Surfshark adds Vega OS support, expands VPN access on Amazon Fire TV

Surfshark It released a native application for Vega OS, making it Virtual private network Service for the latest generation of Amazon Fire TVs Powered by the company’s new Linux-based platform. The update restores functionality lost when Amazon moved away from Android-powered Fire OS in late 2025.

when Vega operating system It replaced Fire OS as Amazon’s primary software Fire TV broadcasters In October, it discontinued support for Android apps, meaning existing apps were not migrated. This created a gap for those who relied on VPNs for streaming and required developers to rebuild applications for the new environment. The new Surfshark app fills this gap, offering what the company describes as “basic VPN capabilities” on Vega OS devices.

The practical benefits remain the same: a VPN encrypts internet and streaming activity, hides IP addresses, and can help avoid ISP throttling while using high bandwidth. This technology is also commonly used to access region-specific libraries on services such as Netflix and HBO Max — a use case that had been effectively sidelined on newer Fire TV devices until this new wave of native apps started arriving. Surfshark notes that its Vega OS implementation is currently focused on basic features and supports the WireGuard protocol. Wider support is expected to come later, as the app and platform mature.

Right now, it’s less about new features and more about restoring parity for people who upgrade to them The latest Fire TV devices. Surfshark Joins other providersincluded NordVPN and IPVanishin creating custom applications for Amazon’s Vega OS ecosystem. And with more developers following suit, Vega OS is coming closer to matching the app ecosystem it replaces.

For more context, check out CNET’s coverage of SurfShark VPNour report on Best VPN services And our guide to Best VPNs for Fire TV Stick.