Enhance your Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device
Enhance your Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (newest model), streaming device, with AI-powered Fire TV Search, supports Wi-Fi 6E, free & live TV without cable or satellite, find shows faster with Alexa+
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Purchase options and add-ons
- The newest Fire TV experience (2026) – Our biggest update to Fire TV has a new, modern design that gets you to your entertainment fast. Browse dedicated content categories, pin more of your favorite apps, and get personalized recommendations from Alexa+. Spend less time scrolling, and more time watching.
- Elevate your entertainment experience with a powerful processor for lightning-fast app starts and fluid navigation.
- Smarter picks with Alexa+ – Getting to what you love has never been easier. Press the voice remote button and talk naturally to find what to watch across your apps, manage your smart home, or dive into virtually any topic.
- Enjoy the show in 4K Ultra HD, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and immersive Dolby Atmos audio.
- Fire TV Ambient Experience lets you display over 2,000 pieces of museum-quality art and photography.
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max has 16GB of storage—double that of Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and our other streaming sticks, for even more apps, games and downloads.
- Stream hundreds of thousands of movies and TV episodes. Watch favorites from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and more, plus listen to millions of songs. Subscription fees may apply.
- Control your TV and connected devices with an upgraded remote that includes voice control, a recents button, and dedicated channel buttons to surf live TV.
- Enjoy fluid gameplay and fast-rendering graphics with a lightning-fast processor. Access popular games on Amazon Luna, free with a Prime membership—no console required.
Enhance your Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device
Enhance your Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device
Top Brand: Amazon
Smarter picks with Alexa+
Designed for our smartest, most helpful AI assistant yet—ready with personalized recommendations and smart home management. A focused Alexa+ experience is included on this device. Prime members get full access to Alexa+ across compatible Echo and Fire TV devices,
plus all Prime benefits. Learn more.
Easy to talk to
Have natural conversations and ask questions about what you're watching.
Gets more done
Control your smart home and multitask—all from your
Fire TV.
Tailored to you
Discover new shows and movies with customized recommendations.
Smarter discovery
Find your next favorite show by actor, plot, or even iconic quote.
Our most powerful 4K streaming stick
Level up your 4K Ultra HD entertainment with a powerful 2.0 GHz quad-core processor for lightning-fast app starts, next-gen Wi-Fi 6E support for smoother streaming, and double the storage for even more downloads. Choose from hundreds of thousands of and TV episodes and control it all with the press of a button. Plus, Fire TV Ambient Experience brings atmosphere to any room.
Wi-Fi 6E Support
Fire TV Ambient Experience
Dolby Vision.Atmos
HDR10+
16GB Storage
Press and Ask Alexa
Smart Home
Cloud Gaming
Unlock a complete 4K Ultra HD experience
From playoffs to premieres, experience it all like you're there with support for cinematic 4K Ultra HD. Experience vivid color and brightness with support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10+, and immersive sound with Dolby Atmos. Add compatible Echo speakers for a complete Alexa Home Theater.
Smoother 4K streaming in any home
Our first-ever streaming stick with Wi-Fi 6E support for ultra-smooth 4K streaming—even in homes with multiple devices connected to the internet. To use Wi-Fi 6E, you’ll need a compatible router like eero Pro 6E. Fire TV Stick 4K Max works with earlier wifi routers, too.
Wi-Fi 6E support
Improves upon the connectivity of Wi-Fi 6 for smoother streaming across multiple devices in your household.
Faster speeds
6 GHz spectrum delivers faster speeds and lower latency for smoother streaming and super-responsive gaming.
Tri-band
Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, and the 6 GHz band making it easier to access and enjoy 4K content.
Fire TV Ambient Experience
Stunning artwork
Choose from over 2,000 works of fine art, or use AI Art to design your own masterpiece. You can ask Alexa to generate an original image, then decide on a unique painting style. You’re only limited by your imagination.
Instant ambiance
Turn your TV into a display for beautiful art by tapping the Alexa button on your remote and selecting Ambient Experience from the Shortcuts Panel. Or, just press and ask Alexa to ‘Launch Ambient Experience’.
From smart home control to smart living
Control compatible smart home devices right from your TV. You can press and ask Alexa to do things like show Live View Picture-in-Picture camera feeds without interrupting your show, check the weather, order a pizza, and stream music. And Fire TV is always getting smarter with new Alexa Skills and voice functionality. Learn more about compatible smart home devices.
“Alexa, show my front door camera.”
Light
Lock
Smart Camera
Sound Bar
Smart Plug
Thermostat
The most storage in a Fire TV Stick
Fire TV Stick 4K Max has 16GB of storage—double the 8GB of storage in Fire TV Stick 4K Plus,and our other streaming sticks. That means you can download more streaming apps, more games, and more content.
Hundreds of thousands of movies and TV episodes
Enjoy favorites from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Peacock, STARZ, Paramount+, and others. Stream live TV, news, and sports, and even watch for free with Pluto TV, Prime Video, YouTube, and more. Plus, play millions of songs through services like Amazon Music and Spotify. Subscription fees may apply.
Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced
Control your compatible TV, soundbar, and receiver with dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons. You can also surf live TV with dedicated channel buttons and get to your favorite shows and movies faster with preset app shortcuts (app buttons may vary). It’s expansive control and easy navigation without juggling multiple remotes.
Next level gaming.
No matter what kind of gaming you’re into, Fire TV has you covered. Play games like you stream movies with Amazon Luna or with Xbox Game Pass. With Amazon Luna, Prime members can play 25+ party games using their phones as controllers. They also have access to a rotating library of high quality games such as Hogwarts Legacy or Indiana Jones and the Great Circle at no additional cost.
With the Xbox app you can play Fortnite for free, or stream hundreds of high-quality Xbox games directly onto your eligible Amazon Fire TV device with Xbox Game Pass. Play new games on day one, plus dive into legendary franchises from Fallout to Halo, and everything in between. Just grab your favorite, compatible controller to get started.
Xbox Game Pass subscription and compatible controller required.
Each sold separately.
Simple to set up and use
Step 1
Plug Fire TV Stick 4K Select into the TV’s HDMI port. Connect the power cable to the stick's power port.
Step 2
Plug the other end of the power cable into a power adapter, then into a wall outlet.
Step 3
Pair remote with TV, connect to wifi, and enjoy.
Designed for Sustainability
We make our devices more sustainable—from how we build them to how customers use and retire them. Figures are for FTV Stick 4K Max 2nd gen, not including any other versions or any bundled accessories or devices. We update the carbon footprint when we discover new information that changes the estimated carbon footprint of a device by more than 5% .
Carbon Footprint
Materials
Fire TV Stick and remote made from 22% recycled materials. 100% recyclable packaging (shipping packaging not included).
Energy
Low Power Mode reduces energy consumption when idle, except in certain situations. We also invest in renewable energy equivalent to this device's electricity usage.
Trade-in and Recycle
Built to last. But when you're ready, you can trade-in or recycle your devices. Explore Amazon Second Chance.
Technical details
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
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Size |
99 mm x 30 mm x 14 mm (only housing)
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Weight |
43.5 g |
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Processor |
Quad-core 2.0GHz |
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GPU |
850MHz |
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Storage |
16GB |
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Wifi |
Wi-Fi 6E tri-band: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz) |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE |
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Voice Support |
Yes, with Alexa Voice Remote (included) or the free Fire TV app (available for download on Fire OS, Android, and iOS). |
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IR device control with included Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced |
The included Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced can control Fire TV Stick 4K Max and certain functions (such as power and volume) on a wide range of compatible IR-enabled devices, including TVs, soundbars and A/V receivers. Note: Certain functions may not be available on some IR-enabled devices. |
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Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for digital content purchased from Amazon |
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Ports |
HDMI 2.1 output with ARC input support, micro USB |
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Audio Support |
Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. |
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4K Support |
To watch movies and TV shows in 4K Ultra HD, you need a compatible Ultra HD TV. All services may not be available in 4K/HDR. Certain services are subject to change at any time, may not be available in all areas, or in 4K/HDR, and may require separate subscriptions. Learn more about services. |
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Content formats supported |
Video: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG, H.265, H.264, VP9, AV1; Audio: xHE-AAC, AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, AAC-ELD, MP3, AMR-NB, FLAC, PCM/WAV, Vorbis, Dolby AC3, eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC), Dolby AC4, Dolby MAT, Dolby TrueHD pass-through, MPEG-H pass-through, DTS passthrough, DTS-HD passthrough (basic profile); Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
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Output resolution supported |
2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps |
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System requirements |
High-definition television with available high-speed HDMI input, high-speed internet connection via wifi. Wi-Fi 6E router needed for Wi-Fi 6E support. Auto-Low Latency Mode is included in the HDMI 2.1 standard. |
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TV compatibility |
TV must support minimum HDCP requirements for protected content playback. Compatible with 1) 4K UHD TVs with HDMI capable of 2160p at 24/25/30/50/60 Hz and HDCP 2.2 or 2) high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 50/60 Hz. Learn more about high-definition. |
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Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to the terms found here. |
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Content availability |
Certain apps and services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas and languages, and may require separate subscriptions. |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire TV features for users who are blind or visually impaired. Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content. You can also listen to Fire TV with compatible Bluetooth headphones. Learn more about compatibility. |
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Included in the box |
Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, power cable and power adapter, HDMI extender cable for Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen), 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide |
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Software Security Updates |
Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Amazon Fire TV, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced
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Size |
38 mm x 157 mm x 17 mm |
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Weight |
51 g (without batteries) |
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Batteries |
2 AAA (included) |
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Technology |
Bluetooth and infrared |
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Compatibility |
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen), Fire TV 2-Series, Fire TV 4-Series, Fire TV Omni Series, Fire TV Omni QLED Series, Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) |
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Start streaming with fast HD
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Simple 4K streaming
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Cinematic 4K streaming
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Powerful 4K streaming
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The ultimate hands-free 4K streaming experience
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SUPPORTED PICTURE QUALITY
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1080p Full HD (High Definition)
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SUPPORTED VIDEO
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HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
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HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
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Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
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Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
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Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
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SUPPORTED AUDIO
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Dolby-encoded audio (HDMI pass-through)
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Dolby-encoded audio (HDMI pass-through)
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Dolby Atmos audio
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Dolby Atmos audio
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Dolby Atmos audio
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INCLUDED REMOTE WITH TV/SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
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Alexa Voice Remote
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All-new Fire TV Remote
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Alexa Voice Remote
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Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced
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Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced
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STORAGE
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8GB
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16GB
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16GB
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WIFI SUPPORT & CONNECTIVITY
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Wi-Fi 6
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Wi-Fi 6E
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Wi-Fi 6E + Ethernet port
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CLOUD GAMING
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Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, NVIDIA GeForce NOW (coming soon)
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Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, NVIDIA GeForce NOW (coming soon)
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Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, NVIDIA GeForce NOW
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Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass, NVIDIA GeForce NOW
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Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass
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WORKS WITH ALEXA+
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Top reviews from the United States
- 5 out of 5 stars
Fast, smooth 4K streaming
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2026I bought the Fire TV Stick 4K Max to replace my slow, older streaming device, and the difference is clear. Setup took about 10 minutes, apps open quickly, and 4K video looks sharp with almost no lag. The Wi-Fi 6 support helps a lot, and the voice remote makes finding shows easy. The home screen has quite a few ads, and it's a bit pricier than the basic model, but the speed makes it worth it. Great value overall, 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Good upscaling but you may need to adjust audio settings on tv (updated 07/2026)
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 20253rd and hopefully final update: two says after technical support help the issues serm to be cleared and was most likely due to a ln issue with one or more updates. Firestick itself back to five stars but updates, which had to be installed one at a time by technical support, need to be addressed. 2nd update for 07/2026: Tried to do a factory reset and system froze. Called Amazon customer service. Appthe return window ended months ago. Talked to two very nice and helpful representatives, one in the technical side. We were anle to do a factory reset after and it may or may not have worked. Hulu app in home screen looks different and according to the representative there was a system update a week ago when all this occurred. Too soo to tell but as I have an upgraded Hulu icon and a Spanish Amazon icon (not neede) that were not there previously,it could be the update around 06/26 was corrupted or incomplete. Hopefully it worked but if not I may need a new firestick. In any event I have to give kudos for the help I received today. Updated 07/2026: Changed from five stars to two stars hoping that I have a bad device and a new one will help get it back to five stars again. The firestick had glitches once in a while from day one where it would loose live tv favorites or I would see "no input found" on the screen but it would eventually be recognized by the tv. The last week however was worse than ever. I had to restart each day, I tried different ports, tried connecting through ethernet and wifi. Sometimes it would connect,sometimes not. Sometimes rebooting the wifi would help. I have no issues with other devices. Now it is freezing when I put on a streaming service. When it works it works well and it is up to date. I even tried with the HDMI extender to no avail.
According to the Amazon app I have until the end of the year to return it but when I try it doesn't give the option. I will have to call when I can to try to get a replacement. End of 07/2026 update. I purchased the firestick 4k max to upgrade a 2022 4k Fire tv mainly because I wasn't sure how much longer the system support would be and to upscale content. With regards to upscale;and I'm not sure if I can mention names but here you go: I watched season 1 of American Gods" on Prime Video and it looked great. To watch season 2 & 3, I had to watch through Tubi, which does not stream in 4K or 1080. At first it didn't seem like there was much upscaling but afyer a few minutes (not sure how many) it improved dramatically (and I like what both streamers have to offer). The only downside, and of course the internet had many solutions, some of which did nothing. My soundbar with dolby dts-x, while perfectly compatible with my fire tv was having audio drop out issues with the firestick. The problem appears as resolved by going to the fire tv audio settings and change it to "pass through" while leaving the firestick on "best available". All in all, I'm pleased with the firestick and purchasing on sale during the black Friday sales was definitely a plus.
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Great device, but may not be for Plex users
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024For various reasons, I decided it was time to at least try a different streaming device, and I figured a FireTV Stick would be the obvious solution.
I wanted a responsive device, and to try to ensure this, I figured I might as well go for the top model of the FireTV Stick, so I ordered the 4K Max. This device does not at all disappoint in that regard! It is very snappy while navigating through the UI and the various streaming apps I utilize, so I'm very pleased with that.
It comes with a short HDMI extender, which is a great touch because it makes using a "stick" form device such as this not interfere with being in the way of your other HDMI ports.
Make sure you use the power adapter it came with (or a USB adapter capable of outputting 2 Amps) because you will run in to problems quickly if it doesn't detect enough amperage. I rather wish it came with a longer cable, as it is not uncommon these days for a TV to be wall mounted, but that's just my own opinion.
Setup is very easily done and has nice guidance every step of the way. Even getting the remote to work with my TV was super easy and included in the first time setup guidance. The remote ended up only being able to control my TV's power and volume, which is not a big deal, and I'm sure most individuals who buy this intend to use it as the main source of media to play on their TV.
Streaming from various services is an absolute blast and I've had no issues there.
I rather wish there were more big name options for aftermarket remotes, it seems like there are for every other major streaming device, but on the other hand I've never personally heard of anyone's FireTV remote having issues.
If you have a non-smart TV or an aging smart TV that is getting laggy, the FireTV Stick will serve you well for years to come, go for it!
The FireTV Stick 4K Max also has an option for a service that allows you to play games from your PC on your TV, I am intrigued to try the trial of that at some point just to see how it is.
***For Plex users:**** This is in no way, as far as I can tell, any fault of the device itself. Certain movies will get stuck and after a while make an error pop up, and certain shows will result in the audio playing but the screen being stuck black when the auto play starts the next episode. I have tried everything, and I mean everything. Everything else has never given me this issue. I have gone so far as factory resetting the FireTV Stick, rebuilding my media libraries, cold starting every device on my network, and gone through every single setting in the Plex app. This has resulted in my second issue with the autoplay being seemingly resolved, but again I do not think it is the device itself, or anything on my network, because I have installed what is essentially a media player that can connect to network shares and everything plays with no issue that way. So, yes, it seems to be an issue with the Plex app itself. Unfortunately, it seems forums are full of Plex users experiencing such things on FireTV devices. Again I cannot fault the device or Amazon for this in any way. Unfortunately though it leaves me trying to decide if I should just continue using the player application on my FireTV Stick, which is connected to the only TV I use, and that is mostly what I use when I'm watching anything. If I do that, I have very little reason to run Plex, but I like its layout and I've put a lot of time and effort over the years in to getting it just the way I like it. I can hope that an upcoming update fixes things, I could buy a Plex Pass and see if this improves things, I could switch to Emby and pay their monthly charge, or I could purchase a different streaming device.....it's a tough spot....
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CancelReport - 5 out of 5 stars
It's working fine
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2026My old unit was 5 years old and starting to act weird, so I replace it with an updated version and it works fine. But it's like getting a new phone. Things aren't in the same place that you're used to. So, it's like there's a learning curve. Other than that it's fine. Easy to set up
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CancelReport - 4 out of 5 stars
Overclocked 4K Magic Wand to Cure Crippling Menu Lag
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2026I jammed this 4K Max dongle into the back of my television because waiting four seconds for an app tile to load on my TV’s built-in "smart" operating system was slowly draining my will to live. Stock smart TV processors run on what feels like hamster wheels and bad intentions, turning a quick search for a movie into an agonizing test of patience.
Plugging this thing in felt like strapping a twin-turbo supercharger to an old lawnmower. The interface snaps between menus instantly with zero stutter, and pulling up massive 4K HDR streams over Wi-Fi 6E happens so fast it feels like you're loading media off a local hard drive.
The AI search actually understands vague, mumbled voice prompts instead of serving up random garbage, and doubling the internal storage finally stops that infuriating "Storage Space Critically Low" popup every time an app updates. The remote even has dedicated volume and TV power buttons, which meant I could finally chuck three redundant plastic clickers into the junk drawer forever.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Scorching menu speeds, zero stream buffering, and officially euthanizes the sluggish processor lurking inside your smart TV.
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CancelReport - 5 out of 5 stars
Major upgrade
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2026I bought this Amazon fire TV stick 4K Max (newest model) and cannot believe the difference this new fire stick made to our TV watching experience. Everything is better you can put twice as many apps on it because it has double the storage than older models. The colors on the TV are more vivid and bright. You can control the TV power and volume with this remote so no extra remote is needed. The benefits are too numerous to list here. You will have to check out this fire stick and you won’t believe the endless upgrades this new one has. I highly recommend that you upgrade immediately If you have an older fire stick. It makes all the difference in the world. I bought two more for my kids. It is on sale right now, I got it for half price, the same price that the older models are. You won’t be disappointed. You need this.
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CancelReport - 5 out of 5 stars
Man discovered fire. Amazon discovered the firestick
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2026And both discoveries made life a little more entertaining!
I purchased the Fire TV Stick 4K Max to replace an older Fire Stick 4k Max on my TCL television, and I'm definitely happy with the upgrade.
Setup was quick and straightforward, and everything runs smoothly. The menus are responsive, apps load quickly, and switching between streaming services is a breeze. The picture quality is excellent, and the overall performance is noticeably better than what I was used to.
I also appreciate the convenience of having everything accessible from one remote. It's simple, easy to navigate, and does exactly what I need it to do.
If you're considering upgrading an older Fire Stick, the 4K Max is certainly worth a look. Sometimes you don't realize how much technology has improved until you replace something you've been using for years.
Five stars! Man may have discovered fire, but Amazon figured out how to make it stream!
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Best FireTV stick yet
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2026We replaced a working FireTV device that we obtained back in 2017. Compared to newer technology, it was incompatible with some current apps and slower to process data.
The new device is much better. It set up automatically with a more full-function remote. Setup was almost scary easy, but it fired right up with access to more apps and incredibly clear resolution. The whole setup time was less than 5 minutes.
We immediately noticed that lag and pixelation due to slow data processing is no longer an issue. It appears the device is making good use of the WiFi-6 system to efficiently stream and buffer data making for a smooth, high-resolution experience.
Some movies streamed thru 3rd party sources, such as Tubo, have noticeable mis-timed sound, so lip movements don't match the sound output. We were able to correct this issue easily thru the Settings - Audio - AV/Audio Sync function. The only lingering glitch is that the correction sometimes fails to sync if we pause and resume a video - then we're back to square one. We'll have to keep working on that.
There are a few apps that either cant start or take a very long time to load. Thankfully, we can access those apps directly thru our TV, so that is a minor inconvenience.
Overall, this has proven to be a welcome upgrade.
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