Amazon’s Fire TV Stick owners in the UK will soon enjoy a valuable upgrade at no additional cost. Amazon has unveiled a significant update to its Fire TV mobile app, introducing a variety of new functionalities. Previously serving primarily as a channel changer, the app is now expanding its capabilities.

The updated app will turn a smartphone into a secondary screen, allowing users to explore and find content, manage watchlists, and initiate playback of shows or movies directly on their TV from their mobile device. Furthermore, the app has undergone a complete redesign to match the upcoming Fire TV interface set to launch later this year. The revamped appearance aims to provide a more contemporary look while enhancing overall performance and speed.

Users can still utilize the app as a virtual remote, offering full functionality in case the physical remote is misplaced. With the app, users can seamlessly switch channels, navigate menus, and control volume directly from their phone.

Amazon has commenced the rollout of the redesigned Fire TV mobile app in the UK today, with availability expanding to all users in the following weeks. According to Amazon, the enhanced app “introduces new features that will revolutionize how you engage with your Fire TV experience.” While millions already use the app as a backup remote, the latest version enhances the experience with new tools that extend entertainment beyond the TV screen.

The updated app now enables users to browse content, manage watchlists, and play titles on their TV, all within a refreshed design that mirrors the new Fire TV experience.