Amazon’s Fire TV Stick users in the UK are in for a valuable upgrade soon. Amazon has unveiled a significant update to its Fire TV mobile app, introducing a variety of new features. Previously focused on channel switching, the app will now offer enhanced capabilities.
The updated app will turn a smartphone into a secondary screen, allowing users to search for and explore content, manage watchlists, and initiate playback on their TV directly from their phone. Additionally, the app has undergone a complete redesign to match the upcoming Fire TV interface, scheduled for release later this year. The revamped appearance aims to provide a more contemporary look while enhancing performance and speed.
Furthermore, the app can function as a virtual remote, enabling users to control channel selection, menu navigation, and volume adjustments from their phone if the physical remote is misplaced. Amazon has announced that the redesigned Fire TV mobile app will start rolling out in the UK today, with availability expanding to all users in the coming weeks.
In a statement, Amazon emphasized that the updated app introduces new features that will revolutionize the Fire TV experience. While many users already use the app as a backup remote, the latest version incorporates new tools to elevate the entertainment experience beyond the TV screen. Users can now browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV using the refreshed design that mirrors the new Fire TV experience.