Proton VPN joins the race to secure Amazon's new Vega OS Fire TV Sticks

https://www.techradar.com/author/rene-millman· Sep 17, 2026 · 3:43 PM UTC ·10 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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Proton VPN has released a dedicated native application for Amazon Fire TV Sticks running the new Vega OS. This move allows users to secure their streaming connections and hide their IP addresses without requiring complex router configurations. The release follows a broader industry trend where major VPN providers are adapting to Amazon's shift from Android-based Fire OS to its new Linux-based ecosystem.

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▪Proton VPN is the latest provider to launch a native app specifically for Amazon's Vega OS Fire TV Sticks.
▪Amazon's transition to Vega OS rendered older Android-based VPN applications incompatible with new hardware.
▪The new app enables users to unblock geo-restricted content and protect their privacy directly from their smart TVs.
▪Proton VPN offers a premium subscription starting at $2.99 per month with servers in 145 countries.
▪Other major providers like NordVPN and IPVanish have also released compatible apps for the new operating system.

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VPN VPN Services Proton VPN joins the race to secure Amazon's new Vega OS Fire TV Sticks News By Rene Millman Published 17 September 2026 The Swiss-based provider has just dropped a dedicated app for Amazon's new operating system, ensuring your streaming habits stay private When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Amazon) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Proton VPN adds a native app for Amazon Fire TV Sticks running on Vega OSUsers can download the app directly from their smart TVsProton joins a few major VPNs in supporting Amazon's latest…

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