Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD runs off your TV's USB port — here's how to pre-order it

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The Fire TV Stick HD is available for pre-order now and ships at the end of April

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Amazon just launched its newest streaming device: the Fire TV Stick HD. It's the slimmest Fire TV Stick model Amazon has made, designed to fit more discreetly behind TVs without bulky power adapters getting in the way.

The new model costs $34.99 and is available for pre-order starting April 15. Devices ship at the end of April, so you'll have the new Fire TV Stick in time for May. Here's what's different about this model and how to pre-order it.

What's different about the Fire TV Stick HD

The Fire TV Stick HD is approximately 30% slimmer than the previous HD model. The reduced size makes it easier to hide behind wall-mounted TVs or fit into tight spaces where older models stuck out visibly.

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It includes a USB-C cable and USB-A connector for what Amazon calls "Direct Power." This lets you power the Fire Stick directly from your TV's USB port instead of using a wall adapter. If your TV has a USB port, you eliminate the need for an extra power cable and outlet.

The stick sits flush behind your TV without a bulky power brick. If your TV doesn't have a USB port, you can still use a standard USB-C cable and wall adapter.

Performance is roughly 30% faster compared to the older Fire TV Stick HD model. Apps open quicker, menus load faster, and navigation feels more responsive.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD : $34 at Amazon

Amazon's newest HD streaming stick features streamlined navigation and the redesigned Fire TV experience, available now for pre-order. It connects directly to your TV's HDMI port and powers via USB-C from your TV. It supports Full HD streaming, Wi-Fi 6, and access to Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, and thousands more apps. The Alexa Voice Remote handles TV, soundbar, and receiver controls. At $34, it's a straightforward upgrade for adding smart streaming to any TV.

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How to preorder the Fire TV Stick HD

Go to Amazon and search for "Fire TV Stick HD" or navigate directly to the product page for the new model. Click "Pre-order" and add it to your cart at $34.99.

Next, complete checkout using your preferred payment method. Amazon charges your card when the device ships at the end of April, not when you place the pre-order.

Pre-orders placed now ship at the end of April 2026, with delivery expected in early May. Amazon Prime members may receive slightly faster delivery depending on shipping options selected at checkout.

Once it arrives, plug it into your TV's HDMI port, connect power using either your TV's USB port or a wall adapter, and follow the onscreen setup instructions to start streaming.

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Kaycee is Tom's Guide's How-To Editor, known for tutorials that get straight to what works. She writes across phones, homes, TVs and everything in between — because life doesn't stick to categories and neither should good advice. She's spent years in content creation doing one thing really well: making complicated things click. Kaycee is also an award-winning poet and co-editor at Fox and Star Books.

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