Amazon is rolling out a significant update to its Fire TV mobile app, offering UK users of the Fire TV Stick a valuable free upgrade in the upcoming weeks. The app, previously limited to channel changing, now provides a host of new features. With this update, the app turns smartphones into a second screen, allowing users to search for content, manage watchlists, and initiate playback on their TV directly from their phones.
The app has undergone a complete redesign to match the upcoming Fire TV interface set to debut on screens later this year. The new look aims to deliver a more contemporary appearance while enhancing overall performance and speed.
Additionally, the app serves as a virtual remote, enabling users to control channel selection, menu navigation, and volume adjustments from their smartphones if the physical remote is misplaced.
Amazon has announced the rollout of the redesigned Fire TV mobile app in the UK starting today, with availability expanding to all users over the next few weeks. The company stated that the enhanced app introduces new features that revolutionize the Fire TV experience, providing powerful tools that extend entertainment beyond the TV screen. Users can now browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV through the updated app, featuring a refreshed design aligned with the new Fire TV experience.