Amazon is offering UK users of the Fire TV Stick an upcoming complimentary upgrade through a significant enhancement to the Fire TV mobile app. The app, previously limited to channel switching, will now provide additional functionalities. With this update, users can utilize their smartphones as secondary screens to explore and find content, manage watchlists, and start playing shows or movies on their TV directly from their mobile devices.
The app has undergone a complete redesign to match the new Fire TV interface that will be launched on screens later this year. The fresh design is intended to offer a more contemporary look, enhance performance, and boost speed.
Moreover, the app can serve as a virtual remote control if the physical remote is misplaced. Users can control channel changes, menu navigation, and volume adjustments from their phones. Amazon has announced that the redesigned Fire TV mobile app is being gradually rolled out in the UK starting today and will be available to all users over the following weeks.
In a statement, Amazon expressed that the updated app introduces new features that redefine the Fire TV experience. While the app has been commonly used as a backup remote, the latest version introduces new tools to enhance entertainment beyond the TV screen.
The enhanced app now enables users to browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV, all within a revamped design that mirrors the new Fire TV experience.