Amazon introduces its all-new Fire TV Stick HD in India; Delivers 30% faster performance than the previous generation
Today, Amazon has launched its fastest and slimmest Fire TV Stick HD in the Indian market, which is said to come with a redesigned Fire TV experience for seamless streaming.
“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,” says Sayantani Choudhuri, Head of Fire TV, Amazon India. “From performance to design, Amazon has built the device to offer a streaming experience that’s fast, smooth, and convenient for customers in India.”
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD: Features
The all-new Fire TV Stick HD is 30% slimmer than other sticks in the Fire TV range and is revealed to deliver 30% faster performance on average than the previous generation and supports full HD streaming with HDR10+, Bluetooth 5.3 and WiFi 6 for better-quality video streaming.
It plugs into any compatible TV with an HDMI port and gives you access to lakhs of movies and TV shows across apps like Prime Video, Netflix, JioHotstar, YouTube, Zee5, and more (subscription fees may apply). The Fire TV Stick can be powered through your TV’s USB port via Direct Power.
It comes with a redesigned interface that’s faster and better organised with dedicated categories for movies, TV shows, free, and live content. For the first time, users can play hundreds of Xbox cloud-enabled games on a Fire TV HD device by pairing a compatible Bluetooth controller (requires an Xbox Game Pass subscription).
The Fire TV Stick comes with an Alexa Voice remote, which supports voice commands and has pre-set buttons for quick access to select apps. Users can also manage Alexa-compatible smart appliances like ACs, geysers, fans and lights using this device.
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD: Availability
Amazon’s latest streaming stick is priced at Rs 4,999 and is available on Amazon, Blinkit, Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto, with retail stores to follow.
