Netflix has confirmed that starting June 3, 2025, it will no longer serve a number of older Amazon Fire TV devices. Users of the Fire TV streaming box from 2014 and the Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote from 2016 will be affected by the change.
In emails sent directly to customers who will be impacted, Netflix says that after the date given, playback will no longer be possible on these devices. Even though Netflix hasn’t said why they made this choice, most people think it’s because of old hardware that can’t handle Netflix’s new streaming standards, like advanced video codecs, higher resolutions, and better security protocols.
Which Fire TV gear will no longer be able to connect to Netflix?
After June 3, 2025, Netflix will no longer work on the following models:
- Amazon Fire TV (1st Gen, came out in 2014)
- The Amazon Fire TV Stick came out in 2016 and comes with an Alexa voice remote.
Other Fire TV types, like the newest Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Cubes, and smart TVs with Fire TV Edition built in, will not be affected.
Why Netflix is no longer supporting older Fire TVs
These are the main reasons why service is being phased out:
Hardware problems— Early Fire TV models don’t have enough processing power to work with current streaming formats.
Software obsolescence: Amazon stopped updating these models years ago, so they are no longer compatible with new software and security standards.
Performance improvements: Netflix has made its platform better for watching 4K UHD, HDR, and high-bitrate content that older devices can’t handle.
This is similar to what Netflix did in the past when they stopped supporting old smart TVs, Blu-ray players, and streaming sticks.
Fire TV users can get upgrades at low prices
For users who are affected, Amazon gives easy and cheap ways to upgrade within the Fire TV ecosystem:
- The Fire TV Stick (HD, 2025 model) costs $19.
- You can get the Fire TV Stick 4K (2025 model) for $29
- The Fire TV Cube is a more powerful choice that supports Alexa without using your hands. It costs more, but it works faster and has more storage space.
These devices have better Wi-Fi, make navigation smoother, and work with new streaming standards like HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos.
What users need to do before June 2025
Check the model of your gadget – Go to the Fire TV settings → About > Device Model on My Fire TV.
Plan to improve. Before the deadline, you might want to buy a newer Fire TV Stick or Cube.
Check out other options. If you want to move ecosystems, Roku, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast can all reliably connect to Netflix.
Conclusion
As Netflix updates its software, Fire TV devices from the past will no longer work after June 3, 2025. People who still use the 2014 Fire TV or the 2016 Fire TV Stick should get ready to update. Luckily, Amazon’s newest Fire TV devices are not too expensive, so you can keep using Netflix and other major streaming services without any problems.