Enable a Virtual Keyboard
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documentation as part of a pre-release, open beta. The features described might change as Amazon receives feedback
and iterates on the features. For the most current feature information, see the Release
Notes.
This page shows you how to enable a virtual keyboard on the Vega Virtual Device and hardware devices.
Prerequisites
Before you enable a keyboard, make sure you have completed the following prerequisites.
- Install Vega Studio.
- Create your project.
- Ensure the app is running on the Vega Virtual Device or device.
Add keyboard to your manifest
To enable the keyboard, you need to update settings in the manifest.toml file, which is located at the root of your app. Open the file and add the following code at the end of the file.
[wants]
[[wants.service]]
id = "com.amazon.inputmethod.service"
Build your app
Build and run the app. Once the build is successful, open your app on the Vega Virtual Device or Fire TV Stick. You should now see the device keyboard.
Last updated: Sep 30, 2025
