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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 over 1.5 million movies 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
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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 new 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 [Public Preview] 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.
Helpful widgets
Stay informed with customizable Alexa widgets like Calendar, To-Do's, Weather, and many more.
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’.
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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.
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in a Fire TV Stick
Fire TV Stick 4K Max has 16GB of storage—
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and our other streaming sticks. That means you can
download more streaming apps, more games, and
more content.
Over 1.5 million movies
and TV episodes
Enjoy favorites from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Peacock, STARZ, Paramount+, and others. Stream live TV, news, and sports, and even watch for free with Pluto TV, Amazon Freevee, 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 console required.
No matter what kind of gaming you’re into, Games on Fire TV has you covered. Play games like you stream movies with Amazon Luna or download games from the Appstore. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can play a rotating selection of games free on Luna.
Get smooth, fluid gameplay and fast-rendering graphics with a 850MHz GPU. Switch to low-lag cloud gaming with Auto Low Latency Mode support. Play your favorite games on Luna, Amazon’s cloud gaming service, with a subscription and Luna Controller (sold separately).
Simple to set up and use
Step 1
Plug Fire TV Stick 4K Max directly into your HDMI input.
Step 2
Attach power cable, and plug into
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Step 3
Pair remote with TV, connect to
internet, and enjoy.
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We make our devices more sustainable—from how we build them to how customers use and retire them. Figures are for FTV Stick 4 K 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% .
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Fire TV Stick and remote made from 22% recycled materials. 100% recyclable packaging (shipping packaging not included).
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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.
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Ratings | 4.6 out of 5 stars (66,920) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (480,915) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (36,169) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (26,656) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (10,924) |
Best for | Essential HD streaming | HD streaming with convenient device controls | Cinematic 4K streaming | Powerful 4K streaming | The ultimate hands-free 4K streaming experience |
Supported picture quality | 1080p Full HD (High Definition) | 1080p Full HD (High Definition) | 4K Ultra HD | 4K Ultra HD | 4K Ultra HD |
Supported video | HDR, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, plus HDR, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, plus HDR, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, plus HDR, HDR 10, HDR10+, HLG |
Supported audio | Dolby encoded audio | Dolby Atmos audio | Dolby Atmos audio | Dolby Atmos audio | Dolby Atmos audio |
Included remote | Alexa Voice Remote Lite | Alexa Voice Remote | Alexa Voice Remote | Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced | Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced |
Storage | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB | 16GB | 16GB |
Memory | 1GB | 1GB | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB |
Wifi support & connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E + Ethernet port |
Live View Picture-in-Picture | |||||
Fire TV Ambient Experience | |||||
Hands-free with Alexa | |||||
Connect & control your devices (cable box, game console, webcam, etc) | |||||
Release year | 2021 | 2021 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
Technical details
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen)
Size |
99 mm x 30 mm x 14 mm (only housing)
|
Weight |
43.5 g |
Processor |
Quad-core 2.0GHz |
GPU |
850MHz |
Storage |
16GB |
Wifi |
Wi-Fi 6E tri-band: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz) |
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE |
Voice Support |
Yes, with the Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced (included) or free Fire TV app (available for download on Fire OS, Android, and iOS) |
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. |
Cloud Storage |
Free cloud storage for digital content purchased from Amazon |
Ports |
HDMI 2.1 output with ARC input support, micro USB |
Audio Support |
Dolby Atmos, 7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 5.1. |
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. |
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 |
Output resolution supported |
2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Fire TV, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced
Size |
38 mm x 157 mm x 17 mm |
Weight |
51 g (without batteries) |
Batteries |
2 AAA (included) |
Technology |
Bluetooth and infrared |
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.
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Customers like the performance, memory and ease of use of the digital device. For example, they mention it's a lot less laggy, has more space to hold lots of apps and is easy to set up. They also like the value, and picture quality. That said, opinions are mixed on the remote control, compatibility and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the digital device. They mention that it has a really great performance, with a better faster processor, better connectivity, better HDR, and a super responsive remote. They also say that it very rarely lags, and is fast on loading programs. Customers also appreciate the stronger wifi signal and speed, saying that it works flawlessly.
"...I am also very pleased that Amazon designed a nice device with a good interface that integrates the streaming content into the main page, or allows..." Read more
"...Lots more storage, better faster processor, better connectivity, better HDR picture quality and more buttons on the remote...." Read more
"...Was pleasantly surprised, the remote feels nice and is super responsive, since we already have Alexa’s it connected to them for a seamless set up..." Read more
"...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..." Read more
Customers find the digital device easy to use. They say it's easy to set up, use, and install apps. They also say the installation went great, and the product has simplified the overall user experience. Customers also mention the remote is easy to program to TV. Overall, most find the interface fine for most people, but some older customers struggle with using it.
"...Setup is very easily done and has nice guidance every step of the way...." Read more
"...Things work smoothly and integrate well. The Alexa features are useful...." Read more
"TLDR: Seamless set up with other Amazon products, great interface, remote has nice feel and is very responsive, quick start up time and good app..." Read more
"...The Firestick has proven quality, ease of use and great pricing when on sale, I'd continue to buy them...." Read more
Customers like the value of the digital device. They say it is well worth the price, easy to set up, and saves them money. Customers also say it's a worthwhile investment for any home theater enthusiast and an excellent buy.
"...The Firestick 4kMax is an incredible device at a great price." Read more
"...The Firestick has proven quality, ease of use and great pricing when on sale, I'd continue to buy them...." Read more
"...A lot faster and have better WiFi with more ram/storage. Well worth the price if you have Prime and need something quick and inexpensive." Read more
"...the end of the world or going to cause any issues other than feeling horribly cheap and goofy...." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the digital device. For example, they say it gives an unbelievably better picture than the old ones, and the video quality seems as good as through TV based apps. Some mention that the device is compatible with 4K quality and is an excellent alternative to the Apple TV.
"...more storage, better faster processor, better connectivity, better HDR picture quality and more buttons on the remote...." Read more
"...The remote also is backlit on the newly released models sold now (remote has to have 'free TV' button on it)...." Read more
"...way, but faster and more reliable, besides de ability to switch resolution to 4K when available. Simply great. I am happy." Read more
"...remote to my TV and a much better streaming experience with great picture quality!" Read more
Customers like the memory of the digital device. They say it has more storage, space to hold lots of apps, and a faster processor and more RAM. Some mention that the space upgrade is nice, but they prefer the previous version. The 4K models are the way to go, with much faster bigger storage and very clear picture. The device immediately detected the external storage and allowed them to quickly format and allocate apps.
"This is the cream of the 4k Stick crop. Incredibly fast, room for applications...." Read more
"...Lots more storage, better faster processor, better connectivity, better HDR picture quality and more buttons on the remote...." Read more
"...A lot faster and have better WiFi with more ram/storage. Well worth the price if you have Prime and need something quick and inexpensive." Read more
"...The new device has a faster CPU and double the storage capacity so you can load more apps, but also I fel it come switch more stuff pre-loaded that..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the Firestick. Some mention that it has proven quality, the 4K quality is amazing, and the hardware continues to improve. However, others say that they were getting a lot of buffering and that the Fire sticks are not as robust as a Roku stick.
"...The Firestick has proven quality, ease of use and great pricing when on sale, I'd continue to buy them...." Read more
"...Streamed shows or movies took forever to load, they would buffer, stop and start, or they just wouldn't start at all...." Read more
"...performance, practically same operational way, but faster and more reliable, besides de ability to switch resolution to 4K when available...." Read more
"...like VLC - apps that are in the Amazon Appstore - are just completely broken, because there's no way in the UI to grant the new storage permissions...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the remote control. Some mention that it's nice, functional, and has a slick user experience. However, others say that it sucks and has issues with HDR content.
"...It also has a 3.0 USB input port and a 'find your remote' feature, which is really nice...." Read more
"...It's just too old and the remote wasn't in best shape lol.But this one is so much better...." Read more
"...Easy to install, great quality, easily to link remote to my TV and a much better streaming experience with great picture quality!" Read more
"...Unfortunately Gen 2's remote sucks and it has issues with HDR content, so I returned it and went back to my Gen 1...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the digital device. Some mention that they have access to many other apps for streaming, and that it's easy to have all their streaming apps in one place. However, others say that the app is unavailable, the icons of 3rd party apps are not showing up, and they have frequent app issues like sluggishness, freezing, and opening apps they didn't choose.
"...So, yes, it seems to be an issue with the Plex app itself...." Read more
"...The Alexa features are useful.It uses Android as the operating system, and this makes it more flexible than a Roku...." Read more
"...Apps would open and then close again. It just wasn't a good experience...." Read more
"...I did prefer the previous fire layout. With this one the ads are extra large, there’s some annoying auto play you can’t turn off sometimes as well...." Read more
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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....
Setup was a snap. Easier than Roku, even though I have setup tons of Roku's, and this was my 1st Firestick configuration and setup, and the Firestick was still faster to setup. Just have your cell handy.
The speed of loading applications and the video performance is really quite remarkable. I was up until 4am, playing with it, not cursing at it. The icons for titles of TV Programs and Movies are also larger than the current (14 June 2024) Roku interface. Things work smoothly and integrate well. The Alexa features are useful.
It uses Android as the operating system, and this makes it more flexible than a Roku.
It is also easy to stream movies from a home media server over windows networking (smb). I've only found one or two that I used a weird audio codec for that didn't have sound support under VLC on the Firestick 4k Max. This is a vlc issue, not a firestick issue.
I am really surprised the Firestick's aren't more popular.
And you can play console style games on it as well! I haven't tried that, but look forward to giving it a spin.
I am very, very pleased with my decision to purchase this product, and I am also very pleased that Amazon designed a nice device with a good interface that integrates the streaming content into the main page, or allows you to select by service.
The Firestick 4kMax is an incredible device at a great price.
I had a 4K Firestick that has just been getting on my nerves with its laggy jittery interface no matter the app.
It's just too old and the remote wasn't in best shape lol.
But this one is so much better. I went for the 4K Max one and the leggy crappy slow issues are all gone.
The remote feels much better both in terms of surface finish and how great the click is on the buttons.
Great picture at 4K60 enhanced on YouTube ans just all around much better.
Lots more storage, better faster processor, better connectivity, better HDR picture quality and more buttons on the remote.
It controls my TV just as well as the other one too.
My one gripe? There's advertising on my remote control.
Really?
I understand a Prime button but why a Netflix, DirecTV or Peacock?
Netflix is a joke, I thought DirecTV was out of business, and wtf is Peacock?
Why not a YouTube button? Why allow customization or even selling a blank button model that you can set your own favorites to?
This is America lol qe wasn't freedom of choice not more advertising.
Other than that I love this thing. There's zero ads in the menu and interface so im thankful for that.
I was reluctant to buy but since you’re able to play Xbox on it we purchased. Was pleasantly surprised, the remote feels nice and is super responsive, since we already have Alexa’s it connected to them for a seamless set up and the apps are easy to add and use. The interface is appealing and reads well. We will be buying another for our bedroom tv.