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Netflix Won't Work on some Amazon Fire TV Devices From June – Here Are the Affected Models
- Starting June 3, 2025, Netflix streaming will no longer be supported on the original Fire TV and the initial Fire TV Stick models, including the version with Alexa voice remote.
- This change follows years without software or security updates and the devices’ inability to support newer video and audio codecs like AV1.
- Models released around 2014, such as the initial Fire TV Stick equipped with Alexa-enabled remote control, are having difficulty meeting current streaming requirements.
- Netflix has informed users by email, and the most likely reason involves newer streaming standards that improve picture quality for Premium subscribers.
- Users must upgrade to current Fire TV models or alternatives like Roku or Chromecast to continue streaming Netflix without interruption.
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