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AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen, 2021)

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General

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Series

Fire TV Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Fire TV Stick family named in the table title.

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.

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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

Discontinued6Press articleaftvnews.com/amazon-device-buyers-guideRead 10 October 2026Buyer's guide (last updated October 18, 2024) lists Fire TV Stick 4K Max 1 released October 7, 2021 as a past model and the second generation as the current model.

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.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen, 2023)10Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 23 October 2026Amazon's 2023 release says the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max has 16GB of storage, doubling the previous generation's capacity.

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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.

$54.995Press articleaftvnews.com/comparison-of-specs-for-the-fire-tv-stick-4k-vs-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-plus-why-they-matterRead 10 October 2026Comparison table dated September 10, 2021 lists the Fire TV Stick 4K Max at $54.99. US list price with the Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen). A later AFTVnews sale post of November 14, 2021 calls it the first sale and gives the same regular price. Later sale prices are not used.

$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, GB, DE, JP, CA, IN, FR, IT, ES, NL, PL, SE, AU, CO, PE, NZ1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Marketplaces available row lists the US, UK, Germany, Japan, Canada, India, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Australia, Colombia, Peru and New Zealand. No regional hardware variants are added.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Table row Form factor: 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/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Output resolution supported: 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. The Amazon decoder table names 3840x2160 for 4K, and the page says 4K Ultra HD.

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/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details: output up to 60 fps at 2160p, 1080p and 720p. HDR, bit depth and chroma conditions are not published.

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 Max (1st Gen, 2021)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
2160	60
1080	60
720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details publish 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Rows store the published vertical resolution and highest stated rate only. No HDR, bit depth or chroma condition is invented.

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+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026HDR row lists HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision.

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

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

4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row: Profile 4-MEL, 5, 8 and 9. Up to Level 9 for profiles 5 and 8 and up to Level 5 for Profile 9. Streaming support does not prove local file support.

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

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

HDCP version

2.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026DRM row lists HDCP 2.2. This is the published supported version, not a claim of a newer one.

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HDMI-CEC

Yes8Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Video settings line: HDMI-CEC available, see manual.

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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.

Yes8Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Video settings line: auto refresh rate change only on Prime, Kodi or Plex. This is the reviewer's November 2021 app scope, not a promise for every app.

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Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.265 (HEVC), H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AV11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row. These are published device decoder capabilities, not a promise for every local file player.

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 Max (1st Gen, 2021)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 (HEVC)	Main 10	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.264	High 10	5.2	3840	2160	60	10
H.263	0	70	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	Not available	2160	60	10
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	5	Not available	1080	30	Not available
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Video codecs row. H.265 35 Mbps Main 10 Level 5.1 with 8 and 10 bit input. H.264 20 Mbps High 10 Level 5.2. H.263 6 Mbps Profile 0 Level 70. VP8 Baseline non-secure. VP9 Profile 2 up to 30 Mbps. MPEG-4 Simple and Advanced Simple Level 5 non-secure. AV1 100 Mbps Main Level 5.1 with 8 and 10 bit input. Where the source gives only 1080p or 4K, no horizontal pixel count is stored.

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

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

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

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

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DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

PlayReady 3.3, Widevine L1 (V14.1.2), FairPlay1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026DRM row: PlayReady 3.3, WideVine L1 V14.1.2 and Fairplay. Secure media path applies to video only. A DRM listing does not prove 4K eligibility for a service.

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 (E-AC-3 JOC), AAC LC, HE-AAC (AAC+), HE-AACv2, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Audio codecs (input formats) row. Dolby Atmos is EC3_JOC up to 8 channels, AC3 up to 6 channels, eAC3 up to 8 channels, AAC family up to 6 channels, FLAC 2 channels, PCM/Wave up to 96 kHz and 6 channels, Opus up to 8 channels. These are decoder input formats, not output maxima.

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.

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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 10 October 2026Audio codecs row lists Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC) and says it is available on select Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ titles with compatible equipment.

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.

2.0 stereo, 7.1 surround, Up to 5.1 HDMI passthrough2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Audio support: Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. The source does not say whether 7.1 is PCM.

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Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth row says the device pairs with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones and game controllers. Accessibility text says Fire TV can be heard through compatible Bluetooth headphones. Codecs are not stated.

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 MT86961Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor (SoC): MediaTek MT8696 + MT7921LS. MT7921LS is the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, so only MT8696 is stored.

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-A558Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Product details and Power and performance: MediaTek MT8696 quad core with ARM Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. Amazon does not name the core type.

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 10 October 2026CPU row: Quad-Core 1.8 GHz.

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.

1.8GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026CPU row: Quad-Core 1.8 GHz. Amazon's product page also names an optimized 1.8 GHz quad-core processor.

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

IMG GE92151Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026GPU row: IMG GE9215 750MHz. The GPU clock has no field of its own.

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

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

2GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory (RAM) row: 2GB DDR4.

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

DDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory (RAM) row: 2GB DDR4.

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 10 October 2026Storage row: 8 GB. This is marketed capacity, not free space.

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

eMMC8Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Network, storage, RAM and ports: internal storage 8 GB eMMC. No eMMC version is stated.

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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.

Yes4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Amazon help table Which Fire TV Device Do I Have, entry Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation): 8 GB storage, 2 GB memory and the line Supports external storage. The route and what can be stored there are not stated by Amazon.

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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.

USB storage through a micro USB OTG adapter, for moving apps5Press articleaftvnews.com/comparison-of-specs-for-the-fire-tv-stick-4k-vs-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-plus-why-they-matterRead 10 October 2026The article says a USB flash drive connected with an OTG cable lets the user move some apps from internal storage to the drive. It says this works natively on the 4K Max.

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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 10 October 2026Wifi row: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (wifi 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 10 October 2026Wifi row: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band.

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.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 2x2 MIMO.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

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Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ethernet row: 10/100 Mbps with external dongle. The stick has no built-in Ethernet port.

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.

5.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth row: Bluetooth 5.0.

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 Max (1st Gen, 2021)

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

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Ports: HDMI ARC output, micro USB for power only. Quick start guide page 1 shows one fixed HDMI plug and one micro USB socket. Amazon lists the micro USB socket as power only, while AFTVnews and AndroidPCtv report it also works with a USB OTG adapter. Optional adapter connectors are not counted.

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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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

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Smart home platforms

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Product page describes Alexa control of compatible smart home devices. This does not prove a Matter controller or Thread border router.

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Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026In the box row and remote technical details name Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen).

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.

Bluetooth, Infrared2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen) technical details: Technology Bluetooth. The product page says the remote controls IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and receivers.

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

Yes3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/FireTVStick4KMax_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 1 labels the remote Microphone and the Alexa Voice Remote button.

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.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Voice support row: Yes, with the Alexa Voice Remote (included).

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, Volume, Mute2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026IR device control row: power and volume on compatible IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and receivers. The quick start guide diagram also labels a Mute button. Some functions are not available on some devices.

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/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Batteries 2 AAA (included). The batteries are replaceable.

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.

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026OS version row: Fire OS 7.

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

Fire OS 7 (Android 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Rows OS version Fire OS 7 and Android Level 28 (Android 9). Later firmware versions are not launch promises.

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App store

Amazon Appstore4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 10 October 2026Same entry, Common features: Apps and games from the Amazon Appstore.

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 10 October 2026Miracast row: supported, described as display mirroring with a Fire tablet. No Google Cast or AirPlay is claimed.

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.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Voice support row names Alexa through the remote or the Fire TV app.

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 10 October 2026Far-field Alexa control row: supported only through a linked Echo device. The stick and its remote do not offer hands-free activation alone.

Yes1Maker 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/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Voice support row names the free Fire TV app for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS is stored as other because there is no Fire OS option.

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, Closed captions2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Accessibility features row names the VoiceView screen reader and closed captioning. Captions are not available for all content.

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 Cloud Gaming2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Product page Level up gaming names Amazon Luna with a channel subscription and a Luna Controller sold separately.9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 10 October 2026Amazon guide says Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cloud gaming runs on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) with a Bluetooth controller. A Game Pass Ultimate membership is required. Later software support is not a launch feature.

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

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

Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller (Bluetooth), DualSense (Bluetooth), DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 10 October 2026Amazon guide lists the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Adaptive Controller, DualSense and DualShock 4 as working Bluetooth controllers. It names the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen) as a supported stick.

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

USB3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/FireTVStick4KMax_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 1 shows the supplied USB cable from the stick micro USB socket to the power adapter and a wall outlet. Adapter rating and device consumption are not stated.

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.

5.25W8Reviewandroidpctv.com/review-fire-tv-stick-4k-maxRead 10 October 2026Product details Extras: DC adapter 5.25V 1A, which is 5.25 W. This is adapter output, not device consumption. Amazon publishes no adapter rating for this stick.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width30Height14Depth108mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.3 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Size row: 99 x 30 x 14 mm for the housing only and 108 x 30 x 14 mm including the connector. Stored depth includes the fixed HDMI plug.

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

48.4g(1.7 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Weight: 48.4 g. Device only, without remote, cable or adapter.

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

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width38Height142Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.6 × 0.6 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Size 38 mm x 142 mm x 16 mm. Width across the buttons 38 mm, length along the buttons 142 mm, thickness 16 mm.

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

43.4g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Remote technical details: Weight 43.4 g without batteries.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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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 Max, Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen), USB cable, Power adapter, HDMI extender cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details row Included in the box: Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen), USB cable and power adapter, HDMI extender cable, 2 AAA batteries and Quick Start Guide.

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.

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026The box holds an HDMI extender cable with a male and a female end. It is not a full male-to-male television cable. The fixed HDMI plug of the stick is not counted. This follows the interpretation used for the other Fire TV sticks in this catalog.

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/B08MQZXN1X2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Amazon US product page for the Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen).

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 10 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 1st Gen (2021). The 2nd Gen 2023 tables on the same page are not used.

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

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/FireTVStick4KMax_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/FireTVStick4KMax_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official US quick start guide linked from the exact Amazon product page. It is an image-only PDF, so the single page was rendered and read.

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.

1year2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B08MQZXN1XRead 10 October 2026Technical details: 1-year limited warranty and service included. US reference only.

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