Amazon is set to provide UK Fire TV Stick owners with a valuable free upgrade in the upcoming weeks. The company has unveiled a significant update to its Fire TV mobile app, introducing a variety of new features. Previously primarily used for channel selection, the app is now expanding its capabilities.

Following the update, the app will essentially turn a smartphone into a secondary screen. Users will have the ability to search for and explore content, manage watchlists, and initiate playback of shows or movies directly on their TV from their phone.

Furthermore, the app has undergone a complete redesign to align with the forthcoming Fire TV interface set to debut on screens later this year. The updated appearance aims to provide a more contemporary look while enhancing overall performance and speed.

Additionally, the app continues to function as a fully operational virtual remote. In situations where the physical remote is misplaced, users can still change channels, navigate menus, and adjust volume directly from their mobile device.

Amazon has announced that the revamped Fire TV mobile app is being gradually released in the UK starting today, with availability expanding to all users in the coming weeks. The company emphasized that the updated app introduces new features that will revolutionize the Fire TV experience, offering enhanced tools that extend entertainment beyond the TV screen.

With the latest version, users can now browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV, all within a refreshed design that mirrors the new Fire TV interface.