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How to Cancel Any Subscription on Your Amazon Fire TV in 2026

19/02/2026

Updated on February 19, 2026

Subscription fatigue is real, and managing the ever-growing list of services on our streaming devices has become a necessary chore. If you own an Amazon device, knowing how to cancel an Amazon Fire TV subscription is crucial to avoid those surprise charges on your credit card. The process in 2026 has been streamlined, but there’s still a critical difference between canceling a Prime Video Channel and a third-party app subscription. In this definitive guide, I’ll walk you through the updated, step-by-step methods to take back control of your memberships.

How to Cancel Amazon Subscriptions via the Web (The 2026 Universal Method)

This is the foolproof method. It lets you see and manage every single Amazon subscription tied to your account in one central hub, whether you use them on your Fire TV, tablet, or phone. After testing all the options, I can confirm this is the most direct and reliable path in 2026:

  1. Navigate to the Your Memberships and Subscriptions page on the Amazon website. Make sure you’re logged into the correct account.
  2. Find the subscription you want to cancel in the list. You’ll see all your active subs here, from Prime Video Channels to apps that bill through Amazon.
  3. Click the “Subscription Settings” button located next to the service you want to end.

  4. On the next page, look for an option like “Cancel Subscription” or “Turn off auto-renewal.” Amazon will present you with one or more confirmation screens. Follow the prompts until you see a final message confirming the service’s end date.

    [Screenshot of the 2026 Amazon interface showing the “Subscription Settings” button]

Once you’ve canceled, you can continue to access the content until the end of the billing cycle you’ve already paid for. You won’t be charged for that service again.

How to Cancel a Subscription Directly From Your Fire TV

For maximum convenience, you can also manage many of your subscriptions right from the couch using your Amazon Fire TV Stick or Cube interface. The process is very intuitive:

  1. Power on your Fire TV and navigate to the gear icon to open “Settings.”
  2. Select the “Account & Profile Settings” option.
  3. Inside this menu, click on “Subscriptions.” You’ll see a list of your active subscriptions that can be managed from the device.

  4. Choose the subscription you want to end and select the option to “Turn off auto-renewal” or “Cancel.”

    [Screenshot of the 2026 Fire TV OS Settings menu, highlighting the “Subscriptions” option]

Heads-Up: This method works perfectly for Prime Video Channels and for third-party apps you subscribed to *using Amazon’s payment system*. If you signed up for a service like Netflix or Max directly on their own website, it won’t appear in this list. You must cancel it on that service’s platform.

Key Differences When Canceling: Channels, Apps, and Amazon Prime

Not all subscriptions are created equal. Understanding the difference will save you time and frustration.

  • Prime Video Channels (Max, Paramount+, STARZ, etc.): These are the easiest to cancel. Since they are an internal Amazon service, they will always appear in your subscriptions list, and you can end them from either the web or your Fire TV device.
  • Third-Party Apps (Sling TV, Peacock, etc.): If you subscribed to these apps through Amazon, the cancellation process is identical to the channels. However, if you signed up on their website and just use the Fire TV app to log in, you must go to that service’s website to cancel. Amazon can’t manage payments it doesn’t process.
  • Your Amazon Prime Membership: This is the mothership subscription that bundles many services. If you want to cancel Amazon Prime itself, the process is the same, but be aware you’ll lose access to Prime Video, free shipping, Amazon Photos, and Prime Gaming. You can find more details in our deep-dive review on whether Prime is still worth it in 2026.

Amazon’s Subscription Refund Policy (2026 Update)

Understanding Amazon’s subscription refund policy is key. While terms can vary slightly by service, here are the general rules for 2026:

  • Standard Cancellation: When you cancel, you are simply turning off the auto-renewal. You can continue using the service until the last day of your paid period. There are no early termination fees.
  • Refunds for New Subscribers: If you cancel a brand-new annual subscription (or one longer than a month) within the first few days and haven’t used the service extensively, you can often contact support to request a full refund. Amazon may deduct the value of any service you used.
  • Monthly Subscriptions: For monthly billing, canceling simply prevents the next month’s charge. Prorated refunds for the current month are generally not offered.
  • Renewal Notifications: For annual or other long-term subscriptions, Amazon will email you a reminder before the renewal charge is processed, giving you time to update your payment method or cancel.

FAQ: Canceling Subscriptions on Amazon

Finally, here are my answers to some of the most common questions I get when helping people manage their Amazon memberships.

What happens if I cancel my subscription mid-month?You won’t lose access immediately. You can continue to enjoy the content until the end of the billing period you’ve already paid for. For example, if your subscription renews on the 20th of each month and you cancel on the 5th, you’ll still have access until the 19th.
Does canceling Amazon Prime also cancel my Prime Video Channels?No. Prime Video Channels are separate, add-on subscriptions. If you cancel your main Amazon Prime membership, you will still be subscribed to—and billed for—any channels until you cancel them individually.
I can’t find the subscription I want to cancel. What should I do?Most likely, you subscribed directly with the service provider (e.g., on Netflix’s website) and not through Amazon’s billing system. In that case, you must log in to that provider’s website to manage the cancellation. Also, double-check that you’re not logged into a different Amazon account.
Can I reactivate a subscription after canceling it?Yes. If you cancel a subscription but the end date hasn’t passed yet, you’ll usually see a “Reactivate Subscription” option on the same management page. If the subscription period has already ended, you’ll simply have to subscribe again as if for the first time.