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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.

TV Stick3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page names the product family Xiaomi TV Stick. The catalog uses the same series name as the 4K 1st and 2nd Gen.

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

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MDZ-34-AA1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Product Information Q1: the model is MDZ-34-AA. Xiaomi's UK, Nigeria, Philippines, Pakistan and Malaysia FAQ pages repeat it.

GTIN / EAN

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69419487082977Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00745795.htmlRead 20 October 2026LDLC structured data gtin13 6941948708297, valid EAN-13 check digit. The listing is for the EU market.

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/PB00745795.htmlRead 20 October 2026Listing on sale at 54.95 EUR, referenced 22 Jun 2026. The retailer's SoC (S905Y5, 2.0 GHz) and its Wi-Fi N 300 Mbps row differ from the maker FAQ, so none of them are stored.

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.

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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/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Product Information Q2: black.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 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.

Stick1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Q5: an HDMI TV stick. The stick plugs into the TV HDMI port and the box includes an HDMI extension cable.

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 × 1080px1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Video Output Q2: HDMI output supports 480 i/p, 576 i/p, 720 p, 1080 i/p and up to 1080 p at 60 Hz. No 4K output. Stored as 1920 x 1080.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Display, Output resolution: 720i/p, 1080i/p, up to 1080p@60Hz.

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.

60Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Video Output Q2: up to 1080 p at 60 Hz. 3D HDMI output is not supported.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

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 HD (2nd Gen)

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

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026One row for the stated top mode of 1080p at 60 Hz. The other listed formats (480, 576, 720 and 1080 interlaced) have no stated rate. HDR, chroma and bit depth are not stated.

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 pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q14: supports HDR10, HLG and HDR10+. The maker pages say HDR10+ needs a display and content that support it. No Dolby Vision is listed. The Overview page says playback device hardware must support HDR10+.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page says HDR10+ high dynamic range display. Playback device hardware must support HDR10+.4Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 20 October 2026Entry lists HDR10 and HDR10+. HLG comes from the maker FAQ.

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 pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1: HDMI port (HDMI 2.1 with CEC support). Video Output Q1 repeats that it supports HDMI 2.1 CEC functionality. The stick outputs at most 1080p60, so the HDMI 2.1 label does not mean 4K 120 Hz or 48 Gbps.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1 and Video Output Q1: HDMI 2.1 CEC functionality, allowing one remote to control the TV and the stick.

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, VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, VC-1, Real-8, Real-9, Real-101Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q1: AV1, VP9, H.265, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, VC-1, real-8, real-9 and real-10 video decoders. WMV-HD is not supported. Decoder support only, not a statement about app streaming. No profile, level or frame rate table is published.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Decoder, Video decoder row matches the FAQ.

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 HD (2nd Gen)

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

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RM, RMVB, FLV, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS, MP41Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q2: RM, RMVB, FLV, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS and MP4 video formats. HDR is listed in the same sentence and is not a container, so it is not stored.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 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 L14Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 20 October 2026Entry lists DRM Widevine L1. DRM level alone does not prove a service streams at 4K. The stick outputs 1080p at most.

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 Plus, DTS:X, DTS-HD, MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q13 says Dolby (Dolby Digital Plus). Q9 lists DTS:X and DTS HD as audio decoders. Q10 lists MP3, AAC, FLAC and OGG. The actual output depends on the TV or audio system.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Decoder rows: DTS:X and DTS HD audio decoders and MP3, AAC, FLAC and OGG audio formats.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: Dolby Audio and DTS:X sound. Playback device hardware and video content must support the decoding.

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 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.

No6Press articlet3.com/tech/tvs/a-new-fire-tv-stick-rival-arrives-in-the-uk-but-this-one-runs-google-tv-insteadRead 20 October 2026T3, 14 July 2026: no 4K or Dolby Atmos, but HDR10+. The maker FAQ lists only Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X and DTS HD decoders and no Atmos, while the 4K 2nd Gen lists Atmos. False is stored on that basis.

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.

5.16Press articlet3.com/tech/tvs/a-new-fire-tv-stick-rival-arrives-in-the-uk-but-this-one-runs-google-tv-insteadRead 20 October 2026T3: locked to a maximum of 1080p 60Hz streaming and 5.1 surround with Dolby Audio, DTS:X and DTS HD support. The maker does not state a channel count. PCM and compressed routes are not separated by the source.

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 S805X31Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q3: the platform is Amlogic S805X3. LDLC writes Amlogic S905Y5 and androidtv-guide writes S805X3. The maker wins.

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/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4: Quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU. Stored as Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55, as for the 4K 2nd Gen.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 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/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4: Quad-core.

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.

1.5GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4: frequency of up to 1.5 GHz. LDLC says 2.0 GHz and androidtv-guide says 1.8 GHz. The maker wins.

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-G31 MP21Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4 and the spec page: Mali-G31 MP2. Stored as ARM Mali-G31 MP2 (androidtv-guide and LDLC write ARM).2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 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.

1GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: 1 GB of DDR4 RAM. Published in GB.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Platform, RAM: DDR4 1GB.

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.

DDR41Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: DDR4.

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/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: 8 GB of eMMC ROM. Decimal GB as marketed. Free space after the system is less.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Platform, Storage: 8GB.

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.

eMMC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: eMMC.

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.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q2: the stick does not support expanded storage. Port Q1 adds no USB host and no Micro SD slot.

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 51Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q6: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac). LDLC lists the network standards as 802.11a, ac, b, g and n 300 Mbps, which is the same chip family. The maker wins.

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/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q6: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The number of antennas or streams is not stated, so wifi_mimo is left out.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Requires connection to a router supporting Wi-Fi 5.

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.

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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.

5.01Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q7: Bluetooth 5.0 with an independent antenna. The remote communicates with the stick over Bluetooth.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

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 HD (2nd Gen)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Fixed video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1: an HDMI port and a Micro USB port for power supply. No USB host, Micro SD slot, Ethernet port, AV port, DC port, SPDIF or infrared port. The HDMI plug is fixed to the stick. The Micro USB version is not stated.

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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).

ARPP1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: the global version has an infrared and Bluetooth remote, model ARPP. The CIS version (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan) has a Bluetooth-only remote, model ARPJ. The global version is the reference.

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.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: Bluetooth link to the stick and an infrared transmitter. The infrared function is only used to control the TV.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: supports both Bluetooth and infrared control. The infrared function of the remote control is only used to control the TV.

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 pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: both remotes support Bluetooth voice control and have a Google Assistant button.

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 Assistant1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Voice assistant Q3: press and hold the Google Assistant button on the remote and speak. Language and country limits apply.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: press the Google Assistant button on the remote.

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.

Power1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: the global remote can control TV power via infrared. No other IR or CEC control is named, so only Power is stored.

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.

AAA batteries, not included1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q2: the stick does not include AAA batteries. This is read as AAA batteries needed for the remote, with the count not stated.

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 TV1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q1: Google TV (Android 14.0).2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 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 141Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q1: Google TV (Android 14.0). This is the OS version the maker lists today, not a dated launch build.

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 Store1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q1: over 10,000 apps from the Google Play 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 Cast1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Cast Q1: Google Cast (built-in Chromecast). Google Cast-enabled apps are required.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: requires 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 Assistant1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Voice assistant Q1: Google Assistant. Not available in every language and country.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: ask Google Assistant to find films, stream apps, play music and control the TV.

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.

USB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1: Micro USB port for power supply. Accessories Q5: no power adapter in the box. Power by a separate adapter or a TV USB port.

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

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5 V, 1 A via Micro USB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q5 note: buy a 5 V / 1 A power adapter separately, or power the stick from a TV USB port that meets the requirement. The specs page says USB power adapter 5V 1A or a TV USB port (5V 1A). This is the maker's supply requirement.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Package contents note: option 1, connect to a wall outlet with a standard USB power adapter (5V 1A). Option 2, connect the power cable to the TV USB port (5V 1A).

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.

Width30Height14Depth107.4mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Dimensions and Weight Q1: length 107.4 mm, width 30 mm, thickness 14 mm. Length is stored as depth and thickness as height, as for the 4K 2nd Gen. The maker does not say whether the fixed HDMI plug is included and says the data may vary with test methods.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Design: length 107.4 mm, width 30 mm, thickness 14 mm. Dimensions and weight may vary due to differences in testing environments, methods and devices.

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/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Dimensions and Weight Q2: 44 g.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Design, Weight: 44 g.

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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BQB, Dolby Audio, DTS, ISTA 6, HDR10+, Netflix HDR certification, Prime Video HDR certification, YouTube HDR certification1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Product Information Q4: the global version passes BQB, Dolby Audio, DTS, ISTA 6 and HDR10+. Software tests include Google xTS and the Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube HDR 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 HD (2nd Gen), Remote control, User manual, HDMI extension cable, USB power cable (1 m)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories and the spec page package contents: stick, remote control, user manual, HDMI extension cable, USB power cable (1 m). No power adapter and no AAA batteries.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Package contents: stick x 1, remote control x 1, user manual x 1, HDMI extension cable x 1, USB power cable x 1. The package does not include a USB power adapter.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026The only HDMI item is the HDMI extension cable, 0.146 m long excluding the plug (Accessories Q1). The stick has a fixed HDMI plug. The catalog counts an extender cable as included, like the 4K 2nd Gen.

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-hd-2nd-gen3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Maker global product page.

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-hd-2nd-gen/specs2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker specs tab.

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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