# Announcements **URL:** https://community.amazondeveloper.com/c/vega/announcements/5.md [Latest](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/tags.md) --- ## [All-New Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Remote](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/all-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-fire-tv-remote/29259)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/all-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-and-fire-tv-remote/29259 "2026-09-30T15:01:07Z")
Amazon today announced Fire TV Stick 4K and an all-new Fire TV Remote. Like the Fire TV Stick HD launched earlier this year, Fire TV Stick 4K has a new slimmer form factor. Fire TV Stick 4K features Direct Power that… --- ## [Developer Bulletin: Issues with Vega DevKit after Mac OS 27 upgrade](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/developer-bulletin-issues-with-vega-devkit-after-mac-os-27-upgrade/29216)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Richardson](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Michael_Richardson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/developer-bulletin-issues-with-vega-devkit-after-mac-os-27-upgrade/29216 "2026-09-23T19:26:50Z")
Hello Developers We recently identified an issue with users upgrading their laptop to Mac OS 27. This bulletin applies to any Mac user that either already upgraded to OS 27 or is considering doing it. Problem: Severa… --- ## [🚀 Build, Ship, Shape: Amazon Developer Hackathon](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/build-ship-shape-amazon-developer-hackathon/29097)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/build-ship-shape-amazon-developer-hackathon/29097 "2026-08-31T05:00:00Z")
For the first time, Amazon Developer is getting together Fire TV, Alexa+, Ring, and Bee in a single global hackathon! Here is what you can build across the 4 primary tracks: :fire: Fire TV: ship a demo-re… --- ## [React Native 0.83 Available on Vega SDK v0.24](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/react-native-0-83-available-on-vega-sdk-v0-24/28929)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Van\_Boven2](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Christian_Van_Boven2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/react-native-0-83-available-on-vega-sdk-v0-24/28929 "2026-08-12T13:35:46Z")
We’re happy to announce early access for React Native 0.83 for Vega OS-based Fire TV devices. The recently released SDK v0.24 brings better tooling (React Compiler and React Native DevTools), updated capabilities (for ex… --- ## [Authenticate and enable Developer Mode from the CLI](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/authenticate-and-enable-developer-mode-from-the-cli/28885)
**Author:** [@pavan](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/pavan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/authenticate-and-enable-developer-mode-from-the-cli/28885 "2026-08-06T22:51:04Z")
We’re happy to announce a streamlined developer mode experience for Vega OS based Fire TV devices. Starting Aug-06, you can authenticate and enable Developer Mode entirely from the command line without having to visit th… --- ## [Vega SDK 0.24 Release](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-0-24-release/28835)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Nelson](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Michelle_Nelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-0-24-release/28835 "2026-08-06T22:15:33Z")
:tada: It is release day, developers! With SDK version 0.24 we bring React Native 0.83 to Vega! This version bump improves the developer experience (hello, network call inspector) and brings modern capabilities (~15x fa… --- ## [Vega SDK 0.23 Release](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-0-23-release/28574)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Nelson](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Michelle_Nelson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-0-23-release/28574 "2026-06-25T17:45:08Z")
:tada: Happy release day, Vega developers! Version 0.23 is here, and we’re particularly excited about this one. This release brings AI-powered diagnostics that surface UI fluidity issues directly in your development work… --- ## [Tell us about your Vega SDK v0.23 experience here!](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/tell-us-about-your-vega-sdk-v0-23-experience-here/28623)
**Author:** [@Will\_McHenry](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Will_McHenry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/tell-us-about-your-vega-sdk-v0-23-experience-here/28623 "2026-06-25T17:42:49Z")
Hi Amazon Developer community! :wave: We recently launched our Vega SDK (version 0.23) in Open Beta and would love to know your initial impressions of it! Take a minute to complete this quick 3-question satisfaction su… --- ## [Notice: Change impacting Debug Build for React Native Vega Applications (react-native-localize)](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/notice-change-impacting-debug-build-for-react-native-vega-applications-react-native-localize/28252)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Richardson](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Michael_Richardson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/notice-change-impacting-debug-build-for-react-native-vega-applications-react-native-localize/28252 "2026-06-03T18:57:22Z")
Hello Developers, We’re reaching out to let you know about a recent change on Fire TV HD devices (and soon, Fire TV Stick 4K Select, build 1901010003020 or newer) that affects the @amazon-devices/react-native-localize l… --- ## [Upcoming React Native version upgrade for Vega](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/upcoming-react-native-version-upgrade-for-vega/24693)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Van\_Boven1](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Christian_Van_Boven1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/upcoming-react-native-version-upgrade-for-vega/24693 "2026-04-22T18:39:48Z")
As we celebrate the launch of Vega OS on the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, we want to update you on our strategy to evolve React Native (RN) on existing and future devices. We plan to release a new version once per year as d… --- ## [Vega-enabled Fire TV Stick HD launching April 29](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-enabled-fire-tv-stick-hd-launching-april-29/28127)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-enabled-fire-tv-stick-hd-launching-april-29/28127 "2026-04-16T18:56:13Z")
We are happy to announce the launch of the Fire TV Stick HD on April 29. This is Amazon’s second Vega-enabled streaming stick (after the Fire TV 4K Select) and our slimmest ever streaming device. Key features Vega-e… --- ## [Vega SDK v0.22.1 - v0.22.3 Patch Release Notes](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-v0-22-1-v0-22-3-patch-release-notes/27818)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Nelson](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Michelle_Nelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-v0-22-1-v0-22-3-patch-release-notes/27818 "2026-03-05T18:29:26Z")
Hello Vega developers, Version 0.22.1 restored two key capabilities that were missing or reverted from the initial v0.22 release: the Amazon Devices Builder Tools MCP server for AI-assisted performance diagnostics, and … --- ## [Known issue - App Install timeouts/errors](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/known-issue-app-install-timeouts-errors/27650)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Richardson](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Michael_Richardson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/known-issue-app-install-timeouts-errors/27650 "2026-02-12T08:42:23Z")
We recently received reports of issues of developers being unable to sideload apps during development. Symptom: When sideloading an app either using the Vega Studio plugin or via the command line, the error may manifes… --- ## [Vega npm Scope Migration Tool: From @amzn to @amazon-devices](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-npm-scope-migration-tool-from-amzn-to-amazon-devices/20213)
**Author:** [@cebratec](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/cebratec)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-npm-scope-migration-tool-from-amzn-to-amazon-devices/20213 "2026-02-10T15:38:17Z")
In the ever-evolving landscape of JavaScript development, managing package dependencies effectively is crucial. Today, we’re excited to introduce the Scope Migrator Tool - a powerful command-line utility designed to s… --- ## [Notice: Virtual Device tests must be run on the latest SDK](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/notice-virtual-device-tests-must-be-run-on-the-latest-sdk/27395)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Richardson](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Michael_Richardson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/notice-virtual-device-tests-must-be-run-on-the-latest-sdk/27395 "2026-01-23T19:35:52Z")
We recently encountered an issue where older versions of VVD (Vega Virtual Device) were incompatible with recent updates to Vega UI Components. As a result, if you use VVD for testing and depend on amazon-devices/kepler-… --- ## [The Ultimate Guide: TV Development with React Native](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-tv-development-with-react-native/28714)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-tv-development-with-react-native/28714 "2026-01-21T06:00:00Z")
Your comprehensive handbook to React Native TV app development We’ve teamed up with industry experts at Callstack to create a comprehensive React Native TV development guide, covering 10-foot UI design, performance optim… --- ## [Vega SDK 0.22 Release](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-0-22-release/25265)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Nelson](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Michelle_Nelson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-0-22-release/25265 "2026-01-06T06:00:00Z")
:tada: Happy 2026, Vega app developers! :tada: We’re excited to bring you the Vega SDK 0.22 release, which includes one-click symbolication for crashes, and an MCP server that brings Vega-context into your favorite codin… --- ## [📽 Vega Developer Tools — Roadmap Update for 2026](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-developer-tools-roadmap-update-for-2026/24985)
**Author:** [@EricFahsl](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/EricFahsl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-developer-tools-roadmap-update-for-2026/24985 "2025-12-08T16:19:11Z")
Hello developers, We are pleased to share the recording of @Christian\_Van\_Boven1’s talk from the Vega Developer Meetup in Munich, Germany on November 17, 2025. He discusses upcoming updates including: I… --- ## [Recent News and Upcoming Vega In-Person Developer Events](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/recent-news-and-upcoming-vega-in-person-developer-events/24607)
**Author:** [@EricFahsl](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/EricFahsl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/recent-news-and-upcoming-vega-in-person-developer-events/24607 "2025-10-22T21:43:01Z")
Hello developers! It has been an exciting month so far. I wanted to share some updates and highlights from the past few weeks. 15-Oct: Our Fire TV 4K Select streaming media player launched to customers. While we ann… --- ## [\[CLOSED\] Vega Studio: Visual Studio Code Marketplace Issues – Cannot Install / Extension no longer available Message](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/closed-vega-studio-visual-studio-code-marketplace-issues-cannot-install-extension-no-longer-available-message/24397)
**Author:** [@daniel\_ka](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/daniel_ka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/closed-vega-studio-visual-studio-code-marketplace-issues-cannot-install-extension-no-longer-available-message/24397 "2025-10-08T09:29:07Z")
Visual Studio Code Marketplace is having issues (ref GitHub Issue 269737). You may encounter the following (confusing) behaviors: Vega Studio in Visual Studio Extensions may show: ⚠️ This extension is no longer avai… --- ## [📌 Tell us about your Vega SDK v0.21 experience here!](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/tell-us-about-your-vega-sdk-v0-21-experience-here/24421)
**Author:** [@sonpage](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/sonpage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/tell-us-about-your-vega-sdk-v0-21-experience-here/24421 "2025-10-07T13:54:44Z")
Hi Amazon Developer community! :wave: We recently launched our Vega SDK (version 0.21) in Open Beta and would love to know your initial impressions of it! Take a minute to complete this quick 3-question satisfaction su… --- ## [Restructuring of Vega Forums](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/restructuring-of-vega-forums/18245)
**Author:** [@Justin](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Justin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/restructuring-of-vega-forums/18245 "2025-08-26T19:31:47Z")
Hi Kepler community! We are conducting a comprehensive review of all open forum posts within the Kepler space. This initiative aims to: • Close outdated or inactive posts or app-specific issues • Archive resolved post… --- ## [❗ How to Resolve a Vega Virtual Device Crash](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/how-to-resolve-a-vega-virtual-device-crash/22398)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/how-to-resolve-a-vega-virtual-device-crash/22398 "2025-09-30T14:37:35Z")
If your Virtual Device crashes approximately 10-20 seconds after launch, this is likely because you’re using an audio interface (like Focusrite 2i2) as BOTH input AND output simultaneously on your development machine. Us… --- ## [❗ What to do if you receive an EACCES: permission denied error](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/what-to-do-if-you-receive-an-eacces-permission-denied-error/22405)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/what-to-do-if-you-receive-an-eacces-permission-denied-error/22405 "2025-09-30T13:38:18Z")
If you receive an Error: EACCES: permission denied message, here’s what to do: Check your access permissions: On MacOS, go to System Settings \> Security and Privacy \> Full Disk Access and make sure that Terminal, … --- ## [Vega SDK version 0.21](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-version-0-21/24377)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 5:00am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/vega-sdk-version-0-21/24377 "2025-09-30T05:00:00Z")
Vega SDK v0.21 introduces significant changes and improvements. Key highlights include: Vega Virtual Device (VVD): Rebranded from “Simulator,” featuring an improved user interface (UI), keyboard controls for Fire TV St… --- ## [September 26th OS Update](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/september-26th-os-update/20416)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/september-26th-os-update/20416 "2025-09-27T02:03:49Z")
:exclamation: Important: Starting August 5th 2025, Appstore app submissions must be built using Kepler SDK v0.20 or newer, or the submission will be rejected. This release has no updates to the installed SDK itself, b… --- ## [Broken link? Try this!](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/broken-link-try-this/20430)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/broken-link-try-this/20430 "2025-09-26T20:55:22Z")
If you are looking through some older posts, you may encounter some broken links. If this happens, go directly to the Vega documentation and search for the article you need. Let us know if you need help. We are working t… --- ## [Updated Appstore Submission Guidelines](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/updated-appstore-submission-guidelines/20400)
**Author:** [@Goutham](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Goutham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/updated-appstore-submission-guidelines/20400 "2025-09-23T17:39:21Z")
Hello Developers, As we approach device launch, in alignment with Fire OS quality standards, we’re reinforcing our app testing protocols to maintain exceptional customer experience. Starting September 30th we are aligni… --- ## [September 4th OS Update](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/september-4th-os-update/20219)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/september-4th-os-update/20219 "2025-09-04T22:27:30Z")
:exclamation: Important: Starting August 5th 2025, Appstore app submissions must be built using Kepler SDK v0.20 or newer, or the submission will be rejected. This release has no updates to the installed SDK itself, b… --- ## [August 26th OS update](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/august-26th-os-update/18242)
**Author:** [@Moses](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/u/Moses)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 6:21am UTC](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/t/august-26th-os-update/18242 "2025-08-27T06:21:43Z")
:exclamation: Important: Starting August 5th 2025, Appstore app submissions must be built using Kepler SDK v0.20 or newer, or the submission will be rejected. This release has no updates to the installed SDK itself, b… [Next page](https://community.amazondeveloper.com/c/vega/announcements/5.md?page=1)