Security is one of the things that many millions of people are already looking at in the world when using a device, whether you use a computer, mobile phone or a tablet, this step is vital. On the Internet you usually have a registration, specifically the well-known IP of our company (ISP) and service provider, be it mobile data such as the one provided by ADSL or cable.
After many years, virtual private connections, called VPN for diminutive terms, came into play, which is usually a good service to hide our real IP and show another. From free VPNs to paid services, many that have a cost have a fluid service and promise the security of your data, this is to be considered because many use the information for their benefit.
In this tutorial we will explain how to use a vpn on your android tv, getting in addition to being sure the possibility of connecting if you want to to different Netflix countries and having access to pages that are limited in your territory. This is the case of some streaming television platforms, which barely let you see their broadcasts in one or more specific countries.
First thing, get a VPN
You have a good number of them, the offer is currently very good in every way, including those that are called free, some with a good overall performance. As for payment, there are several important ones, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and another one that is shining right now is CyberGhostVPN.
Choose one, this will help us to configure our Android TV, which will act as a bridge and, as always, not showing the information of our home WiFi connection. Valuable at least if you browse pages and use services, which always use that IP and leave a mark on the servers where they are hosted.
Currently there are many month-to-month offers for a VPN service, the annual usually saves even more in the long run, so if you get one, this can be an important step. Once you get that VPN, you will have enough data to be able to connect this to a TV with access to the Play Store. Paid VPNs tend to have high compatibility with Android TV.
Choose a VPN compatible with any Android TV
Before starting the configuration of our Android TV, it is appropriate to find a VPN that it is compatible, not just any, that is why getting it right is the appropriate thing in this case. It is first necessary to look at what it can offer us, apart from the typical connection to multiple servers in various countries around the world.
We are going to give a small list of them, in case you opt for one and prefer to make the connection with one of them and not give your IP through the WiFi signal. It has small tests, there is always the option of doing a test with them and get to see if it works well, which is the ultimate purpose.
VPNs compatible with most Android TVs, are:
- ExpressVPN: right now it is one of the trendy VPNs, in addition to having high compatibility with devices, including phones, tablets, computers and also Android televisions
- NordVPN: It has great servers all over the world, the high compatibility makes it undoubtedly a service that can be used for such a case, since it adapts to your Android TV. The monthly price exceeds 3 euros and has an offer if you hire it annually
- Proton VPN: it is a platform where we can sign up for a cost of a few euros per month and have a fast connection to any of its servers hosted in different countries
These three are preferred when connecting any television with the Google operating system, to this is added the option that we can connect to a different server every time we want. Once you are connected to it, you have the possibility to enter and thus have a different IP, while being secure.
Configure the VPN on your Android TV
The steps for installation do not differ too much from that of a phone or tabletThat's why you have to use the Play Store, the official Android TV store. The well-known Google Play will give us access to many of the apps we know, including the aforementioned VPNs, which have had their application hanging for a long time.
On the other hand, it will be necessary to be logged in, with the email and password with which you always have access to this renowned marketplace. Another option is that you can download apps from unknown sources, from your device's browser, which is sometimes permissible in this regard.
To configure the VPN on your Android TV, do all these steps:
- Access the Play Store from your Android TV
- Use the search engine and write one of the services (as long as you have contracted it or have a trial test)
- Find that VPN that you are going to use specifically, click on "Download" and then install the app on your tv
- Now open the VPN on your television and enter the data, the username/email and the password, it is essential that you identify yourself on your device
- Once inside, choose a connection to connect and start using any application without fear and even the browser on your television without fear
Use connections from any country (outside Spain)
It is advisable that you use any connection that is not from Spain, if you use one from outside you will have the possibility of accessing exclusive content from the platforms in question. This is something that many people use to watch series in advance in their original version (most of them are in English).
The recommended ones are those of the United States and Canada, they are usually very fast, above 20-30 Mbps, they will also help you connect to one of the streaming platforms, view specific pages and much more. Whichever app you use, you have to connect to it first.