Amazon has set specific deadlines for software support and security updates for Fire TV Stick users. The company guarantees software security updates for at least four years from the purchase date, with a possibility of extending support beyond that timeframe. Most Fire TV Stick models will receive updates until December 31, 2030, except for the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which may see its last update on December 31, 2029.
Here is the complete timeline for Fire TV Stick support:
– Fire TV Stick 4K Select: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Plus: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick Lite: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick HD (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2029
– Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
Amazon clarifies that the support deadlines do not render Fire TV Sticks unusable after expiration but rather serve as guidance for users to consider upgrading. The company emphasizes that the update period is not a guarantee of the device’s lifespan. Users can identify their Fire TV Stick model by navigating to Settings > My Fire TV > About on the device.