Amazon’s Fire TV Stick users in the UK can anticipate a valuable enhancement in the upcoming weeks. Amazon has revealed a significant update to its Fire TV mobile app, introducing a variety of new functionalities. Previously limited to channel changing, the app is now evolving to offer more.
Following the update, the app will turn a smartphone into a secondary screen. Users can now search for content, manage watchlists, and initiate playback of shows or movies directly on their TV via their phone.
The app has been completely revamped to match the upcoming Fire TV interface, set to launch on screens later this year. The updated appearance aims to provide a more contemporary feel while enhancing performance and speed.
Additionally, the app continues to serve as a fully functional virtual remote. In case the physical remote is misplaced, users can still control channels, navigate menus, and adjust volume using their phone.
Amazon has announced that the redesigned Fire TV mobile app is commencing its rollout in the UK today, with availability expanding to all users in the following weeks.
In a statement, Amazon highlighted that the enhanced app “introduces new features that will revolutionize how you engage with your Fire TV experience.” The company emphasized that while many users rely on the app as a backup remote, the latest version offers new tools to enhance entertainment beyond the TV screen.
The updated app now enables users to browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV, all within a refreshed design mirroring the new Fire TV experience.