{"id":612622,"date":"2026-04-17T09:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/612622\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T09:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:26:09","slug":"introducing-the-new-fire-tv-stick-hd-the-most-portable-and-slimmest-streaming-stick-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/612622\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the new Fire TV Stick HD: the most portable and slimmest streaming stick yet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key takeaways:Fire TV&#8217;s newest HD stick is about 30% slimmer and can be powered through a TV\u2019s USB port, no need for a wall adapterThe new Fire TV Stick HD upgrades any TV with a redesigned experience<\/p>\n<p>Finding something good to watch at home or on a trip shouldn\u2019t feel like work. That\u2019s why Amazon has launched its newest and most portable ever streaming device, the Fire TV Stick HD, that comes with a new Fire TV user interface. Whether looking to upgrade a TV at home or planning for an upcoming trip, this new device is small enough to fit in a bag and ready to deliver a full entertainment experience on any TV its connected to.<\/p>\n<p>The all-new Fire TV Stick HD \u2013 part the world\u2019s most popular streaming media player family \u2013 is now available for pre-order from $79 to Australian customers, with shipping beginning April 29, 2026. The new Fire TV Stick HD is Amazon&#8217;s slimmest streaming device, both smaller in volume and width than previous models. It\u2019s optimised for Direct Power through a TV\u2019s USB port, so it fits more neatly behind a TV without requiring a separate power adapter.<\/p>\n<p>Fire TV Stick HD also delivers noticeable speed improvements compared to previous HD models, more than 30% faster on average than the last-generation HD stick, which means it turns on and opens apps more quickly. It comes with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 support to help ensure a stronger, more reliable connection for customers.<\/p>\n<p>Redesigned experience<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Fire TV Stick HD\" width=\"1320\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776417969_791_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Fire TV Stick HD is an easy way to upgrade any TV with a cleaner, faster, and more intuitive experience. Featuring the latest Fire TV update and a modern design, it helps Australians find what they want to watch quickly with well-organised categories for movies and TV shows.<\/p>\n<p>Users can pin more of their favourite apps directly to the home screen for quicker access, while smarter recommendations and streamlined navigation mean less time scrolling and more time enjoying entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>A Fire TV stick built for portability and travel<\/p>\n<p>About 30% narrower than the previous generation HD stick, the new device is designed to not only fit easily into a carry-on bag or pocket but also more easily into an HDMI outlet alongside other plugs and cords on the back of a TV. Its Direct Power feature lets customers power the device using a TV&#8217;s USB port using the included cable. If a TV doesn\u2019t have a USB port or you forgot the included power cord at home, the device can always be powered with a USB-C cable and a wall adapter.<\/p>\n<p>Adaptive Display \u2013 coming soon<\/p>\n<p>In the coming months, Amazon will introduce a new Adaptive Display setting to the Fire TV Stick HD. This accessibility feature will make text, menus, and content easier to see and navigate on screen. When turned on, the feature increases the size of smaller items like text and menus while scaling up larger items like content artwork, creating a more balanced and customisable browsing experience for all customers.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the all-new Fire TV Stick HD, visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/firetvstickhd\" target=\"_blank\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">amazon.com.au\/firetvstickhd<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Key takeaways:Fire TV&#8217;s newest HD stick is about 30% slimmer and can be powered through a TV\u2019s USB&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":612623,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[64,63,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-612622","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=612622"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612622\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/612623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=612622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=612622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=612622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}