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Device Specifications: Fire TV (Pendant/Box)

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Fire TV (3rd Gen)Fire TV (3rd Gen) was released in October 2017 and supports resolutions up to 4K ultra HD at 60 fps. It also supports HDR10 (High Dynamic Range, which results in bolder contrast and more vibrant colors) and supports Dolby Atmos for richer sound. Fire TV (3rd Gen) has a pendant form factor, making it less visible and more portable (this form contrasts with the set-top box form of the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen models). Its 1.5 Ghz quad core processor has more power than the stick, and it has a micro USB port that can optionally accept an Ethernet adapter. Fire TV (3rd Gen) also runs Fire OS 6, which is based on Android API level 25.

Fire TV - 3rd Gen (2017) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV - 3rd Gen (2017)
Retail name Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and 1st Gen Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player
Release year 2017
Marketplaces available
(More details)		 amazon.com
amazon.co.uk
amazon.de
amazon.co.jp
Form factor Set-top box
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL		 AFTN
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT		 API Level 25 (Android 7.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 6
Processor (SoC) Amlogic S905Z
CPU Quad core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU up to 1.5GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)		 32-bit
GPU Mali-450 MP3
Memory (RAM) 2GB
Resolution and refresh rates

3840 x 2160 (2160p / 4K) - 60Hz
1920 x 1080 (1080p) - 60Hz
1280 x 720 (720p) - 60Hz
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 8 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody.
  • MP3. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit).
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv).
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit.
  • AMR-NB. Supported.
  • Opus. Up to 8 channels, 48 kHz.
Video codecs
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 60fps, 35 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 5.1, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input with HDR10 support in rendering pipelines.
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p @ 30fps or 1080p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High Profile up to Level 4.1
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to 4K@60fps (including skip frames), Profile 2 with HDR10 support in rendering pipelines
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 3.0
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 2.2
HDR
High-dynamic-range

HDR 10
Bluetooth BT 4.2. (BLE supported) Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering		 OpenGL ES 2.0
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (with external adapter)
Storage 8 GB internal
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)		 Not supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control		 Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote		 Supported

Fire TV (2nd Gen)Fire TV (2nd Gen) was released in September 2015 and supports resolutions up to 4K ultra HD. In contrast to the 3rd Gen model, the 2nd Gen has a set-top box form factor, provides a USB port, has a direct Ethernet port, and runs Fire OS 5. Its fast CPU (2 Ghz and 1.5 Ghz dual cores) gives it strong processing power, and it is compatible with a game controller. The 2nd Gen device is now available in stores only as a refurbished device.

Fire TV - 2nd Gen (2015) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV - 2nd Gen (2015)
Retail name Amazon Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD
Release year 2015
Marketplaces available
(More details)		 amazon.com
Form factor Set-top box
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL		 AFTS
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT		 Android Level 22 (Android 5.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 5
Processor (SoC) MediaTek 8173C
CPU Quad Core (dual core ARM Cortex A72 up to 2 GHz, dual core ARM Cortex A53 up to 1.573 Ghz)
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)		 32-bit
GPU PowerVR Rogue GX6250
Memory (RAM) 2GB
Resolution and refresh rates

3840 x 2160 (2160p / 4K) - 30Hz
1920 x 1080 (1080p) - 60Hz
1280 x 720 (720p) - 60Hz
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • AAC-LC. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • FLAC. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. MIDI (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody
  • MP3. Up to 48kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv)
  • AMR-NB. Supported
Video codecs
  • H.265 (HEVC). Hardware accelerated up to 3840x2160p (4K) @ 30fps, 25 Mbps, Main 10 Profile Level 5.0, Color space 8-bit and 10-bit input but just 8-bit output.
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High Profile up to Level 4
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to WVGA (800x400) @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • VP8. Hardware accelerated, Profile 0
  • VP9. Hardware accelerated up to Youtube 4K, Profile 0
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, 20 Mbps, Advanced Simple Profile Level 5
Input/output color formats
  • 8-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main profile L5) / 8-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 709 (HEVC Main10 profile L5) / 8-bit Rec. 709
  • 10-bit Rec. 2020 (HEVC Main10 profile L5) / 8-bit Rec. 709
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 2.5
  • Widevine L1/L3
  • HDCP 2.2
HDR
High-dynamic-range

Not Supported
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1. (BLE supported) Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering		 OpenGL ES 3.0
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)		 Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control		 Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote		 Supported

Fire TV (1st Gen)Fire TV (1st Gen) was the first Fire TV, released in April 2014. Its form factor is similar to 2nd Gen, but its maximum resolution is only 1080p @ 30fps. Like 2nd Gen, it runs Fire OS 5 and has similar ports. This device is no longer sold in stores and is not likely common among Amazon customers.

Fire TV - 1st Gen (2014) Device Specifications
Feature Description
Friendly name Fire TV - 1st Gen (2014)
Retail name Amazon Fire TV - 1st Generation
Release year 2014
Marketplaces available
(More details)		 amazon.com
Form factor Set-top box
Build model
android.os.Build.MODEL		 AFTB
Android version
android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT		 Android Level 22 (Android 5.1)
Fire OS version Fire OS 5
Processor (SoC) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064
CPU Quad Core Qualcomm Krait 300 up to 1.7 GHz
Application Binary
Interface (ABI)		 32-bit
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 320
Memory (RAM) 2GB
Resolution and refresh rates

1920 x 1080 (1080p) - 60Hz
1280 x 720 (720p) - 60Hz
Audio codecs
(input formats)
  • AC3 (Dolby Digital). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus). Up to 48kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • **AAC-LC Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv1 (AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • HE-AACv2 (enhanced AAC+). Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • **FLAC Up to 48kHz, 2 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit (no dither for 24 bit)
  • MIDI. (Type 0 and 1), DLS (Version 1 and 2), XMF, and Mobile XMF. Ringtone formats RTTTL/RTX, OTA, and iMelody MP3 Up to 48kHz, 2 channels in DSP (16-bit and 24-bit) and software (16-bit)
  • PCM/Wave. Up to 96kHz, 6 channels, 16-bit and 24-bit
  • Vorbis. Ogg (.ogg), Matroska (.mkv)
  • AMR-NB. Supported
Video codecs
  • H.264. Hardware accelerated up to 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps, 20 Mbps, High Profile up to Level 4
  • H.263. Hardware accelerated up to WVGA (800x400) @ 30fps, 6 Mbps, Profile 0 Level 70
  • MPEG-4. Up to 1080p @ 30fps, 20 Mbps, Advanced Simple Profile Level 5
DRM
Digital Rights Management
  • PlayReady 2.5
  • Widevine L3
  • HDCP 1.4
HDR
High-dynamic-range

Not Supported
Bluetooth BT 3.0. (BLE not supported) Supported profiles
Max OpenGL version
Open Graphics Library – 2D and 3D graphics rendering		 OpenGL ES 3.0
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n; 2x2 MIMO
(2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band)
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
Storage 8 GB
Miracast
(display mirroring with Fire tablet)		 Supported
Far-field Alexa control
Hands-free voice control		 Supported only through linked Echo device
Near-field Alexa control
Mic button on remote		 Not supported

Last updated: Nov 19, 2020