Amazon’s Fire TV Stick users in the UK are in for a valuable upgrade soon. The tech giant has unveiled a significant enhancement to its Fire TV mobile app, introducing a host of new functionalities. Previously limited to channel switching, the app is now expanding its capabilities.
The updated app effectively turns a smartphone into a secondary screen, enabling users to search for content, organize watchlists, and initiate playback on their TV directly from their mobile device. Furthermore, the app has undergone a complete redesign to align with the forthcoming Fire TV interface set to launch later this year. The revamped appearance aims to provide a more contemporary look while enhancing performance and speed.
Noteworthy is that the app can also serve as a fully functional virtual remote. In case the physical remote is misplaced, users can still manage channels, navigate menus, and adjust volume using their phone.
Amazon has announced the rollout of the redesigned Fire TV mobile app in the UK starting today, with availability expanding to all users in the following weeks. In a statement, Amazon emphasized that the updated app brings new features that will revolutionize the Fire TV experience. While the app has been widely used as a backup remote by millions, the latest version introduces powerful new tools that extend entertainment beyond the TV screen.
The enhanced app now allows users to browse content, organize watchlists, and play titles on their TV, all within a refreshed design mirroring the new Fire TV experience.