Is the Amazon Firestick 4K Max 2nd Gen Worth the Upgrade? Find Out!

Amazon recently launched several new Fire TV devices, including their most powerful streaming stick ever: the All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd generation. In this review, I will share the good and the bad with you. Let’s take a closer look at this beast of a streaming stick.
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0:00 Intro
0:46 4K Max 2nd-gen overview
1:30 What's in the box?
2:54 Specs
5:23 Setup
5:44 Fire TV Ambient Experience
6:41 Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced
7:13 Benchmark Test
7:54 Summing up
9:25 Close & outro
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[@FireTVSticks]

Upgrade today: Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd-gen) - amzn.to/3ENDRPm Amazon eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi System - amzn.to/3QID8Wv

[@wayneking3969]

Just hooked mine up last night and today. Seems to be working great!! Thanks for all you do for us!!

[@FireTVSticks]

Great to hear!

[@kenhdog]

Good summary review. Thanks for the info on Mouse Toggle not working. I can stop scratching my head!

[@ericmilligan3]

Thanks Tanya, I’m glad you mentioned the mouse toggle not compatible, I was pulling my hair out trying to get it to work. 👍👍👍👍🤪🤪😱

[@LaLakers17]

Thanks queen for the info & update on the device bc i just brought one two weeks ago

[@ervinrodriguez2065]

As always Tanya another great video explaining the new 2nd gen 4k max. I plan to purchase this latest firestick and from all the reviews I've seen your the only one that mentioned that the mouse toggle doesn't work with the new 4k max,that's not good for me because I have 3rd party apps side loaded on mines that require the use of a mouse toggle

[@rsturdy4045]

Same here, maybe I'll wait a lil while and let them work out the kinks.

[@gnic76]

Never had a firestick, I bought the 4k max on an Amazon black friday sale a few days ago. Am going through your content on how to use it. Am in North America so some things will be different, but I like how you go through the steps. Thanks

[@helmsajr]

Good video Tanya I'm sticking with my fire tv cube 3th gen. Good to see you has always.

[@IanGrandadfatboyCarroll]

Very helpful video. Thanks Tanya. I've been considering upgrading from my firestick tv lite for some time, but have been put off by the lack of storage. I had previously been watching your video on adding USB storage to my current firestick to overcome the problem. With the release of Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd gen with 16gb of storage, I finally decided that the time was right to invest in the latest offering. The new Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd gen should land on the doormat tomorrow, so looking forward to finding out just what the latest version has to offer.

[@CJtheprince816]

Im glad i came across your channel regarding the amazon firestick. I just ordered mines today from best buy and i noticed it said wifi 6e, i was a little nervous because my wifi is wifi 6 & not 6e but im glad that you did mention in the video that it does support regular wifi as well with your router. I just subscribed to your channel, thanks for all that you do. 🙏😊

[@FireTVSticks]

Glad I could help!

[@tombanigan2138]

Nice vid Tanya, I have the original 4kMax but prefer my Fire TV Cube. If I buy a new Amazon device I think I'll go with new new Fire TV Cube will see what the Black Friday promotion brings👍

[@hardworker8030]

What's so good about fire tv cube as I'm looking to buy something

[@charlesgatto1256]

Tonya, thank you for your videos. Very informative.

[@paulhill1379]

I do like the Fire Stick 2nd gen 4k Max.good video Tanya.

[@gyagzyabdul6505]

Am always here for Tanya thanks alot your videos are so educative keep it up

[@aarshoza7504]

Thanks Tanya for addressing one of my previous question about mouse toggle. Only thing remaining now is to spam the developer to develop for new 4k max and check your website for updates regularly 😂. Side Note: Black suits you quite well.

[@Viper1171]

Excellent review, as always. 👍

[@1978MODO]

Great and detailed video as always ! Thanks Tanya

[@SummerSolstice62024]

Great video!! Is this still the most current and best model or is it best to wait if a 3rd gen will be coming out this fall since last fall and the fall before they have released new ones?

[@FireTVSticks]

It's currently the latest model. I am not sure if an updated stick will be released this year or not, sorry.

[@ted-b]

Nice review Tanya!

[@JoanneRachel-m6j]

❤❤❤ great video looks cool new firestick❤❤❤

[@Swiftness0427]

I am still using my Pioneer 50" Fire TV, it has 11.77 GB available with Fire TV OS 7.6.5.2, the only thing I was looking to do is upgrade to a backlit remote control. Does this come with the backlit remote?

[@FireTVSticks]

No. As far as I know, the only Fire TV remote that is backlit is the Voice Remote Pro which is a separate purchase - amzn.to/3rbBS3E. Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro | Remote Finder | TV Controls | Backlit Buttons | Full Tour - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamznYp3d8qDjLMsi=KN4gKhH6vC_uViz1

[@shaunwhiteley3544]

Can you still sideload Kodi, not going to downgrade with the new one if it doesnt!

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes, you can.

[@bryangosselin5102]

Hi Tanya, Thoroughly enjoy your Videos, and Information, regarding Firesticks. I recently upgraded to the new Firestick 4K Max [2nd Gen] You mentioned your New Device comes with 16 GB Storage, where mine has capacity of 12,86 GB?. Te O/S seems correct at OS=8,1,0.2[RS8102/1967] Is there a difference in where I purchased it, as I am in Canada

[@FireTVSticks]

The Amazon Firestick has a storage capacity of 16 GB. However, some of this space is taken up by the Fire TV operating system and Amazon's pre-installed apps. As a result, you'll have 12.86 GB of usable storage space. I hope this information is helpful!

[@stevenwalker2297]

Hi Tanya , great video .

[@conradswadling8495]

considering upgrade from the lite version, just for the memory

[@lawrence6306]

Thanks tanya great review

[@GaryV-p3h]

Disappointing it doesn't come with the pro remote, doesn't have built in power via TV USB to get rid of hidious, unsightly power cables & a built in sd card slot would cure all memory capacity problems permanently.

[@josephennis4085]

Hi Tanya,Was thinking of upgrading to this version, but do you think I should wait in case they release a version USB C , currently have the previous 4k max.

[@FireTVSticks]

I can't see that happening anytime soon. Here's my link if you're thinking of upgrading: amzn.to/3ENDRPm.

[@An.Individual]

Will read USB drives formatted with NTFS?

[@FireTVSticks]

Not as far as I know. The only Fire TV device that supports NTFS is the 3rd Gen Fire TV Cube due to its full-sized USB port - amzn.to/3HxZqoK.

[@darrylb5224]

Here in the United States I have Xfinity for my Wi-Fi and it's got 6G and 60e so I am all set

[@anthonybailey38]

I have the new version but now that I've seen this video I will set it up

[@hardworker8030]

Can you recommend what fire stick to get if you don't have a 4k tv and only can use hotspot.

[@FireTVSticks]

I would recommend investing in the 4K Max streaming device as it features a more powerful processor, resulting in a faster and smoother user experience. It's worth noting that having a 4K TV is not a requirement to use a 4K streaming device. However, if you don't have a 4K TV, you won't be able to stream content in 4K resolution.

[@jfvira9844]

Thnx for a great vid !

[@TheCrackentone]

In the old days my house was coming down with plastic bags. Now it's Fire sticks...lol New sticks coming out every few months now.

[@joshoneill8683]

It’s Black Friday coming what about buy and sell? New amazing firestick

[@lynnnakita58]

Should we always to the update on firestick when there is one. Just curious Tks 😊

[@FireTVSticks]

It is best to keep your Firestick updated with security updates and get new features. However, it is a personal choice as some updates sometimes can cause users problems!

[@lynnnakita58]

@@FireTVSticks Thank you 😊

[@yvonnetolley6468]

Hi Tanya I got the new 4k max 2nd gen I noticed if you clear cache off any of apps it clears but it comes back again

[@FireTVSticks]

Does the full amount of cache come back or is it a small amount like 16kb? Take a look at this video: FIRESTICK CACHE NOT CLEARING? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/amHZoKOMnd56Zrs

[@bobbyboy4496]

Mine is coming tommoro

[@kellhound8645]

I appreciate the information, thanks. I recently purchased the 2nd gen 4k and have a general question. Has anyone purchased a stick running OS 8 and it's missing many of the new features, such as app offload and such? I am constantly restarting my stick and checking for updates no luck so far.

[@FireTVSticks]

The new Fire TV Stick may not get this feature because it has more storage space.

[@tedrekich8270]

Is firestick better on buffering and app freezing I’m not sold yet I got max 4 k but when watching live tv it freezes constantly

[@FireTVSticks]

If everything else runs fine on your Firestick, live TV channels freezing is most likely due to either internet issues or an issue with the supplier of the TV channel.

[@datahopa]

It's not only mouse toggle not working - I can't find any way of keeping the new 4k Max awake iether, previous methods stop after a restart. I need "keep awake" for a couple of apps I use.

[@FireTVSticks]

I'll look into it.

[@barrypromo]

Is there any way to back up and transfer apps on a Firestick 4K max gen 1 device from not just internal storage but also from an external USB drive? I have apps on both as some didn’t fit on internal storage. I have Xplore installed but it doesn’t “see” the USB drive. Is that because my drive is configured to “run apps”? Is there a way to transfer all the apps to the 2nd generation Firestick 4K max?

[@FireTVSticks]

If you have your USB drive configured to install more apps, you won't be able to see it X-plore. Unfortunately, there isn't a way of transferring all apps to your new Firestick.

[@mikebrown5751]

I have been using the new 4k max for a month now and all of a sudden none of my apps will launch. Do you have any info on this issue?

[@FireTVSticks]

Try a restart.

[@IPBullets]

Thank you

[@adir3025]

Hi any updates on the mouse toggle to get it working?

[@FireTVSticks]

This is the only workaround so far: Firestick Mouse Toggle Not Working? TRY THIS!!! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJuUpICGh9BkY7M.

[@vxs666]

Do you know what mouse toggle works for this one?

[@FireTVSticks]

Information about a mouse toggle was covered in the video 👍

[@AhmedNawazKhan]

Can we download sideload apps??

[@FireTVSticks]

yes

[@chrislewis3322]

can you power this off the Tv usb?

[@1991ltd]

Anyone know if it will be able to handle PS2 game emulation? I want a new one and that's something that could definitely get me to buy it

[@FireTVSticks]

Not sure, sorry.

[@winksplayle]

Don't think I'll bother to update. I don't think it's worth the extra expense.

[@omarguerrero6417]

Still no sd card slot

[@FireTVSticks]

Nope 🙅‍♀️

[@shaunwhiteley3544]

I wish remotes worked with rechargable batteries rather than lead acid non rechargable. 😢

[@tonywill994]

😍👍👍❤️

[@JynxedKoma]

You are an absolute babe! Truly gorgeous.