Amazon has revealed an upcoming free upgrade for UK users of the Fire TV Stick, offering a significant update to its Fire TV mobile app. The enhanced app now allows users to use their smartphones as a second screen, enabling them to search for content, manage watchlists, and start playing shows or movies on their TV directly from their phones.
In addition to these new features, the app has been redesigned to match the upcoming Fire TV interface, set to launch later this year. The updated look aims to provide a more modern user experience while enhancing performance and speed.
Furthermore, the app continues to function as a virtual remote, giving users the ability to control their Fire TV even if the physical remote is misplaced. Amazon has announced that the redesigned Fire TV mobile app will begin rolling out in the UK today, with availability expanding to all users in the following weeks.
According to Amazon, the revamped app introduces new tools that will revolutionize the Fire TV experience, offering enhanced features for users who rely on the app as a backup remote. Users can now browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV within the updated design that mirrors the new Fire TV experience.