Amazon refreshes Fire TV Stick HD with Wi-Fi 6, faster launches
Amazon has launched the new Fire TV Stick HD in India, featuring over 30% faster performance than its predecessor, Wi-Fi 6 support, and a slimmer design. The device also introduces a redesigned Fire TV experience for improved navigation and offers access to full HD streaming with HDR10+ and Xbox cloud gaming. It is available for ₹4,999 on Amazon.in and other e-commerce platforms.
Key Takeaways
- Amazon says the Fire TV Stick HD is over 30% faster on average than the previous generation.
- The device supports full HD streaming with HDR10+, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Amazon says the stick is about 30% slimmer than other Fire TV range devices and can be powered through a TV’s USB port via Direct Power.
- The new Fire TV experience adds dedicated categories for movies, TV shows, free content, and live content.
- Fire TV Stick HD adds Xbox cloud gaming support through the Xbox app, with Xbox Game Pass required.
Why It Matters
Amazon is using Fire TV Stick HD to tighten its hardware-plus-interface stack in India: faster app launches, Wi-Fi 6, HDR10+, and a redesigned Fire TV experience all target quicker navigation and less friction. The device also keeps Amazon’s content ecosystem in view, with access to Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar, YouTube, Zee5, free/ad-supported content, and live programming. The bigger signal is that Amazon is pushing Fire TV beyond basic streaming by adding Xbox cloud gaming on an HD stick. Watch retail availability beyond Amazon.in, Blinkit, Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, plus whether the new interface appears across other Fire TV devices.
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