This piece dives into Amazon Fire TV for Auto. We’ll explore everything you need to know about this innovation. The Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick have quickly become the top streaming devices.
These media players have consistently evolved and expanded since their 2014 debut. Amazon has now brought this tech to automobiles. The latest iteration is Amazon Fire TV for Auto. This means that on the road, users can now enjoy all their favorite Firestick and Fire TV content.
The rollout of Fire TV for Auto has begun. You can find it in vehicles like the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. However, it’s anticipated that more vehicles will adopt this technology for on-the-go streaming.
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What is Fire TV for Auto?
Fire TV for Auto represents Amazon’s latest foray into integrating Fire TV technology into vehicles. In essence, select vehicles will now come equipped with seatback screens boasting built-in Fire TV technology. Users will gain access to the complete suite of Fire TV features. This includes Streaming Apps, Games, and much more.
As with all Firestick devices, an Amazon account is required for use. This also enables device compatibility across your other Fire TVs. Imagine pausing a show at home and picking up right where you left off in your car!
Certain vehicles will even offer the ability to download content in advance. This clever feature helps conserve data usage during travel. Unlike its Firestick counterparts, Fire TV for Auto utilizes touch screen navigation. However, rest assured, you can still use the provided Alexa Firestick Remote if you prefer.
What Vehicles have Fire TV for Auto?
Fire TV integration is currently limited to a select few vehicles. At present, the only options available for purchase are the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, both from Jeep. Take a look at the image below to get a better idea.
Two separate screens, both equipped with Fire TV capabilities, are available to backseat passengers. However, Fire TV for Auto is not accessible to those in the front seats. Amazon’s plans for Fire TV extend beyond Jeep. They intend to integrate it into BMW and Fiat Chrysler vehicles as well. We can probably anticipate seeing more vehicles with this tech hitting dealerships in 2022.
Can You Jailbreak Fire TV for Auto?
As of now, the ability to “Jailbreak” Fire TV for Auto remains a bit of a mystery. However, these integrated Fire TV systems seem to be running the same software as their physical counterparts, like the Fire TV Stick Lite.
If this is the case, jailbreaking them is likely within the realm of possibility. Jailbreaking, in simple terms, means enabling “Unknown Sources” on your Firestick. This allows you to install third-party apps, unlocking a whole world of content.
Initial observations suggest that the in-vehicle Fire TV systems provide access to the full range of Fire TV features. This includes “Unknown Sources” within the Settings menu. Based on this, it’s reasonable to assume that users might have the ability to jailbreak Fire TV for Auto within their vehicles.
How to Jailbreak a Firestick/Fire TV
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