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General

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Series

Fire TV Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Fire TV Stick family named in the table title.

Fire TV Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Fire TV Stick family named in the table title.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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3 October 20188Press articlevariety.com/2018/digital/news/fire-tv-stick-4k-alexa-voice-remote-1202966701Read 10 October 2026Article of October 3, 2018 reports the announcement of the Fire TV Stick 4K.9Press articleengadget.com/2018/10/03/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4kRead 10 October 2026Article dated October 3, 2018 announces the Fire TV Stick 4K.

Status

Discontinued5Press articleaftvnews.com/amazon-device-buyers-guideRead 10 October 2026Buyer's guide (last updated October 18, 2024) lists Fire TV Stick 3 as a past model and the Fire TV Stick HD of October 17, 2024 as the current entry model.

Discontinued7Press articleaftvnews.com/amazon-device-buyers-guideRead 10 October 2026Buyer's guide (last updated October 18, 2024) lists Fire TV Stick 4K 1 released October 31, 2018 as a past model. A 2nd Gen model is the current one.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023)14Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 23 October 2026Amazon's 2023 release says the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K has nearly 30% more power than the previous generation.15Reviewtrustedreviews.com/versus/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-vs-fire-tv-stick-4k-1st-gen-4371551Read 23 October 2026Trusted Reviews calls the first generation Fire TV Stick 4K the predecessor of the second generation model.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$39.996Reviewtomsguide.com/news/amazon-fire-tv-stick-lite-price-release-date-features-and-moreRead 10 October 2026Article of September 25, 2020 says the Fire TV Stick Lite costs $29.99 and the Fire TV Stick (2020) costs $10 more. AndroidPCtv states $39.99 on Amazon.com on October 8, 2020. US price with the remote that has TV controls.7Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-2020Read 10 October 2026Review of October 8, 2020 says the Fire TV Stick with the remote that has TV control keys is available at Amazon.com for $39.99.

$49.998Press articlevariety.com/2018/digital/news/fire-tv-stick-4k-alexa-voice-remote-1202966701Read 10 October 2026Article says the stick can be pre-ordered for $49.99 in the US and ships at the end of the month. US price with the new Alexa Voice Remote, excluding sales tax. TechRadar and Engadget agree.11Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4kRead 10 October 2026Price and availability section: available to buy for $49.99 in the US. Agrees with Variety and AFTVnews.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, DE, JP, CA, IN, FR, IT, ES, MX, BR, AU1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Marketplaces available row lists the US, UK, Germany, Japan, Canada, India, France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and Australia. No regional hardware variants are added.

US, GB, DE, JP, CA, IN, MX, BR, AU1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Marketplaces available row lists the US, UK, Japan, Canada, India, Mexico, Brazil and Australia. Engadget's October 2018 launch report adds Germany for November 14, 2018.9Press articleengadget.com/2018/10/03/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4kRead 10 October 2026Article says the stick ships to the US and Canada on October 31, to Germany, India and the UK on November 14, and to Japan by the end of 2018.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Table row Form factor: Stick.

Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Table row Form factor: Stick.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Output resolution supported: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. The page also says the stick does not support 4K streaming. The width of 1920 is the standard Full HD raster.

3840 × 2160px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Output resolution supported: 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. The Amazon decoder table names 3840x2160 for 4K, and the page says 4K Ultra HD.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Technical details: output up to 60 fps at 1080p and 720p. HDR, bit depth and chroma conditions are not published.

60Hz2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Technical details: output up to 60 fps at 2160p, 1080p and 720p. HDR, bit depth and chroma conditions are not published.

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen, 2020)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1080	60
720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Technical details publish 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Rows store the published vertical resolution and highest stated rate only. No HDR, bit depth or chroma condition is invented.

BAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
2160	60
1080	60
720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Technical details publish 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Rows store the published vertical resolution and highest stated rate only. No HDR, bit depth or chroma condition is invented.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026HDR row lists HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. There is no Dolby Vision entry.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026HDR row lists HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision.

Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

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4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row: Profile 4-MEL, 5, 8 and 9. Up to Level 9 for profiles 5 and 8 and up to Level 5 for Profile 9. Streaming support does not prove local file support.

HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.0b7Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-2020Read 10 October 2026Description: male connector HDMI 2.0b limited to 1080p video and compatible with HDR information. Amazon does not state the HDMI revision. No other source contradicts it.

2.0b13Reviewandroidpctv.com/comparative-mediatek-mt8695Read 10 October 2026Test hardware paragraph: HDMI 2.0b connector with 4K at 60 fps and HDR. Amazon does not state the HDMI revision. No other source contradicts it.

HDCP version

2.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026DRM row lists HDCP 2.2. This is the published supported version, not a claim of a newer one.

2.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026DRM row lists HDCP 2.2. This is the published supported version, not a claim of a newer one.

HDMI-CEC

Yes7Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-2020Read 10 October 2026Video settings line: HDMI-CEC available, see manual.

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Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes7Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-2020Read 10 October 2026Video settings line: native automatic refresh rate option. App scope is not stated.

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Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.265 (HEVC), H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row. These are published device decoder capabilities, not a promise for every local file player. There is no AV1 entry.

H.265 (HEVC), H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row. These are published device decoder capabilities, not a promise for every local file player. There is no AV1 entry.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen, 2020)

Codec	Profile	Level	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 (HEVC)	Main 10	4.1	1080	60	10
H.264	High	4	1080	60	Not available
H.263	0	70	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	1080	60	10
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	5	1080	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row. H.265 up to 1080p at 60 fps, 20 Mbps, Main 10 Level 4.1 with 8 and 10 bit input. H.264 up to 1080p at 60 fps, High Profile up to Level 4. H.263 6 Mbps Profile 0 Level 70 non-secure. VP8 Baseline non-secure. VP9 Profile 2 up to 20 Mbps. MPEG-2 non-secure. MPEG-4 Simple and Advanced Simple Level 5 non-secure. Only the published vertical resolution is stored where the source gives only 1080p.

BAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 (HEVC)	Main 10	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.264	High 10	5.2	3840	2160	60	10
H.263	0	70	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	Not available	2160	60	10
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	5	Not available	1080	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row. H.265 35 Mbps Main 10 Level 5.1 with 8 and 10 bit input. H.264 20 Mbps High 10 Level 5.2. H.263 6 Mbps Profile 0 Level 70. VP8 Baseline non-secure. VP9 Profile 2 up to 30 Mbps. MPEG-4 Simple and Advanced Simple Level 5 non-secure. Where the source gives only 1080p or 4K, no horizontal pixel count is stored.

Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

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DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

PlayReady 3.0, Widevine L1 and L31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026DRM row: PlayReady 3.0 and Widevine L1/L3. Secure media path applies to video only. A DRM listing does not prove HD or 4K eligibility for a service.

PlayReady 3.0, Widevine L1 and L31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026DRM row: PlayReady 3.0 and Widevine L1/L3. Secure media path applies to video only. A DRM listing does not prove 4K eligibility for a service.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Dolby Atmos (E-AC-3 JOC), AAC LC, HE-AAC (AAC+), HE-AACv2, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Audio codecs (input formats) row. Dolby Atmos is EC3_JOC up to 8 channels, AC3 up to 6 channels, eAC3 up to 8 channels, AAC family up to 6 channels, FLAC 2 channels, PCM/Wave up to 96 kHz and 6 channels, Opus up to 8 channels. These are decoder input formats, not output maxima.

Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Dolby Atmos (E-AC-3 JOC), AAC LC, HE-AAC (AAC+), HE-AACv2, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Audio codecs (input formats) row. Dolby Atmos is EC3_JOC up to 8 channels, AC3 up to 6 channels, eAC3 up to 8 channels, AAC family up to 6 channels, FLAC 2 channels, PCM/Wave up to 96 kHz and 6 channels, Opus up to 8 channels. These are decoder input formats, not output maxima.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Audio support: HDMI audio passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+ and Dolby Atmos. Compatible audio equipment is required. No TrueHD or DTS passthrough is stated.

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Audio codecs row lists Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC) and says it is available on select Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ titles with compatible equipment.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Audio codecs row lists Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC) and says it is available on select Prime Video and Disney+ titles with compatible equipment.

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

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2.0 stereo, 7.1 surround, Up to 5.1 HDMI passthrough2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Audio support: Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. The source does not say whether 7.1 is PCM.

Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth row says the device pairs with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones and game controllers. Accessibility text says Fire TV can be heard through compatible Bluetooth headphones. Codecs are not stated.

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth row says the device pairs with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones and game controllers. Accessibility text says Fire TV can be heard through compatible Bluetooth headphones. Codecs are not stated.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

MediaTek MT8695D1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor (SoC) row: MT8695D.8Reviewandroidpctv.com/comparative-mediatek-mt8695Read 10 October 2026The review of the 2020 stick names the SoC as MediaTek MT8695 quad core. The Amazon table writes MT8695D. The MediaTek maker name comes from this review.

MediaTek MT86951Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor (SoC) row: MTK8695+MT7668. MT7668 is the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, so only MT8695 is stored. AFTVnews names the CPU model as MediaTek MT8695.

CPU

ARM Cortex-A538Reviewandroidpctv.com/comparative-mediatek-mt8695Read 10 October 2026The MediaTek MT8695 has four ARM Cortex-A53 cores. The MT8695D in this stick is the same family, and the 2020 review also names Cortex-A53 cores. Amazon does not name the core type.

ARM Cortex-A5313Reviewandroidpctv.com/comparative-mediatek-mt8695Read 10 October 2026Specifications: the MediaTek MT8695 has four ARM Cortex-A53 cores. Amazon does not name the core type.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU row: Quad Core 1.7GHz.

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU row: Quad Core 1.7GHz.

Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

1.7GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU row: Quad Core 1.7GHz. Amazon's product page also says quad-core 1.7 GHz.

1.7GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU row: Quad Core 1.7GHz. Amazon's product page also says quad-core 1.7 GHz.

GPU

IMG GE83001Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026GPU row: IMG GE8300.

IMG GE83001Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026GPU row: IMG GE8300.

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

1GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory (RAM) row: 1GB, DDR4.

1.5GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory (RAM) row: 1.5GB DDR4.

RAM type

DDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory (RAM) row: 1GB, DDR4.

DDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory (RAM) row: 1.5GB DDR4.

StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

8GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Storage row: 8 GB. This is marketed capacity, not free space.

8GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Storage row: 8 GB. This is marketed capacity, not free space.

Storage type

eMMC7Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-2020Read 10 October 2026Network, storage, RAM and ports: internal storage 8 GB eMMC. No eMMC version is stated.

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Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

No4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Amazon help table Which Fire TV Device Do I Have, entry Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation): 8 GB storage, 1 GB memory and the line No external storage. AndroidPCtv also found it not expandable.

No4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Amazon help table Which Fire TV Device Do I Have, entry Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation): 8 GB storage, 1.5 GB memory and the line No external storage. AFTVnews says USB storage works only through an unofficial change.

Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, so Wi-Fi 5.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, so Wi-Fi 5.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 2x2 MIMO.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 2x2 MIMO.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

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Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ethernet row: 10/100 Mbps without a built-in port. Amazon's help table says wired networks need the Amazon Ethernet Adapter for Amazon Fire TV Devices, sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ethernet row: 10/100 Mbps with external dongle. The stick has no built-in Ethernet port. Amazon's help table names the Amazon Ethernet Adapter for Amazon Fire TV Devices, sold separately.

Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth row: Bluetooth 5.0.

5.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth row: Bluetooth 5.0.

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen, 2020)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Power input

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Ports: HDMI output, micro-USB for power only. Quick start guide page 1 shows one fixed HDMI plug and one micro USB socket. Optional adapter connectors are not counted.

BAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Power input

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Ports: HDMI output, micro-USB for power only. Quick start guide page 1 shows one fixed HDMI plug and one micro USB socket. Optional adapter connectors are not counted.

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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

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Smart home platforms

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Product page says Fire TV gets new Alexa skills and can show camera feeds from compatible smart home devices. This does not prove a Matter controller or Thread border router.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Product page says to ask Alexa to control the smart home, dim lights and view camera feeds. This does not prove a Matter controller or Thread border router.

Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026In the box row and remote technical details name Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen). The original September 2020 bundle shipped with the earlier remote and the 3rd Gen remote came in a March 2021 re-issue, per AFTVnews. The current maker documents are used.

Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026In the box row and remote technical details name Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen). The June 2021 quick start guide shows a 3rd Gen remote with app buttons, which Amazon shipped in the later re-issued bundle. The original 2018 remote is stored.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth, Infrared2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Technology Bluetooth. The product page says the remote controls the power and volume of compatible TVs, soundbars and receivers.

Bluetooth, Infrared2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Technology Bluetooth. The product page says the remote controls IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and receivers. Variety also reports Bluetooth with infrared.

Remote microphone

Yes3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-002693-01_FireTVStick_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 1 labels the remote Microphone and the Voice button.

Yes3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/Fire+TV+Stick+4K_Quick+Start+Guide_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 1 labels the remote Microphone and the Alexa Voice Remote button.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Voice support row: Yes, with Alexa Voice Remote (included).

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Voice support row: Yes, with Alexa Voice Remote (included).

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume, Mute2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026IR device control row: power and volume on compatible IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and receivers. Product page text names power, volume and mute buttons. Some functions are not available on some devices.

Power, Volume, Mute2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026IR device control row: power and volume on compatible IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and receivers. Product page text names power, volume and mute buttons. Some functions are not available on some devices.9Press articleengadget.com/2018/10/03/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4kRead 10 October 2026Article says the remote adds buttons for power, volume and muting.12Reviewcnet.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the remote controls TV power, volume and mute and can be set to control a soundbar for volume and mute.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Batteries 2 AAA (included). The batteries are replaceable.

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Batteries 2 AAA (included). The batteries are replaceable.

Remote charging port

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026OS version row: Fire OS 7.

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026OS version row: Fire OS 6.

Operating system at launch

Fire OS 7 (Android 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Rows OS version Fire OS 7 and Android Level 28 (Android 9). Later firmware versions are not launch promises.

Fire OS 6 (Android 7.1)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Rows OS version Fire OS 6 and API Level 25 (Android 7.1). Later firmware versions are not launch promises.

App store

Amazon Appstore4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Same entry, Common features: Apps and games from the Amazon Appstore.

Amazon Appstore4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Same entry, Common features: Apps and games from the Amazon Appstore.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

Miracast1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Miracast row: supported, described as display mirroring with a Fire tablet. AndroidPCtv also reports Miracast yes and Google Cast and AirPlay no.

Miracast1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Miracast row: supported, described as display mirroring with a Fire tablet. Engadget reported in April 2019 that Miracast arrived by update. No Google Cast or AirPlay is claimed.10Press articleengadget.com/2019-04-08-amazon-fire-stick-tv-4k-miracast.htmlRead 10 October 2026Article of April 8, 2019 says the latest update added Miracast screen mirroring to the Fire TV Stick 4K. It was not a launch feature.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Voice support row names Alexa through the remote or the Fire TV app.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Voice support row names Alexa through the remote or the Fire TV app.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Far-field Alexa control row: supported only through a linked Echo device. The stick and its remote do not offer hands-free activation alone.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Far-field Alexa control row: supported only through a linked Echo device. The stick and its remote do not offer hands-free activation alone.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Voice support row names the free Fire TV app for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS is stored as other because there is no Fire OS option.

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Voice support row names the free Fire TV app for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS is stored as other because there is no Fire OS option.

Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Accessibility features row names VoiceView, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, closed captions and Audio Description. Captions and descriptions are not available for all content.

VoiceView screen reader, Closed captions2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Accessibility features row names the VoiceView screen reader and closed captioning. Captions are not available for all content.

Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

Amazon Luna2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Product page Games on Fire TV names Amazon Luna and the Appstore. A Luna subscription or Prime membership applies.

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Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Bluetooth game controllers4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Same entry, Compatible Bluetooth Devices: Bluetooth game controllers. No controller models are named.

Bluetooth game controllers4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Same entry, Compatible Bluetooth Devices: Bluetooth game controllers. No controller models are named.

Power

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Power supply

USB3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-002693-01_FireTVStick_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 1 shows the supplied USB cable from the stick micro USB socket to the power adapter and a wall outlet.

USB3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/Fire+TV+Stick+4K_Quick+Start+Guide_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 1 shows the supplied USB cable from the stick micro USB socket to the power adapter and a wall outlet.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

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Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

5.25W7Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-2020Read 10 October 2026Product details Extras: DC adapter 5,25V 1A, which is 5.25 W. This is adapter output, not device consumption. Amazon publishes no adapter rating for this stick.

5W5Press articleaftvnews.com/physical-overview-and-comparison-of-the-amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-new-alexa-voice-remoteRead 10 October 2026Article of October 31, 2018 says the stick comes with the same 5 Watt / 1 Amp supply as earlier Fire TV Sticks. The stick itself has no stated power rating.

Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width30Height13Depth86mm(1.2 × 0.5 × 3.4 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Size row: 3.4 x 1.2 x 0.5 in (86 x 30 x 13 mm). Amazon does not say whether the fixed HDMI plug is included. Tom's Guide labels the same size of the near-identical Lite stick as housing. Stored depth is therefore the housing length without the plug.6Reviewtomsguide.com/news/amazon-fire-tv-stick-lite-price-release-date-features-and-moreRead 10 October 2026Review of the near-identical Fire TV Stick Lite lists size 3.4 x 1.1 x 0.5 inches (housing) and calls the Lite and the Fire TV Stick near clones inside. Used only to read the Amazon size as the housing length.

Width30Height14Depth108mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.3 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Size row: 99 x 30 x 14 mm for the housing only and 108 x 30 x 14 mm including the connector. Stored depth includes the fixed HDMI plug.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

32g(1.1 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Weight: 1.1 oz (32.0 g). Device only, without remote, cable or adapter.

53.6g(1.9 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Weight: 53.6 g. AFTVnews measured 53.6 g too. Device only, without remote, cable or adapter.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width38Height142Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.6 × 0.6 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Size 38 x 142 x 16 mm. Width across the buttons 38 mm, length along the buttons 142 mm, thickness 16 mm.

Width38Height142Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.6 × 0.6 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Size 38 x 142 x 16 mm. Width across the buttons 38 mm, length along the buttons 142 mm, thickness 16 mm.

Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

43.4g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Weight 43.4 g without batteries.

43.4g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Weight 43.4 g without batteries.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen), Power cable, Power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Included in the box: Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen), power cable and power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries and Quick Start Guide.

Fire TV Stick 4K, Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen), USB cable, Power adapter, HDMI extender cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Technical details row Included in the box: Fire TV Stick 4K, Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen), USB cable and power adapter, HDMI extender cable for Fire TV Stick 4K, 2 AAA batteries and Quick Start Guide.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026The box holds an HDMI extender with a male and a female end. It is not a full male-to-male television cable. The fixed HDMI plug of the stick is not counted. This follows the interpretation used for the other Fire TV sticks in this catalog.

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026The box holds an HDMI extender cable with a male and a female end. It is not a full male-to-male television cable. The fixed HDMI plug of the stick is not counted. This follows the interpretation used for the other Fire TV sticks in this catalog.12Reviewcnet.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says Amazon includes a short HDMI cable, the port saver, so the stick fits hard-to-reach inputs. It is the extender cable.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N872Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08C1W5N87Read 10 October 2026Amazon US product page for the Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) with Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen).

www.amazon.com/dp/B079QHML212Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Amazon US product page for the Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote and TV controls. The page offers a Like-New unit and lists the same technical details.

Spec sheet

developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.html1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Stick - 3rd Gen (2020). The Lite and HD tables on the same page are not used.

developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.html1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Stick 4K - 1st Gen (2018). The 2nd Gen 2023 tables on the same page are not used.

Manual

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-002693-01_FireTVStick_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-002693-01_FireTVStick_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official US quick start guide linked from the exact Amazon product page. It is an image-only PDF, so the single page was rendered and read.

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/Fire+TV+Stick+4K_Quick+Start+Guide_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/Fire+TV+Stick+4K_Quick+Start+Guide_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official US quick start guide linked from the exact Amazon product page. It is an image-only PDF, so the single page was rendered and read. Its remote picture shows the later 3rd Gen remote bundle.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Technical details: 1-year limited warranty and service included. US reference only.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.