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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.

TV Stick2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview of the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K. Teltarif calls it the successor of the 2020 Mi TV Stick that streams at 1080p. Same TV Stick family.

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

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MDZ-27-AA3Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 13 October 2026Spec table code name: MDZ-27-AA / MiTV-AYFR0 / soul. MiTV-AYFR0 is the build model in the AndroidPCtv review.

GTIN / EAN

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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.

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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.

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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.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-TV-Stick-4K-2nd-Gen-quietly-surfaces-now-available-for-global-purchase-via-import-at-45.1047339.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) a successor to the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K.7Reviewgsmarena.com/xiaomi_tv_stick_4k_2nd_gen_unveiled_with_much_faster_chipset_hdr10_support-news-68745.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena reports Xiaomi unveiled the second generation of the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K and compares it with the first-gen stick.

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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Dimensions table Color: Black.

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.

Stick2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview and spec page describe a compact stick that plugs into the HDMI port.

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 product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Specifications Output Resolution: 4k. 4K is the 3840 x 2160 raster. The page states no refresh rate, so none is stored.

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.

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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.

BXiaomi TV Stick 4K (1st Gen)

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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, Dolby Vision2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview: Dolby Vision supported. Giga reports that Xiaomi confirmed HDR10 and Dolby Vision and that HDR10+ is not supported.

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.

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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.

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HDMI-CEC

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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.

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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.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-11Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Decoder, Video decoder: AV1, VP9, H.265, H.264, MPEG-2 and MPEG-1.

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.

BXiaomi TV Stick 4K (1st Gen)

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

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MKV, MPG, MPEG, DAT, AVI, MOV, ISO, MP4, RM1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Video Format: MKV, MPG, MPEG, DAT, AVI, MOV, ISO, MP4 and RM.

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 L13Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 13 October 2026Spec table DRM: Widevine L1.

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.

DTS-HD, Dolby Atmos, MP3, AAC, RM, FLAC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Audio decoder: DTS HD and Dolby Atmos. Audio Format: MP3, AAC, RM and FLAC. Decoder and passthrough roles are not stated.

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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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.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview: Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision supported. Dolby Atmos and DTS HD need compatible TV and content.

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.

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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.

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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.

Amlogic S905Y44Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-mi-tv-stick-4k-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: Amlogic S905Y4, quad core 4x ARM-A35 at 2 GHz, Mali-G31 MP2. Model MiTV-AYFR0.

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-A351Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A35.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A35.

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.

2GHz4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-mi-tv-stick-4k-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review lists the cores at 2 GHz. Xiaomi publishes no clock, so this is a reviewer figure.

GPU

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

Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026GPU: Mali-G31 MP2.

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.

2GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026RAM: 2GB. The overview note says the 2GB RAM and 8GB ROM figures follow the Xiaomi marketing.

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.

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Storage: 8GB marketed capacity.

Storage type

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eMMC4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-mi-tv-stick-4k-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: 8 GB eMMC. The review also lists RAM as both LPDDR4 and DDR4, so no RAM type is stored.

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 52Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026The overview names Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz without a generation. AndroidPCtv calls it Wi-Fi aC and the retailer text says 802.11ac. Stored as 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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz.

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.

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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.

5.21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2. AndroidPCtv names Bluetooth 5.0. The maker figure wins.

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.

BXiaomi TV Stick 4K (1st Gen)

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

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Ports: HDMI x 1 and Micro USB x 1. AndroidPCtv says the micro USB 2.0 port carries power and can act as USB OTG with a powered hub. The HDMI plug is fixed to the stick. No HDMI version is published and AndroidPCtv gives two different versions, so none is stored.

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.

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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.

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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.

Bluetooth, Infrared2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview: 360 degree Bluetooth + IR remote control.

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.

Yes4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-mi-tv-stick-4k-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: Bluetooth remote with a microphone for the Google Assistant.

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).

Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview: Google Assistant built in. AndroidPCtv says the remote has a microphone and a Google Assistant key.

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, Volume2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview: with the built-in IR you can control power and volume on your TV or soundbar with the single remote.

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

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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 6.

Android TV1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Operating System: Android TV 11. Content: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Youtube pre-installed.

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.

Android TV 111Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Operating System: Android TV 11. The overview page names Android TV 11 too.

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.

Google Play Store2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview: 7000+ apps from Google Play.

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.

Google Cast2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview: stream from a phone, tablet or laptop with Chromecast built-in.

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.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Overview: Google Assistant built in. Availability varies by market.

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.

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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.

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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.

USB4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-mi-tv-stick-4k-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: only a micro USB OTG port powers the stick. The charger is a 5 V 1 A USB adapter.

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.

5W4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-mi-tv-stick-4k-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review extras: adapter DC 5V 1A (5W). The box holds a 5 V 1 A charger.

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.

Width29.4Height15.4Depth106.8mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Dimensions: length 106.8 mm, width 29.4 mm, thickness 15.4 mm. The page does not say whether the HDMI plug is in the length. Stored as depth, width and height.

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.

42.8g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Dimensions table Weight: 42.8g. Device only.

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.

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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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2AIMR-MITVMDZ27AA3Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 13 October 2026The Certifications row links the FCC record 2AIMR-MITVMDZ27AA. fccid.io blocks automated access, so the record itself was not opened.

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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.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K, Remote control, Power adapter, User manual, HDMI extender cable1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026In the box: Xiaomi TV Stick 4K, remote control, power adapter, user manual, HDMI extender cable.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026The box holds an HDMI extender cable. It is not a normal TV cable and not the fixed stick plug. It follows the other stick products in this catalog.

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.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4kRead 13 October 2026Xiaomi Global product overview page for the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K.

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.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k/specsRead 13 October 2026Xiaomi Global spec page for the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K with Android TV 11. The 2nd Gen of 2025 has a separate page and is not used.

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.

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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.

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