Amazon brings Fire OS 16 to Fire TV Smart TVs
Amazon is transitioning its Fire TV Smart TV operating system to Fire OS 16, which is based on Android 16. This shift marks a move away from the Vega operating system that Amazon implemented for Fire TV Stick models.
Key Takeaways
- Fire TV Smart TVs will run Fire OS 16, which is based on Android 16.
- Amazon has moved future Fire TV Stick models to the Vega operating system.
- The change creates a platform split between Fire TV Smart TVs and Fire TV Stick devices.
Why It Matters
Amazon is now running different operating systems across two Fire TV device families: Fire TV Smart TVs on Fire OS 16 and future Fire TV Stick models on Vega. That matters because it separates the software stack for TVs and sticks instead of keeping one common platform. The source specifically points to Android 16 under Fire OS 16 and to Vega on Fire TV Stick models, making the split explicit. Watch for whether Amazon discloses more detail on Fire OS 16 compatibility or rollout timing for specific Fire TV Smart TV models.
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