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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.

Streaming Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact current U.S. 3830R Product details or FAQ, separate from 2017 Streaming Stick+ and 2021 Streaming Stick 4K.

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.

3830R1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details or FAQ give retail model 3830R. The developer identifier 3830X is a separate software model name, see the second source.

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.

23 April 20253Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Maker blog dated April 23, 2025.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current 3830R maker page offers Add to cart. FAQ explicitly identifies this marketed model as new in 2025.

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.

Roku Express 4K+3Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Roku says the Roku Streaming Stick Plus replaces the Roku Express 4K+ at the same price.

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.

$39.993Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Original U.S. maker launch price $39.99, before U.S. sales tax. Current page $59.99 list price and discounts are not the launch price.

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.

US1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker U.S. 3830R page, Product details or FAQ.

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 pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker page and quick start guide show a stick with a built-in HDMI plug.

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.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p (3840 x 2160).

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.

60Hz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p at 60 fps. HDR and chroma conditions are not stated.

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.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details 4K TVs explicitly up to 2160p at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160. HDR, bit depth and chroma are not assigned to this row without an explicit combination. The HD TV row states up to 1080p without a specific rate, so no additional 1080p60 output row is inferred.

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 pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision.

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.

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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.

2.21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact product details require HDMI TV input supporting HDCP 2.2. Exact setup manual independently requires all connections support HDCP 2.2 for 4K/HDR. This records the stated protected-output chain version, not every possible version.

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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720p and 1080p to 4K, 720p to 1080p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list up-scaling from 720p and 1080p to 4K and from 720p to 1080p.

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.

H.264, HEVC, VP96Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Current Roku Media Player manual: AVC generally and HEVC/VP9 on Roku 4K devices. Network media-server route applies. AV1 only on some devices is omitted without explicit 3830 proof. No exact codec profile, level or fps limit inferred.

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.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

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MKV, MP4, MOV, WebM6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player via same-network DLNA media server. AVC/HEVC MKV, MP4, MOV and VP9 MKV/WebM. Network playback does not establish attached-device expansion. App/firmware and file capabilities apply.

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, Widevine11Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 8 October 2026Roku OS official streaming DRM table PlayReady for Smooth/DASH and Widevine for HLS/DASH. Widevine explicitly supported for all Roku apps. No Bayside security level or library version is published in its per-platform table. DRM app-library loading and valid content licenses are required.

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.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio, MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis, AAC1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Digital stereo is HDMI output. DTS Digital Surround and generic Dolby-encoded audio are HDMI pass-through only. Dolby decoder or TrueHD support is not implied.6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Combined explicit device HDMI stereo/DTS/Dolby pass-through and current Roku Media Player MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis playback. Stereo AAC is transcoded to PCM stereo, not passed through. DLNA network route and compatible TV/AVR matter. No output sample-rate/bit-depth maximum inferred.

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.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Literal Product details DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI. Dolby codecs are left generic here rather than treating Atmos or TrueHD as proved.

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.

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

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2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details explicitly digital stereo over HDMI. No numerical multichannel output layout inferred from Dolby pass-through.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker product FAQ and official compatible-device list explicitly include Streaming Stick Plus model 3830 for direct Bluetooth headphones. Support updated August 5, 2026. This supersedes September 2025 PCWorld no-Bluetooth statement. Exact introducing firmware and radio version are not published. Headphone minimum Bluetooth 4.2 is not the player radio revision.

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.

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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-A552Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Roku Streaming Stick Plus Bayside row, roDeviceInfo.GetModel() 3830X, in official Roku OS hardware table. The software-reported generic identifier is distinct from U.S. retail 3830R.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

1GB2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row: 1 GB RAM.

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.

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

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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.

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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 510Reviewpcworld.com/article/2893902/a-roku-streaming-stick-plus-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus review Performance and Wi-Fi reception explicitly Wi-Fi 5, compared with HD Streaming Stick Wi-Fi 4. Its stale Bluetooth absence is not inherited. Region suffix unreported, no material Wi-Fi difference documented.

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 pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list dual-band Wi-Fi, 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.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Current September 8, 2026 support explicitly 3830X. Requires USB-C compatible adapter, 10/100 Mbps only, AX8877X or SMSC95XX. Gigabit adapters are excluded. Actual compatible adapter recognition is required. This is not built-in Ethernet or storage expansion.

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.

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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 (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.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	Power input and compatible optional Ethernet adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Built-in HDMI and USB-C for power. Exact current Ethernet manual lists 3830X USB-C adapter support, retained as an additional qualified role. No USB peripheral transfer speed or media-drive support 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.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker Works with Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This does not establish Matter commissioning or a Thread border router.

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.

Roku Voice Remote1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and FAQ name the supplied Roku Voice Remote. It is the press-to-talk remote, not Voice Remote Pro.

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.

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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 pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Included Voice Remote FAQ states spoken search and playback. This is a press-to-talk supplied remote, not Voice Remote Pro or an implied hands-free 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.

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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, Volume, Mute1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list TV power, volume and mute buttons.

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 batteries1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list two pre-installed AAA batteries.

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.

Roku OS2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row. The hardware table is the Roku OS developer reference. The player runs Roku OS.

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.

Roku Streaming Store6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player official manual available through Roku Store. Exact model setup separately names the Roku Channel Store for apps. The other Roku player pages call the storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here.

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.

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker compatibility explicitly Apple AirPlay. Exact AirPlay version is not stated in this product page.

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.

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku Voice supports spoken search from the supplied remote. The Roku skill integrates an external Alexa-enabled device, linked accounts and Roku OS 9.1 or newer. Alexa does not run on the supplied remote.

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.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku OS 9.1 or newer, free Roku account, linked Roku skill and compatible external Alexa-enabled device such as Echo. U.S. reference supported. Spoken search, app launch and playback commands, with Netflix and some apps excluded. This is not supplied remote hands-free control.

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, iOS8Maker product pageroku.com/mobile-appRead 8 October 2026Current free Roku Remote app for Android and iOS. Same Wi-Fi network and enabled mobile control required. iPhone/iPad iOS 14 or newer, Android requirements vary. Initial device setup can still require the physical remote.

Accessibility features

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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.

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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.

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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.

USB1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and quick start guide: powered over USB-C from the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable. No wall adapter in the box.

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 V, 1 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details power input row: 5V - 1A.

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.

26g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker literal metric device weight 26.0 g, retained over rounded 0.90 oz. Remote, cable, packaging and optional adapter excluded. Adjacent maker Size row literally publishes 3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 inches. Axes and fixed-plug measurement scope are not labeled. 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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FCC ID

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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.

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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.

Roku Streaming Stick Plus, Roku Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, 2 pre-installed AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker box list: stick, Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, two pre-installed AAA batteries and a USB-C to USB-A power 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.

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.

No9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG page 2 connects built-in HDMI plug directly and directs the buyer to order an extender separately. Exact complete maker box list contains USB power cable only. Fixed plug is not a separate HDMI cable.

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.roku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plus1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current maker product page for the 3830R.

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.roku.com/dev/docs/hardware1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026The Roku developer hardware table is the nearest maker specification. See the second source for the 3830X Bayside row.

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.

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdf9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus maker QSG, all three graphical pages were rendered and visually read.

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.

1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 8 October 2026Roku-branded maker Limited Warranty page 1, hosted by authorized retailer. One year for new Roku streaming player durable hardware bought and delivered to an end user in U.S. from Roku or authorized seller. Scope includes supplied durable remote hardware, statutory rights remain separate.

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