Amazon has announced the new Fire TV Stick HD, its slimmest HD streaming stick yet. The company says the new device is about 30% narrower than the previous HD model and can be powered directly through a TV’s USB port, removing the need for a separate power adapter.
The new Fire TV Stick HD also comes with Amazon’s redesigned Fire TV experience, which offers a cleaner layout with dedicated categories for movies, TV shows, live content, sports, and news. In terms of performance, Amazon claims the new stick is more than 30% faster on average than the previous-generation HD model. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for better wireless connectivity.
Amazon also said it will introduce a new Adaptive Display accessibility feature to the Fire TV Stick HD in the coming months. This feature will enlarge smaller text and menus while scaling content artwork proportionally to make on-screen navigation easier.
As expected, the device includes Alexa+ in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Alexa+ will allow users to ask for personalized content recommendations, get details about content on screen, and control compatible smart home devices using their voice in natural language.
Due to a lack of significant upgrades, Amazon is highlighting the portability with this new device. While the Fire TV Stick HD is smaller than before, it is unclear whether users felt the size of the Fire TV was a problem.
Tech Specs:
| Size | 3.6” x 0.8” x 0.5” (91.5 x 21.1 x 14.5 mm) |
| Weight | 1.2 oz (35.8 g) |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.7 GHz |
| Storage | 8 GB internal |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth Low Energy. Pair with compatible Bluetooth speakers, headphones, video game controllers, and more. |
| Voice support | Yes, with Alexa Voice Remote (included) or the free Fire TV app (available for download on Fire OS, Android, and iOS). |
| IR device control with included Alexa Voice Remote | The included Alexa Voice Remote can control Fire TV Stick and certain functions (such as power and volume) on a wide range of compatible IR-enabled devices, including TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers. Note: Certain functions may not be available on some IR-enabled devices. |
| Cloud storage | Free cloud storage for digital content purchased from Amazon. |
| Ports | HDMI output, USB-C for power only. |
| Audio support | HDMI pass-through of Dolby-encoded audio (AC-3, E-AC-3, and E-AC3_JOC). |
| Video content formats supported | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, VP9, AV1 |
| Output resolution supported | 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps |
| System requirements | High-definition television with available high-speed HDMI input, and internet connection via Wi-Fi. |
| TV compatibility | High-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50Hz. |
| Warranty and service | 90-day Limited Warranty and service included. An optional 2-Year and 3-Year Extended Warranty is available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to the terms found here. |
The Fire TV Stick HD will be priced at $34.99 in the U.S. and is available for preorder starting today. Amazon will be shipping the device by the end of this month in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the UK, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The device will also be coming to Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, and Sweden, but Amazon did not provide any specific dates.
You can pre-order the new Fire TV Stick HD using the link below:
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