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Surfshark VPN Returns to Fire TV with Vega OS App
5 May
Summary
- Surfshark's new app restores VPN service for Amazon Fire TV devices.
- The app is built for Vega OS, Amazon's latest Linux-based Fire TV platform.
- This update addresses functionality lost when Amazon switched from Fire OS.
Surfshark has released a native application for Vega OS, making its virtual private network (VPN) service available on the latest Amazon Fire TV devices. This development comes after Amazon transitioned its streaming hardware to the new Linux-based Vega OS in October 2025, which led to the discontinuation of Android app support.
The shift to Vega OS meant that existing applications, including VPN services, ceased to function. Surfshark's new app is designed to fill this void, providing users with essential VPN capabilities on the updated platform. These capabilities include encrypting internet activity, masking IP addresses, and potentially circumventing ISP throttling.
This restoration of VPN functionality is particularly significant for users who rely on services like Netflix and HBO Max for accessing region-specific content libraries. As a native app, Surfshark's offering supports the WireGuard protocol, with broader features anticipated as the Vega OS platform matures. Other VPN providers, such as NordVPN and IPVanish, have also begun developing dedicated apps for this new ecosystem.
