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AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd Gen, 2026)

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General

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Series

Fire TV Stick2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page, Product specifications.

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.

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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.

30 September 20264Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/jp/2026/9/amazon-announces-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-redesigned-fire-tv-remote-and-fire-tv-remote-plusRead 8 October 2026Dated September 30, 2026 maker release. New slim 4K model is distinct from 2025 Select and the 2025 Plus rename.

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

Available2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Current maker listing identifies newest model and offers purchase. September 30 launch report confirms U.S. shipping began.5Press articleandroidcentral.com/streaming-tv/amazon-fire-tv/amazon-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-2026-launchedRead 8 October 2026Exact new 2026 marketed model reported shipping in the U.S. on September 30, 2026. Current exact ASIN B0G4XRP464 maker listing independently supports current availability.

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 Select (1st Gen, 2025)6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Amazon-s-new-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-costs-59-99-but-the-superior-Fire-TV-4K-Max-is-on-sale-for-44-99.1412366.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the new Fire TV Stick 4K replaces the Fire TV Stick 4K Select that was released in September 2025.

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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.

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$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.

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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, JP2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page for the US. The Japanese maker release also begins sales in Japan on September 30, 2026.4Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/jp/2026/9/amazon-announces-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-redesigned-fire-tv-remote-and-fire-tv-remote-plusRead 8 October 2026Japanese maker release explicitly begins sales and shipment in Japan on September 30, 2026.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists a stick.

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 × 2160px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Output resolution supported explicitly 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. 4K UHD TV compatibility requires an appropriate HDMI input and HDCP 2.2. Decoder limits are separate.

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.

60Hz2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Explicit output resolution supported up to 60 fps. Compatible TV, HDMI input and content required. This is not inferred from HEVC or AV1 decoding.

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 (3rd Gen, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	60
1280	720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Product specifications Display row explicitly output 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. HDR format, colour depth and chroma per output mode are not specified and remain unknown. TV compatibility also mentions 2160p 24/25/30/50/60 and lower-resolution 50/60, but a TV capability requirement alone is not imported as additional output combinations.

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+, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.

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.

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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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists HDMI 2.1.

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

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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.

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 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists AV1, HEVC, AVC, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

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 (3rd 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	2160	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 2026Explicit decoder input limits, separate from HDMI output modes. AV1 up to 4Kp60 at 25 Mbps, HEVC up to 35 Mbps, AVC up to 20 Mbps. The maker lists AVC High up to Level 4 together with 4K30 and 1080p60, H.263 Profile 0 Level 70 together with 1080p30, and MPEG-4 Simple/Advanced Simple Level 5 together with 1080p30. Those levels do not fit the stated frame sizes or rates and are omitted as unresolved maker-table conflicts. Published resolution and frame-rate claims are retained with this qualification. No replacement level is guessed. H.263 up to 6 Mbps, VP9 up to 30 Mbps. VP8 and MPEG-4 non-secure. Width is omitted where only a vertical format is published. AV1 and HEVC support both 8-bit and 10-bit input.

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, Widevine, FairPlay1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact card names PlayReady, WideVine and Fairplay. Versions and security levels are not published here. Generic introductory L1 and SL3000 examples do not establish this device security level.

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 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 2026Exact card Audio codecs input-formats row. Dolby/DTS/MPEG-H entries explicitly use HDMI pass-through. Remaining AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE and Opus entries are decoder input support. Published input sample rates, bit depths and channel counts do not establish output maxima.

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 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 2026Exact card explicitly HDMI pass-through Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD and MPEG-H. DTS-HD profile and Atmos carrier are unspecified here. Retail page separately proves E-AC-3 JOC. No Dolby TrueHD claim inherited.

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 8 October 2026Explicit HDMI pass-through Atmos support. Exact U.S. retail Audio support identifies E-AC3_JOC. Compatible content, application and external audio decoder are 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

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists Bluetooth audio.

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 MT8698E1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected 2026 card: MediaTek MT8698E. AFTCR001 is its software build-model string. It is an alias, not a proved regulatory hardware model number.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists ARM Cortex-A55.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists four cores.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists up to 1.7 GHz.

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

ARM G310 V21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Device-specific ARM G310 V2, up to 500 MHz. Schema has no GPU clock field.

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.

1GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists 1 GB.

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 8 October 2026Exact installed memory 1 GB x32 LPDDR4-3733. RAM rate and bus width do not have fields.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists 8 GB.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists Wi-Fi 6.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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 8 October 2026Exact selected card says Supported via ethernet adapter. Adapter model, connection and transfer bandwidth are not specified. Retail USB-C power-only wording is retained in port notes. This does not establish USB media storage.

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.

5.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists Bluetooth 5.3.

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 (3rd Gen, 2026)

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

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Retail specifies HDMI output and USB-C for power only. Selected developer card names HDMI 2.1 and USB-C 2.0 and separately supports external Ethernet. USB data transfer speed and USB mass storage are not established.

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

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Remote control

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Remote model

Fire TV Remote (2026 release)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page and the setup manual name the 2026 Fire TV Remote.

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.

Infrared2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026IR device control table explicitly infrared control of compatible TVs, soundbars and AV receivers. This entry describes that IR route only. Radio protocol used to control the Fire TV Stick is not published.

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 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists a remote microphone.

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.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Alexa and Alexa+ through the remote microphone button. Alexa+ requires a U.S. Amazon account and U.S. English. Focused Alexa+ is included, full cross-device access requires Prime membership or Alexa+ Standard subscription.

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, Volume2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Compatible IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and A/V receivers, explicitly power and volume. Some device functions can be unavailable.

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 batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page lists 2 AAA batteries for the remote.

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

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Software

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

Vega OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected 3rd Gen (2026) card lists Vega OS.

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

Vega OS 2.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected 2026 card states Vega OS version OS 2.0, stored as Vega OS 2.0. Launch report independently says the new model ships with Vega OS. No Fire OS version inherited.

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App store

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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 8 October 2026Exact selected card Miracast Supported. Source links Fire tablet display mirroring. Device and software compatibility requirements apply.

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.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Alexa and Alexa+ support. Alexa+ U.S. account, U.S. English and membership/subscription qualifications apply. Remote press-to-talk and linked Echo hands-free routes are separate.

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 8 October 2026Exact card only through a linked Echo device. An external compatible Echo, account linking and supported Alexa commands are required. Supplied remote microphone is press-to-talk.

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, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Voice support row Fire TV app explicitly available for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS maps to other, not a new enum.

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

VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Exact model accessibility category names VoiceView, magnifier, Text Banner, closed captions and Audio Description. Caption and description tracks are not available for every content item.

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.

Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Exact page-ASIN comparison row Gaming and exact current product gaming description support Amazon Luna and Xbox Game Pass. U.S. availability, compatible controllers, network and separate subscriptions apply. NVIDIA GeForce NOW is explicitly coming soon and is omitted.

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.

Compatible Bluetooth game controllers1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact selected Bluetooth row explicitly compatible Bluetooth video game controllers. No particular controller or USB game-controller route is implied.

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

USB2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page lists USB-C for power only and a USB-C power cable in the box.

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.

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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.

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

39.4g(1.4 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Maker device-only metric weight 39.4 g. Remote and cable excluded. Fixed HDMI plug is part of the stick. Adjacent maker Size row literally publishes 3.6 x 0.8 x 0.5 inches (91.5 x 21.1 x 14.5 mm). Axes and fixed-plug measurement scope are not labeled. The inch and metric thickness values also disagree. No mapped dimensions are stored.

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.

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

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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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, Fire TV Remote (2026 release), 1.3 ft USB-C power cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page Product specifications list the box contents.

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.

No2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Exact box row includes no separate HDMI cable. Maker explicitly says HDMI extender is available separately. Fixed HDMI plug is not a cable.

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/B0G4XRP4642Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0G4XRP464Read 8 October 2026Exact U.S. ASIN B0G4XRP464 retail page. Full Product specifications category data was read from the public rendered widget in the HTML. Comparison siblings are excluded.

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 8 October 2026Selected Fire TV Stick 4K - 3rd Gen (2026) card only. Other cards on the same page, including 4K Plus 2025, Select 2025 and 2023 hardware, are excluded.

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

digprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TSDDV4Bo4BBSEDdiOP3Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TSDDV4Bo4BBSEDdiOPRead 8 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K 3rd Generation online setup manual. It identifies the 2026 Fire TV Remote, included short USB cable and batteries. A 5 V 1 A wall adapter is a troubleshooting recommendation, not a published device input rating or included adapter.

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.

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