Fire Stick devices are small and compact, which doesn’t leave much room for air to circulate. This can lead to heat buildup inside the device, causing the Fire Stick to overheat. To fix Fire Stick overheating or to prevent Fire Stick overheating from happening, you should do everything you can to keep it cool.

All electronics generate at least some heat when they’re turned on. Normally this isn’t a problem, but too much heat can cause your device to malfunction or shut down. The main reason Fire Stick devices overheat is because they don’t have any form of active cooling or even vents.

When a Fire Stick overheats, you will notice one or more of the following symptoms:

When too much heat builds up inside a Fire Stick, it overheats. To prevent it from overheating, you should do everything you can to cool it down. If your Fire Stick is still overheating, it may be working too hard due to issues with your installed apps.