App now mirrors the updated Fire TV interface with five navigation tabs.
The Search tab allows users to discover new content across supported streaming services.
The Watchlist tab lets users add films and shows from their phone and save them for later viewing on the TV.
Amazon has started rolling out a redesigned Fire TV mobile app for Android and iOS, expanding the experience beyond basic remote control functions. The update introduces a new UI that mirrors the recently redesigned Fire TV interface, with five navigation tabs and new features for browsing content, managing watchlists, and launching playback directly from a smartphone. The update (version 4.0.1), which was first released in the US last month, is now available in markets like India, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and Spain.
SurveyFire TV mobile app: What’s new
The redesigned Fire TV mobile app introduces a navigation layout with five tabs placed at the bottom of the screen. These include Remote, Home, Search, Watchlist, and Account.
- The Remote tab continues to function as a virtual remote control for Fire TV devices, allowing users to navigate menus, control playback, and enter text using their phone. This remains one of the most practical features of the app, especially when the physical remote is misplaced or if you feel typing using a TV remote is tough.
- The Home tab matches the interface shown on the Fire TV device connected to the television.
- The Search tab allows users to discover new content across supported streaming services. Instead of navigating through apps using the TV remote, users can search titles directly from the phone, which is often quicker and more convenient.
- The Watchlist tab lets users add films and shows from their phone and save them for later viewing on the TV. Once saved, the titles appear on the Fire TV interface when the user switches to the television.
- The Account tab provides access to settings, profiles, and other account-related controls.
Why this matters for Fire TV users
The update significantly expands the role of the Fire TV mobile app. Previously, the app functioned mainly as a backup remote control. With the new features, it becomes a discovery and control hub that can be used even when the television is not actively in use.
Google offers similar functionality through its Google TV mobile app, where users can search content and add titles to a watchlist that appears on their television.
By bringing comparable features to the Fire TV mobile app, Amazon is making its streaming ecosystem more competitive.
Users will need to update the Fire TV app to the latest version through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to access the redesigned interface and new features.
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G.S. Vasan is the chief copy editor at Digit, where he leads coverage of TVs and audio. His work spans reviews, news, features, and maintaining key content pages. Before joining Digit, he worked with publications like Smartprix and 91mobiles, bringing over six years of experience in tech journalism. His articles reflect both his expertise and passion for technology. View Full Profile
