTek|MediaTek]] MT8127D Quad-core ARM 1.3&nbsp;GHz processor with a [[Mali (GPU)|Mali-450]] MP4 GPU, and support for the H.265 (HEVC) codec. Wireless hardware upgrades includes a dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 4.1.<ref name=":1" /> It retains the 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage and weighs slightly more at {{convert|1.1|oz|g|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Stick-Remote-Streaming-Player/dp/B00ZV9RDKK#tech|title=Amazon.com: Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player - Previous Generation : Electronics|website=www.amazon.com|accessdate=20 June 2023}}</ref>{{secondary source needed|date=April 2019}}

In January 2019, the second-generation Fire TV Stick was re-issued with the updated remote from the 4K model.<ref name="auto"/>

==== Fire TV Stick 4K ====
In October 2018, Amazon unveiled the '''Fire TV Stick 4K''', codenamed "Mantis," which "effectively replaces Amazon’s Fire TV pendant."<ref name="4k">{{cite web| url=https://www.techhive.com/article/3309947/streaming-hardware/the-fire-tv-stick-4k-fixes-amazons-remote-problem.html| title=The Fire TV Stick 4K fixes Amazon's remote problem| website=techhive.com| date=2018-10-03| access-date=2018-10-06}}</ref> It is upgraded to a 1.7&nbsp;GHz quad-core processor and supports 4K output, [[Engineering:HDR10+|HDR10+]] and [[Engineering:Dolby Vision|Dolby Vision]], Dolby Atmos, hardware-accelerated [[MPEG-2]] decoding, and [[Miracast]] through a later update.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-08 |title=Amazon's Fire Stick TV 4K supports Miracast screen mirroring |url=https://www.engadget.com/2019-04-08-amazon-fire-stick-tv-4k-miracast.html |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}}</ref> It also includes an updated voice remote that contains an infrared emitter and buttons for controlling TV power and volume (which can also be controlled with voice commands). The remote is backward compatible with previous Fire TV models, and also sold separately as an upgrade.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/03/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k/|title=Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick offers 4K for $50|work=Engadget|access-date=2018-10-19 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techhive.com/article/3317561/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-review.html|title=Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review: This is the media streamer to beat|date=October 31, 2018|website=TechHive|access-date=April 20, 2019}}</ref>

==== Third generation ====
In October 2020, two third-generation Fire TV Stick models were released. The ''Fire TV Stick'' model includes a remote with TV control buttons where the ''Fire TV Stick Lite'' model's remote does not include TV controls. Both models include similar internal hardware as the ''Fire TV Stick 4K'', except for a maximum output resolution of 1080p and only 1 GB of RAM. In 2021, the third-generation ''Fire TV Stick'' was re-issued with an updated remote "3rd Gen Alexa Voice Remote".<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.tomsguide.com/news/amazon-fire-tv-stick-lite-price-release-date-features-and-more | title=Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite price, release date, features and more | website=tomsguide.com| date=2020-09-25| access-date=2020-10-30}}</ref>

==== Fire TV Stick 4K Max ====
On October 7, 2021, Amazon released the ''Fire TV Stick 4K Max''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1X/ref=pav_d_fromAsin_B079QHML21_toAsin_B08MQZXN1X | title=Introducing Fire Siick 4K Max streaming device| website=Amazon}}</ref> It includes the updated ''3rd gen Alexa Voice Remote'', and has Wi-Fi 6 support. It has a 1.8&nbsp;GHz processor, a 750&nbsp;MHz GPU, and 2 GB of RAM. It also has Dolby Atmos support.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-review-speedy-app-delivery-isnt-everything/ | title=Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review: Speedy app delivery isn't everything}}</ref> This Fire TV is the first in the line with hardware accelerated AV1 support.

== Fire TV Edition ==
'''Fire TV Edition''' is the product name applied to [[Engineering:Smart TV|smart television]] sets produced by major television manufacturers that include Amazon [[Software:Fire OS|Fire OS]] and the Fire TV interface, licensed from Amazon.<ref name="Silva2020" /> They offer basic live television program information and minimal recording capabilities.<ref name="Low2017" /><ref name="Silva2020" /> Fire TV Edition television models are available from [[Company:Best Buy|Best Buy]]'s house brand Insignia, [[Company:Toshiba|Toshiba]] (in U.S. and Canadian markets), and [[Company:JVC|JVC]] and [[Company:Grundig|Grundig]] (in European markets).<ref name="Silva2020" />

== Fire TV Recast ==
The '''Fire TV Recast''' is a [[Engineering:Digital video recorder|digital video recorder]] that works with an [[Engineering:Television antenna|over-the-air]] antenna to record shows for later viewing on a Fire TV or an [[Engineering:Amazon Echo Show|Amazon Echo Show]] device.<ref name=":4" /> It was announced in September 2018.

In August 2022, Amazon confirmed the discontinuation of the Fire TV Recast.<ref name="PattersonRecast" />
Among the downsides: Content stored on a Recast cannot be viewed using other major streaming devices, such as [[Engineering:Roku|Roku]], [[Engineering:Apple TV|Apple TV]], or [[Engineering:Chromecast|Chromecast]], limiting its appeal;<ref name="PattersonRecast" /> it also never gained the ability to skip commercials during playback.<ref name="PattersonRecast" />

== Software ==
[[File:Fire TV OS screenshot.png|right|thumb|Screenshot of Fire TV OS 7.6, after setting it up for the first time.|264x264px]]
The Fire TV series runs [[Software:Fire OS|Fire OS]],<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Amazon Fire TV Cube review (2019): Alexa's streaming box grows up|url=https://www.engadget.com/2019-10-11-amazon-fire-tv-cube-2019-review.html|website=Engadget |access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref> which is [[Software:Fork (software development)|derived]] from Android Open Source Project source code.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Google's iron grip on Android: Controlling open source by any means necessary|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/07/googles-iron-grip-on-android-controlling-open-source-by-any-means-necessary/|last=Amadeo|first=Ron|date=2018-07-21|website=Ars Technica |access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref> It supports [[Voice user interface|voice commands]] via either a remote control with an embedded microphone, or integrated microphones inside the device (as is the case of the Fire TV Cube), and can also be controlled with [[Software:Amazon Alexa|Alexa]] via [[Engineering:Amazon Echo|Amazon Echo]] [[Engineering:Smart speaker|smart speaker]]s. The devices support various Amazon-owned services, including [[Software:Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime Video]], [[Company:Twitch (service)|Twitch]], Amazon Freevee, [[Software:Amazon Music|Amazon Music]] and [[Software:Amazon Luna|Amazon Luna]], as well as other major third-party services, including [[Company:Netflix|Netflix]], [[Company:YouTube|YouTube]], YouTube TV, Curiosity Stream, [[Social:Mubi (streaming service)|Mubi]], Dekkoo, Ameba TV, [[YuppTV]], Chorki, [[Company:Eros Now|Eros Now]], the [[Software:Apple TV app|Apple TV app]], [[Company:ZEE5|ZEE5]], [[SonyLIV]], [[Company:Crunchyroll|Crunchyroll]], [[Company:Crackle (service)|Crackle]], DAZN, [[Company:Dailymotion|Dailymotion]], [[Software:Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]], [[Software:Hulu|Hulu]], [[Company:Hotstar|Hotstar]], [[Software:Disney+|Disney+]], [[Company:Tubi|Tubi]], [[Company:Vimeo|Vimeo]], [[Software:Max (streaming service)|Max]], Discovery+, [[Company:Joyn (streaming platform)|Joyn]], Philo, [[Software:Paramount+|Paramount+]], [[Company:Pluto TV|Pluto TV]], [[Company:FuboTV|FuboTV]], [[Software:WOW Presents Plus|WOW Presents Plus]], [[Company:MX Player|MX Player]], [[Software:Spotify|Spotify]], [[Software:TuneIn|TuneIn]], [[Software:IHeartRadio|iHeartRadio]], [[Software:Tidal (service)|Tidal]], [[Software:Audacy|Audacy]], [[Software:BBC Sounds|BBC Sounds]], [[Company:Qello|Qello]], [[Software:Plex|Plex]], [[Software:Emby|Emby]], [[Software:Jellyfin|Jellyfin]], [[Engineering:AirConsole|AirConsole]] and others via [[Software:Amazon Appstore|Amazon Appstore]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple TV app comes to Amazon's Fire TV Stick and other devices|url=https://social.techcrunch.com/2019/10/24/apple-tv-app-comes-to-amazons-fire-tv-stick-and-other-devices/|website=TechCrunch|date=24 October 2019|access-date=2020-05-06}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Amazon Fire TV Stick review: New remote freshens this cheap streamer for 2019|url=https://www.cnet.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-with-all-new-alexa-voice-remote-2019-review/|last=Katzmaier|first=David|website=CNET |access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Shilpa|title=Get the way for how to delete apps on Firestick?|date=17 August 2020 |url=https://technosecrets.com/how-to-delete-apps-on-firestick/5680|access-date=2020-08-29|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-23|title=How To Use The Firestick Remote With The Smart IPTV App|url=https://www.strongiptv.co.uk/how-to-use-the-firestick-remote-with-the-smart-iptv-app-1/|access-date=2021-06-19|website=Strong IPTV|language=en-US}}</ref>

The "X-Ray" feature allows users to view contextual information related to Prime Video content (such as biographies of actors and other trivia), using [[Facial recognition system|face recognition]], music recognition, and IMDb data.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amazon launches X-Ray for Fire TV|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2015/04/13/amazon-launches-x-ray-for-fire-tv-lets-users-search-actors-songs-and-trivia.html|last=Findling|first=Deborah|date=2015-04-13|website=CNBC |access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref>

== Models ==


== Reception ==
Dan Seifert from [[The Verge]] reviewed Fire TV on April 4, 2014, giving it an 8.8/10 rating and largely praising its functionality and future potential.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seifert|first=Dan |url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/4/4/5581290/amazon-fire-tv-review |title=Amazon Fire TV review |publisher=The Verge |date=2014-04-04 |access-date=2014-04-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Fortune|first1=Robert|title=Amazon Fire TV Review|url=https://cordcutting.com/devices/amazon/amazon-fire-tv/|website=cordcutting|access-date=15 May 2014}}</ref> Dave Smith from ReadWrite wrote, "Fire TV aims to be the cure for what ails TV set-top boxes."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://readwrite.com/2014/04/04/amazon-fire-tv-review-hands-on-impressions|title=Review: The Amazon Fire TV Is Kind Of A Mess – ReadWrite|date=4 April 2014 }}</ref> GeekWire editor Andy Liu's review is headlined "Amazon's Fire TV sets a new bar for streaming boxes."<ref>{{cite web|last=Liu |first=Andy |url=http://www.geekwire.com/2014/amazon-fire-tv-must-device/ |title=Review: Amazon's Fire TV sets a new bar for streaming boxes |date=8 April 2014 |publisher=GeekWire |access-date=2014-04-21}}</ref>
[[Ars Technica]] praised the device for specifications that surpassed competitors, good build quality, and a microphone works very well if you use Amazon content. The reviewer disliked the fact that its media browser puts Amazon content in the front, which makes other applications less convenient to use, limited game selection with many games not optimized, and only 5.16GB of free space, which limits the number of games that can be installed.<ref>{{cite web |date= 9 April 2014 |last= Johnston |first= Casey |title= Amazon Fire TV misses the same marks as Ouya, other media boxes |url= https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/04/amazon-fire-tv-misses-the-same-marks-as-ouya-other-media-boxes/3/ |website= [[Ars Technica]] }}</ref>

== Main competitors ==
Some notable competitors include [[Engineering:Roku|Roku]], [[Engineering:Apple TV|Apple TV]], [[Engineering:Nvidia Shield TV|Nvidia Shield TV]] and [[Engineering:Chromecast|Chromecast]].

== See also ==
* {{annotated link|Software:Android TV}}
* {{annotated link|Engineering:Chromecast}}
* {{annotated link|Engineering:Roku}}
* {{annotated link|Stick PC}}
* [[Comparison of digital media players]]
* [[Engineering:Smart TV|Smart TV]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.firesticksolutions.com/ amazon firesticksolutions]
* [https://www.amazon.in/fire-stick/s?k=fire+stick Firestick]

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