UK Amazon Fire TV Stick owners will soon enjoy a complimentary upgrade as Amazon unveils a significant enhancement to its Fire TV mobile app. Previously limited to channel switching, the app now offers a broader array of functionalities. The update turns smartphones into a secondary screen, enabling users to search for content, manage watchlists, and initiate playback on their TV directly via their phone.
The app has undergone a complete redesign to match the upcoming Fire TV interface set to launch later this year. The revamped appearance aims to provide a more contemporary look while enhancing performance and speed.
Moreover, the app retains its virtual remote capabilities, allowing users to control channel changes, menu navigation, and volume adjustments if the physical remote is misplaced.
Amazon has initiated the rollout of the redesigned Fire TV mobile app in the UK today, with availability expanding to all users in the following weeks. The company emphasized that the updated app introduces new features that redefine the Fire TV experience. While millions rely on the app as a backup remote, the latest version introduces powerful tools that extend entertainment options beyond the TV screen.
Users can now seamlessly browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV through the updated app, sporting a refreshed design that mirrors the new Fire TV interface.