Netflix to stop working on many devices from June 2, check this list to see if you will be impacted or not
If you've been holding on to your original Amazon Fire TV Stick for nostalgic or budget-friendly reasons, it's time to prepare for a change. Especially if you are a big fan of Netflix and chill. Starting June 2, 2025, Netflix will no longer support its app on several first-generation Fire TV devices — a move that marks the end of an era for early streaming hardware.advertisementOne of the key reasons behind Netflix's decision is the transition to more advanced video formats. The company has been rolling out AV1, a high-efficiency codec that delivers better video quality while using less data — particularly beneficial for users on limited bandwidth. Unfortunately, the first-gen Fire TV devices do not support AV1, which means they cannot deliver the optimal viewing experience Netflix now strives for.List of devices that will lose Netflix supportThe affected models include the Amazon Fire TV (2014), the Fire TV Stick (2014), and the Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote (2016). These devices, once at the forefront of Amazon's home entertainment push, are now considered outdated and no longer meet the requirements for modern streaming platforms.
The decision doesn't come as much of a surprise. Amazon itself stopped providing software updates and security patches for these models years ago. Without regular updates, these devices have become increasingly incompatible with newer technologies, leaving them unable to support improvements in streaming quality, performance, and security.advertisementFor some time, even communities like the FireTV subreddit have discouraged people from buying or relying on these early models, citing performance limitations and lack of modern feature support.What is your next step?If you're unsure whether your device is affected, head over to Amazon's official support page to check your model. To make it easy for you, only the earliest Fire TV models are impacted. For everyone else, Netflix will continue functioning as usual.As the June 2025 cutoff approaches, now is a good time to consider upgrading. Options like the Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max offer dramatically improved performance, support for current video and audio standards (including AV1), and are likely to go on sale during Amazon Prime Day in July.Additionally, Netflix will remain accessible across a wide range of supported devices, including Roku sticks, Android TV boxes, smart TVs, and gaming consoles. If you've been thinking about making the jump to a newer streaming platform, there's no better time.In the meantime, the Netflix app on these older Fire TV devices is already marked as incompatible for new installations. After June 2, 2025, even existing installations will stop working — so best to prepare in advance if you're still streaming on a relic.
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