Amazon has now launched the smallest streaming device to hit Australia, the Fire TV Stick HD. The new model costs $79, but will basically be cheaper and quicker to use as it hides behind TVs without a wall plug.
Key Highlights
- Amazon has launched a fire TV stick HD, which is now available for pre-order.
- It is 30% smaller, with speeds greater than 30 percent faster than the HD Counterpart.
- It can be powered directly from the USB port of a television.
- It offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 support for improved streaming.
- The shipments to the Australian customers are due to commence on 29 April.
A small-form-factor streaming upgrade
Amazon added another product to its Australian smart home portfolio on Monday, April 20 launching the Fire TV Stick HD. It’s a no-frills device that retails for less than the 4K models, making it more profitable for budget shoppers and travelers significantly. You can already pre-order it for $79, and it will be available from major retailers including JB Hi-Fi.
Why the smaller design matters
The reason the engineers decided to redesign it was addressing the problem with crowded HDMI ports. With a 30% narrower design than last-gen, it tucks more easily in the back of TVs and other assemblies where multiple cables are at odds for space. Amazon has also emphasized on power efficiency. Older models needed a wall adapter and external power, but this stick now hopes to pull enough juice from a TV’s USB port so you won’t need one. Older TVs without USB power still get a traditional USB-C cable and wall plug.
Internally, it has an impressive performance increase over the older HD version, with the device running 30% faster on average. And the latest features include Wi-Fi to avoid buffering in busy homes filled with devices. Amazon also refreshed the software interface to enable more apps to be pinned on-screen and recommend movies more quickly.
Future updates and sustainability
Amazon is marketing the Fire Stik TV HD as a permanent solution for TVs in need of smartening up. And a systemic software upgrade known as Adaptive Display for variable screen sizes and style of text and menus gives dates to operability in the coming months, using larger font size. Over there, the automaker is also proudly touting its environmental credentials where 99% of putting the product in wrappers has been sourced from recycled materials or sustainably managed forests.
FAQs
- When Is the new Fire TV Stick HD going to be available In Australia?Â
It is available for pre-order now and the first shipments are set to go out April 29, 2026.
- Do I still need to plug it into a power socket?
Generally, recent televisions can even power the unit thier USB port, however if your television does not offer one a wall adapter is an alternative.
- Is it improved over its previous model?
Sure, it’s 30% smaller, over 30% faster, and comes with better Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6) and Bluetooth connections (5.3).
- Â Is it available somewhere else than through Amazon?
The console will be available from JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks and The Good Guys.
- Does it support 4K video?
This is the HD version of that particular model. For those with 4K-compatible TVs, Amazon also sells the Fire TV Stick 4K.
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