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.
All-new Fire TV Stick
The new Fire TV Stick will be available on September 30 for $40. You can preorder the device now at Amazon.
The updated model's list of new features includes HDR compatibility, 60 frame per second playback, and support for 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The $50 Fire TV Stick 4K released last year already supported HDR at a higher resolution, but the standard Fire TV Stick will consume far less power.
It should be noted, however, that the updated Fire TV Stick is still limited to 1080p and lacks support for Dolby Vision. If your TV supports 4K or Dolby's HDR format you should consider upgrading to the $50 Fire TV Stick 4K.
On the plus side, adding support for 60 fps playback makes the third-generation Fire TV Stick better suited for Amazon's new cloud gaming platform Luna. This service will let you stream blockbuster video games to your TV without buying an expensive console, like a PlayStation or an Xbox.
Overall, the new Fire TV Stick has received important quality of life updates that will help it keep up with advancements in streaming quality and other technology, like gaming.
Fire TV Stick Lite
The new entry-level Fire TV Stick Lite will launch on September 30 for $30. Preorders are available now.
Amazon's Fire TV Stick Lite will feature all of the standard streaming device's core functions, including 1080p resolution playback and HDR support. Amazon claims the Fire TV Stick Lite has the most processing power of any streaming media player at its price point.
However, unlike the standard model, the Lite version of the Alexa Voice Remote won't include power or volume buttons for your TV, so if you want a single remote solution for your setup, it might be worth paying a bit more for the more expensive stick.
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