On Thursday, May 9th, Amazon unveiled its latest streaming device, the Fire TV Stick 4K, in the Indian market. This new offering brings significant improvements over its predecessors, catering to the growing demand for high-quality streaming experiences.
The Fire TV Stick 4K comes equipped with a remote control that features dedicated buttons for seamless access to Amazon’s video and music streaming platforms, as well as Netflix. Additionally, a dedicated button for all apps provides convenient navigation across various streaming services.
Notably, while Amazon introduced the third generation of the Fire Stick in 2022, this is the first time the company has launched a streaming device with 4K video quality support in India.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: Features
As the name suggests, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K offers 4K Ultra HD content streaming capabilities, with support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos audio. Amazon claims that this device is the most powerful streaming device in its Fire TV lineup available in India.
With its 4K HDR streaming capabilities, enhanced remote control, and powerful hardware, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K aims to deliver an immersive and convenient streaming experience to users in India. Its availability across multiple online and offline retailers ensures easy access for customers nationwide.
Equipped with a powerful 1.7GHz quad-core processor, the Fire TV Stick 4K offers a significant 30 percent performance boost compared to its predecessors, according to Amazon. This streaming device also supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, ensuring seamless streaming across both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
The new Alexa Voice Remote has been enhanced with dedicated buttons for popular streaming apps, providing users with convenient access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Music. Additionally, an “apps” button allows for quick access to all other installed video streaming apps on the device.
Retaining its predecessor’s voice input functionality, the remote is powered by Alexa, enabling users to simply speak their desired content, and the virtual assistant will promptly display it on the screen. Furthermore, users can wirelessly connect their Echo devices to the Fire TV Stick 4K through the Alexa app, seamlessly integrating the streaming device with Amazon’s smart home ecosystem.
The Fire TV Stick 4K offers a vast content library with access to more than 12,000 apps through Amazon’s Appstore, including popular streaming services like Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, and Jio Cinema. Users can enjoy content from all available apps as long as they have an active subscription. Additionally, the device provides access to a wealth of free and ad-supported content on platforms such as Amazon MiniTV, YouTube, and MX Player.
To enhance energy efficiency, Amazon has included a Low Power Mode on the Fire TV Stick 4K. This mode is designed to conserve energy when the device goes into sleep or standby mode due to inactivity, helping to reduce overall power consumption.
With its expansive app selection, support for popular streaming services, access to free content, and energy-saving features, the Fire TV Stick 4K offers a comprehensive and convenient streaming experience for users in India. Whether you’re a subscriber to multiple streaming platforms or prefer ad-supported content, this device caters to a wide range of viewing preferences while prioritizing energy efficiency.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: Price and Availability
Maintaining consistency with its predecessors, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is available in a single matte black color option. Priced at Rs. 5,999, the device is currently open for pre-orders on Amazon’s website. The company has announced that the streaming device will officially go on sale starting May 13th.
In addition to Amazon’s online platform, the Fire TV Stick 4K will also be available for purchase through the online and offline stores of Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales once it goes on sale.
