When it comes to streaming devices, there are plenty of options, with the big players being Roku, Apple, Google, and Amazon. The main streaming stick I use every day is a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and one of the biggest reasons is that, for the performance and features you get, the price is hard to beat — the 4K Max, in particular, often goes on sale for as low as $40.
That said, while my Fire TV Stick 4K Max is usually pretty speedy, it slows down occasionally, with apps taking longer to open or the user interface suddenly lagging. Luckily, fixing a slow Fire TV Stick is easy. If you notice yours slowing down, it doesn't mean you need to rush out and buy a new device. Most of the time, just a minute or two in the settings menu is enough to get things moving smoothly again.
Here are five simple ways I speed up my Fire TV Stick 4K Max when it slows down, and these tips work on any Fire TV device — whether it's the Fire TV Stick HD, 4K Select, 4K Plus, or a Fire TV.