Device Specifications: Fire TV (Pendant/Box)
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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.
| 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 modelandroid.os.Build.MODEL |
AFTN |
Android versionandroid.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 |
| Audio codecs (input formats) |
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| Video codecs |
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| DRM Digital Rights Management |
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| HDR High-dynamic-range |
HDR 10 |
| Bluetooth | BT 4.2. 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) 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.
| 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 modelandroid.os.Build.MODEL |
AFTS |
Android versionandroid.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 |
| Audio codecs (input formats) |
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| Video codecs |
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| Input/output color formats |
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| DRM Digital Rights Management |
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| HDR High-dynamic-range |
Not Supported |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1. 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) 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.
| 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 modelandroid.os.Build.MODEL |
AFTB |
Android versionandroid.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 |
| Audio codecs (input formats) |
|
| Video codecs |
|
| DRM Digital Rights Management |
|
| HDR High-dynamic-range |
Not Supported |
| Bluetooth | BT 3.0. 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 |