Your HDMI port matters quite a bit.
Your TV is packed with HDMI ports, and while all of them look the same, they actually have some key differences you have to be aware of. The big ones are HDMI 2.1 and 2.0, and it’s easy to get them confused. For starters, both ports support 4K resolution, so if you’re only looking for picture quality, it’s easy just to set it and forget it. However, many devices, including your Amazon Fire TV Stick, benefit depending on the port.
As you might’ve guessed by the numbers, the 2.1 format is newer than 2.0, and that means it comes with some extra bells and whistles. If you have a 4K Stick Max, then you should really make sure it’s plugged into a 2.1 slot, since it’ll get some more value out of that. It’s easy to make this mistake, but thankfully, it’s an easy one to correct. As for what benefits you get from the 2.1 port over the 2.0, it’s pretty big if you have the proper Fire TV Stick.
Get your Fire TV Stick plugged into the right port
Get the most out of your purchase
If you paid for the highest-end Fire TV Stick, the 4K Max, then you should get that plugged into your 2.
