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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 7 October 2026Exact friendly and retail names identify Fire TV Stick family.

Fire TV Stick2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0DJGDC3BD Product specifications name the Fire TV Stick HD.

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

M3N6RA, AFTKM1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Build model row AFTKM. Retail hardware model M3N6RA is established separately by original maker Important Product Information.5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026Maker 2023 Important Product Information, English page 2 identifies M3N6RA. AFTKM is the build model in exact official developer table, not a retail part number.

C79G244Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TWicHaSY8AXGyXw5mLRead 8 October 2026The exact U.S. HD 2nd Generation safety guide identifies physical model C79G24 in Product Specifications and the FCC section. AFTCL001 remains a software alias.

GTIN / EAN

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

20 September 20233Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker release dated September 20, 2023.

15 April 20265Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/fire-tv-stick-hd-slimmest-streaming-deviceRead 8 October 2026The maker article publication metadata gives April 15, 2026. Preorders opened that day.

Status

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Available2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026Current U.S. B0DJGDC3BD listing.

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

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018)3Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Amazon's 2023 release says the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K has nearly 30% more power than the previous generation.14Reviewtrustedreviews.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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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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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$49.993Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Availability section original US preorder price $49.99 for all-new Fire TV Stick 4K. Consumer USD price excludes tax. Max $59.99 row is separate.

$34.995Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/fire-tv-stick-hd-slimmest-streaming-deviceRead 8 October 2026The original U.S. maker launch advertises 34.99 USD for the single 8 GB stick. This is the published preorder price, separate from later discounts. Local sales-tax treatment is not explicitly stated.

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.

€69.994Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2023/9/amazon-praesentiert-bisher-smarteste-und-leistungsstaerkste-fire-tv-sticksRead 7 October 2026Original German consumer preorder price 69.99 Euro. German published consumer pricing includes VAT. Exact Fire TV Stick 4K row, Max price excluded.

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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, JP, ES, IT, FR, DE, AU, BR, CA, MX10Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 8 GB Marketplaces available table names these country storefronts. Regional bundle and remote revisions can differ. No regional SKU rows added.

US2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0DJGDC3BD Product specifications page.

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 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, form_factor row.

Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists a 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.

3840 × 2160px6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Inputs / Outputs and Media Support, maximum 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps, HDMI 2.1 male output. Output evidence, not decoder inference.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The output-resolution row explicitly lists 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Compatible TV, HDMI input and content are required. Decoder capability does not establish output.

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.

60Hz6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Media Support maximum output 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. No HDR, bit depth or chroma combination inferred.

60Hz2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The exact output-resolution row explicitly states up to 60 fps. This is separate from decoder rates and television panel refresh.

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 (2nd Gen, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
1280	720	60

Source6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Media Support explicitly maximum 3840 x 2160p60 and minimum 1280 x 720p60. Rows record supported combinations, not maximum at all lower resolutions. HDR/bit depth/chroma unstated.

BAmazon Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1920	1080	60
1280	720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The exact output-resolution row lists these supported resolutions up to 60 fps. HDR, bit depth and chroma for each combination are unstated. TV compatibility timings are not imported as additional output rows.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026HDR table explicitly HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. Content, app and compatible display required.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.

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), 10 (up to Level 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Video codecs row. These are supported decoder profiles, not proof that every profile works in every local playback app. Current developer document, not a launch firmware promise.

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

2.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectors / Ports row explicitly HDMI 2.1 output with ARC input support. Optional HDMI features are not inferred.

2.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists HDMI 2.1.

HDCP version

2.26Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Edition retailer specification table, hdcp_version row.

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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 / AVC, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AV11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, video_codecs row.

AV1, H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists AV1, HEVC, AVC, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

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

AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023)

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 / AVC	High 10	5.2	3840	2160	60	Not available
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
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10

Source2Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Video codecs table. HEVC 35 Mbps, H.264 20 Mbps, H.263 6 Mbps, VP9 30 Mbps, AV1 100 Mbps. HEVC/VP9/AV1 support 8 and 10-bit input, row stores highest stated depth. VP8 and MPEG-4 are non-secure. Decoder limits are separate from output. Where only 1080p/2160p is stated, width remains unknown rather than guessed.

BAmazon Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen, 2026)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	Not available	Not available	3840	2160	60	10
H.265 / HEVC	Main 10	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.264 / AVC	High	Not available	3840	2160	30	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	Not available	1920	1080	60	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	Not available	1280	720	60	Not available
H.263	0	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The decoder claims can exceed this model's 1080p HDMI output. AV1 supports 4K60 up to 25 Mbps. HEVC Main 10 Level 5.1 supports 4K60 up to 35 Mbps. AVC supports 4K30, 1080p60 and 720p60 up to 20 Mbps. VP9 Profile 2 supports 1080p60 up to 20 Mbps. H.263 supports 1080p30 up to 6 Mbps. The maker lists AVC High Level 4, H.263 Profile 0 Level 70 and MPEG-4 Simple/Advanced Simple Level 5. These levels do not fit the stated frame sizes or rates. Their cells are omitted, while the published resolution and rate claims remain source-qualified. No replacement level is guessed. VP8 and MPEG-4 are marked non-secure. Width is omitted where only a vertical format is stated.

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 3.3, Widevine V16.3 L1 and L3, FairPlay V5.9.211Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026DRM row. Hardware secure media path supports video media only. This does not establish service-specific 4K certification.

PlayReady, Widevine, FairPlay1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists PlayReady, Widevine and FairPlay.

Audio

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

Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital / AC3, Dolby Digital Plus / EAC3, Dolby Atmos (DDP+JOC and AC4), Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAV, AMR-NB, Opus, MIDI1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Audio codecs input-formats table. MAT transcoding is for streaming applications. Other format and channel/sample limits differ. Current device support, not proof of identical launch firmware.

Dolby Digital / AC-3, Dolby Digital Plus / E-AC-3, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAVE, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026These are the Audio codecs input-format claims. Dolby, DTS and MPEG-H entries use HDMI passthrough. The AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE and Opus entries describe decoder input support. Their input sample rates, bit depths and channel counts do not establish output maxima.

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

Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Audio codecs row expressly identifies these passthrough formats. DTS-HD is basic profile. Compatible app, receiver and HDMI path required. No full DTS-HD MA or DTS:X inference. Current developer document, not a launch firmware promise.

Dolby Digital / AC-3, Dolby Digital Plus / E-AC-3, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card explicitly lists HDMI passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD and MPEG-H. The retail page separately names E-AC-3 JOC. No Dolby TrueHD or additional DTS-HD profile is inferred.

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 7 October 2026Exact 2023 intro and audio row. Dolby Atmos over DDP+JOC/AC4 and separately TrueHD passthrough. Compatible content, app and HDMI audio system required.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The maker explicitly claims Atmos over HDMI passthrough. The exact retail page also names E-AC3_JOC. Compatible content, application and external decoder are required. ComputerBild in June 2026 says Atmos is unavailable. It does not identify the tested carrier, application or audio equipment. The current maker claim takes precedence for the published passthrough capability.

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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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

Yes7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Software and App Versatility section explicitly headphones and speakers can connect by Bluetooth. No audio codec inferred.

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0DJGDC3BD Product specifications list Bluetooth audio support.

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 MT8696D1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor (SoC) row, MT8696D. Dignited MT8695 text conflicts and is excluded.

MediaTek MT8698D1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The maker names MediaTek MT8698D. AFTCL001 is a software build-model alias. The physical hardware model is C79G24.

CPU

ARM Cortex-A551Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, cpu row.

ARM Cortex-A551Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists ARM Cortex-A55.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, cpu_cores row.

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists four cores.

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 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, cpu_clock_max_ghz row.

1.7GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists up to 1.7 GHz.

GPU

PowerVR GE92151Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026GPU row GE9215 up to 650 MHz. PowerVR vendor name corroborated by exact 2023 retailer table.6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Performance GPU row PowerVR GE9215, corroborating maker GE9215 device chip.

ARM G310 V21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact device GPU is rated up to 500 MHz. The schema has no GPU clock field. No generic chipset limit or sibling GPU is imported.

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.

2GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, ram_gb row.

1GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists 1 GB.

RAM type

LPDDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, ram_type row.

LPDDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card states 1 GB x32 LPDDR4-3200. Memory rate and bus width have no schema fields.

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 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, storage_gb row.

8GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists 8 GB.

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.

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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 61Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, wifi_standard row.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact device Wi-Fi row 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual band. Not 6 GHz from Max.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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.

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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 7 October 2026Ethernet row 10/100 Mbps with external dongle. No built-in Ethernet connector or built-in speed claimed.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card says an Amazon Ethernet adapter is required. It does not identify the adapter model or connection. The retail USB power-only wording does not establish a mass-storage route. No built-in Ethernet speed is inferred.

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

5.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, bluetooth_version row.

5.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists Bluetooth 5.3.

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 (2nd Gen, 2023)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video output, fixed male plug, ARC input support
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input

Source6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Inputs / Outputs explicitly 1x HDMI 2.1 male and 1x Micro-USB Power Only. Micro-USB role is default supplied-power route. USB OTG expansion requires an additional adapter and review evidence.

BAmazon Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen, 2026)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	2.0	Power input. Optional Ethernet support is stated separately by the developer card

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The retail page explicitly lists HDMI output and USB-C for power only. The developer card supplies HDMI 2.1 and USB-C 2.0 and separately claims optional Amazon Ethernet support. No USB transfer speed or storage route is 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

Alexa7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Smart home integration section names Alexa-compatible bulbs, plugs, cameras, doorbells and thermostats. No Matter commissioning or Thread router capability inferred.

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Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 introduction names included Alexa Voice Remote. No Pro, Enhanced or later 2024 remote is inherited.

Alexa Voice Remote2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The retail page names the supplied Alexa Voice Remote. The exact HD U.S. safety guide permits PA38CA and PA2M36. The fitted part is unproved, so no single remote identifier is selected.

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.

Bluetooth6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Communication Method Bluetooth. Infrared route not proved by this row.

Infrared2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The IR device-control table explicitly describes infrared for compatible TV, soundbar and AVR power and volume. The exact reference remote radio protocol is unstated. This list records only the proved IR route.

Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Near-field Alexa row explicitly mic button on remote.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026HD (2026) device card lists a remote microphone.

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

Alexa1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, remote_voice_assistants row.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026Alexa and Alexa+ use the remote microphone button. Current Alexa+ requires a U.S. Amazon account and U.S. English. A focused experience is included. Full cross-device access requires Prime or an Alexa+ Standard subscription. Service and software requirements apply.

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

Power, Volume1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact included-remote intro names dedicated power and volume for compatible TVs, soundbars and receivers. Route and other controls are not inferred.

Power, Volume2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The page explicitly names power and volume for compatible IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and AV receivers. Some functions may be unavailable on particular equipment.

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 batteries5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026English page 2 remote electrical rating 3.0 V (2 AAA batteries). Manual lists P4C6EN and L5B83G but exact reference remote identifier is not inferred.

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0DJGDC3BD Product specifications list 2 AAA batteries for the remote.

Remote charging port

None6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Charging Port No. Replaceable AAA battery arrangement.

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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 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, operating_system row.

Vega OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact device card gives Vega OS 1.1 as of access. The original launch version is unproved, so launch_os_version is omitted. Fire OS and Android facts from other cards are excluded.

Operating system at launch

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App store

Amazon Appstore7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Software and App Versatility section identifies official Amazon App Store and Fire OS 8.

Amazon Appstore7Reviewcomputerbild.de/artikel/Tests-Streaming-Amazon-Fire-TV-Stick-HD-2026-Test-Review-00874-41003861.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact HD 2026 review, Aufgeräumte Startseite, explicitly names Amazon Appstore. It covers the German market. No material app-store difference is documented for the same marketed hardware.

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 7 October 2026Miracast row supports Fire tablet display mirroring. Not AirPlay or Google Cast.

Miracast1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card states Miracast support and links Fire tablet display-mirroring instructions. Host and firmware compatibility apply. Local-file containers and attached storage remain separate.

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

Alexa1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Far-field Alexa requires linked Echo. Near-field Alexa uses remote mic button.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026Current Alexa and Alexa+ support is stated. Alexa+ requires a U.S. account and U.S. English. Full cross-device access requires the stated membership or subscription. Remote press-to-talk and linked Echo hands-free control are separate routes.

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 7 October 2026Far-field control supported ONLY through a linked Echo device. Stick itself has no independently proven far-field microphone. Near-field uses remote mic button.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card allows hands-free control only through a linked compatible Echo device. The external Echo, account linking and supported Alexa commands are required. The supplied remote remains press-to-talk.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Mobile App Compatible row and Additional Features explicitly Fire TV app on Android and iOS.

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The exact voice-support row names the free Fire TV app for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS maps to other. This is the host app platform, not an Android OS on the stick.

Accessibility features

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VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The exact model table names VoiceView, screen magnifier, Text Banner, closed captions and Audio Description. Captions and descriptions are not available for every content item. The HD launch announced Adaptive Display for later release. It is omitted without current exact-model proof.

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.

Xbox Cloud Gaming8Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker article explicitly names Fire TV Stick 4K (2023). Xbox app is later software documented by the 2024 article, last updated August 2024, not launch software. Fully updated device and supported country required. Requires Microsoft account and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for paid library. Fortnite exception.

Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The current exact page-ASIN CLOUD-GAMING cell lists Luna and Xbox Game Pass. Compatible controller, application, network, supported market and subscriptions are required. NVIDIA GeForce NOW is marked coming soon and is excluded.

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

Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony DualSense (Bluetooth), Sony DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)8Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026How to get started names these four controllers with compatible 2023 stick. Bluetooth-enabled connection required. This is Xbox app compatibility, not every native game. Xbox Adaptive connection route is not stated separately.

Compatible Bluetooth game controllers2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0DJGDC3BD Product specifications list compatible Bluetooth game controllers.

Power

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Power supply

USB7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Unboxing section explicitly micro-USB power cable and power plug. Wall adapter is included. TV USB sufficient-power claim not imported.

USB2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026Direct Power uses a compatible TV USB-A port and the included USB-C cable. An optional wall adapter may be needed if TV power is insufficient. It is not included.

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

5.25 V DC, 1.0 A5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026Maker Important Product Information English page 2 explicitly Electrical Rating 5.25 V, 1.0 A. This is device input, not included adapter output or measured consumption.

5.25 V DC, 1.0 A4Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TWicHaSY8AXGyXw5mLRead 8 October 2026The exact device electrical rating is 5.25 V DC, 1.0 A. This is separate from measured consumption and wall-adapter output.

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

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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.

Width30Height14Depth99mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 3.9 in)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Retailer General Dimensions WxHxD reads 30 x 99 x 14 mm. Housing only, excludes fixed HDMI plug. Tom's Guide and Dignited corroborate 99 x 30 x 14 mm housing. Stored with the 99 mm housing length as depth and the 14 mm thickness as height, as the schema help defines for a stick.9Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-review-solid-streaming-at-an-affordable-priceRead 7 October 2026Exact review base-stick specifications 99 x 30 x 14 mm housing. Specs heading says Max in error, but actual processor 1.7 GHz, 8 GB storage and Wi-Fi 6 match reviewed base 4K rather than Max. Used only to corroborate retailer body dimensions.

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

43.5g(1.5 oz)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Device weight 43.5 g, excludes remote and adapter. Dignited exact-model specification corroborates.

35.8g(1.3 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The maker publishes device-only weight of 35.8 g. Remote, cable and box are excluded. The adjacent Size row literally gives 3.6 x 0.8 x 0.5 inches (91.5 x 21.1 x 14.5 mm). Axes and fixed-plug scope are unlabeled. Inch and metric thickness values also disagree. No mapped dimensions are stored.

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)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Dimensions WxHxD 38 x 142 x 16 mm. Height is length along buttons. Supplied Alexa Voice Remote, not Enhanced/Pro.

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

43.4g(1.5 oz)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Weight expressly 43.4 g without batteries.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

Carbon Trust product carbon footprint (CERT-13540)12Maker spec sheet (PDF)preview.prod.sustainability.aboutamazon.com/devices_fact_sheet_fire_tv_stick_4k.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen 2023 maker sustainability PDF, page 2 footprint certification and page 8 endnote 1 certificate CERT-13540. Certification applies to the product carbon footprint, not electrical safety or every sustainability claim. The cover explicitly scopes this September 2023 fact sheet to the US.

FCC Part 15 Class B4Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TWicHaSY8AXGyXw5mLRead 8 October 2026The U.S. guide states that the products were tested to FCC Part 15 Class B limits. It says the FCC ID is on the device. No FCC ID is published in this guide.

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote, Micro-USB power cable, Power adapter, HDMI extender, AAA batteries7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 reference-unit unboxing paragraph names stick, voice remote, power plug, micro-USB cable, AAA batteries and HDMI extender. No later remote or regional bundle imported. Quantity of batteries separately backed by manual.

Fire TV Stick HD, Alexa Voice Remote, Power cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0DJGDC3BD Product specifications list the box contents.

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.

Yes13Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 unboxing names a separate HDMI extender cable. This is a short male-to-female extender, not a full male-to-male television lead. Fixed device HDMI plug is excluded.

No2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026The exact box row excludes a separate HDMI cable and says the extender is available separately. The fixed HDMI plug does not count.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9MDCQZ1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 section links original US ASIN B0BP9MDCQZ. Retail fetch returned HTTP 500, so linked destination supplies no specifications.

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BD2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJGDC3BDRead 8 October 2026Exact U.S. B0DJGDC3BD Product specifications public rendered category data. Sibling comparison values are excluded.

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 7 October 2026Exact official 2023 8 GB device table. Current document separates 2023 base stick from Max, 2025 Plus and 2026 third generation.

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 8 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick HD (2026) device card only. Other cards on this multi-model page are excluded.

Manual

manuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574bee11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026Public full-text 2023 maker Important Product Information for M3N6RA, 20 pages, sourced by archive from ALDI. Direct PDF fails 403. HTML full text is readable.

digprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TUhjQ1oLe0cJptv0fH3Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TUhjQ1oLe0cJptv0fHRead 8 October 2026The exact HD 2nd Generation setup manual names USB-C Direct Power, the 1.3 ft cable and supplied Alexa Voice Remote. Optional 5 V 1 A and 5 W adapter recommendations are not device input or included-adapter ratings.

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.

1year5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026English page 5 limited warranty is one year from original purchase. Page 6 names Amazon EU for European/UK authorized purchases. This is that source market's maker warranty, not statutory rights. PDF download blocked, full public extracted 20-page maker document read.

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