Amazon has set a deadline for Fire TV Stick users regarding software support and security updates. The company guarantees software security updates for at least four years from the purchase date, with a possibility of continued support beyond that period. Most Fire TV Stick models will receive updates until December 31, 2030, except for the Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation), which may see its last update by December 31, 2029.

Here is the full timeline provided by Amazon:

– Fire TV Stick 4K Select: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Plus: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick Lite: supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick HD (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2030
– Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Generation): supported until December 31, 2029
– Fire TV Cube (3rd Generation): supported until December 31, 2030

Amazon clarifies that these dates do not imply the devices will become obsolete after the deadline, but they serve as a reference for users to consider upgrading to newer models. The company emphasizes that the update period is not a guarantee of the device’s overall longevity. To check your Fire TV Stick model, navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > About on your device to view the device name and generation.

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