It's not so much about using a wrong port, and more so about freeing up the more capable ones for needier devices.
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max works well out of the box, but before you settle in to stream, changing a few settings can help ...
Amazon says the latest Fire TV Stick HD can reliably be powered via TV USB ports, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. Many other small streaming devices draw more power than most TVs can supply.