Amazon · Fire TV
Fire TV (1st Gen)
Amazon’s original Fire TV is a Full HD streaming box with wired Ethernet, optical audio and microphone-based voice search.
- Type
- Box
- Resolution
- 1080p
- HDR
- –
- Software
- Fire OS
What reviewers say
Both praised responsiveness and accurate voice search, while criticising Amazon-focused discovery. TechRadar liked the discreet design and easy setup, but wanted better visibility for other services. These assessments describe the original box and contemporary software.
From techradar.com, techradar.com and engadget.com
Specifications
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- Resolution
- 1080p
- HDR
- None
- Video
- H.264 decoding up to 1080p 30 fps or 720p 60 fps; MPEG-4 up to 1080p 30 fps; HDCP 1.4
- Audio
- Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus input formats; Amazon’s launch release advertises surround sound up to 7.1 channels
Performance
- Software
- Fire OS
- Storage
- 8 GB
- Chip details
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064; quad-core Krait 300 CPU up to 1.7 GHz; Adreno 320 GPU; 32-bit applications
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- Internal storage includes operating software; no microSD slot
- Software and services
- Amazon’s developer specifications list Fire OS 5 based on Android 5.1 (API level 22), build model AFTB; this reflects later software rather than the original launch version
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Voice remote
- Yes
- Ports
- HDMI, Ethernet, optical digital audio, USB and power; port list cross-checked in TechRadar’s exact-model review
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n with 2 × 2 MIMO; Bluetooth 3.0 without BLE; Miracast supported
- Remote
- Original Bluetooth remote includes a microphone for voice search, confirmed by Amazon’s launch release; this is distinct from the developer table’s Alexa-control row
Design
- Type
- Box
- Power
- External power supply
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built-in Ethernet and optical audio output
- Bluetooth remote with voice search
- USB connection for supported accessories
Cons
- No 4K or HDR playback
- No built-in microSD slot
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Resolution | HDR | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box | 1080p | – | tvOS | Oct 2015 | |
| Box | 1080p | – | Roku OS | Mar 2013 | |
| Stick | 1080p | – | Fire OS | Nov 2014 |
Newer model: Fire TV (2nd Gen).
Sources
- developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-…
- press.aboutamazon.com/2014/4/introducing-amazon-fire-tv-the-easiest-way-to-watc…
- techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/av-accessories/amazon-fire-tv-2014-1239382/r…
Photo: Exact original Fire TV and remote image published in TechRadar’s 2014-model review
