Fire Stick setup

Set up TekLan VPN on Fire Stick

TekLan VPN has a Fire OS app and a Vega OS app for Fire Stick. Both are in the Amazon Appstore, which offers the one that suits your device.

TekLan VPN for Fire TV

Amazon Appstore
Version 4.5.1

On your Fire TV, open Find and search for TekLan VPN

TekLan VPN for Vega OS

Amazon Appstore
Version 1.3.0

On your Fire TV, open Find and search for TekLan VPN

Fire TV Connect screen with the selected location and connection details

Set it up

Choose how to connect

TekLan VPN app for Fire OS

Install the Fire OS app

For Fire Stick devices that run Fire OS. Install from the Amazon Appstore first; the direct APK is there for when the Appstore route does not work. The current Amazon Appstore version is 4.5.1.

Before you begin

  • Connect the Fire TV device to the internet.
  • Have your TekLan VPN email address and password ready.
  • Allow the system VPN connection request when prompted.

Steps

  1. On the Fire Stick, open Find and search for TekLan VPN, then select Get.
    Find tab on Amazon Fire Stick
    Open Find and search for TekLan VPN.
  2. Open TekLan VPN. To sign in, go to teklanvpn.com/tv on your phone or computer and enter the code shown on the TV, or scan the QR code with your phone. You can also type your TekLan VPN email address and password on the TV.
    TekLan VPN sign-in screen on a TV: Sign in with your phone with a code and QR code (blurred in this picture), or sign in with email and password
    Enter the TV code at teklanvpn.com/tv, or sign in on the TV.
  3. Open Locations and choose where you want to appear to be.
    TV Locations screen: a search box and a list of locations with their ping
    Pick a location with the remote.
  4. Go back to Connect and select the power button. The first time, approve the VPN connection request with OK.
    TV Connect screen with the power button, the selected location and connection details
    Select the power button to connect.

Check the connection

  1. Confirm the TekLan VPN app reports Connected.
  2. Open an IP-checking or streaming app and confirm your location has changed.
  3. Disconnect in the app and confirm normal internet access returns.

If it does not connect

  • Confirm the Fire Stick has internet access before starting the VPN.
  • Disconnect any other VPN application.
  • Approve the system VPN request if it appears again.
  • If you used the APK, delete it in Downloader and download a fresh copy.

Still stuck? See the help articles, or open a support ticket with the exact error you see.

TekLan VPN app for Vega OS

Install the Vega OS app

For Fire Stick devices that run Vega OS, such as the Fire TV Stick 4K Select. Vega OS cannot install Android apps or APK files, so TekLan VPN has a separate Vega OS app in the Amazon Appstore.

Current version: 1.3.0 · What the app does

Before you begin

  • Connect the Fire TV device to the internet.
  • Have your TekLan VPN email address and password ready.
  • Allow the system VPN connection request when prompted.

Steps

  1. On the Fire Stick, search the Amazon Appstore for TekLan VPN and select Get.
  2. Open TekLan VPN. Under Sign in with your phone, select Get a sign-in code, then scan the QR code with your phone, or open teklanvpn.com/tv on your phone or computer and enter the code shown on the TV. You can also sign in on the TV with your TekLan VPN email address and password.
  3. Open Locations and choose where you want to appear to be.
    Vega OS Locations screen: cities with their ping, a star for favourites and a search box
    Pick a location with the remote.
  4. Go back to Connect and select the Connect button. Allow the VPN request if it appears.
    Vega OS Connect screen with the Connect button, the chosen location, session time and data totals
    Select Connect.

Check the connection

  1. Confirm the TekLan VPN app reports Connected.
  2. Open an IP-checking or streaming app and confirm your location has changed.
  3. Disconnect in the app and confirm normal internet access returns.

If it does not connect

  • Confirm the Fire Stick has internet access before starting the VPN.
  • Sign out, restart the app and sign in again.

Still stuck? See the help articles, or open a support ticket with the exact error you see.

Features

What the apps do

TekLan VPN for Fire TV

For Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV smart TVs and Fire tablets that run Fire OS.

  • WireGuard and OpenVPN

    Both protocols are built in, so there is no profile to import.

  • Locations worldwide

    Choose a city from our worldwide network. Each location shows its city first, then its country.

  • Sign in with your phone

    Scan a QR code or enter a code at teklanvpn.com/tv, with no typing on the TV.

  • Live connection details

    Data received and sent, connection time and your protected IP, updated while you are connected.

  • Per-app split tunnelling

    Choose apps that skip the VPN while everything else stays protected.

  • Bypass

    Leave chosen websites, IP addresses or ranges outside the VPN, for a bank or service that blocks VPNs. Up to 50 entries.

  • DNS choice

    Use TekLan DNS, pick another well-known DNS provider, or enter your own.

  • Leak test

    Check that your IP address and DNS requests stay inside the VPN.

  • Dedicated IP

    If you have a private server or dedicated IP, it is listed first under “Your private servers”, with its IP address.

  • Local network access

    Keep printers, casting and other devices on your home network reachable while connected.

  • Your language

    English, German, Spanish and French, following your device’s language.

TekLan VPN for Vega OS

For Fire TV devices that run Vega OS, such as the Fire TV Stick 4K Select.

  • WireGuard

    Fast, modern WireGuard is built in, so there is no profile to import.

  • Locations worldwide

    Choose a city from our worldwide network. Each location shows its city first, then its country.

  • Sign in with your phone

    Scan a QR code or enter a code at teklanvpn.com/tv, with no typing on the TV.

  • Live connection details

    Data received and sent, connection time and your protected IP, updated while you are connected.

  • DNS choice

    Use TekLan DNS, pick another well-known DNS provider, or enter your own.

  • Dedicated IP

    If you have a private server or dedicated IP, it is listed first under “Your private servers”, with its IP address.

  • Your language

    English, German, Spanish and French, following your device’s language.

Screenshots

See the app

Requirements

What you need

TekLan VPN for Fire TV

  • A Fire TV or Fire tablet running Fire OS. Fire TV devices with Vega OS use the Vega app.
  • A TekLan VPN plan.
  • Your phone nearby to sign in with a code.

TekLan VPN for Vega OS

  • A Fire TV device running Vega OS.
  • A TekLan VPN plan.
  • Your phone nearby to sign in with a code.
Questions

Frequently asked

Fire OS or Vega OS: which app do I need?

Most Fire TV devices run Fire OS and use this app. Newer devices such as the Fire TV Stick 4K Select run Vega OS and need the Vega app; the Amazon Appstore offers the right one.

Why is there a separate Vega OS app?

Vega OS cannot run Android apps or APK files, so TekLan VPN makes a separate app for it.

Do I need a separate subscription for each app?

No. One TekLan VPN plan covers every app; each device uses one of your plan’s connections while it is connected.

Where are the servers?

Worldwide. The app lists every location your plan includes, and you can switch whenever you like.