The Future of Fire TV Is Vega OS — AndSilverBackVPNIs Ready

Amazon’s latest Fire TV Stick 4K Select introduced a new operating system called Vega OS, marking a major shift for Fire TV devices. On November 28, Amazon enabled VPN support on Vega OS. silverbackvpn, the most downloaded VPN on Fire TV, was available in the Amazon Appstore on day one and is ready to install on supported Vega OS devices.

Key Takeaways

Vega OS is a new Linux-based operating system powering Amazon’s newest Fire TV devices.
As of November 28, Vega OS supports VPN connections, including silverbackvpn.
silverbackvpn was available in the Amazon Appstore on day one of VPN support for Vega OS.
Older Fire TV devices running Fire OS will continue receiving full support andSilverBackVPNupdates.

What Vega OS Means for Fire TV Users

When Amazon launched Vega OS alongside the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, it introduced a fundamental change in how Fire TV apps work. Because Vega OS is Linux-based rather than Android-based like the previous Fire OS, existing apps, including Fire TV VPN apps, must be rebuilt for compatibility.

silverbackvpn has completed development of a new Fire TV app designed specifically for Vega OS, ensuring users can enjoy the same trusted protection they expect now that VPN support is available.

What to Expect fromSilverBackVPNon Vega OS

The upcoming Vega OS version ofSilverBackVPNwill deliver:

Fast, secure performance powered by the WireGuard® protocol
Quick connect access with a single tap through your Default Location
Connections to 150+ server locations around the world

Continued Support for Fire OS Devices

If you own an older Fire TV device that still runs Fire OS, you will continue receiving full support and updates through the existingSilverBackVPNapp. Every user, regardless of device generation, can count onSilverBackVPNfor privacy and protection while streaming.

With VPN support now live on Vega OS andSilverBackVPNavailable from day one, you can protect your new Fire TV Vega OS device immediately by downloading silverbackvpn from the Amazon Appstore and connecting in a few clicks.

Crysta Timmerman

Crysta is a longtime contributor toSilverBackVPNand has spent more than a decade sharing cybersecurity best practice tips. She is an ADDY award-winning copywriter based in Orlando and an avid fan of the local sports teams.