USB Flash Drive: A compatible USB flash drive that meets Fire TV's requirements.Ideally, look for a USB 3.0 drive with generous storage—16 GB or more is recommended. OTG Cable or USB Hub: Depending on your Fire TV model, you may need an On-The-Go (OTG) cable.This cable allows you to connect the USB drive directly to the Fire TV Stick.. A Firestick 4K, Firestick 4K Max, or Fire TV Stick (recent models support external storage). A compatible USB OTG (On-The-Go) cable for connecting additional devices to the Firestick. A USB drive (preferably USB 3.0 for better speed). An optional USB hub if you want to connect both the USB drive and other peripherals like a keyboard or mouse.
Amazon has been doing a much better job lately with consistent support on newer Fire TV models, but, with the announcement of the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max, there have been questions about how its external storage support differs from the regular Fire TV Stik 4K and other models. Here is a breakdown of all the different types of external storage support and which Fire TV models support each type.. The latest Amazon Fire TV update has added official support for external USB storage. This new feature has raised a lot of questions about what types of drives will work with the Fire TV and what can be done with an attached drive. Read on to learn all about the Fire TV's new USB storage support.