Mozilla has dropped support for Firefox for Smart TVs

Firefox for Fire TV & Echo Show: Support Ended April 30, 2021

Mozilla officially discontinued Firefox for Amazon Fire TV and Echo Show on April 30, 2021. The app is no longer available for download from the Amazon Appstore, no longer receives security updates, and will not be reinstalled if you delete it.

What exactly changed on April 30, 2021?

Since that date, Mozilla has enforced the following changes for Fire TV and Echo Show users:

• No new installs. Firefox for Fire TV can no longer be downloaded from the Amazon Appstore.
• No security updates. The existing app on your device will not receive patches or fixes [citation:1][citation:9].
• No reinstallation. If you uninstall the app, you cannot get it back.
• Echo Show default browser redirect. If Firefox was set as your default browser on Echo Show, web requests are now redirected to Amazon Silk [citation:3][citation:6].

Why did Mozilla end support?

Mozilla first launched Firefox for Fire TV in 2017 to fill a gap in browser options on Amazon's platform. In its official statement, Mozilla explained that by 2021, users had "more options for accessing content on these devices," and the company decided to "shift focus and resources to building new experiences" rather than maintaining the Amazon-specific browser [citation:1][citation:17].

What should Fire TV and Echo Show users use instead?

Amazon Silk is the built-in replacement on both device families. It remains available, receives updates, and can be launched by saying "Alexa, open Silk" [citation:9][citation:3]. For Fire TV users who relied on Firefox as a workaround to access specific web content, Silk is the only officially supported browser option on the platform.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still use the Firefox app if it is already installed on my Fire TV?

Technically, the app may still open, but it will not receive security or stability updates. Mozilla does not recommend relying on an unsupported browser for sensitive browsing.

Will Firefox come back to Fire TV or Echo Show?

Mozilla has made no announcement indicating a return. The official support page treats the discontinuation as permanent [citation:9].

Is Firefox available for Amazon Fire tablets?

No. Firefox for Android is not distributed through the Amazon Appstore and is not available for Fire tablets [citation:14].

Source: Mozilla Support — End of support for Firefox on Amazon Devices