Amazon’s Fire TV Stick users in the UK can expect a valuable upgrade soon. Amazon has unveiled a significant enhancement to its Fire TV mobile app, introducing a variety of new functionalities. Previously focused on channel switching, the app will now offer expanded capabilities.
Following the update, the app will effectively turn a smartphone into a secondary screen. Users can search for and explore content, manage watchlists, and initiate playback of shows or movies on their TV directly from their phone.
Moreover, the app has undergone a complete redesign to match the upcoming Fire TV interface set to launch later this year. The revamped appearance aims to provide a contemporary look while enhancing overall performance and speed.
Additionally, the app continues to serve as a fully operational virtual remote control. In case the physical remote is misplaced, users can still change channels, navigate menus, and adjust volume using their smartphone.
Amazon has announced the rollout of the redesigned Fire TV mobile app in the UK starting today, with availability expanding to all users in the following weeks.
In a press release, Amazon highlighted that the updated app “introduces new features that will revolutionize your Fire TV experience.” The company emphasized that while many already use the app as a backup remote, the latest version enriches the experience with advanced tools that extend entertainment beyond the TV screen.
The latest version of the app enables users to browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV, all within a refreshed design that mirrors the new Fire TV experience.