Fire TV Stick users must be aware of an important new deadline set by Amazon. The US technology company has issued a series of dates confirming the timeframe for software support and when security updates may cease.
Amazon's Policy on Software Updates
Amazon has stated: 'We'll support your device with software security updates until at least four years from when you bought it new. After that time, we may continue to provide software security updates for as long as we can.'
Deadline for Guaranteed Software Patches
Almost all current Amazon Fire TV Sticks will receive updates until December 31, 2030. The only exception is the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which may see its last release on December 31, 2029.
Full Timeline from Amazon
- Fire TV Stick 4K Select - supported until 31 December 2030
- Fire TV Stick 4K Plus - supported until 31 December 2030
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) - supported until 31 December 2030
- Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Generation) - supported until 31 December 2030
- Fire TV Stick Lite - supported until 31 December 2030
- Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation) - supported until 31 December 2030
- Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Generation) - supported until 31 December 2030
- Fire TV Stick HD (1st Generation) - supported until 31 December 2030
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation) - supported until 31 December 2030
- Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation) - supported until 31 December 2029
- Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation) - supported until 31 December 2030
Amazon clarifies that these dates do not mean Fire TV Sticks will become useless after the deadline, but it serves as a guide for when owners may need to consider upgrading. The company also notes that 'the update period is not a guarantee as to how long your device will last.'
How to Check Your Fire TV Stick Model
To find out which Fire TV Stick model you own, go to Settings > My Fire TV > About on your device. There you will see the specific device name and generation.
