The Amazon Fire TV stick was first released all the way back in 2014, and it's certainly made its mark on the streaming world since.

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Since its initial release, the Amazon Fire TV Stick has seen different models released, which means that the entertainment available to stream has changed several times.

So, what exactly can the little Amazon Fire Stick dongle access in 2026? The answer is, thankfully, quite a lot - and we've rounded up everything you need to know.

If you want to learn even more about the Fire Stick, see our guides to what a Fire Stick is and how it works and Fire TV Stick costs. Plus, we've also rounded up the best Amazon Fire Stick deals.

Find out how to save on more Amazon products and services, with our guides to the best Kindle deals and the best Audible deals this month.

What channels do you get with a Fire Stick?

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Being an Amazon device, the Fire Stick fittingly comes with access to Prime Video, but also lets you buy and rent films and TV from Amazon whether you are a Prime member or not.

Along with Prime, the other major streaming services available on the stick are Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, and Now. In terms of catch-up services, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, All 4, My 5, and UKTV Play are all supported by the device, as well as internet giant YouTube.

Music lovers can also stream songs through Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, watch music videos on Vevo and listen to radio from all over the world with TuneIn Radio.

There are also plenty more obscure video channels - Pluto TV streams 40 'live' channels for those who miss channel-hopping in the Netflix age. Twitch lets you watch gaming live streams, Plex lets you watch your own video files and Vimeo is YouTube's video-sharing competitor. You can get inspired by a talk from TED TV, or get more physical with the boxing channel BoxNation.

There's also plenty of apps and utilities, from Facebook to Audible to Just Eat to Silk Web Browser.

If you're specifically after sport, read our explainer on how to watch live football on the Amazon Fire TV Stick too. And of course, the streaming stick is fitted with Alexa so that you can navigate the device hands-free.

For more information about Amazon Fire TV Sticks, take a look at our guide on can you watch normal TV on an Amazon Fire TV Stick?

Which channels are free on the Fire Stick?

Here's the catch - while it is free to download most of the apps, some of them will still require a subscription to use. Have no fear - you'll still be able to access all the catch-up services for free or watch live telly on apps like BBC iPlayer and ITVX without charge. It's mainly the streaming services that require a paid subscription to use - see a list of the main ones below.

Popular channels that require a subscription:

  • Prime Video
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV
  • Disney+
  • Now
  • Hayu

You'll also need to pay for the music streaming services - namely Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify.

Want to know how to watch Disney Plus on Amazon Fire Stick? We've got you covered.

How much is an Amazon Fire TV stick?

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The price of the Fire Stick varies depending on which model you're after. Here's a full list of prices for the different models of Amazon Fire TV Stick:

To see how the Amazon Fire compares to other streaming sticks, read our Chromecast vs Fire TV Stick guide.

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Plus, you can check out more deals like the best Disney Plus offers and best Sky Sports offers.

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