Amazon is gearing up to enhance the user experience for UK customers who own the Fire TV Stick. A significant update to the Fire TV mobile app has been announced, introducing a host of new features. Previously used mainly for channel switching, the app will now offer more functionality.
The updated app will effectively turn smartphones into a second screen, allowing users to search for content, manage watchlists, and start playing shows or movies on their TV directly from their mobile devices. The app has been revamped to align with the upcoming Fire TV interface set to debut later this year. The new design aims to provide a modern look, along with improved performance and speed.
Moreover, the app can serve as a virtual remote, enabling users to control their TV even if the physical remote is misplaced. Amazon has revealed that the redesigned Fire TV mobile app will begin its rollout in the UK today, with availability expanding to all users in the following weeks.
In a statement, Amazon highlighted that the updated app introduces new features that will revolutionize the Fire TV experience. While the app has been a reliable backup remote for many, the latest version comes with enhanced tools that expand entertainment options beyond the TV screen. Users can now browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV through a refreshed design that mirrors the new Fire TV experience.
