Curtains

The Usher's guide

Close the curtains on your Fire TV

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Fire TV (2021 or later)

Checked against the maker's manual and lab tests.

Stops it watching

  1. Automatic Content Recognition

    Recognizes what's playing, including from HDMI inputs.

    Go to Settings › My Fire TV › Privacy Settings › Automatic Content Recognition

    Turn OFF Amazon stops recognizing what's on screen. Everything keeps working.

    Source: amazon.com · maker manual · checked 2026-09-12

  2. Device Usage Data

    Sends how you use the TV to Amazon for marketing.

    Go to Settings › My Fire TV › Privacy Settings › Device Usage Data

    Turn OFF Nothing changes for you.

    Source: amazon.com · maker manual · checked 2026-09-12

  3. Collect App and Over-the-Air Usage Data

    Reports which apps and channels you use.

    Go to Settings › My Fire TV › Privacy Settings › Collect App and Over-the-Air Usage Data

    Turn OFF Nothing changes for you.

    Source: amazon.com · maker manual · checked 2026-09-12

Stops the ad profile

  1. Interest-based Ads

    Targets ads using your activity.

    Go to Settings › My Fire TV › Privacy Settings › Interest-based Ads

    Turn OFF Ads stay, targeting stops.

    Source: pocket-lint.com · press · checked 2026-09-12

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