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AAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

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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 13 October 2026The maker page names the device Fire TV Stick Lite and says it is not the successor to any other Fire TV Stick but a new generational line. It stays in the Fire TV Stick family.

Chromecast1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original September 30, 2020 Chromecast with Google TV launch. The later 2022 HD model is excluded.

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

S3L46N6Press articleaftvnews.comRead 13 October 2026AFTVnews article of September 30, 2020 says the Fire TV Stick Lite uses model number S3L46N, the same as the 3rd-gen Fire TV Stick. The build identifier is AFTSS. The Amazon safety page for S3L46N confirms the model name.

GZRNL4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original Chromecast with Google TV (4K) section US regulatory Model number row names GZRNL. Regional retail SKUs are not mixed into the generic model identifier.

GTIN / EAN

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

24 September 20205Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026AFTVnews article dated September 24, 2020 announces the Fire TV Stick Lite.

30 September 20201Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Dated original maker launch release.

Status

Discontinued2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Listing reads Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. It also says there is a newer model. The maker developer page calls the Fire TV Stick HD the successor to the Lite.

Discontinued15Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/chromecast-historyRead 7 October 2026Maker August 6, 2024 announcement explicitly ends Chromecast production and limits remaining retail to supplies last. Software support and reseller stock are separate.

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.

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Google TV Streamer (4K)19Maker product pageblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 23 October 2026Google says the Google TV Streamer replaces Chromecast and calls it its next-generation 4K TV streaming device.20Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 23 October 2026Android Authority's review calls the Google TV Streamer a worthy successor and compares it with the 2020 Chromecast with Google TV.

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

$29.995Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite $29.99 in the US, the lowest price of any Fire TV model at that time. Tom's Guide and TechRadar confirm $29.99. US price excludes sales tax.

$49.991Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original US standard launch price for the 2020 4K Chromecast with Google TV. Excludes bundles, sales and taxes. The maker says available starting today in the US.

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.

€29.995Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026The AFTVnews price list gives 29,99 EUR for France, Spain and Italy. The same list gives 29,23 EUR for Germany and Austria. The stored value is the France, Spain and Italy price including VAT. Later sale prices are excluded.

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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, CA, IN, FR, IT, ES, NL, PL, SE, MX, BR, AU, CO, PE, NZ1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Marketplaces available: amazon.com, .co.uk, .de, .ca, .in, .fr, .it, .es, .nl, .pl, .se, .com.mx, .com.br, .com.au, Colombia, Peru and New Zealand. Current marketplace list, not only the 2020 launch list.

US, AU, CA, FR, DE, IE, IT, ES, GB1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Launch release names US immediate availability and these eight other markets for October 15 availability. Hardware is the original 2020 4K product, not the later HD model.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/fire-tv-stick-liteRead 13 October 2026Review describes a small, slim, black rectangle. The maker listing names no color. Sold in one color.

Snow, Sunrise, Sky1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker launch names these three colors. Photo uses Snow.

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 13 October 2026Exact table Form factor: Stick.

Dongle6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 exact 4K review identifies dongle hardware, not the later Streamer box.

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.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Output resolution supported: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. TechRadar states Full HD 1920 x 1080. The Lite is not a 4K device.

3840 × 2160px2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section supports up to 4K Ultra HD output. UHD is 3840 x 2160. Requires a compatible 4K television, 4K content and adequate broadband. This is output, not decoder maximum.

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/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. HDR, bit depth and chroma conditions are not stated.

60Hz2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section supports up to 60 fps at 4K Ultra HD. Requires compatible TV and content. No lower-resolution maxima inferred.

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 Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

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

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Only the published vertical resolution and highest stated rate are stored.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (4K)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section explicitly supports up to 4K Ultra HD in up to 60 fps. Row describes UHD 60 Hz support without inferred HDR, chroma or bit-depth combination. Lower-resolution modes remain unproved.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDR: HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision is listed.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section names Dolby Vision, HLG decode, HDR10 and HDR10+. Format works only with compatible content and television.

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.

2.08Reviewtechradar.com/news/amazon-fire-tv-stick-liteRead 13 October 2026Review: the stick plugs into a TV via HDMI 2.0 and measures 86 x 30 x 13 mm. The maker does not publish an HDMI version for the Lite.

2.02Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Output row names HDMI 2.0 with ALLM. No optional 2.1 capability inferred.

HDCP version

2.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026HDCP 2.2 appears in the DRM list of the exact table.

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HDMI-CEC

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Yes6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original review describes TV remote controlling Chromecast UI and TV power/volume interoperability using HDMI CEC. TV and setup compatibility still applies.

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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Yes8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Current exact 4K display help says Match content frame rate allows matching source content. Requires app and TV support. This is later software support, with exact introduced firmware version unstated in this help page. Original 2021 review absence is historical, not current hardware absence.

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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Yes8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Current display help explicitly turns on Match content for correct SDR rather than forced HDR. Original exact review independently tested switching SDR/HDR10/Dolby Vision. Compatible app and television required.

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-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Video codecs: H.265, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. These are decoder capabilities, not a promise for every local-file player.

H.264, HEVC (H.265), VP912Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Exact Chromecast with Google TV subsection lists H.264 High Profile level 5.1, HEVC Main/Main10 level 5.1 and VP9 Profile 2. Generic Streamer AV1 and other devices are excluded.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

Codec	Profile	Level	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 (HEVC)	Main 10	4.1	1080	60	10
H.264	High	4	1080	60	Not available
H.263	0	70	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	5	1080	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Video codecs. H.265 Main 10 Level 4.1 at 1080p 60 fps and 20 Mbps with 8-bit and 10-bit input. H.264 High Profile up to Level 4 at 1080p 60 fps. H.263 Profile 0 Level 70 at 1080p 30 fps. VP8 Baseline at 1080p 30 fps. VP9 Profile 2 at 1080p 60 fps up to 20 Mbps. MPEG-2 at 1080p 60 fps. MPEG-4 Simple and Advanced Simple Level 5 at 1080p 30 fps. The source gives only 1080p, so no width is stored. Bit depth is stored only for H.265.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (4K)

Codec	Profile	Level	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	High	5.1	30
HEVC (H.265)	Main / Main10	5.1	60
VP9	2	Not available	60

Source12Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Exact device subsection gives H.264 up to 4Kx2K/30 fps, HEVC up to 4Kx2K/60 fps and VP9 Profile-2 up to 4Kx2K/60 fps for Google Cast. Pixel axes and HEVC bit depth not calculated from codec profile. These decoder limits do not establish output combinations.

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

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

PlayReady 3.0, Widevine L1 and L31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table DRM: PlayReady 3.0 and Widevine L1/L3. The table also lists HDCP 2.2 under DRM. Secure media path support applies to video only.

Widevine L113Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.com/streaming-gaming/google-chromecastRead 7 October 2026Exact Chromecast with Google TV (4K), year 2020, DRM table explicitly names Widevine L1. No PlayReady or FairPlay inferred. DRM does not establish any particular app streaming at 4K.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

AAC-LC, HE-AAC v1 (AAC+), HE-AAC v2 (enhanced AAC+), FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Audio codecs: AAC-LC, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB and Opus. Dolby and DTS are passthrough only and are in the passthrough field. AFTVnews states the Lite has no onboard Dolby decoding.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original device Audio formats row names these formats and explicitly qualifies Dolby Atmos as pass-through. Requires compatible HDMI audio equipment and app/content.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Audio codecs: HDMI audio passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos and DTS. The maker's shop page names only Dolby-encoded audio (AC-3 and E-AC-3). Compatible audio equipment is required.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Audio formats row names Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos (pass-through). Current maker help confirms Dolby audio pass-through mode. This does not prove TrueHD-based Atmos or lossless DTS formats.

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 13 October 2026Exact table says Dolby Atmos is available on select Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ titles when connected to compatible equipment. The maker support page says HDMI pass-through for Dolby Atmos. Passthrough only. Tom's Guide and TechRadar said at launch that the Lite does not support Dolby Atmos. The maker documents win.

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker sheet explicitly identifies Dolby Atmos pass-through, not every Atmos transport. Requires compatible audio output equipment and supporting application.

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.

7.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDMI audio row: up to 192kHz, 7.1, 32-bit float. The row does not separate PCM from passthrough.

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

192kHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDMI audio row: up to 192kHz. The row does not separate PCM from passthrough.

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

32bits1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDMI audio row: 32-bit float. Stored as 32 bits. The row does not separate PCM from passthrough.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Bluetooth: pair with compatible Bluetooth speakers and headphones. Accessibility row names compatible Bluetooth headphones. No codec is stated.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/14632555Read 7 October 2026Current maker guide explicitly allows Bluetooth headphones or speakers with Chromecast with Google TV. Only one audio device at a time. No Bluetooth codec inferred from version.

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 MT8695D1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Processor (SoC): MT8695D. The maker lists no vendor name. MediaTek is named by AndroidPCtv.9Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 13 October 2026Review names the vendor: MediaTek MT8695D quad core SoC.

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CPU

ARM Cortex-A539Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 13 October 2026Review: MediaTek MT8695D quad core SoC with Cortex-A53 cores capable of reaching 1.7 GHz.

ARM Cortex-A556Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact Chromecast review identifies four ARM A55 cores. Public TechInsights physical teardown independently identifies Cortex-A55.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026CPU: Quad Core 1.7GHz.

46Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact device specification and prose explicitly give quad-core processor.

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 13 October 2026CPU: Quad Core 1.7GHz for this exact table.

1.9GHz6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original review states four 1.9 GHz ARM-based cores on this device. Android TV Guide exact 4K specification independently gives 1.9 GHz. Not a generic Amlogic chip maximum.

GPU

IMG GE83001Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026GPU: IMG GE8300. AndroidPCtv calls it a PowerVR GE8300 MP4.

ARM Mali-G316Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review prose identifies Mali-G31 GPU. No shader count or optional mode inferred.

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 13 October 2026Memory (RAM): 1GB, DDR4.

2GB6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review states 2 GB RAM. TechInsights physical teardown independently reports 2 GB.

RAM type

DDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Memory (RAM): 1GB, DDR4.

LPDDR47Reviewtechinsights.com/products/ddt-2010-818Read 7 October 2026Public physical teardown of GA01919-CA identifies SK Hynix H9HCNNNBKUMLHR-NME 2 GB mobile LPDDR4 SDRAM. This describes the original Canadian teardown sample. Supplier revisions are not asserted.

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 13 October 2026Storage: 8 GB marketed built-in capacity. The maker support page says 4.5 GB is available to the user.

8GB6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review states 8 GB built-in storage. Free 4.4 GB after setup is not marketed capacity. TechInsights physical teardown independently reports 8 GB flash.

Storage type

eMMC9Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 13 October 2026Review: 1 GB of DDR4 RAM and 8 GB of eMMC storage. No eMMC version is stated.

MLC NAND flash7Reviewtechinsights.com/products/ddt-2010-818Read 7 October 2026Public physical teardown of original GA01919-CA names Samsung KLM8G1GETF-B041 8 GB MLC NAND Flash memory. No unproved interface or bus generation added. Supplier revision is not generalized.

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.

No4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite table Storage Space: 8 GB (4.5 GB available), 1 GB memory, No external storage. Compatible USB devices: not available. AFTVnews says external storage works through an OTG cable. The maker support page wins.

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Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Wifi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. Wi-Fi 5.

Wi-Fi 52Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Wireless standards row names 802.11ac.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Wifi row names 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Wireless standards row explicitly names 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 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.

Yes5Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026The article lists Ethernet as an optional external adapter. The maker developer table lists Ethernet 10/100 Mbps without a built-in port. The micro-USB port is power only on the stick itself.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Power and Ports rows explicitly support a separate Ethernet power adapter sold separately. No Ethernet port is built into the dongle.

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 13 October 2026Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0. This is the device, not the remote.

4.22Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact device 4K Wireless standards row names Bluetooth 4.2. No later Streamer radio inherited.

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 Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Fixed video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input, power only

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Ports: HDMI output, micro-USB for power only. The quick start guide shows one fixed HDMI plug and one micro-USB socket. The HDMI version comes from TechRadar. Optional adapter connectors are excluded.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (4K)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Fixed HDMI plug for video and audio output
USB-C	1	Not available	Power and data

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K complete ports list has fixed HDMI plug and USB-C for power and data. Optional Ethernet-adapter connector is not counted as a built-in port.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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

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Smart home platforms

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Listing: Control your smart home, ask Alexa to dim the lights and view live camera feeds. This does not prove a Matter controller or Thread border router.

Google Home1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch shows controlling smart-home lights and viewing a Nest Camera through Google Assistant. This records Google ecosystem controls, not Matter commissioning or Thread routing.

Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote Lite2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026The listing today names Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen) in the box and says it has no TV controls. The original 2020 box held the first Alexa Voice Remote Lite. TelecomTalk says the later remote has the same size. The stored name is the original.

G9N9N4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K and Voice Remote regulatory section names G9N9N as Google Chromecast Voice Remote. Later Streamer remote is a separate product.

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.

Bluetooth2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Remote Technology: Bluetooth, for the current 2nd Gen remote. The Lite remote has no IR TV controls.

Bluetooth, Infrared3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Voice Remote Connectivity table names Bluetooth and IR to control TV, soundbar or receiver. Device navigation is Bluetooth. TV/audio equipment controls use IR where configured.

Remote microphone

Yes3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 1 diagram labels MICROPHONE and Alexa voice button on the remote.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote Audio row names microphone for voice input between power and input buttons.

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/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support: yes, with the included Alexa Voice Remote Lite or the free Fire TV app.

Google Assistant1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original supplied voice remote has a dedicated Google Assistant button. This is original software functionality, not a claim about every later firmware or language.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

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Power, Volume, Input1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch explicitly names programmable TV controls for power, volume and input. Original remote IR route is separately documented in the tech sheet.

Remote finder

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No9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10092687Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote section and final Important note say Find My Remote only works with Google TV Streamer. Original G9N9N remote is not the separately compatible replacement Streamer remote.14Reviewandroidauthority.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-review-1162931Read 7 October 2026Exact Chromecast with Google TV review says a remote finder would be welcome. This describes the original supplied remote, not the separately sold later Streamer remote.

Remote backlight

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

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Remote Batteries: 2 AAA (included).

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote Battery row explicitly names two AAA batteries included. Not the later Streamer Voice Remote.

Remote charging port

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Software

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

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table OS version: Fire OS 7.

Google TV (Android TV OS)1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker launch identifies the Google TV experience on the new Chromecast. Underlying Android TV OS is separately named in original technical sheet.

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 13 October 2026Exact table: Fire OS 7 and Android Level 28 (Android 9).

Android TV 106Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 review explicitly says Chromecast with Google TV was launched with Android 10 in late 2020. Later Android 12/14 software is separate.

App store

Amazon Appstore4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite table: works with compatible apps and games available in the Amazon Appstore.

Google Play Store6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review explicitly says Google Play store installs Android TV apps on the device.

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 13 October 2026Miracast display mirroring with a Fire tablet: Supported. Tom's Guide says the Lite has no screen mirroring. The maker table wins. No Google Cast or AirPlay is inferred.

Google Cast12Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Maker Google Cast supported-media documentation explicitly has a Chromecast with Google TV device subsection. This establishes Google Cast receiving. AirPlay and Miracast not inferred.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support names Alexa. The listing also describes smart-home control with Alexa.

Google Assistant1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch names Google Assistant on the device through the supplied remote. External smart-speaker voice control does not establish a built-in far-field microphone.

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

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/9563059Read 7 October 2026Supported-device list explicitly names Chromecast with Google TV. Google Assistant commands spoken to a linked Google Home/Nest speaker or display can move/cast currently streaming audio and YouTube videos to the streaming device. Media is limited to supported audio and YouTube. This is external-speaker hands-free control, not an onboard microphone or full UI navigation. Accounts/network and compatible speaker setup required.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support: the free Fire TV app is available for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS is stored as other because the schema has no Fire OS option.

Android, iOS11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 7 October 2026Maker exact device guide supports Android phone Google TV app 4.27.8.93 or later and iPhone iOS 14 or later with current Google Home/Google TV app. Features vary by app route.

Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Accessibility features row lists VoiceView screen reader, screen magnifier, Text Banner, closed captioning and Audio Description. Captions and audio descriptions are not available for all content.

Text scaling, TalkBack screen reader8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Current exact 4K display help explicitly names text scaling. Original launcher behavior and later firmware may differ.9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10092687Read 7 October 2026Exact maker guide covers Chromecast with Google TV 4K setup using TalkBack. Text scaling independently supported by display-help source. No general Android accessibility feature inherited.

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 Luna2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Listing Games on Fire TV: play games with Amazon Luna or download games from the Appstore. Software, account and region requirements apply.

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

Bluetooth game controllers4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite table Compatible Bluetooth devices: Bluetooth game controllers. Only the generic class is named.

USB wired game controllers through a powered USB-C hub17Reviewpcworld.com/article/578898/chromecast-with-google-tv-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original September 2020 exact 4K review states powered USB-C hub allows wired game controllers. Controller model is unspecified. No broad Bluetooth compatibility stored because FlatpanelsHD failed to pair several Xbox and PlayStation controllers on its 2021 firmware. Both routes are distinct.

Power

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Power supply

USB3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Step 1 connects the USB cable to the stick micro-USB socket and to the power adapter, then to a wall outlet.

USB4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K safety guide requires external AC adapter and included cable. USB-C device power connector established by exact device spec.

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

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

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7.5W4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K regulatory appendix for models G1002/G1003 states 5.0 V output, 1.5 A output current and output power 7.5 W. This is power-adapter output, not device consumption. The device technical sheet specifies included 5 V/1.5 A supply.

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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3.2W16Measurementflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original April 2021 exact 4K review Measurements Energy consumption table gives 4K HDR streaming 2.5 to 3.2 W. Stored value is the upper observed endpoint of that range, not a device rating or every-content average. Firmware Android 10, December 2020 security patch. App, HDR format, meter model and exact measurement point are unstated. Review general test methodology linked at https://www.flatpanelshd.com/focus.php?subaction=showfull&id=1229335089.

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

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2W16Measurementflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Same original exact review measures menus 1.5 to 2 W. Stored value is upper observed menu-idle endpoint. Android 10, December 2020 security patch. Network traffic, meter model and exact measurement point unstated. Not sleep/standby.

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

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0.9W16Measurementflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Same original exact review Measurements table gives standby average 0.9 W. Android 10, December 2020 security patch. Network state, meter model and exact measurement point unstated. No device off or adapter unloaded equivalence inferred.

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.

Width30Height13Depth86mm(1.2 × 0.5 × 3.4 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Size: 3.4 x 1.2 x 0.5 in (86 x 30 x 13 mm). Amazon does not label the axes or say whether the HDMI plug is included. Tom's Guide labels the housing 3.4 x 1.1 x 0.5 in. Stored as housing length 86 mm as depth, 30 mm width and 13 mm height. The fixed plug is not counted.

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

32g(1.1 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Weight: 1.1 oz (32.0 g). Device only.

55g(1.9 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact 4K technical sheet Device Weight 1.9 oz (55 g), device only. Preferred literal metric datasheet figure over current help page 56.7 g (2 oz). FlatpanelsHD original 4K specification also says 55 g. Fixed HDMI lead scope is not separated.

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/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen) Size 38 x 142 x 16 mm. TelecomTalk says the later remote is the same size as the one in the original Lite bundle. Width across buttons 38 mm, length 142 mm, thickness 16 mm.

Width38Height122Depth18mm(1.5 × 4.8 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote dimensions 122 x 38 x 18 mm. Original technical sheet labels length 122, width 38 and thickness 18. Height follows schema remote length along buttons.

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

43.4g(1.5 oz)10Press articletelecomtalk.info/amazon-debuts-fire-tv-stick-lite-with/525843Read 13 October 2026Article says the remote in the original Fire TV Stick Lite bundle weighed 43.4 g. The later Lite remote weighs 42.5 g without batteries. The maker listing gives 44 g for the 2nd Gen remote, so the three figures differ by remote generation. Stored value is the original remote without batteries.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

2AUQI-74366Press articleaftvnews.comRead 13 October 2026Same article gives FCC ID 2AUQI-7436, shared with the 3rd-gen Fire TV Stick. fcc.gov blocked access, so the FCC record itself was not opened.

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Other certifications

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RoHS4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K regulatory section explicitly states compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments. This names European compliance, not an ENERGY STAR or Bluetooth-SIG certification inferred from radio version.

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick Lite, Alexa Voice Remote Lite, USB cable for power, Power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Included in the box: Fire TV Stick Lite, Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen), power cable and power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide. The original 2020 box had the first Alexa Voice Remote Lite. The USB cable is micro-USB at the stick end.

Chromecast with Google TV (4K), Chromecast Voice Remote, Power cable, Power adapter, 2 AAA batteries3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact device What is in the box table lists dongle, remote, cable and adapter. Original remote table adds two AAA batteries included. No optional Ethernet adapter included.

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/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026The box holds an HDMI extender with male and female HDMI ends. It is not a normal male-to-male TV cable and not the fixed stick plug. It follows the other Fire TV Stick products in this catalog.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete original maker box table has power cable only. Fixed HDMI lead/plug is integral to dongle and does not count as a separate HDMI cable. FlatpanelsHD box shorthand HDMI cable does not identify a separate cable.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B091G4YP572Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Current US Amazon listing, titled Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite HD streaming device.

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/30464092Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K technical section read independently of the HD and Streamer sections.

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 13 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Stick Lite - 1st Gen (2020). The Fire TV Stick HD (2024) table on the same page is a separate device and is not used.

linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Google Chromecast with Google TV Tech Specs, May 2020, publicly hosted by distributor. Full device, original Voice Remote, Ethernet adapter and power-adapter tables read.

Manual

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Official US Quick Start Guide linked from the maker listing. Image-only PDF, one page rendered and read. It shows the Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen).

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/101099905Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10109990Read 7 October 2026Current maker setup manual explicitly covers Chromecast with Google TV (4K), including power, remote pairing and TV volume/power/input setup.

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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