Install the Fire OS app
For Fire TV 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
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On the Fire TV, open Find and search for TekLan VPN, then select Get.
Open Find and search for TekLan VPN. -
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.
Enter the TV code at teklanvpn.com/tv, or sign in on the TV. -
Open Locations and choose where you want to appear to be.
Pick a location with the remote. -
Go back to Connect and select the power button. The first time, approve the VPN connection request with OK.
Select the power button to connect.
Check the connection
- Confirm the TekLan VPN app reports Connected.
- Open an IP-checking or streaming app and confirm your location has changed.
- Disconnect in the app and confirm normal internet access returns.
If it does not connect
- Confirm the Fire TV 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.
