Amazon has officially launched the Fire TV Stick HD in India, positioning it as the company's slimmest and fastest HD streaming device to date. The new streaming stick delivers over 30% faster performance compared to its predecessor, supports Wi-Fi 6 and HDR10+, and introduces a redesigned Fire TV interface for smoother navigation. With this launch, Amazon aims to offer Indian customers a more portable and clutter-free streaming experience.
Price and Availability
The Fire TV Stick HD is priced at ₹4,999. Customers can purchase it on Amazon.in, Blinkit, Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, with retail store availability expected soon.
Key Features
The new Fire TV Stick HD offers a significant performance boost, with apps loading faster and streaming smoother at 1080p full HD. It is 30% slimmer than other Fire TV sticks and can be powered directly through a TV's USB port, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. The redesigned Fire TV interface organizes content into dedicated categories for movies, TV shows, free, and live programming, helping users spend less time searching. Integrated smart home controls allow easy management of Alexa-compatible devices like ACs, fans, and lights.
Entertainment and Gaming
Entertainment options are extensive, with access to lakhs of movies and shows across apps such as Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar, YouTube, and Zee5, along with free and ad-supported live content including sports and news. For the first time, Fire TV HD devices also support Xbox cloud gaming, enabling users to play hundreds of games without a console by pairing the stick with a Bluetooth-enabled controller and an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Official Statement
“Customers expect their TV streaming experience to be fast and responsive—apps that load quickly, content that's easy to find, and streaming that's smooth and lag-free. Our latest Fire TV Stick HD delivers exactly that. It's over 30% faster on average than the previous generation and comes with our new, faster Fire TV interface for seamless streaming. It's also our slimmest, most portable Fire TV Stick yet, designed to fit neatly behind a TV, offering a clutter-free setup,” said Sayantani Choudhuri, Head of Fire TV, Amazon India.
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