VPN solutions for Apple TV, Samsung TV, Fire TV, Roku, Android TV, Chromecast, Nvidia Shield, and others!
Need help setting up? We have VPN smart TV setup guides that cover almost any option you can dream of:
Note: Remember to follow these steps before launching other apps or visiting platforms on your smart TV.
Note: Before subscribing to a service, check if your router can run a VPN.
Note: Smart DNS is an alternative for TVs that don’t support VPN apps.
Need a more detailed guide on how to set up a VPN on smart TV? We have one.
Enjoy safe, high-speed streaming with these VPN benefits:
Disclaimer: Please note that using Surfshark services for any illegal activities is strictly forbidden and violates our Terms of Service. Make sure that any use of Surfshark services for your particular activities conforms to all relevant laws and regulations, including those of any service providers and websites you access using Surfshark.
A free VPN service may give you a sub-par streaming experience while exposing your privacy and data to potential dangers.
Most free VPNs have fewer servers and limit data usage. Some even sell user data to sustain their business. The worst kind of free VPNs may infect your device with malware.
We recommend skipping free VPNs and opting for premium ones.
If you have a TV without app functionality, you can get a streaming adapter* (streaming dongle or a streaming stick) and install a VPN. If your dongle is Amazon’s Fire TV Stick, here’s how to set up a VPN on it:
*A streaming adapter is a small external streaming device that plugs into your TV’s HDMI port.
If you’re not sure whether Surfshark is for your TV, don’t worry. Test it out with our 30-day money-back guarantee. If it’s not for you, request a refund within your first 30 days and get your money back.
Yes, you can run a VPN on your smart TV — if the manufacturer and operating system are right. If your smart TV has an app store that features VPN apps, it’ll be really easy to set up. In other circumstances, you might need to put in some extra work, like setting up a VPN on a router.
A VPN may slow down your internet connection since your data takes an additional step to “visit” the VPN servers. But with a fast VPN like Surfshark, the speed drop is minimal and shouldn’t interfere with streaming too much.
There aren’t any free VPNs dedicated to smart TVs, but there are free VPNs in general out there. A large number of those have a bad track record of maintaining user privacy. Many free VPN providers also sell their user data to third parties.
Smart DNS is a technology that allows you to choose what DNS (Domain Name Service) provider to use for which connections. Normally, you’d use the one closest to your location, usually provided by your ISP.
However, the DNS provided by your ISP allows websites and services to learn your geographical location. Governments can also ask ISPs to censor certain websites by blocking their addresses on the DNS system.
A smart DNS service allows you to use a different DNS — like the one provided by your VPN service — for selected websites and services and the regular DNS for the rest of the internet.
Smart DNS and a VPN are different technologies that work on different devices, but both change your geographical location. The main difference is that smart DNS doesn’t encrypt your connection, mask your location, or hide your traffic, but a VPN does.
No, your connection shouldn’t slow down since smart DNS only changes your DNS settings. You’ll be able to enjoy streaming services and smart TV apps the same way you always do.
