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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.

Streaming Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact current U.S. 3830R Product details or FAQ, separate from 2017 Streaming Stick+ and 2021 Streaming Stick 4K.

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.

3830R1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details or FAQ give retail model 3830R. The developer identifier 3830X is a separate software model name, see the second source.

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.

23 April 20253Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Maker blog dated April 23, 2025.

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.

Available1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current 3830R maker page offers Add to cart. FAQ explicitly identifies this marketed model as new in 2025.

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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Roku Express 4K+3Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Roku says the Roku Streaming Stick Plus replaces the Roku Express 4K+ at the same price.

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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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.

$39.993Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Original U.S. maker launch price $39.99, before U.S. sales tax. Current page $59.99 list price and discounts are not the launch price.

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.

US1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker U.S. 3830R page, Product details or FAQ.

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.

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

Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Form factor: Stick.

Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker page and quick start guide show a stick with a built-in HDMI plug.

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 × 2160px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p (3840 x 2160).

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.

60Hz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p at 60 fps. HDR and chroma conditions are not stated.

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.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details 4K TVs explicitly up to 2160p at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160. HDR, bit depth and chroma are not assigned to this row without an explicit combination. The HD TV row states up to 1080p without a specific rate, so no additional 1080p60 output row is inferred.

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+, HLG1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision.

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.

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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.

2.21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact product details require HDMI TV input supporting HDCP 2.2. Exact setup manual independently requires all connections support HDCP 2.2 for 4K/HDR. This records the stated protected-output chain version, not every possible version.

HDMI-CEC

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Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

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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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720p and 1080p to 4K, 720p to 1080p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list up-scaling from 720p and 1080p to 4K and from 720p to 1080p.

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, VP96Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Current Roku Media Player manual: AVC generally and HEVC/VP9 on Roku 4K devices. Network media-server route applies. AV1 only on some devices is omitted without explicit 3830 proof. No exact codec profile, level or fps limit inferred.

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.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

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MKV, MP4, MOV, WebM6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player via same-network DLNA media server. AVC/HEVC MKV, MP4, MOV and VP9 MKV/WebM. Network playback does not establish attached-device expansion. App/firmware and file capabilities apply.

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.

PlayReady, Widevine11Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 8 October 2026Roku OS official streaming DRM table PlayReady for Smooth/DASH and Widevine for HLS/DASH. Widevine explicitly supported for all Roku apps. No Bayside security level or library version is published in its per-platform table. DRM app-library loading and valid content licenses are required.

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.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio, MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis, AAC1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Digital stereo is HDMI output. DTS Digital Surround and generic Dolby-encoded audio are HDMI pass-through only. Dolby decoder or TrueHD support is not implied.6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Combined explicit device HDMI stereo/DTS/Dolby pass-through and current Roku Media Player MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis playback. Stereo AAC is transcoded to PCM stereo, not passed through. DLNA network route and compatible TV/AVR matter. No output sample-rate/bit-depth maximum inferred.

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.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Literal Product details DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI. Dolby codecs are left generic here rather than treating Atmos or TrueHD as proved.

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.

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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.

2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details explicitly digital stereo over HDMI. No numerical multichannel output layout inferred from Dolby pass-through.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker product FAQ and official compatible-device list explicitly include Streaming Stick Plus model 3830 for direct Bluetooth headphones. Support updated August 5, 2026. This supersedes September 2025 PCWorld no-Bluetooth statement. Exact introducing firmware and radio version are not published. Headphone minimum Bluetooth 4.2 is not the player radio revision.

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-A552Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Roku Streaming Stick Plus Bayside row, roDeviceInfo.GetModel() 3830X, in official Roku OS hardware table. The software-reported generic identifier is distinct from U.S. retail 3830R.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

1GB2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row: 1 GB RAM.

RAM type

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

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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.

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Storage type

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

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Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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 510Reviewpcworld.com/article/2893902/a-roku-streaming-stick-plus-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus review Performance and Wi-Fi reception explicitly Wi-Fi 5, compared with HD Streaming Stick Wi-Fi 4. Its stale Bluetooth absence is not inherited. Region suffix unreported, no material Wi-Fi difference documented.

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 GHz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list dual-band Wi-Fi, 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.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Current September 8, 2026 support explicitly 3830X. Requires USB-C compatible adapter, 10/100 Mbps only, AX8877X or SMSC95XX. Gigabit adapters are excluded. Actual compatible adapter recognition is required. This is not built-in Ethernet or storage expansion.

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.

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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.

BRoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	Power input and compatible optional Ethernet adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Built-in HDMI and USB-C for power. Exact current Ethernet manual lists 3830X USB-C adapter support, retained as an additional qualified role. No USB peripheral transfer speed or media-drive support inferred.

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.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker Works with Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This does not establish Matter commissioning or a Thread border router.

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.

Roku Voice Remote1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and FAQ name the supplied Roku Voice Remote. It is the press-to-talk remote, not Voice Remote Pro.

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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Included Voice Remote FAQ states spoken search and playback. This is a press-to-talk supplied remote, not Voice Remote Pro or an implied hands-free microphone.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support: yes, with the included Alexa Voice Remote Lite or the free Fire TV app.

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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, Mute1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list TV power, volume and mute buttons.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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

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

2 AAA batteries1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list two pre-installed AAA batteries.

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.

Roku OS2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row. The hardware table is the Roku OS developer reference. The player runs Roku OS.

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).

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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.

Roku Streaming Store6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player official manual available through Roku Store. Exact model setup separately names the Roku Channel Store for apps. The other Roku player pages call the storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here.

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.

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker compatibility explicitly Apple AirPlay. Exact AirPlay version is not stated in this product page.

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.

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku Voice supports spoken search from the supplied remote. The Roku skill integrates an external Alexa-enabled device, linked accounts and Roku OS 9.1 or newer. Alexa does not run on the supplied remote.

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.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku OS 9.1 or newer, free Roku account, linked Roku skill and compatible external Alexa-enabled device such as Echo. U.S. reference supported. Spoken search, app launch and playback commands, with Netflix and some apps excluded. This is not supplied remote hands-free control.

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, iOS8Maker product pageroku.com/mobile-appRead 8 October 2026Current free Roku Remote app for Android and iOS. Same Wi-Fi network and enabled mobile control required. iPhone/iPad iOS 14 or newer, Android requirements vary. Initial device setup can still require the physical remote.

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.

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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 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.

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Power

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Power supply

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

USB1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and quick start guide: powered over USB-C from the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable. No wall adapter in the box.

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

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5 V, 1 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details power input row: 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

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

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

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

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

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Dimensions and weight

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

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.

26g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker literal metric device weight 26.0 g, retained over rounded 0.90 oz. Remote, cable, packaging and optional adapter excluded. Adjacent maker Size row literally publishes 3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 inches. Axes and fixed-plug measurement scope are not labeled. No mapped dimensions are stored.

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

Width38Height142Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.6 × 0.6 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/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.

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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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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.

Roku Streaming Stick Plus, Roku Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, 2 pre-installed AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker box list: stick, Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, two pre-installed AAA batteries and a USB-C to USB-A power cable.

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.

No9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG page 2 connects built-in HDMI plug directly and directs the buyer to order an extender separately. Exact complete maker box list contains USB power cable only. Fixed plug is not a separate HDMI 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.

www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plus1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current maker product page for the 3830R.

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.

developer.roku.com/dev/docs/hardware1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026The Roku developer hardware table is the nearest maker specification. See the second source for the 3830X Bayside row.

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).

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdf9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus maker QSG, all three graphical pages were rendered and visually read.

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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1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 8 October 2026Roku-branded maker Limited Warranty page 1, hosted by authorized retailer. One year for new Roku streaming player durable hardware bought and delivered to an end user in U.S. from Roku or authorized seller. Scope includes supplied durable remote hardware, statutory rights remain separate.

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