Amazon will soon provide UK users of the Fire TV Stick with a valuable free update. The company has revealed an extensive enhancement to its Fire TV mobile app, introducing several new functions. Previously, the app primarily served as a channel changer, but it is now expanding its capabilities.
Following the update, the app will turn smartphones into a secondary screen, enabling users to search for content, organize watchlists, and initiate playback on their TV directly from their mobile devices. Additionally, the app has undergone a complete redesign to match the upcoming Fire TV interface, set to launch on screens later this year. The updated appearance aims to offer a more contemporary look while enhancing performance and speed.
Furthermore, the app continues to function as a full virtual remote, allowing users to switch channels, navigate menus, and adjust volume using their phones if the physical remote is misplaced. Amazon has announced that the revamped Fire TV mobile app will start rolling out in the UK today, with availability expanding to all users in the following weeks.
In a statement, Amazon highlighted that the redesigned app introduces new features that will alter the way users interact with their Fire TV experience. While many users already use the app as a backup remote, the latest version enhances the experience with new tools that extend entertainment beyond the television screen.
The updated app now enables users to browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV, all within a refreshed design that mirrors the new Fire TV experience.
