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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.

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

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3820EU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 UK Set-up Information SKU/Model 3820EU. Original standard Voice Remote package. 3820EU2 and US R2 revisions are not retained variants.

GTIN / EAN

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8296100048771Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 UPC row. Exact UK 3820EU package UPC. Other regions have separate identifiers.

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

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.

20 September 20212Press releaseroku.com/blog/introducing-roku-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker launch blog is dated September 20, 2021. Original newsroom URL now returns a shell and was replaced with this readable maker announcement.

Status

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.

Discontinued4Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Current Updatable Roku models table says these devices are no longer manufactured but can run the latest Roku OS. Exact original Madison 3820X row is included. This discontinued status applies to represented original 2021 hardware, not later Logan/R2 or EU2 revision under the same marketed name.

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.

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.

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

$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.

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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, 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.

GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 UK Set-up Information identifies the selected reference package. Other regions not declared as verified variant rows.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU Design & Verarbeitung describes matt-black finish.

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 spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 description and page 2 Designed to stream, not be seen identify the stick that plugs directly into the TV.

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.

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.

3840 × 2160px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Video Resolution explicitly gives up to 4K/60 Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) on a 4K UHD TV. This is output, not UI resolution.

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

60Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Video Resolution and Output Type explicitly state 4K/60 Ultra HD output with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. Compatible TV required.

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 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.

BRoku Streaming Stick 4K

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 explicit 4K/60 output. No inferred lower-resolution maximum, colour depth or chroma. HDR combination details are not imported from later R2 page.

HDR formats

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.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG3Press articleflatpanelshd.com/news.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 exact-generation specification block names Dolby Vision, HDR10/10+ and HLG. Maker sheet independently names Dolby Vision/HDR10+.

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

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.

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

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.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Output Type explicitly HDMI 2.0. Other generic/US sources say 2.0b. Exact UK original sheet is retained without adding a revision suffix.

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 spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 output row: HDCP 2.2 for 4K/60, Dolby Vision and HDR. Lower output modes may use HDCP 1.4.

HDMI-CEC

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Yes3Press articleflatpanelshd.com/news.phpRead 7 October 2026Original article explicitly identifies HDMI CEC support for TV and device controls. It does not prove every optional CEC command.

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

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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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720p to 1080p, 1080p to 4K/601Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Video Up-conversion names these source and output combinations. No AI upscaling claim.

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.264, HEVC, VP98Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 7 October 2026Roku Media Player supports AVC generally and HEVC/VP9 on Roku 4K devices. Network media-server playback applies because stick lacks a media USB port. AV1 is only on some devices and is not imported.

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

AAmazon 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.

BRoku Streaming Stick 4K

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

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MKV, MP4, MOV, WebM8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 7 October 2026Current maker Roku Media Player manual supports network media-server playback on Roku streaming devices. AVC/HEVC MKV, MP4 and MOV, VP9 MKV/WebM. Original UK leaflet says Media Playback File Format none without specifying route or app. Current manual governs this app-based network route. No USB media capability is claimed.

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 4K eligibility for a service.

Widevine L1, PlayReady9Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 7 October 2026Widevine table explicitly places Madison in L1 players. Original hardware table identifies 3820X as Madison. PlayReady streaming table covers Roku devices. No unpublished PlayReady security level inferred. App licenses and firmware requirements apply.

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.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Audio Features. Digital stereo over HDMI. DTS, Dolby Audio and Atmos are HDMI passthrough, not device Dolby decoding or TrueHD support.

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

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DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Audio Features explicitly names pass through over HDMI for DTS and Dolby Audio/Atmos. A compatible decoder is required. TrueHD and lossless Dolby are not implied.

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 Prime Video and Disney+ titles with compatible equipment.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Audio Features explicitly Dolby ATMOS pass through over HDMI. Contradictory early reviews say no Atmos. Exact maker sheet takes precedence and only passthrough support is claimed.

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.

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.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 digital stereo over HDMI. This row is stereo output only and does not set a surround passthrough channel maximum.

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/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.

No7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 7 October 2026Which devices are compatible lists Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+ among devices that do not support direct Bluetooth Headphone Mode. Mobile app headphone output uses the phone radio and is separate.

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 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.

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CPU

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.

ARM Cortex-A554Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 Roku Streaming Stick 4K Madison row, model 3820X. Later 2022 Logan 3820X2 row is excluded. No clock inferred.

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.

42Press releaseroku.com/blog/introducing-roku-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Exact original launch Smooth streaming bullet explicitly states an all-new quad-core processor.

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.

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GPU

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

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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.

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.

1GB4Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Same original 2021 Madison 3820X hardware table explicitly 1 GB. EU 3820 is the selected original marketed model, not the EU2 package.

RAM type

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

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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.

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Storage type

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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 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.

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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 spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Wireless Technology: 802.11ac MIMO dual-band Wi-Fi.

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 GHz3Press articleflatpanelshd.com/news.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 specification block calls dual-band. Explicit band frequencies independently stated in the original PCWorld review, not inferred from Wi-Fi 5.14Reviewpcworld.com/article/579766/roku-streaming-stick-4k-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Little niceties everywhere section explicitly describes choosing the best connection on networks with separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Original 2021 Streaming Stick 4K review, corroborating original UK maker dual-band claim.

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.

MIMO1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 wireless row says MIMO without a published antenna-stream count. No 2x2 inferred.

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 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.

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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.

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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 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.

BRoku Streaming Stick 4K

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Fixed plug for video and audio output
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power and supplied long-range Wi-Fi receiver

Source5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU Design & Verarbeitung gives direct HDMI plug and Micro-USB power cable port. Version 2.0 follows exact original maker sheet. No USB data speed or peripheral expansion inferred.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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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/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.

Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 supports these ecosystems. Page 2 works with compatible external voice-assistant devices. HomeKit is accessory control, not a home hub or Thread border router.

Remote control

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Remote model

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.

Roku Voice Remote with TV controls1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 and page 3 Accessories Included. Original non-Pro supplied voice remote. No later Voice Remote Pro features inherited.

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/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.

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Remote microphone

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 point-anywhere voice remote. Page 1 and 2 explicitly say use your voice to search and control. This is the voice-input microphone, not hands-free operation.

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/B079QHML21Read 10 October 2026Voice support row: Yes, with Alexa Voice Remote (included).

Roku Voice1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 use your voice to search and control. Maker launch release calls the supplied remote feature Roku Voice. Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri require separate compatible devices.

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/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.

Power, Volume, Mute1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Accessories Included identifies TV power, mute and volume buttons. Works with compatible TV and depends on TV control setup.

Remote finder

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No12Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/02/4k-streamer-showdown-chromecast-vs-amazon-fire-tv-stick-vs-roku-streaming-stickRead 7 October 2026Original standard Streaming Stick 4K supplied basic remote explicitly lacks a remote-finding siren. This is distinct from the optional Voice Remote Pro and 4K+ package.

Remote backlight

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

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

2 AAA alkaline batteries, 1.5 V each1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Accessories Included and Battery type rows. Replaceable original supplied batteries, not rechargeable Pro hardware.

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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 6.

Roku OS5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU software section states Roku OS 10.5. Platform and launch version are stored separately.

Operating system at launch

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.

10.56Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/roku-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Interface section explicitly states Streaming Stick 4K came out alongside Roku OS 10.5. Current article later discusses Roku OS 12 separately.

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.

Roku Streaming Store8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 7 October 2026Article opening says Roku Media Player is available through Roku Store. The other Roku player pages call the same storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here. Supports the device app ecosystem, not sideloading or regional service availability.

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. 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.

Apple AirPlay 21Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly Apple Airplay 2 and page 2 Share it with Apple AirPlay. Requires compatible Apple device and current compatible software.

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

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

Roku Voice, Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 and 2 ecosystem support. Roku Voice is supplied remote push-to-talk. Siri/HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant require compatible external devices, not a built-in far-field microphone.

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 spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Works with popular voice assistants explicitly supports spoken search/play/control through compatible Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri-enabled external devices. The supplied standard remote remains push-to-talk.13Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 7 October 2026External Alexa route, not a hands-free microphone on the supplied standard remote. Official support explicitly includes the UK, requires Roku OS 9.1 or higher, a linked Roku skill/account and compatible Alexa-enabled device such as Echo, and gives spoken search and app-launch commands. Netflix commands and some other controls are excluded. Exact original UK sheet and maker launch independently state compatible external assistant voice control.

Mobile remote platforms

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.

iOS, Android1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 free Roku mobile app iOS and Android offers an extra remote. App-based headphone output is distinct from direct device Bluetooth.

Accessibility features

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.

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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.

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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.

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Power

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Power supply

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.

USB10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/set-up-your-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Setup Step 2: supplied USB cable powers device from included wall adapter or compatible TV USB. Original supplied long-range Wi-Fi receiver cable is required.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Width21.1Height11.5Depth95.4mm(0.8 × 0.5 × 3.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 player Width 21.1, Length 95.4, Height 11.5 mm. Width is across the stick, depth follows its HDMI-plug length. The maker does not separately qualify the fixed plug endpoints. Later/US sources give 94.5 mm length.

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

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.

22g(0.8 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Out of box unit (player) Weight 22 gr. Device only. US/generic sources give 26 g. Exact UK maker sheet takes precedence for this retained reference SKU.

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/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.

Width42Height142Depth21mm(1.7 × 5.6 × 0.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 remote Width 42, Length 142, Height 21 mm. Mapped to across buttons, along buttons and front-to-back thickness. Supplied standard remote.

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

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

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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 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.

Roku Streaming Stick 4K, Roku Voice Remote with TV controls, 2 AAA batteries, USB power cable with long-range Wi-Fi receiver, Power adapter11Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/roku-streaming-stick-4k-uk-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original UK Setting Up section identifies stick, remote with batteries and power cable/adapters. Maker original sheet additionally confirms voice remote, 2 AAA batteries and receiver USB cable. Ambiguous extender wording in sheet is omitted and exact UK review says HDMI extension is not supplied.

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/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.

No5Reviewpcwelt.de/article/1206133/test-roku-streaming-stick-4k-3820eu.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 3820EU review says no HDMI extension cable is supplied. Original fixed HDMI plug does not count as separate cable. Maker support requires ordering an extender separately.

Links

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Product page

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.

www.roku.com/en-gb/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-4k10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/set-up-your-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker product route. This link is not evidence for changing original reference hardware to a current revised package.

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 4K - 1st Gen (2018). The 2nd Gen 2023 tables on the same page are not used.

www.avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Four-page original maker sales/specification sheet mirrored at retailer and independently downloaded and read.

Manual

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.

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RSS4K-QSG-EU-Spring2023.pdf10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/set-up-your-streaming-stick-4kRead 7 October 2026Current model 3820 setup guide links the EU quick-start document. The Spring 2023 document was independently downloaded and read. It covers shared setup and supplied standard remote layout, not proof of a later hardware revision's specifications.

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.

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

2years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)avxperten.no/files/79407/leaflet-86529-20135904.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Warranty Description: 2 Year Limited Manufacturer warranty for the UK reference package. No US warranty inherited.

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