Netflix has over the years made their streaming apps accessible on a wide range devices, including PCs and tablets, smartphones, Smart TVs, etc. Many users use Amazon’s Fire TV device to watch movies and TV series on the popular streaming service.
But, a big change is coming for these users: As of June 3, 2025 you won’t be able use Netflix on the first-generation Fire TV device. The Fire TV, Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote Control are included. Netflix reportedly notified affected customers via email.
These older Fire TVs were first released in 2014, and Amazon hasn’t supported them for a very long time. There have been no software or security updates over the past few years. Most users who were affected by this issue have likely switched to a newer model, as the older devices had weaker hardware, and a lower performance.
If you still use a Fire TV device from the first generation, you will not be able stream Netflix on that device starting in June.
Netflix has not made it clear why they are ending support for older Fire TV devices. It could be because Netflix is using newer standards, such as the AV1 Codec, to stream with better quality, especially for customers on the Premium plan. If you own a Fire TV device from the first generation, you cannot retrofit it to work with modern video codecs. Upgrade to a newer Fire TV model with 4K support, such as the Fire TV Stick 4K or Fire TV Stick 4K Max. You may even get a discount by trading in an older model . This article was originally published in our sister publication PC WELTbut has been translated and localized.
