Amazon has set specific deadlines for software support and security updates for Fire TV Stick devices. The company guarantees software security updates for at least four years from the purchase date, with the possibility of continued updates beyond that period. 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 by December 31, 2029.
Here are the support timelines provided by Amazon:
– 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 these deadlines do not render Fire TV Sticks obsolete but serve as a reference for users to consider upgrading when necessary. The company clarifies that the update period is not a guarantee of the device’s longevity. To identify your Fire TV Stick model, navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > About on the device to view the specific device name and generation.
