If you own a Fire TV Stick connected to your TV, it’s important to take note of a crucial deadline set by Amazon. The tech giant has outlined specific timelines for software support and potential end dates for security updates.
According to Amazon, they will provide software security updates for your device for a minimum of four years from the original purchase date. Beyond that period, they may continue releasing security updates for as long as feasible, as stated in an online announcement by Amazon.
So, when is the deadline for receiving guaranteed software patches?
Most of Amazon’s current Fire TV Sticks will receive updates until December 31, 2030. However, the exception is the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which may receive its final update on December 31, 2029.
BELOW IS THE COMPLETE TIMELINE FROM AMAZON
– Fire TV Stick 4K Select: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Plus: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick Lite: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick HD (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2029
– Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
Amazon clarifies that these deadlines do not render Fire TV Sticks obsolete