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Amazon streamlines Fire TV lineup, introduces new Fire TV Stick 4K with USB power
Key points
- Fire TV lineup reduced from five to four devices.
- Fire TV Stick 4K Select and 4K Plus models discontinued.
- New Fire TV Stick 4K can be powered via TV's USB port.
- New Fire TV Stick 4K includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Redesigned remote control with new shape and tactile buttons released.
Streamlined Fire TV Offerings
Amazon has simplified its Fire TV streaming device portfolio, reducing the total number of available models from five to four. This adjustment aims to clarify product choices for consumers.
The Fire TV Stick 4K Select and Fire TV Stick 4K Plus models have been discontinued. The current lineup now consists of the Fire TV Stick HD, the new Fire TV Stick 4K, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and the Fire TV Cube.
New Fire TV Stick 4K Features
A new Fire TV Stick 4K has been introduced, available for $59.99. This updated device can be powered directly from a television's USB port, removing the need for a separate power adapter and simplifying setup.
The new Fire TV Stick 4K operates on Amazon’s refreshed TV OS and supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, including Bluetooth Low Energy. Amazon states the new device is 20% to 40% faster than leading competitors.
Redesigned Remote Control
Alongside the new streaming stick, Amazon has launched a redesigned Fire TV remote. This remote features a new asymmetrical shape and curvature, intended to make it more comfortable to hold.
The remote's buttons and layout have been reconfigured for improved tactile feedback, making them easier to distinguish and use, particularly in low-light conditions. It is compatible with all Amazon Ember TVs and Fire TV streaming devices from 2023.
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How outlets covered it
Amazon released a new Fire TV Stick 4K with a redesigned remote control and updated internal specifications. The remote features improved ergonomics and tactile buttons, while the stick itself offers a faster processor and Wi-Fi 6 support.
Amazon launched a new Fire TV Stick 4K that can be powered directly from a TV's USB port, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter. This update simplifies setup and includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, alongside a redesigned remote and software updates for the Fire TV platform.
Amazon has reduced its Fire TV streaming device lineup from five models to four, eliminating the Fire TV Stick 4K Select and Fire TV Stick 4K Plus. This change aims to simplify product choices for consumers, alongside the introduction of a new Fire TV Stick 4K model.