Amazon's $30 Fire TV Stick Lite and updated $40 Fire TV Stick will be available on September 30 — here's how to preorder the new streaming devices

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• Amazon is releasing a $30 Fire TV Stick Lite and upgrading its $40 Fire TV Stick to a third-generation model.
• The Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite now support high dynamic range (HDR) and they're 50% faster than the previous Fire TV Stick while using less power, according to Amazon.
• Amazon will also update the Fire TV software to coincide with the release of the new Fire TV Sticks, introducing personalized menus and simplified voice commands.
• Preorders for the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite are available now, and both will be released on September 30.

Amazon has upgraded its family of streaming devices with the third-generation Fire TV Stick and a new entry-level Fire TV Stick Lite. Amazon announced the latest Fire TV Stick devices alongside new Echo smart speakers and a new cloud video game subscription service called Luna.

Both the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite are said to run 50% faster than the previous Fire TV Stick. Both models come with an Alexa-enabled remote as well, giving you access to voice control options without needing any extra devices. The Alexa remote can also be connected to other speakers and soundbars in your home for voice or manual control.

Amazon has also overhauled the Fire TV experience, updating the Fire TV Stick's software with more personalized settings. Amazon says the new Fire TV menu will be simple to navigate with improved search functions and easier voice commands, too.

The update to Fire TV is expected to arrive after the new devices launch on September 30. Check out full details on the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite below, including pricing and specifications.