Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV
Amazon has released a new Fire TV Stick 4K that can be powered directly via a TV's USB port, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter. The company is also simplifying its streaming hardware lineup and introducing a redesigned remote with improved tactile controls.
Why it matters
Hardware refinements and software updates like Alexa Plus integration demonstrate Amazon's ongoing efforts to maintain dominance in the competitive home streaming market.
The new Fire TV Stick 4K will be a little easier to set up than Amazon’s previous 4K streaming sticks since it no longer requires a power adapter. You can power the device directly from your TV’s USB port, like the updated entry-level Fire TV Stick Amazon launched earlier this year. The Fire TV Stick 4K, available starting today for $59.99, runs on Amazon’s refreshed TV OS and includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and Bluetooth Low Energy.
Amazon’s also simplifying its streaming stick line-up, which now includes four devices instead of five: the Fire TV Stick HD, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and Fire TV Cube. The new Fire TV Stick 4K is replacing Amazon’s earlier “Select” and “Plus” 4K streaming sticks.
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