About middle of last year, I caught up with the Amazon team at their media mixer. One of the things I commented about is that there has not been a lot of action on the Fire TV Stick front of late.
Well today they launched their newest and most portable ever streaming device, the Fire TV Stick HD, that comes with a new Fire TV user interface.
The all-new Fire TV Stick HD 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’s slimmest streaming device, both smaller in volume and width than previous models. It’s optimised for Direct Power through a TV’s USB port, so it fits more neatly behind a TV without requiring a separate power adapter.
Whether you are 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.
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.
A Redesigned User Interface for Seamless Navigation
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.
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.
Ultra-Portable Design: Built for Travel and Direct Power
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’s USB port using the included cable. If a TV doesn’t 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.
Enhanced Accessibility with New Adaptive Display Features – coming soon
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.
Australian Pricing and Local Retail Availability
The all-new Fire TV Stick HD is available for pre-order today at AU$79 and will begin shipping on April 29, 2026. The Fire TV Stick HD is available to pre-order now from Amazon.com.au and will be available in leading Australian retailers including JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, and The Good Guys.
99% of Fire TV Stick HD’s packaging is made of wood fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
