Fire Stick Generations

The third-generation Fire TV, also known as the Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Alexa Voice Remote, was released in October 25, 2017. It eschewed the previous set-top box design for a small, diamond-shaped "pendant" reminiscent of the Fire TV Stick, which plugs directly into a television set's HDMI port and can be hung from a short HDMI extender cable. It contained a slower processor but more RAM.

Learn how to identify different Amazon Firestick and Fire TV device generations and model types. Compare device versions, features, and check compatibility. Find specs and differences between various Amazon Firestick and Fire TV device models.

With all the different Amazon Fire TVs, Fire TV Sticks (a.k.a Firesticks), Fire TV Cubes, Fire TV Pendants, Fire TV Edition televisions, and Fire TV Edition soundbars that have been released over the years, it's difficult for some people to figure out exactly which model, version, year, or generation device that they own. This guide will help you easily determine what you have. Knowing which generation of Firestick you have can be useful for determining compatibility with apps and services or figuring out if you might be due for an upgrade.

The first. The third-generation Fire TV Stick was a major milestone in the evolution of the device, offering 4K resolution support, HDR, and improved performance. This model was well-received by critics and consumers alike, cementing the Fire TV Stick's position as a leading streaming device.

What Fire Stick model are you currently using? And is it the right fit for your needs? Find out in this comparison of Amazon Fire Stick models. Learn how to tell the model and generation of your Fire TV Stick from the box, settings or a third-party app. Compare the features and differences of the Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

Want to sell or repair Fire TV Stick, but don't know which one you own? Here's how you can see Fire TV Stick model and generation details. To help you check whether your Fire TV Stick is still supported, follow the simple steps below to identify your model and/or generation. Using the model number If you can access it, check the label on the side of your Fire TV Stick to find your model number.

Compare it to the compatibility chart below to determine whether your device is supported. Amazon's previous generation Fire TV stick is still available for purchase, but we generally don't reccommend picking one up now that newer generations are available.