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AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (1st Gen, 2025)

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General

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Series

Fire TV Stick2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details name the Fire TV Stick 4K Select.

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.

CL32P43Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktWRead 8 October 2026The exact U.S. Select safety guide identifies physical model CL32P4 in Product Specifications and the FCC section. AFTCA002 remains a software alias.

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.

30 September 20254Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-fire-tv-alexa-plus-fire-tv-stickRead 8 October 2026The exact maker article publication metadata gives September 30, 2025. Preorders opened then.

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Status

Available2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026Current U.S. B0C6W3D4RM listing.

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 (3rd Gen, 2026)7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Amazon-s-new-Fire-TV-Stick-4K-costs-59-99-but-the-superior-Fire-TV-4K-Max-is-on-sale-for-44-99.1412366.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the new Fire TV Stick 4K replaces the Fire TV Stick 4K Select that was released in September 2025.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$39.994Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-fire-tv-alexa-plus-fire-tv-stickRead 8 October 2026The original U.S. maker Availability paragraph gives 39.99 USD. Rounded reviewer pricing and current retail prices are excluded. Local sales-tax treatment is not explicitly stated.

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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.

US2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details page.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/6644637.pRead 8 October 2026The exact U.S. listing title states Black. Its model is B0C6W3D4RM and SKU is 6644637. The retailer model string is an ASIN, not a physical regulatory identifier.

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 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists a 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/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The output-resolution row explicitly lists 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Compatible TV, HDMI input and content are required. Decoder capability does not establish output.

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/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact output-resolution row explicitly states up to 60 fps. This is separate from decoder rates and television panel refresh.

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 Select (1st Gen, 2025)

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

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact output-resolution row lists these supported resolutions up to 60 fps. HDR, bit depth and chroma for each combination are unstated. TV compatibility timings are not imported as additional output rows.

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+, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.

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.

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

2.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists HDMI 2.1.

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

2.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact connector row lists HDCP 1.4, 2.2 and 2.3. The highest stated revision, 2.3, is stored. This is not inferred from the TV compatibility requirement.

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HDMI-CEC

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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.

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

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

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Video decoding

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

AV1, H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists AV1, HEVC, AVC, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

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 Select (1st Gen, 2025)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.265 / HEVC	Main 10	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.264 / AVC	High	5.2	3840	2160	60	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	5.2	1920	1080	60	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	5.2	1280	720	60	Not available
VP8	Main	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	3840	2160	60	10
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026These are decoder limits, separate from output modes. AV1 Main Level 5.1 supports 4K60 up to 100 Mbps. HEVC Main 10 Level 5.1 supports 4K60 up to 35 Mbps. AVC High Level 5.2 supports 4K60, 1080p60 and 720p60 up to 30 Mbps. VP9 Profile 2 supports 4K60 up to 30 Mbps, with 8-bit and 10-bit HDR10 or HLG input. MPEG-4 Simple/Advanced Simple Level 5 conflicts with its published 1080p30 claim. The level cell is omitted, while the resolution and rate retain this source qualification. No replacement level is guessed. VP8 and MPEG-4 are marked non-secure.

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, Widevine, FairPlay1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists PlayReady, Widevine and FairPlay.

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, DTS, DTS-HD (Basic Profile), MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAVE, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026These are the Audio codecs input-format claims. Dolby, DTS and MPEG-H entries use HDMI passthrough. The AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE and Opus entries describe decoder input support. Their input sample rates, bit depths and channel counts do not establish output maxima.

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.

Dolby Digital / AC-3, Dolby Digital Plus / E-AC-3, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD (Basic Profile), MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card explicitly lists HDMI passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD Basic Profile and MPEG-H. The retail page separately names E-AC-3 JOC. No Dolby TrueHD or additional DTS-HD profile is inferred.

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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 8 October 2026The maker explicitly claims Atmos over HDMI passthrough. The exact retail page also names E-AC3_JOC. Compatible content, application and external decoder are required. Tom's Guide in December 2025 says Atmos is unavailable, but its setup used TV audio rather than an AVR or soundbar. The current maker claim takes precedence for the published passthrough capability.

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.

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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/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details list Bluetooth audio support.

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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

MT8698 MCM1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The maker names MT8698 MCM. AFTCA002 is a software build-model alias. The physical hardware model is CL32P4.

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-A551Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists ARM Cortex-A55.

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 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists four cores.

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.

1.7GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists up to 1.7 GHz.

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

G310v21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact device GPU is rated up to 500 MHz. The schema has no GPU clock field. No generic chipset limit or sibling GPU is imported.

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.

1GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists 1 GB.

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

LPDDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact card states 1 GB LPDDR4. Memory rate and bus width are unstated.

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 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists 8 GB.

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

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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.

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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.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists Wi-Fi 5.

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 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists 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 8 October 2026The exact card says an Amazon Ethernet adapter is required. It does not identify the adapter model or connection. The retail USB power-only wording does not establish a mass-storage route. No built-in Ethernet speed is inferred.

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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 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists 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 Select (1st Gen, 2025)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input. Optional Ethernet support is stated separately by the developer card

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The retail page explicitly lists HDMI output and micro-USB for power only. The developer card supplies HDMI 2.1 and separately claims optional Amazon Ethernet support. No USB transfer speed or storage route is inferred.

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.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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

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Smart home platforms

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Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote (PA38CA)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The retail page names the supplied Alexa Voice Remote. The exact Select U.S. safety guide identifies PA38CA. No optional Pro or later replacement remote is inherited.

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/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The included Alexa Voice Remote table explicitly states Bluetooth. The IR device-control table separately confirms infrared for compatible TVs, soundbars and AVRs. No radio version is inherited from the stick.

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

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026Select (2025) device card lists a remote microphone.

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.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026Alexa and Alexa+ use the remote microphone button. Current Alexa+ requires a U.S. Amazon account and U.S. English. A focused experience is included. Full cross-device access requires Prime or an Alexa+ Standard subscription. Service and software requirements apply.

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, Volume2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The page explicitly names power and volume for compatible IR-enabled TVs, soundbars and AV receivers. Some functions may be unavailable on particular equipment.

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

No5Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-select-streaming-stick-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact review Design section says backlit buttons are missing from the supplied remote. This is the standard PA38CA reference, separate from optional Alexa Voice Remote Pro. No undocumented hardware variation is applied.

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Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details list 2 AAA batteries for the remote.

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.

Vega OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact device card gives Vega OS 1.1 as of access. The original launch version is unproved, so launch_os_version is omitted. Fire OS and Android facts from other cards are excluded.

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

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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 Appstore6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/6644637.pRead 8 October 2026The exact listing disclaimer and maker-supplied infographic explicitly name Amazon Appstore. This does not establish that every service runs natively rather than through a cloud-hosted application.

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 8 October 2026The exact card states Miracast support and links Fire tablet display-mirroring instructions. Host and firmware compatibility apply. Local-file containers and attached storage remain separate.

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.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026Current Alexa and Alexa+ support is stated. Alexa+ requires a U.S. account and U.S. English. Full cross-device access requires the stated membership or subscription. Remote press-to-talk and linked Echo hands-free control are separate routes.

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 8 October 2026The exact card allows hands-free control only through a linked compatible Echo device. The external Echo, account linking and supported Alexa commands are required. The supplied remote remains press-to-talk.

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Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact voice-support row names the free Fire TV app for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS maps to other. This is the host app platform, not an Android OS on the stick.

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Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact model table names VoiceView, screen magnifier, Text Banner, closed captions and Audio Description. Captions and descriptions are not available for every content item. The HD launch announced Adaptive Display for later release. It is omitted without current exact-model proof.

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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 Game Pass2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The current exact maker listing names Luna and Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming. Compatible controller, application, network, supported market and subscriptions are required. Tom's Guide could not make Game Pass work in December 2025. The current maker service claim takes precedence. It does not promise compatibility with every firmware or application version. The original launch said services would arrive later.

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

Compatible Bluetooth game controllers2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details list compatible Bluetooth game controllers.

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Power

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Power supply

USB2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The USB device uses the supplied USB cable and AC adapter, as the exact safety guide requires. HD 2026 Direct Power is not inherited.

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.

5.25 V DC, 1 A3Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktWRead 8 October 2026The exact device electrical rating is 5.25 V DC, 1 A. This is separate from included-adapter wattage and power consumption.

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.

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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

None of 4 known

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

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

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

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

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Dimensions and weight

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

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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.

42g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The maker publishes device-only weight of 42 g. Remote, cable, adapter and box are excluded. The adjacent Size row literally gives 3.9 x 1.2 x 0.6 inches (99 x 30 x 14 mm). Axes and fixed-plug scope are unlabeled, so dimensions_mm is omitted.

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.

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

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

FCC Part 153Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktWRead 8 October 2026The exact U.S. guide states FCC Part 15 compliance. No FCC ID is published in the readable guide.

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 Select, Alexa Voice Remote, Power cable, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide, Power adapter, HDMI extender cable2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details list the box contents.

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/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026The exact box row explicitly includes an HDMI extender cable. It is separate from the fixed HDMI plug.

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/B0C6W3D4RM2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0C6W3D4RMRead 8 October 2026Exact U.S. B0C6W3D4RM Technical Details tables. Sibling comparison values are excluded.

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 8 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K Select (2025) device card only. Other cards on this multi-model page are excluded.

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

digprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktW3Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T2XOIxxX1V5P0quktWRead 8 October 2026The exact maker safety and operating guide was fully read. The separate U.S. English Select quick-start PDF linked from the maker directory returned 403. It was not bypassed. No facts are claimed from the unread PDF.

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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.

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