December marks the rollout of a new Amazon Fire TV experience. What’s changed and how does it work? We’ve got the details.
Starting this week, Amazon will be rolling out a new design of the interface for its Fire TV media streaming devices and smart TVs. Initially available on the newest Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite, the changes will also start showing up on other Fire TV models in 2021. Here’s a look at what’s changing and how it will impact your viewing experience. The Fire TV home screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your device, so making the most of this real estate is key to getting a good experience. Previously, it was a bit of a quirky screen to navigate. The main menu options appeared at the very top of the page, but a massive preview and promotions area sat immediately below, forcing users to skip past the big promo space in order to get to their content at the bottom of the screen. The new experience brings a much-needed cleanup to the presentation, with all menu options now appearing below the promo area. They’re accompanied by quick-launch icons for your favorite streaming apps, which you can change at any time. Curiously, Amazon has decided to kill off its previous main navigation menu options like Your Videos, Movies, TV Shows, and Apps, which have been replaced with Library, Home, Find, and Live.
