Amazon will remotely disable all Fire TV Blaster devices starting January 31, 2026. This "kill switch" will render the infrared (IR) accessory completely unusable. Amazon cited a diminished need for the standalone device due to the wider adoption of HDMI-CEC technology and the capabilities of newer hardware like the Fire TV Cube. Affected customers are being offered the following forms of compensation:
UK Customers: A full refund of £34.99 in the form of an Amazon gift card, automatically applied to accounts within 24 hours.
German Customers: An Amazon gift card worth €29.40 automatically deposited into their accounts.
US Customers: Exclusive promo codes for hardware upgrades, including $60 off a Fire TV Cube (using code 60FTV) or 50% off any Fire TV Stick model (using code 50FTV). These offers are valid through March 31, 2026.
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