Amazon has set a deadline for Fire TV Stick users regarding software support and security updates. The company guarantees software security updates for at least four years from the date of purchase, with the possibility of extending support beyond that period.
Most current Fire TV Stick models will receive software 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 full timeline provided by Amazon for the supported Fire TV Stick models:
– Fire TV Stick 4K Select
– Fire TV Stick 4K Plus
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)
– Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Generation)
– Fire TV Stick Lite
– Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation)
– Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Generation)
– Fire TV Stick HD (1st Generation)
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation)
– Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation)
– Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation)
Amazon emphasizes that reaching these deadlines does not render the Fire TV Stick useless, but serves as a guide for users to consider upgrading to newer devices. The company also clarifies that the update period does not guarantee the longevity of the device.
To identify your Fire TV Stick model, navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > About on your device to view the specific device name and generation.