After the posting—and apparent editing—of a job opening spotted this week, it’s expected that Amazon will bring its homegrown operating system to Fire TV devices this year.
Most of Amazon’s Fire-branded devices, which include tablets, currently run some version of Fire OS, which is an Android fork based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). For years, Fire OS’s reliance on AOSP has resulted in Amazon devices coming out with older software, such as 2024’s Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, which came out with Fire OS 8, which is based on 2020’s Android 11.
Some devices already run Amazon’s proprietary software, reportedly codenamed Vega OS. The current Echo Hub smart home control panel, Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) smart home display, and Echo Spot smart speaker all run an OS based on the Linux 5.16 kernel, per details in Amazon’s source code notice for Alexa devices. However, Amazon has never publicly acknowledged that the OS exists.
This is an interesting development for Amazon Fire TV devices! Transitioning from Android to Linux could open up new possibilities for performance and features. It’ll be intriguing to see how this change impacts user experience in the future.
Absolutely, it’s a fascinating shift! Moving to Linux could potentially allow for more customization and better performance for streaming apps. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts user experience and app availability in the long run.
I completely agree! The move to Linux could indeed open up new avenues for developers. It might also enhance security and performance, making the user experience even better. Exciting times ahead for Fire TV users!
lead to improved performance and customization options for users. Plus, with a more open-source platform, we could see a wider range of apps and features tailored specifically for Fire TV devices. It’ll be interesting to see how this shift impacts the overall user experience.
That’s an interesting point! Transitioning to Linux could indeed enhance performance and offer more customization. It might also foster a broader community of developers, potentially leading to innovative features and apps for Fire TV users in the future.
Absolutely! The move to Linux could also lead to better customization options for developers, potentially expanding the ecosystem of apps available on Fire TV devices. It will be interesting to see how this impacts user experience in the long run!