Overview
- The entry-level HD stick, which Amazon unveiled Wednesday, is available to preorder for $34.99 (£39.99 in the UK) with deliveries beginning April 29 in the U.S., UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
- The hardware is about 30% narrower and is built to draw power from a TV’s USB port via the included USB‑C to USB‑A cable, with a USB‑C wall charger as a fallback if needed.
- Amazon says performance is over 30% faster than the last HD model and now supports Wi‑Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for quicker app launches and steadier connections.
- The device ships with the redesigned Fire TV interface and includes Alexa+, an AI assistant for content recommendations and smart-home voice control, for customers in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
- An Adaptive Display setting to enlarge on-screen text and menus is slated for the coming months, and one outlet reports unconfirmed signs that this HD model may still allow sideloading.