Starting June 2, 2025, Netflix will no longer be supported on several first-generation Amazon Fire TV devices. This change will impact users who have held on to older hardware, especially those who rely on it for streaming content like Netflix.
Netflix ends support for 1st-gen Amazon Fire TV devices on June 2, 2025. Users with older models may need to upgrade to continue using Netflix. A new Fire TV Stick is available with a discount and Alexa Voice Remote. pic.twitter.com/DsggKcNV0z
— Alex (@Jfreeg_) May 22, 2025
The move is driven by Netflix’s shift to the more efficient AV1 video codec, which offers better quality with lower data usage. Since first-gen Fire TV devices don’t support AV1, they can no longer meet Netflix’s updated performance standards, prompting the end of support.
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Netflix’s upcoming end of support affects several early Amazon streaming devices, including the Fire TV (2014), Fire TV Stick (2014), and Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote (2016). Once central to Amazon’s streaming ecosystem, these models are now outdated and no longer meet the technical requirements of today’s streaming services.
#Netflix is ending support on these devices starting early next month!
Know if you are affected⬇️https://t.co/NFsS2lOP4O
— BINGED (@Binged_) May 22, 2025
The decision aligns with broader trends, as Amazon stopped issuing software and security updates for these devices years ago. Without ongoing support, they’ve fallen behind in performance and compatibility, with even user communities like the FireTV subreddit advising against their continued use due to limited features and declining functionality.
What Next?
To find out if your device is affected, you can check Amazon’s official support page — only the earliest Fire TV models are impacted, while newer ones will continue running Netflix without issues. With the June 2025 cutoff approaching, it’s a good time to consider upgrading to newer models like the Fire TV Stick 4K or 4K Max, which support modern standards and may be discounted during Amazon Prime Day.
Netflix will still be available on a wide range of devices including Roku, Android TV, smart TVs, and game consoles. However, the Netflix app is already marked incompatible for installation on older Fire TV models, and after June 2, 2025, even existing apps will stop working — so upgrading sooner rather than later is a smart move.
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