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Amazon's Fire TV Stick is one of the easiest ways to turn any TV into a smart streaming hub.
It's affordable, portable, and small enough to slip into a bag when you're travelling. Pair it with one of the best VPNs and you can access your usual streaming services while away from home, as well as browse content that's available in other countries.
Getting Surfshark running on a Fire TV Stick is remarkably straightforward. The app is available directly through Amazon's app store, installation takes just a few minutes and, once you're signed in, you can connect to servers around the world with a couple of clicks.
Here's everything you need to know...
Surfshark on Fire TV Stick: why do I need it?
Without wishing to state the obvious, streaming is the main reason to install a Fire Stick VPN for most people.
Streaming services offer different content in different countries thanks to licensing agreements. That means a Netflix or Prime Video library in the U.S. can look very different from the one available in the U.K. Region-specific services like BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Hulu, Peacock, and Crave are restricted to specific regions, too.
A VPN like Surfshark allows you to connect through servers in different countries, which can help you access the services you're entitled to use while travelling abroad and browse region-specific libraries.
A VPN can also be useful for privacy and security. When connected, your internet traffic is encrypted, helping protect your data from interception on public or shared Wi-Fi networks. This is really helpful if you're using a Fire TV Stick in hotels, holiday rentals, or other unfamiliar locations.
Surfshark offers a few features that suit Fire TV users especially well. Its apps are designed for slick streaming, it supports fast WireGuard connections, and one subscription covers unlimited devices. This helps you to protect your Fire TV Stick alongside phones, tablets, and laptops under the same account.
How to set up Surfshark on your Fire TV Stick
Before you begin, you'll need:
- Amazon Fire TV Stick or Fire TV device running Fire OS 6.0 or later
- active Surfshark subscription
- internet connection
Then, to install Surfshark, just follow these steps:
- Turn on your Fire TV device and go to the "Search" tab
- Type "Surfshark" into the search bar
- Select the Surfshark app from the results
- Choose "Download" or "Get"
- Open the app once installation is complete
- Sign in using your Surfshark account details
- Accept the VPN connection request
- Connect to your preferred server location
Note that if you own one of Amazon's newer Fire TV devices, Surfshark now offers a dedicated native Vega OS app, too. Amazon's app store should automatically display the correct version for your device.
How to use Surfshark on your Fire TV Stick
Once installed, using Surfshark is simple.
Open the app and you'll see a list of available server locations. Choose a country manually, or use the Fastest option to connect automatically to the quickest nearby server. Once connected, launch your favorite streaming app and browse its shows and movies as normal.
If there are locations you use regularly, you can add them to your favorites for quicker access later. The settings menu also lets you manage notifications and other preferences.
When you're finished, return to the Surfshark app and tap "Disconnect" to restore your normal connection.
Top tip: if you experience issues with a particular streaming service, switching to another server location often resolves the problem.
Other ways to use Surfshark with Fire TV Stick
Installing Surfshark's dedicated Fire TV app is by far the easiest option, but it isn't the only one.
If you've configured Surfshark on a compatible router, every device connected to that network can benefit from VPN protection automatically. This includes Fire TV Sticks, smart TVs, games consoles, and streaming boxes — without needing to install individual apps on each device. You can read more about router VPNs here).
For households with multiple streaming devices, router-level protection can be a simple solution.
What can I watch on my Fire TV Stick?
One of the Fire TV Stick's biggest strengths is its huge app library. You'll find all the major global streaming services, including Apple TV, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Paramount+ and YouTube.
Whether you're catching up on "Slow Horses" (Apple TV), "The Last of Us" (HBO Max), Marvel movies, blockbuster films, or live sports, chances are there's a dedicated Fire TV app available.
In the U.S. apps such as Hulu, Peacock, and Sling TV are available. Watching U.K. TV abroad is possible by combining your VPN with the likes of BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, and 5. Canadian viewers can access services including Crave and CBC Gem. Many sports-focused apps are available too, depending on your location and subscriptions.
The combination of a compact streaming device and a VPN makes Fire TV great for travel. If you're taking your Fire TV Stick abroad, you can often continue watching services from home without relying on a laptop, tablet or local television stations and streaming catalogs.
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