8 Best VPNs for Android TV (Free and Paid)

While there is a lack of quality web browsers on Android TV, it does feature top-of-the-line VPNs and all of them are optimized for the TV platform. You don’t have to sideload VPNs to use them on Android TV. Almost all major VPNs can be installed through the Play Store and they work fine. What’s more, VPNs also remain active in the background and do not get killed due to low RAM. I would say, if you want to unlock geo-restricted content or browse certain apps anonymously then you should be looking at the best VPNs for Android TV. So on that note, let’s go through the list.

Best VPNs For Android TV (2022)

Here, we have curated the 8 best Android TV VPNs having a mix of both free and paid services. Be assured, security on all the VPNs are top-notch and we have put special emphasis on privacy before compiling the list. You can click on the link below and move to the corresponding VPN easily.

1. ProtonVPN

If you are looking for the best VPN for Android TV that offers you unrestricted data for free, good speed, and a decent number of servers around the world then ProtonVPN would be my top recommendation. I have been using it for quite some time on my Android device and after its recent release on Android TV, I have fully moved to ProtonVPN.

Similar to the smartphone version, you get multiple free servers from 3 major locations — the US, Netherlands, and Japan. Apart from that, since the company is headquartered in Switzerland, you are protected by the strong privacy laws of the EU.

Not to mention, ProtonVPN recently open-sourced its VPN tool which makes it one of the most trusted VPNs out there. The only downside is that you need to create an account, but worry not, ProtonVPN has a no-log policy and it does not share data with third-parties even for free users. So to put it straight, ProtonVPN brings everything to make your experience great on an Android TV with ironclad security and all-around privacy protection.

Install: ProtonVPN (Free, Offers in-app purchases)

2. Windscribe

Windscribe is another great Android TV VPN that you must use if you want high-speed connectivity for free. Unlike ProtonVPN, it does not offer unlimited data but provides a sizeable data allowance of 10GB and access to over 10 countries across the globe. I think it’s quite reasonable since you get access to high-speed VPN servers without much speed throttling.

However, keep in mind, you will have to create an account on Windscribe to use the free service. That said, Windscribe maintains that it does not log user activity in any manner for both free and premium users so that is great.

As for the country of origin, Windscribe is based out of Canada which is pretty good as far as privacy laws are concerned. Not to mention, if you want to choose your own VPN protocol like OpenVPN, IKEv2, and SOCKS5, then you can do so with Windscride. All in all, if you are looking for a free VPN for Android TV then Windscribe is a worthy pick.

Install: Windscribe (Free, Offers in-app purchases)

3. Private Internet Access (PIA)

One of the oldest VPNs around, Private Internet Access has a reputable name in the VPN industry for protecting user privacy for a decade. And the best part is that it’s officially available on the Android TV platform. Bear in mind, unlike ProtonVPN and Windscrive, PIA is a completely paid VPN service and does not offer a limited free tier.

As for security, the VPN has not seen any major breaches in the past and has constantly implemented different security protocols to guard its 3000+ servers. It uses the two most advanced security protocols, OpenVPN and L2TP/IPSec to protect your internet traffic. Other than that, PIA has options for both 128-bit and 256-bit AES encryption which can be selected depending on your performance requirement.

What’s more, PIA allows you to connect to 10 devices without any reduction in speed. The only con for some users might be that the company is based in the US and is subject to US laws. Anyway, if you are looking for a premium VPN service to guard your privacy on Android TV then you should definitely take a look at PIA. Do note that it’s quite cheaper than other premium VPNs in the market.

Install: PIA (Starts at $3.33/month with the yearly plan)

4. NordVPN

Despite NordVPN’s breach in 2019, it’s still ranked among the best VPN services as the hacker could not access user browsing history since it does not log those data in the first place. So if you want to use NordVPN on your Android TV, you can very well install it from the Play Store.

First of all, it’s a paid service and does not have a free tier just like PIA. You get industry-standard security and privacy safeguards to protect you against all kinds of sophisticated attacks. Finally, the company is based in Panama which means the US and other countries won’t have the jurisdiction to obtain your data.

What I like about NordVPN is that it brings pretty fast internet speed thanks to its worldwide server locations. As of now, the company runs over 5446 remote servers in 59 countries, with the largest number of servers located in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, and more. Basically, you will have no streaming issues while unlocking Netflix content of another region.

Install: NordVPN (Starts at $4.92/month with the yearly plan)

5. Hotspot Shield

If you want a free VPN for Android TV that offers unlimited data then HotSpot Shield is what you need. Unlike other free VPNs, it does not throttle the speed and the servers are always up which translates to excellent performance. However, bear in mind, under the free service, you have servers only from the US region which could be a bummer for some.

Nevertheless, the best part about Hotspot Shield is that it offers the same level of privacy and security features for both basic and premium users. Further, Hotspot Shield abides by its strict “No Logs Kept” policy which prevents data collection from users’ online activities.

I would say since Hotspot Shield provides unlimited data and the US as a primary server, it suffices most of the users’ needs. All in all, Hotspot Shield is an excellent free VPN app for Android TV and you must give it a try. Not to forget, the VPN is headquartered in Switzerland which means your privacy is well protected.

Install: Hotspot Shield (Free, offers in-app purchases)

6. CyberGhost

CyberGhost is another premium VPN for Android TV that truly rivals PIA and NordVPN in terms of servers and region coverage. It has got more than 6000 servers spread across 88 countries around the world. That is more than NordVPN’s 5000 servers and it is simply great. You can also share your VPN network with 6 other devices — apart from your Android TV — without any reduction in speed.

Next, CyberGhost is based in Romania which follows EU privacy laws and rejects the data retention policy. All it means is that your data will not be retained for future compliance by any regulation or government. Further, on the security front, you get OpenVPN protocol support, L2TP-IPsec, and PPTP protocols with Automatic Kill Switch and 256-bit encryption.

Considering all the points, CyberGhost seems like a great Android TV VPN and if you want top-notch speed on your Android TV aided by solid security then CyberGhost makes a lot of sense.

Install: CyberGhost (Starts at $3.99/month with the yearly plan)

7. VPN SecureLine by Avast

If you are concerned about your online security and privacy while using Android TV then you can opt for VPN SecureLine by Avast. Avast is a leading antivirus provider, and it offers only paid plans for Android TV users who want enhanced protection. In case, you want to try out the VPN service before buying it, you can do so with its 7 days free trial.

Apart from tunneling the network, the VPN also protects you from hackers and malicious exploits while browsing the internet, in case you wish to use Chrome on Android TV. To sum it up, VPN SecureLine by Avast is a security-driven app for Android TV and you can give it a look.

Install: VPN SecureLine by Avast (Free trial for 7 days, Paid plan starts at $0.99/month with the yearly plan)

8. IPVanish

If you want a premium VPN solely for hiding your identity while playing online content on Android TV then IPVanish is the perfect VPN you can opt for. It has more than 1300 anonymous servers spanned across 55 countries which offer excellent performance and without any downtime.

On the security side of the thing, IPVanish has implemented 256-bit encryption and you can choose your protocol of choice from IKEv2, OpenVPN (TCP and UDP), L2TP, and PPTP, and more. I would say go with OpenVPN protocol for maximum protection and performance.

Further, this VPN allows network tunneling on 10 devices including Android TV and it can be very helpful if you have a family and want to share your private connection. Strictly put, IPVanish is a solid VPN for Android TV and you can give it a try for its all-around protection.

Install: IPVanish (Starts at $6.49/month with the yearly plan)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is There a Free VPN with Unlimited Data?

Yes, there are several VPN services that offer unlimited data such as ProtonVPN and Hotspot Shield. However, you will get slower internet speed or limited server options.

Q. Is It Illegal to Watch Netflix with a VPN?

No, it’s not illegal to watch Netflix with a VPN.

Q. How to Sideload a VPN on an Android TV Box?

You can follow our guide on how to sideload apps on Android TV. The process is also similar for VPNs and Android TV Boxes.

Q. Will a VPN Slow My Streaming Speed Through my Android TV Box?

If you are using a free VPN service then you are likely to have a slower streaming speed while using a VPN on Android TV Box. You should go for the paid plan if you want unrestricted internet speed.

Q. Can I Use My VPN on Other Devices?

Yes, you can use major VPNs on several devices and platforms such as Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Android TV, Linux, and more.

Q. Can I Use a Free VPN for Netflix?

Yes, you can use a free VPN for Netflix but the internet speed won’t be that great. ProtonVPN offers unlimited data whereas Windscribe offers 10GB data for one month.

Q. Are Free VPNs Even Safe? Can it Hide My Activities From My ISP?

If you are using a VPN from a reliable and trustworthy company like Proton and TunnelBear then it’s safe to use free VPN services. And yes, it does hide your activities from the ISP.

Q. Can My Internet Provider See My VPN?

Yes, your ISP can see that you are using a VPN, but it can’t check what websites you are visiting or the data you are transferring.

Q. Is VPN Safe for Online Banking?

If you are using paid VPNs from major companies that don’t have a zero-log policy then it’s safer to use VPN for online banking.

Q. Can Netflix Detect VPN?

Yes, Netflix can detect VPNs, but VPNs regularly use new ways to circumvent the detection tools.

Q. Does VPN block Chromecast?

No, VPN does not block Chromecast.

List of Android TVs that Support VPNs

The list below shows popular TVs that support VPNs mentioned in this list. The list is by no means exhaustive and is only here to serve an example.

BRAND	Model Name	Size
Marq (flipkart)	Marq 43AAUHDM	43
	Marq 43AAFHDM	43
	Marq 32AAHDM	32
	Marq 65SAUHD	65
	Marq 49SAUHD	48.5
	Marq 32VNSSHDM	32
	Marq 49SAUHD/49SAHD-Black	49
Aconatic	Aconatic 32HS521AN	32
	Aconatic 43HS521AN	43
	Aconatic 55RS543AN	55
	Aconatic 55US300AN	55
	Aconati c65RS543AN	65
iFFALCON	iFFALCON 40F2A	40
	iFFALCON 32F2A	32
	iFFALCON 49F2A	49
	iFFALCON 75H2A	75
	iFFALCON 55K2A	55
	iFFALCON 65K2A	65
	iFFALCON 65V2A	65
	iFFALCON 65K71	65
	iFFALCON 55H71	55
	iFFALCON 65H71	65
	iFFALCON 43K31	43
	iFFALCON 50K31	50
	iFFALCON 55K31	55
LLoyd	LLoyd 32HS301B	32
	LLoyd 43FS301B	43
	LLoyd 43US900B	43
	LLoyd 55US900B	55
	LLoyd GL32H0B0ZS	32
	LLoyd L32HS670A	32
Micromax	Micromax L32CANVAS4	32
	Micromax L32TA6445HD	32
	Micromax L40TA6445FHD	40
	Micromax L43TA7000UHD	43
	Micromax L55TA7001UHD	55
MI	MI L40M5-5AIN	40
	MI L32M5-AL	32
	MI L43M5-AN	43
	MI L43M4-4AIN	43
	MI L50M5-5AIN	50
	MI L55M6-EQG	55
	MI L32M6-EI	32
	MI L55M4-4XINA	55
	MI L65M5-5SIN	65
	MI L49M5-AN	49
	MI L32M5-AN	32
	MI L43M5-AI	43
	MI L32M5-AI	32
	MI L40M6-EI	40
	MI L75M6-ESG	75
Panasonic	Panasonic TH-65HX700DX	65
	Panasonic TH-55HX700DX	55
	Panasonic TH-43HX700DX	43
	Panasonic TH-55HX635DX	55
	Panasonic TH-43HX635DX	43
	Panasonic TH-43HX625DX	43
	Panasonic TH-58HX450	58
	Panasonic TH-50HX450	50
	Panasonic TH-65GX655DX	65
	Panasonic TH-55GX655DX	55
	Panasonic TH-49GX655DX	49
	Panasonic TH-43GX655DX	43
Sanyo	Sanyo XT-43A081U	43
	Sanyo XT-49A081U	49
	Sanyo XT-55A081U	55
	Sanyo XT-65A081U	65
	Sanyo XT-43UHD4S	43
	Sanyo XT-50UHD4S	50
	Sanyo XT-55UHD4S	55
	Sanyo XT-65UHD4S	65
	Sanyo XT-43FHD4S	43
	Sanyo XT-32RHD4S	32
Sony	Sony KD-55X7400H	55
	Sony KDL-49W800G	49
	Sony KDL-43W800G	43
	Sony KD-55X9500G	55
	Sony KD-49X8000H	49
	Sony KD-55X8000H	55
	Sony KD-43X8000G	43
	Sony KD-49X7500H	49
	Sony KD-65A8F	65
	Sony KD-55A8G	55
	Sony KD-55X8000G	55
	Sony KD-65X9300E	65
	Sony KD-65A8G	65
	Sony KD-55X9300E	55
	Sony KD-65X8000H	65
	Sony KD-65A9F	65
	Sony KD-65X9500E	65
	Sony KD-55A8F	55
	Sony KD-75X8500F	75
	Sony KD-65A9G	65
	SonyKD-55X7500F	55
	Sony KDL-43W800F	43
	Sony KD-49X8000G	49
	Sony KD-55X8500G	55
	Sony KD-43X7500F	43
	Sony KD-65X8000G	65
	Sony KD-49X8500F	49
	Sony KD-43X8500F	43
	Sony KDL-49W800F	49
	Sony KD-43X8200E	43
	Sony KDL-43W800D	43
	Sony KD-65X9500G	65
	Sony KD-75X8000H	75
	Sony KD-55X9000E	55
	Sony KD-49X9000E	49
	Sony KD-55X9500E	55
	Sony KD-65X9000E	65
	Sony KD-55X9000F	55
	Sony KD-65X7500F	65
	Sony KD-49X8200E	49
	Sony KD-65X9000F	65
	Sony KD-55X8500F	55
	Sony KD-55A9F	55
	Sony KD-55A1	55
	Sony KD-65A1	65
	Sony KD-49X7500F	49
	Sony KD-55A9G	55
	Sony KD-85X8000H	85
	Sony 43X7400H	43
	Sony 55X7500H	55
	Sony 43X7500H	43
	Sony 65X7400H	65
TCL	TCL 50C715	50
	TCL 32S65A	32
	TCL 55C715	55
	TCL L65C2US	65
	TCL 55P715	55
	TCL L55C2US	55
	TCL 65P8	65
	TCL 43P8	43
	TCL 43S6500FS	43
	TCL 85P8M	85
	TCL 32S6500S	32
	TCL 65P715	65
	TCL 55P2MUS	55
	TCL L55P2MUS	55
	TCL 43P8B	43
	TCL 43P715	43
	TCL 55C815	55
	TCL 50P715	50
	TCL 65P2MUS	65
	TCL L65P2MUS	65
	TCL 55P8E	55
	TCL 55P8	55
	TCL 49S6500S	49
	TCL 65P8E	65
	TCL 65C6	65
	TCL 75P715	75
	TCL 55P8S	55
	TCL 65X4US	65
	TCL 50P8E	50
	TCL 65C715	65
	TCL 50P8	50
	TCL 75C815	75
	TCL 55C8	55
	TCL 40S6500	40
	TCL 43P8E	43
iFFALCON (by TCL)	iFFALCON 43K61	43
	iFFALCON 50K61	50
	iFFALCON 32F2A	32
	iFFALCON 55K61	55
	iFFALCON 43K31	43
	iFFALCON 55K31	55
	iFFALCON 55H71	55
	iFFALCON 43F2A	43
	iFFALCON 55K71	55
	iFFALCON 43K71	43
	iFFALCON 40F2A	40
	iFFALCON 65K3A	65
	iFFALCON 65V2A	65
	iFFALCON 55K3A	55
	iFFALCON 65K2A	65
	iFFALCON 55K2A	55
	iFFALCON 75H2A	75
	iFFALCON 65K31	65
	iFFALCON 65K71	65
	iFFALCON 50K31	50
	iFFALCON 49F2A	49
	iFFALCON 65H71	65
VU	VU 43US	43
	VU 32US	32
	VU 55PM	55
	VU 50PM	50
	VU 43GA	43
	VU 55UT	55
	VU 85QPX	85
	VU 65PM	65
	VU 50UT	50
	VU 32GA	32
	VU 43PM	43
	VU 43CA	43
	VU 43UA	43
	VU 43UT	43
	VU 55-OA	55
	VU 43-OA	43
	VU 65UT	65
	VU 50-OA	50
	VU 43 OA	43
	VU 43 OA -V1	43
	VU 55-OA	55
	VU 55-OA V1	55
	VU 50CA	50
	VU 55CA	55
	VU OAUHD75	75
Hisense	Hisense 43A71F	43
	Hisense 55A71F	55
	Hisense 55A73F	55
	Hisense 40A56E	40
	Hisense 32A56E	32
	Hisense 50A71F	50
	Hisense 65U7QF	65
Haier	Haier LE43K6600UGA	43
	Haier LE40K6600GA	40
	Haier LE43K6600GA	43
	Haier LE50K6600HQGA	50
	Haier LE32K6600GA	32
	Haier LE55U6900HQGA	55
	Haier LE65S8000EGA	65
	Haier LE50U6900HQGA	50
	Haier LE32W2000	32
	Haier LE55U6500UAG	55
	Haier LE50F9000UAP	50
	Haier LE55K6600HQGA	55
	Haier LE65U6500UAG	65
	Haier LE65U6900HQGA	65
Infinix	Infinix 43X1	43
	Infinix 32X1	32
Kodak	Kodak 50CA7077	50
	Kodak 65CA0101	65
	Kodak 32HDX7XPRO	32
	Kodak 43CA2022	43
	Kodak 55CA0909	55
	Kodak 43UHDX7XPRO	43
	Kodak 55UHDX7XPRO	55
	Kodak 40FHDX7XPRO	40
	Kodak 43FHDX7XPRO	43
	Kodak 32HDXSMART	32
	Kodak 32HDXSMART V1	32
	Kodak 32HDXSMART	32
	Kodak 55UHDXSMART	55
	Kodak 40FHDXSMART	40
	Kodak 40FHDXSMART V1	40
Motorola	Motorola 55SAUHDMQ	55
	Motorola 55SAUHDMG	55
	Motorola 43SAUHDMQ	43
	Motorola 43SAFHDM	43
	Motorola 43SAUHDMG	43
	Motorola 65SAUHDM	65
	Motorola 40SAFHDME	40
	Motorola 55SAUHDM	55
	Motorola 32SAHDME	32
	Motorola 32SAFHDM	32
	Motorola 50SAUHDM	50
	Motorola 43SAUHDM	43
	Motorola 50SAUHDMQ	50
	Motorola 75SAUHDM	75
Nokia	Nokia 43TAFHDN	43
	Nokia 32TAHDN	32
	Nokia 43TAUHDN	43
	Nokia 50TAUHDN	50
	Nokia 55TAUHDN	55
	Nokia 65TAUHDN	65
	Nokia 43CAUHDN	43
	Nokia 55CAUHDN	55
	Nokia 65CAUHDN	65
OnePlus	OnePlus 43FA0A00	43
	OnePlus 32HA0A00	32
	OnePlus 55Q1IN-1	55
	OnePlus 55Q1IN	55
	OnePlus 55UA0A00	55
Philips	Philips 58PUT6604	58
	Philips 50PUT6604	50
	Philips 43PUT7791	43
Realme	Realme RMV2004	43
	Realme RMV2005	50
Redmi	Redmi L50M6-RA	50
	Redmi L55M6-RA	55
	Redmi L65M6-RA	65
Thomson	Thomson 43TH6000	43
	Thomson 50TH1000	50
	Thomson 40M4099	40
	Thomson 40M4099 PRO	40
	Thomson 32M3277 PRO	32
	Thomson 43TH0099	43
	Thomson 43TH6000_UD9	43
	Thomson 32PATH0011	32
	Thomson 50OATHPRO1212	50
	Thomson 55 OATHPRO 0101	55
	Thomson 43 OATHPRO 2000	43
	Thomson 43PATH4545	43
	Thomson 55PATH5050	55
	Thomson 65 OATHPRO 2020	65
	Thomson 40PATH7777	40
	Thomson 32PATH0011BL	32
	Thomson 50PATH1010	50
	Thomson 43PATH0009	43
	Thomson 75 OATHPRO2121	75
	Thomson 43 OATH 1000	43
	Thomson 49 OATH 9000	49
	Thomson 32M3277	32
	Thomson 55TH1000	55
Toshiba	Toshiba 32L5050	32
	Toshiba 55U5050	55
	Toshiba 43L5050	43

Use the Best Android TV VPN for Free

So these are the best Android TV VPNs that you can install on your Android TV and unlock content on apps that are geo-restricted. As I mentioned above, before ProtonVPN arrived on Android TV, I was using Windscribe and it worked reliably well. Based on your preference, you can choose a VPN of your choice and get it right away. Anyway, that is all from us. If you are looking for the best Android TV apps then follow our linked article. And if you have any questions then shoot them in the comment section below.