Amazon has introduced the new Fire TV Stick HD in India, offering a slimmer design and faster streaming for users upgrading older televisions.
The device brings performance improvements, updated connectivity, and a redesigned Fire TV interface for quicker navigation.
Specifications and Features
The new Fire TV Stick HD delivers over 30 percent faster performance than the previous generation.
Amazon redesigned it to be slimmer and more compact, making it easier to fit behind TVs or carry while traveling.
The streaming stick supports Full HD playback with HDR10+ for improved color and contrast.
Connectivity upgrades include Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, with Wi-Fi 6 aimed at improving streaming quality even on slower internet connections.
The device can draw power directly from compatible TV USB ports, reducing the need for a separate wall adapter.
Amazon introduced an updated Fire TV experience with reorganised categories for movies, TV shows, live content, and free streaming options.
The Alexa Voice Remote allows users to search content, control playback, and manage Alexa-compatible smart home devices using voice commands.
A notable addition is Xbox cloud gaming support on a Fire TV HD device for the first time.
Users can pair a compatible Bluetooth controller and access cloud-enabled Xbox games through an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
The updated Fire TV mobile app lets users browse content, manage watchlists, and remotely control playback from smartphones.
Price and Availability
The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is priced at Rs 4,999 (~$52) in India. It is available through Amazon.
in, Blinkit, Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, with offline retail availability expected later.
The Fire TV Stick HD is the first Fire TV HD device to support Xbox cloud gaming.
Users can pair a compatible Bluetooth controller and access cloud-enabled Xbox games through an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
The updated Fire TV mobile app also allows users to browse content, manage watchlists, and remotely control playback from smartphones.
