Amazon sued over killing Chromecast-era Fire TV Sticks, new update policy confirmed

Amazon faces a class-action lawsuit alleging it effectively crippled first- and second-generation Fire TV Sticks after ending software support, pushing users to replace them.

The controversy underscores growing consumer backlash against unsupported streaming hardware and accusations of “bricked” devices.

At the same time, Amazon has published clearer update commitments for newer Fire TV models.

The latest Fire TV Stick HD will receive at least four years of software updates after sales end, signaling a more defined support policy.