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General

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Series

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

TV Stick1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Page and FAQ name the product family Xiaomi TV Stick. The catalog uses the same series name as the 1st Gen.

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

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MDZ-33-AA, PFJ4197EU3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ question 1: the model is MDZ-33-AA. PFJ4197EU is the EU retailer model code from the LDLC listing.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00738321.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listing model PFJ4197EU. Other EU shops show the same code with the Xiaomi name.

GTIN / EAN

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69419487071087Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00738321.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listing GTIN-13 6941948707108, valid check digit. A Carrefour UAE listing shows 6941948701458 for MDZ-33-AA. That one is not stored because the sold configuration is unclear.

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

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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.

Available7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00738321.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listing shows the stick on sale, referenced on 27 Apr 2026.

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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Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (1st Gen)8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-TV-Stick-4K-2nd-Gen-quietly-surfaces-now-available-for-global-purchase-via-import-at-45.1047339.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) a successor to the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K.9Reviewgsmarena.com/xiaomi_tv_stick_4k_2nd_gen_unveiled_with_much_faster_chipset_hdr10_support-news-68745.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena reports Xiaomi unveiled the second generation of the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K and compares it with the first-gen stick.

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.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, DE, JP, CA, IN, 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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026

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.

Stick3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ says the appearance style is 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.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table says Output resolution 4K. The FAQ names 4K and 2K output. 4K is stored as 3840 x 2160. No output refresh rate is published.

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.

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Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K 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.

BXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)

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HDR formats

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

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026Page says Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It does not name plain HDR10. Plain HDR10 comes from the secondary sources. Playback needs content and devices that support the format.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 14 October 2026Entry lists Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HDR10+.6Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 14 October 2026Review certificates line: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and HDR10. It also lists HDR10+ playback.

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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2.1a3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ says the stick supports HDMI 2.1a. It also lists 4K and 2K output, 720p and 1080i/p, and 3D HDMI.

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.

Yes6Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 14 October 2026Video feature line of the review lists HDMI-CEC. The review does not describe a test of it.

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.

Yes6Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 14 October 2026Review says the HDMI 2.1a output has game mode options and auto refresh switching, and the video line lists Refresh Rate auto. The review does not test how well it matches content.

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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AISR3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ says the stick supports AISR. The maker does not spell out the name or the source and output resolutions.

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, VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-11Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Video decoder row: AV1, VP9, H.265, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1. Decoder support, not a statement about app streaming.

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.

BXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
VP9	Profile 2	Not available	Not available	Not available	60
HEVC	Main 10	5.1	Not available	Not available	60
H.264	Not available	5.1	Not available	Not available	30
MPEG-1	Not available	Not available	1920	1080	60
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	1920	1080	60
MPEG-4	Not available	Not available	1920	1080	60

Source3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ gives VP9 Profile-2 up to 4K * 2K at 60 fps, H.265 HEVC MP-10 at L5.1 up to 4K * 2K at 60 fps, H.264 AVC at L5.1 up to 4K * 2K at 30 fps, and MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 up to 1080p at 60 fps. The maker writes 4K * 2K without pixel counts, so no width or height is stored for those rows. VP9 Profile 2 and HEVC Main 10 are the maker's profile names. AV1 has no published limit.

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

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MKV, MPG, MPEG, DAT, AVI, MOV, ISO, MP4, RM1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026

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.

Widevine L1, PlayReady5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 14 October 2026Entry lists Widevine L1. The review adds PlayReady. DRM level alone does not prove a service streams at 4K.6Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 14 October 2026Review DRM line: Google Widevine L1 and PlayReady.

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 Atmos, DTS:X, DTS-HD, MP3, AAC, RM, FLAC, OGG1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table Audio decoder row: DTS:X, DTS HD, Dolby Atmos. Audio format row: MP3, AAC, RM, FLAC. The FAQ adds OGG.

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 Atmos3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ says the stick supports Dolby Audio (Dolby Atmos pass through). DTS-HD and DTS:X are listed as supported decoders, not as pass-through.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026Page says Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding. Content and devices must support them.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ supports Dolby Audio with Dolby Atmos pass through.

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.

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Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

MediaTek 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.

Amlogic S905X5M-K3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ names the platform S905X5M-K. Android TV Guide writes S905X5M. The stored text keeps the maker's name.

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.

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A551Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table CPU row: Quad-core Cortex-A55.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Quad-core in the spec table CPU row.

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.

2.5GHz2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026Page says a 2.5GHz quad-core A55 CPU. The FAQ says up to 2.5GHz.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026

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 Mali-G310 V21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table GPU row: ARM G310 V2. Stored as ARM Mali-G310 V2, as Android TV Guide and the review write it.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026

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.

2GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026

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.

DDR46Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 14 October 2026Review system data: 2 GB RAM DDR4 and 8 GB eMMC.

StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

8GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Storage row: 8 GB. This is marketed capacity, not free space.

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026

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.

eMMC4Press articlecnx-software.comRead 14 October 2026Article lists 8GB eMMC flash.6Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 14 October 2026

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 62Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026Page says dual-band Wi-Fi 6.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ says Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Wifi row: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026

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.

2x2 MIMO4Press articlecnx-software.comRead 14 October 2026Article lists dual-band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 2T2R. 2T2R is stored as 2x2 MIMO.

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.

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

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

5.21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ says Bluetooth 5.2.

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.

BXiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1a	Fixed video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	USB 2.0	Power input

Source3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ lists HDMI 2.1a and Micro USB. It says no LAN RJ45, no Micro SD, no USB host, no DC port and no SPDIF. The Micro USB port is stored as the power input because the maker supplies a USB power cable and says no USB host. The review says it is a USB 2.0 OTG port. The USB 2.0 version comes from that review.6Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 14 October 2026Review describes one micro USB 2.0 OTG port and one HDMI 2.1a plug. It says peripherals work through an OTG cable and storage can be expanded through USB with exFAT. The maker FAQ says no USB host and no expandable storage. Expandable storage is left out because the two disagree.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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

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Smart home platforms

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/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).

ARPJ3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ package list: Remote control (ARPJ).

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.

Bluetooth2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026Page says 360 degree Bluetooth voice remote control. The FAQ says the stick does not support IR.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026

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).

Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026Page says press the Google Assistant button on the remote. Google Assistant is not available in every language and country.

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.

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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.

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Remote charging port

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Software

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

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

Google TV (Android TV OS)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026

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.

Android TV OS 145Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 14 October 2026Entry lists Android TV 14. This is the OS the database recorded. Later firmware is separate.6Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 14 October 2026Review says Google TV 14 (32 bit), model MiTV-AFMU1. This is the OS the reviewer ran.

App store

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

Google Play Store6Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 14 October 2026Review says Google TV app store.

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.

Google Cast2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026Page says casting needs Google Cast-enabled apps.

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.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 10 October 2026Far-field Alexa control row: supported only through a linked Echo device. The stick and its remote do not offer hands-free activation alone.

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Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/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.

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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.

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Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

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.

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

Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller (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.

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Power

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Power supply

USB3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/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.

USB3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ says the stick comes with a 5V, 2A power adapter and a USB power cable. The Micro USB port takes the power.

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

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

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.

10W3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ says a 5V, 2A power adapter. 5 V times 2 A is 10 W. The androidpctv review gives 5.2 V and 10.4 W, which is not adopted. The adapter is the EU type.

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.

Width30Height14Depth107.4mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table gives length 107.4 mm, width 30 mm, thickness 14 mm. Length is stored as depth and thickness as height, as for the 1st Gen. The maker does not say whether the fixed HDMI plug is included. The maker says dimensions vary with test methods.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026

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.

44g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Spec table says 44 g. The FAQ says 44 g without the package.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026

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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2AIMR-MDZ33AA5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 14 October 2026The entry links to fccid.io/2AIMR-MDZ33AA. The ID comes from that link. fccid.io blocks automated access, so the filing was not opened. Treat it as unverified.

Other certifications

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Dolby Audio, DTS, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, ISTA 6, Netflix HDR certification, Prime Video HDR certification, YouTube HDR certification3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ says it passes Dolby Audio, DTS, ISTA 6, HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision tests. It also passes the Google, Netflix (HDR), Prime Video (HDR) and YouTube (HDR) software certification tests. The Google item is not stored.

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.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), Remote control (ARPJ), Power adapter (5 V, 2 A), User manual, HDMI extension cable (0.15 m), USB power cable (1 m)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026Package contents: stick, remote control, power adapter, user manual, HDMI extension cable, USB power cable.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026FAQ package list: stick, remote (ARPJ), power adapter, user manual, HDMI extension cable (0.15 m), USB power cable (1 m). The box also holds a warranty card and a certificate card. The FAQ says the contents do not include AAA batteries.

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.

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-589747Read 14 October 2026The only HDMI item is the 0.15 m extension cable. The stick has a fixed HDMI plug. The catalog counts an extender cable as included, like the 1st Gen and the Fire TV sticks.

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.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-genRead 14 October 2026

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.

www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen/specsRead 14 October 2026

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.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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

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